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Brant Point Lighthouse

One of our editor’s favorite spots on island, Brant Point Light is the second oldest lighthouse in America and has been in service for over 250 years. It welcomes you as you come into the harbor and is there to bid you farewell. The tradition is to throw a penny toward the lighthouse on your departure to ensure a return trip to Nantucket.

Steps Beach

As its namesake implies, an expansive wooden staircase must be descended to get to the beach, but the journey is worth it. Lovely views of Nantucket Sound and Great Point. Located on the north end of the island between Dionis and Jetties Beaches, Steps boasts the most dramatic views of any island beach.

Nantucket Whaling Museum

Run by the Nantucket Historical Association, the Whaling Museum tells the island's fascinating stories through permanent and rotating exhibitions in nine premium galleries with over 1,000 works of art, artifacts, and treasures from four centuries of history. Be sure to climb the circular staircase to Tucker’s Roofwalk for a panoramic view of the harbor. nha.org

Cisco Brewers

Everyone's favorite brewery! Cisco was founded in 1995 and is a ‘must see’ on any visit to the island. A place where time slows and conversation flows, where tourists become locals and smiles are served by the pint. Since 1995, Cisco Brewers has bottled up that “happiest place on earth” energy into every beer they serve! ciscobrewers.com

Sunset At Galley Beach

O ering a premier beachfront dining experience, Galley Beach restaurant is set on Cli side Beach on the north end of the island. One of the best places to see the sunset and arguably in all of New England. Enjoy cocktails or dinner around a firepit with your toes in the sand as you watch the sun go down!

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Sankaty Head Light

A beloved Nantucket icon, Sankaty Head Light was built in 1849 and is visible 25 miles out to sea. After facing many years of erosion, The ‘Sconset Trust took ownership of the lighthouse in 2007 when it sat 68 feet from the blu . The Trust undertook to move the lighthouse 405 feet to keep it safe from the blu ’s edge. sconsettrust.org

Sandbar At Jetties Beach

O ering the quintessential beachfront Nantucket experience with a spacious open-air restaurant and plenty of seating in the surrounding sand. Enjoy the raw bar, delicious burgers and sandwiches, and fresh seafood. Be sure to check out their beach shop for some gear. At low tide, this beach is great for finding shells and sea glass.

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The Middle Moors

This unique area represents the largest expanse of undeveloped land on Nantucket. Owned by the Nantucket Conservation Foundation, there are three major areas which help comprise the Middle Moors: Altar Rock, the Serengeti and the Pout Ponds. There are numerous access points across the 31 properties and 3,220 acres that make up the Moors from both Polpis and Milestone Roads and various trails to explore this beautiful island treasure. nantucketconservation.org/ properties/middle - moors/

'SCONSET BLUFF WALK

An exceptional walk on footpath atop the east shore blu s that cuts between a cluster of houses. About two miles round trip, the views are beautiful and a walk through Siasconset village (also known as ‘Sconset) is a real treat! This quaint fishing village has remained nearly unchanged since the early 1700s when Nantucket town residents began summering here.

CELEBRATIONS, FESTIVALS, & MORE

Nantucket is one of the most celebratory communities. There is never a shortage of festivals, fairs, and events to celebrate the beauty, the community, and all the wonder of the island. From Da odil Festival to Cranberry Festival and everything in between, be sure to check in with Nantucket Chamber for a full list of events. Don’t miss some of TSG’s favorite events of summer: Nantucket Historical Association’s Nantucket by Design, Nantucket Preservation Trust’s August Fête, Nantucket Atheneum’s Weekend at the Library, Nantucket Cottage Hospital’s Boston Pops, and the Tim Russert Summer Groove for the Nantucket Boys & Girls Club! nantucketchamber.org nha.org nantuckethospital.org nantucketboysandgirlsclub.org

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