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  Nantucket, Massachusetts - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nantucket is an island south of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, formed of glacial moraine.
The region of Surfside on Nantucket is the southernmost settlement in Massachusetts.
Nantucket is also the home of the mythical "man from Nantucket" made famous in numerous limericks, some of which are obscene.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Nantucket_Island   (866 words)

  
 NANTUCKET - LoveToKnow Article on NANTUCKET   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Nantucket was the home of Benjamin Franklins mother, Abiah, whose father, Peter Folger, was one of the earliest settlers (1663); of Maria Mitchell, and of Lucretia Mott.
During the war of 1812 the Nantucket fleet was the only one active; it suffered severely during the war, and in the decade 1820-1830 Nantucket lost its primacy to New Bedford, whose fleet in 1840 was twice as large.
The town of Nantucket was settled in 1661 and was incorporated in 1671.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /N/NA/NANTUCKET.htm   (2608 words)

  
 Nantucket, Massachusetts -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Nantucket is known as a (Someone who travels for pleasure) tourist destination.
Nantucket was part of (Click link for more info and facts about Dukes County, New York) Dukes County, New York until 1691, when it was transferred to Massachusetts and made its own county.
Nantucket was formerly the world's leading (Click link for more info and facts about whaling) whaling (A place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country) port (and still serves as home port for a small fishing industry).
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/n/na/nantucket,_massachusetts.htm   (939 words)

  
 Boston.com / Business / Technology / Next-generation wireless Net eyed for Nantucket   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Nantucket visitors and residents signing up for the service -- to be marketed as ACKBlast in honor of the island airport's famous three-letter code -- would be able to carry a laptop or handheld computer virtually anywhere in the heart of town, or sit on a boat in the nearby harbor.
Nantucket town administrator Elizabeth Gibson said the company may need a license ''to occupy space in a public way." The town counsel is reviewing the plan, and it could be another four to eight weeks before it comes to selectmen for approval, Gibson said.
For Nantucket's 9,000 full-time residents, landline broadband Net access is available virtually throughout the island from Comcast Corp., the cable company.
www.boston.com /business/technology/articles/2004/08/04/next_generation_wireless_net_eyed_for_nantucket   (809 words)

  
 ipedia.com: Nantucket, Massachusetts Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Nantucket is an island south of Cape Cod, formed of glacial moraine.
Together with the small islands of Tuckernuck and Muskeget, it constitutes the town of Nantucket, Massachusetts and the coextensive...
The town of Surfside on Nantucket is the southernmost town in New England.
www.ipedia.com /nantucket__massachusetts.html   (667 words)

  
 Nantucket on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Nantucket and the small adjacent islands constitute both Nantucket town and Nantucket co. Settled in 1659, the island was part of New York from 1660 to 1692, when it was ceded to Massachusetts.
Nantucket was a major whaling port until the decline of the industry (c.1850), and it later developed into a well-known resort and artists' colony.
The village of Nantucket is the trade center of the island and is known for its many old houses.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/N/Nantucke.asp   (509 words)

  
 Nantucket Bed and Breakfast, Nantucket Island Inn, Lodging Nantucket MA
Nantucket Bed and Breakfast, Nantucket Island Inn, Lodging Nantucket MA Century House, a historic Nantucket bed and breakfast inn, first opened its doors in 1833.
The romance of Nantucket Island, combined with luxuriously appointed rooms, world-class amenities, air conditioning and free wireless Internet access 24/7, provides a relaxing, stress-free vacation or romantic weekend getaway.
As our guest, you will be close to all the wonderful Nantucket Massachusetts activities, without having to stay right in the middle of the hustle and bustle.
www.centuryhouse.com   (203 words)

  
 Special Events, Corporate Events, Conference Sites-Wedding Receptions. Nantucket Island
Surrounded by the beauty of the Atlantic Ocean and Nantucket Bay, you'll soon discover that on Nantucket Island the world is your oyster.
Nantucket is readily accessible by boat and plane.
Nantucket Island Resorts :: White Elephant :: Harbor House Village :: The Wauwinet :: Jared Coffin House :: The Cottages
www.nantucketmeetings.com   (244 words)

  
 Nantucket Island   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Whether your exposure to Nantucket is from the popular television show "Wings", or from a documentary on the Whaling Industry; from a casual holiday on the island, to enjoying full-time residence therein, I hope to provide you with both information and entertainment.
The Nantucket Historical Association announces big plans for new museums, to be opened in Spring of 2005.
All about the Nantucket family "Coffin", one of the founding families of the island, and one of the most influential families on Nantucket to this day.
www.suite101.com /welcome.cfm/nantucket_island   (330 words)

