An Intimate Stretch of Heaven on the Atlantic

Nantucket's mere 47 square miles belies the number of ways there are to play away your days. Of course, 80 miles of sandy shoreline are here for strolling and lolling in the sun, ice-cold drink in hand and seafood dinner nearby in the capable hands of the island's vaunted local chefs. You can explore on foot, bike or jeep the peaceful beaches lining the island's many idyllic inlets and bays. Take to the water in a rented boat or on a guided tour, where you can try your hand at surf fishing. Or simply spend long afternoons with nothing more complicated on your agenda than tracking the graceful flight of coastal birds or disappearing between the pages of your favorite book.

The finest in spa services and athletic clubs with every conceivable form of instruction are close at hand - and with one of the highest concentrations of pre-Civil War structures in the United States, you'll roam a living museum and summer colony whose splendid and storied delights are teeming with discovery.

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Nantucket Farmer & Artisan's Market. Why go hunting for the most authentic, freshest and best when Nantucket's artisan producers round it all up in one place? Head down to Cambridge and North Union Streets from June to October and take home your choice of locally grown vegetables, herbs, plants and cut flowers, baked goods, locally roasted coffee, and locally, hand-crafted pottery, jewelry, crafts and more.

Beaches, Beaches and More Beaches. From seaside service where you can watch the evening colors settle over the ocean with your favorite artisan cocktail to raw, unpopulated stretches of coast where the only amenities are what you bring, Nantucket's beaches have an experience for every taste.

Historical Sightseeing. The Nantucket Historic district comprises the entirety of the island. Its transformation into a coveted destination locale fits snugly with a rich maritime history that goes back to colonial times. Save an afternoon for a visit to one of the island's several interesting museums, including the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum and the Whaling Museum. Less…