2024 Cape Cod Travel Guide - Magazine - Page 74
BY ALYSON GREGORY
Set your sights on Nantucket, New England’s “far-away island” 30 miles o昀昀
the coast of Cape Cod, for an idyllic escape full of maritime charm and coastal
beauty. Centuries of seafaring history, a quaint, cobblestoned downtown hub,
and pristine beaches and blu昀昀s invite visitors to explore Nantucket’s past and
present…and 48 hours is all it takes to fall under its spell.
The sojourn to the island, dubbed “The
Grey Lady” by sailors for the thick fog that
often rolls in and shrouds Nantucket with a
mystical veil, is where the journey begins,
with either a ferry crossing or short 昀氀ight.
Depart Hyannis year-round on a traditional
or fast ferry with The Steamship Authority,
or aboard Hy-Line Cruises high-speed
catamarans. Frequent 昀氀yers can book 昀氀ights
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on sister airlines Cape Air and Nantucket
Airlines and rent a car from Nantucket
Windmill Auto Rental, located in the arrival
terminal. This local out昀椀t will also deliver
your vehicle right to the ferry dock and meet
visitors at the boat.
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