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Nantucket Essentials

Nantucket's maritime history is preserved through its 18th-century whaling-era architecture and cobblestone streets. This collection highlights essential landmarks, including the Old Mill—the oldest windmill in the United States in continuous operation—and the 'Siasconset village, famous for its 17th-century fishing cottages. The list encompasses significant cultural sites like the Maria Mitchell Science Library and the Fair Street Museum, alongside natural landscapes such as the Coatue-Coskata Wildlife Refuge. These locations provide a comprehensive view of the island's architectural heritage, scientific contributions, and coastal ecology.

Nantucket Essentials – Mapa

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Nantucket Island

Nantucket () is an island about 30 miles south from Cape Cod. Together with the small islands of Tuckernuck and Muskeget, it constitutes the…

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Nantucket Historic District

The Nantucket Historic District is a National Historic Landmark District that encompasses the entire island of Nantucket, Massachusetts.

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The Old Mill

The Old Mill is a historic windmill located at 50 Prospect Street in Nantucket, Massachusetts.

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'Siasconset

Siasconset is a census designated place at the eastern end of Nantucket Island, Massachusetts, United States with an elevation of 52 feet,…

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Nantucket Lighthouses

An island like Nantucket is naturally a home of various lighthouses and beacons, that form the panoramic beauty of this location.

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Maria Mitchell Science Library

The Maria Mitchell Association is a private non-profit organization on the island of Nantucket off the coast of Massachusetts.

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Bartlett's Farm

Fresh, often organic produce, grown right on this island. Visit their whole grocery store.

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Coatue-Coskata Wildlife Refuge

A 1,117-acre coastal reserve featuring sand dunes, salt marshes, and maritime forests. It provides critical habitat for shorebirds and offers access to the Great Point Lighthouse at the island's northern tip.

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Nantucket Reef Range Front Light

The Nantucket Harbor Range Lights are range lights that were built in 1908 to guide vessels through the narrow channel to Nantucket Harbor.

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Fair Street Museum

The Nantucket Historical Association's original 1904 gallery, used for rotating exhibitions of island art and history. It is located adjacent to the historic Quaker Meeting House.