  
 Nantucket Nectars Quotes   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Nantucket is an island, a county and a town.
The female population on Nantucket is 3,009 and the male population is 3,003.
Nantucket is usually 10% cooler than the mainland in the summer and 10% warmer than the mainland in the winter.
www.netspace.org /~jrp/Nectars.html   (3838 words)

  
 Nantucket Vacation Rentals House 4BR, Waterview, Nantucket Island / Nantucket, Massachusetts USA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
This large barrier island is a festival of untouched beaches, pine forests, sand dunes, and salt marshes.
A vacation in Nantucket is your own personal homage to the sea; a day at the beach is a quiet reflection on a harmonious ocean partnership.
Nantucket offers rest for the weary, isolation for those seeking to get lost, and a respite from the turbulence of daily life.
www.a1vacations.com /nexposurecody/1   (1017 words)

  
 Nantucket County, Massachusetts Genealogy and History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Nantucket County comprises the Island of Nantucket and a few outlying smaller islands.
The nearest counties are Dukes County on the island of Martha's Vineyard which lies across Muskeget Channel to the west; Barnstable County on Cape Cod is across Nantucket Sound to the north.
By 1659, the Mayhews sold shares to nine proprietors and by 1700, the island population consisted of approximately 800 Native Americans and 300 European settlers Christopher Hussey was one of the nine purchasers of Nantucket in 1659, and in 1671 sold his land to his sons John and Stephen.
www.feliixplace.com /mass/nantucket.html   (247 words)

  
 

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Nantucket Island is the home of my ancestors.
As the light fades the lighted rooms of Island dwellings emerge in the gloom, adding a note of warmth to the deep chill of the coming night.
In the sanctuary of these homes the gale is shut out, but the tearing and tugging around the corners and over the ridges, the moaning deep in the chimney flues, the fierce sweep of the rain against the shingled walls, makes us aware that the elements control that outer world.
www.angelfire.com /ma/Dionis   (789 words)

  
 Ambassadair Travel Club - Nantucket Island, Massachusetts
Nantucket residents can choose from 12 colors for home exteriors, but it’s not much of a contest: The shingled cottages are almost exclusively misty gray with crisp white trim.
Each home is perfectly detailed all the way up to the widow’s walk and weathervane, which is often a mermaid or a masted ship, and bunches of summer roses help convey a sense of rustic elegance.
Shops in tidy Nantucket lean upscale with designer clothing, antiques, and one-of-a-kind gifts, though flip-flops and faded togs in the signature color, Nantucket Red, are the height of island style.
www.ambassadair.com /view_trip_detail.cfm?id=5233   (278 words)

  
 The Golden Basket presents . . . A Guide to Nantucket   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
3.5 miles north to south and 14 miles east to west, Nantucket is an island, a county and a town - the only place in America with the same name for all three.
When you leave Nantucket it is traditional to toss a penny overboard with a wish to return again.
That's why Glenaan was the first to put a miniature penny in her Nantucket Lightship Baskets at THE GOLDEN BASKET.
thegoldenbasket.com /nantucket.htm   (184 words)

  
 The Inquirer and Mirror -- Nantucket's Newspaper Since 1821
A Nantucket man was killed on Sunday after the twin engine plane he was flying crashed one mile east of East Hampton Airport in Long Island, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
With the Madaket landfill bursting at the seams, all of Nantucket's construction and demolition waste is now being shipped off-island by Waste Options, the Rhode Island company under a 25-year contract with the town to run the dump.
With a state audit of Nantucket Public Schools coming in April, Deputy Superintendent Robert Pellicone presented the School Committee Tuesday with a plan to improve the district’s waning test scores.
www.ack.net   (602 words)

  
 Destination Insider - Nantucket   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Twenty-six miles off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts lies the tiny island of Nantucket.
Just 3.5 miles by 14 miles in size, the crescent-shaped island offers over 100 miles of pristine sandy beaches, all of which are accessible to the public.
Once the world-renowned whaling capital of the world, the island still maintains its 17th century character and charm.
nantucket.destinationinsider.com   (175 words)

  
 The Nantucket Whaler Guest House - Home
When you arrive at the Nantucket Whaler, you will be escorted through the garden to the private entrance of your elegant suite.
The Nantucket Whaler’s charm is enhanced by its location next to the Whaling Museum and the Nantucket Yacht Club.
Exploring the beautiful island of Nantucket will be a pleasure - the beaches, museums and shops are all nearby.
www.nantucketwhaler.com   (238 words)

  
 The Steamship Authority, Serving the Islands of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The Steamship Authority, Serving the Islands of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket
The vision of the Steamship Authority is to provide excellent customer services through a safe, convenient and efficient transportation system while responding to changing needs and market demands as well as community concerns within a work environment that promotes quality performance and recognition of our employees.
Nantucket - Conditions as of: 10/26/2005 - 9:15 AM Cloudy, 38 degrees.
www.islandferry.com   (173 words)

