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About Vacation Rentals in Nantucket Area

Nantucket, located just 48 km off the coast of mainland Massachusetts, has an abundance of fascinating attractions, beautiful beaches and annual festivals. Getting to Nantucket is simple, with ferries departing from Hyannis and arriving in the village of Nantucket on a regular basis. Nantucket is best known as the vacation spot for New England's upper crust. In Nantucket Island is the town of Nantucket, which hugs the harbor. The traveler can stroll through Nantucket and take in the shops and galleries around the harbor.

Nearly half of Nantucket Island is conservation land that aims to protect the many plant and animals species that are unique to the area. The Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge, which spans 1,117 acres is one such sanctuary. Water sport activities are popular on Nantucket Island. Nantucket is famous for its drivable beaches. Great Point, Smith Point and Eel Point all are drivable beaches. Surfside and Jetties are considered good family beaches. Jetties is considered more suitable for small children - because of the very low waves here. Sisco is known as the surfer's beach.

Be at Madaket Beach in Nantucket at sunset. The spectacle will not disappoint. The view is scenic - to the point of romantic: a windmill that still turn, three lighthouses, and a skyline dotted with church steeples. July and August are considered the best of times to visit the island. Several popular festivals  have recently helped to stretch Nantucket's tourist season considerably. These are the Daffodil Festival in April, Nantucket Harvest Weekend in October, and the month-long Nantucket Noel.