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Fun ACKTivities
Faregrounds is a stop on your list- and we all know-Nantucket is known for her beaches - but what if you want to fill your day or night with something else.... Well- besides Faregrounds...
Here are some other ideas...
Things that
Cost you nothing
Crabbing: Well you will need some chicken and some twine…Head to Madaket…go past the dump ..slow down and on your left hand side you will see a small parking lot and a dock….have fun and good luck!
Walk Sanford Farms: It is a beautiful walk…and great for the dogs . Nantucket has many beautiful Trails !
Miles of Bike Paths…to walk, run or bike
Check out our Cranberry Bogs…and check the activities tab on this page
See the Sunset at Madaket Beach!..Grab a bottle of wine, cheese & crackers…and a blanket…don’t forget the camera!
…or grab a coffee and go to Sconset or Jetties Beach for the sunrise!
Places to See
The Whaling Museum,The Oldest House, The Windmill, Quaker Meeting House
Nantucket Shipwreck & Life Saving Museum
Maria Mitchell Observatory (see the night sky) AND – They have many family programs and other great ways to discover Nantucket.
Day of Beauty
Sports Activities
Rent a Kayak! A great way to see Nantucket. So many inlets and marine life to be discovered…take a lunch…find a place..and enjoy!
Bicycles: Nantucket is 7 miles by 15 miles…and you can see it all by bike.
Golf: 9 holes, Skinners 18 holes Miacomet
Charter Fishing: The Albacore
The Pool: Is it raining? Need to wear those kids out? Take ’em to the pool!
Arts & Entertainment
Concerts & Events: Nantucket Arts Council
More Concerts: Nantucket Musical Arts Society
Classes: CommunitySchool ArtistAssoc. NISDA
Theater: Theater Workshop – check out the schedule for upcoming events
Lectures: So many organizations! Check out this event calendar.
Movies: Dreamland Siasconset Casino
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