  
 Nantucket Lodging, Nantucket cottages, Lodging in Nantucket, MA, Nantucket Accommodations
Nantucket Lodging, Nantucket cottages, Lodging in Nantucket, MA, Nantucket Accommodations
A blend of island charm; the comfort of sophisticated amenities; a taste of award-winning cuisine - all unforgettable.
The Wauwinet, White Elephant, Harbor House Village, Jared Coffin House, The Cottages, and Nantucket Boat Basin.
www.nantucketislandresorts.com   (238 words)

  
 Many Castles on Nantucket Island   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Many Castles is a completely furnished and equipped "upside-down" house located on the south side of Nantucket Island.
This exclusive area of the Island is protected by Nantucket law and consists of only a dozen or so homes nestled among several thousand acres of moors, meadows and beaches.
A broad, sandy ocean beach, well known by island natives for its privacy, beauty and excellent fishing is just a ten minute walk down an idilic path through unspoiled heartland and meadows.
www.manycastles.com   (160 words)

  
 Nantucket Island Information Center ©
Spring is fianlly here and definately moving into summer.
Walk the quiet beaches, shop, and what better way to view the daffodils, tulips, and soon lilacs on Nantucket than to bike the traffic free roads.
Nantucket Noel Christmas Stroll ~ December 3 - 5.
www.allcapecod.com /nantucket   (84 words)

  
 Nantucket Bed & Breakfast Inns   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Far away from the stresses and toils of everyday life in a fast-paced world, you'll soon discover that Nantucket is not just an island...
History and the present exist in a harmony you will begin to feel as your ferry pulls into the harbor and you watch the sun beaming over this quiet hamlet of rose-covered cottages, restored church steeples, shops and 18th century architecture.
Nantucket Bed and Breakfast Inns is a family-owned and operated collection of inns, bed and breakfasts, and cottages on Nantucket Island - not your ordinary hotel, and certainly not a motel!
www.oneweb.com /nantucket   (258 words)

  
 Travel Channel :: Guide to Best Beaches   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Long before Nantucket became known as a vacation destination, it was primarily a quiet whaling community off the coast of Massachusetts.
The historic district is the center of the island, with its cobblestone streets, harbor and truly amazing architecture.
There are fewer stores across the island, allowing neighborhoods from Siasconset to Madaket to retain their small village appeal.
travel.discovery.com /convergence/beachweek/nantucket.html   (574 words)

  
 Nantucket Island Information - Getting Here
The commuter airlines are: Nantucket Airlines/Cape Air and Island Air.
Nantucket has a network of bicycle paths from one end of the island to the other.
The island also has a shuttle bus system, operated by the Nantucket Regional Transit Authority (NRTA).
nantucket.congdonandcoleman.com /getting_here.asp   (155 words)

  
 Amazon.com -zShops: Nantucket Island, set of 4 detailed topographic maps   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Description: A set of 4 detailed topographic maps covering the entire island of Nantucket, off the coast of Massachusetts.
A set of 4 detailed topographic maps covering the entire island of Nantucket, off the coast of Massachusetts.
This is the most detailed mapping available for the entire island (much more detailed than coastal navigation charts).
s1.amazon.com /exec/varzea/ts/exchange-glance/Y01Y0122954Y8141511   (258 words)

  
 Pro Buyer Associates - Nantucket Real Estate, Homes, Information and News. Links to all nantucket real estate listings.
We're Nantucket's leading Exclusive Buyer Agent, as such we never take sales listings, but we work with every listing office, and provide links to every local listing broker with a web page, and we're encouraging all 34 Nantucket real estate offices to get sites and their listings on line.
Every Nantucket listing broker knows this, so when a "hot" new property meeting your needs is about to come on the market, we're among the first to hear of it.
When the time comes that you decide it's time to finally buy your Nantucket home, or that the way you've been looking for Nantucket property is just not working, we hope you'll ask us how we can represent you.
www.probuyer.com   (3480 words)

  
 Nantucket Island Articles
We were stranded on Nantucket by Hurricane Irene.
There was no way on or off of the island.
But if you've got to be stranded somewhere, Nantucket's not a bad place to be.
www.suite101.com /articles.cfm/9174/21-26   (263 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Books: Nantucket: Seasons on the Island   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Sea Captains' Houses and Rose-covered Cottages : The Architectural Heritage of Nantucket Island by Margaret Moore Booker
Seasons of the Island was more of an "artsy" pictorial then it was insight on the the Island.
Her photos are so beautiful that I'm transported back to Nantucket as I look through the pages of this book.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/081180724X?v=glance   (1024 words)

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