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Welcome to IslandofNantucket.info — The most complete "Nantucket Visitor's Guide" for planning your visit to Nantucket Island. Unlike other Nantucket websites, this site is published FOR visitors BY visitors. This site is built from years of experiences. We tell you everything there is to know and give you the opportunity to make your own decisions. We are the #1 ranked Google website for the search term "Nantucket Visitor's Guide"!
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Nantucket News and Information
The Steamship Authority has voted again to raise rates across the board to Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard. That includes passenger fares, vehicle fares, and parking fees. If you have travel cards, now is the time to refill them. You can also purchase ticket books now pre-price increase that have no expiration date. The new rates take effect 1/3/2023. Read about it here.
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| To see a live cam view of Easy Street courtesy of the Nantucket Dreamland Theater click here.
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Off-islanders can purchase a Nantucket Beach Driving Permit at a $50 discount up until June 30th. Learn more about the rules and prices here. If you purchase up to and including April 30th, the Police Department will mail them to you for free.
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Visiting Nantucket this summer? Check out Pete's Fish Tales on Old South Wharf next to Slip 14. He has a unique way to "print" your fish catches.
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On January 12, 2023, Kathleen A. Duncombe, of Nantucket, passed away at age 73. Services are being planned for the spring. She owned and operated Made on Nantucket on Old South Wharf. Made on Nantucket carried local art, jewelry, and a Bakelite collection that was one of the largest on the East Coast. Click here to learn more about her shopMade on Nantucket on Old South Wharf.
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Upcoming Events
The 47th annual Nantucket Daffodil Festival will be taking place on April 27th – April 30th, 2023. As spring begins to bloom on Nantucket, so do millions of colorful Daffodils. Highlighting this three day event is an antique and classic car parade with over 100 vehicles decorated with daffodils.
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The annual Figawi Race will be taking place on May 26th – 29th, 2023. Events include a boat race (power and sail) from Hyannis to Nantucket, a post race cocktail party, and a clambake and a return race from Nantucket to Hyannis. More comprehensive information can be obtained by visiting the official Figawi website. This race, which started over 30 years ago, has grown to one of the largest sailboat races on the East coast. This weekend is full of fun.
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