Nantucket

Nantucket is perfect for exploring on foot or by bicycle (bicycles may easily be rented from one of the many shops near the ferry landing). The Nantucket Historical Association sells combination tickets to the historic houses and museums it manages, which include the Whaling Museum, the Old Mill (a 1746 windmill still being used to grind corn), Old Gaol (the original jail with its four cells), and the Oldest House on the island. Tickets are available at any of these locations. Along the town of Nantucket’s cobblestoned, elm-shaded Main Street are many shops, art galleries, and very good restaurants, the latter specializing in the locally caught seafood. Of particular note are the Three Bricks, three stately mansions built by a wealthy merchant for his three sons. Nantucket is one of my all-time favorite places—I have been there in the summer; I have enjoyed a vacation in a rented cottage in October; and I have spent a New Year’s weekend there. Each occasion was very special. Nantucket is simply one of those destinations whose ambiance and charm vary with the mood of the season—it is improved only by your having more time to spend there.

NANTUCKET WINE FESTIVAL Each year in May Nantucket plays host to a multi-faceted festival; an exploration of food and wine emphasizing Nantucket's historic celebration of all things gastronomic. For over twelve years, Nantucket Island becomes host to over 100 wineries of international acclaim with special events including celebrity chef cooking demonstrations, seminars, auction and new Lunch Symposia. Come sip wine in grand homes and dine in Nantucket's world-class restaurants!

NANTUCKET FILM FESTIVAL (June 17-20, 2010) For over ten years, the Nantucket Film Festival has been renowned for its eschewing of Hollywood glamour and its focus on the substantive art of screen writing. The festival boasts independent films, celebrity panels and readings and the annual screenwriters tribute.