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Nantucket /ˌnænˈtʌkᵻt/ is an island 30 miles (50 km) south of Cape Cod, in the American state of Massachusetts. Together with the small islands of Tuckernuck and Muskeget, it constitutes the Town of Nantucket, and the conterminous Nantucket County, which are consolidated. As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,172, making it the least-populous county in Massachusetts. Part of the town is designated the Nantucket CDP, or census-designated place. The region of Surfside on Nantucket is the southernmost settlement in Massachusetts.
The name, Nantucket, is adapted from similar Algonquian names for the island, perhaps meaning "faraway land or island".
Nantucket is a tourist destination and summer colony. The population of the island increases to about 50,000 during the summer months, due to tourists and seasonal residents. In 2008, Forbes magazine cited Nantucket as having home values among the highest in the US. Home prices per square foot are considered much higher than those in the Hamptons on Long Island
United States lightship Nantucket (LV-112), also known as Lightship No. 112, Nantucket, is a National Historic Landmark lightship that served at the Lightship Nantucket position. She was the last serving lightship and at time of its application as a landmark, one of only two capable of moving under their own power. She served as the lightship for such notable vessels as SS United States, RMS Queen Mary, and SS Normandie.
Her $300,000 cost, greater than that of any predecessor, was paid for by the White Star Line in compensation for the collision and sinking of United States lightship LV-117 at the Lightship Nantucket position by RMS Olympic, a sister ship to RMS Titanic. Seven of the eleven crew aboard the lightship were killed. LV-112, the permanent replacement, was built to be indestructible, and outlasted all others, serving until 1983.
She was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1989. At that time, the ship was located at the Southern Maine Vocational Technical Institute Pier in South Portland, Maine, but touring along the New England Coast. An organization was seeking a permanent home for her in Portland, Maine.
Nantucket is the debut release by North Carolina music group, Nantucket. It includes the hit single "Heartbreaker", which helped this album make the Billboard charts and sell around 200,000 copies. Other featured songs include "She's No Good", "Born in a Honky Tonk", "Girl, You Blew a Good Thing" and "Quite Like You". Norton Buffalo from the Steve Miller Band has a harp (harmonica) solo on the song "Never Gonna Take Your Lies". Nantucket was released on compact disc by re-issue label Wounded Bird Records in 2003.
For more information on Nantucket Island, please visit http://www.massvacation.com/regions-towns/cape-cod-the-islands/nantucket ---------- Nantucket Island offers beautiful scenic views, a quaint downtown with exquisite boutique shopping, and a wide variety of dining options. Stay a while in a beautiful Nantucket hotel.
Nantucket, a film by documentary filmmaker Ric Burns, captures the unparalleled beauty of the island and explores Nantucket’s global significance in this remarkable gateway film. Created exclusively for the Nantucket Historical Association, it serves as a transformative gateway experience for today's island visitor. It chronicles the vibrancy of Nantucket's history, from its original Wampanoag Native American population and early Quaker culture to its international significance as the whaling capital of the world and eventual rebirth as an art and resort colony. The film includes commentary by historians, islanders, and writers including New York Times best-selling author Nathaniel Philbrick, all of whom share personal stories and unique island insight. This film has been edited for...
See the island of Nantucket through our eyes! Spending the summer in Nantucket is a dream. From the minute you arrive and see the famous Brant point lighthouse, you'll fall in love. Our trip takes us all over the island by bicycle including steps beach, Cisco brewers, Bartlett's farm for lobster rolls, Sconsett, Madaket, plus much more. One of the best trips we've ever taken and I know we'll be back someday. Feel free to ask any questions in the comments. For more, find me on instagram @travel_with_phil Song: Ikson - Coastline (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music promoted by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://youtu.be/j_nt9yOBSsM
hi guys :))))) this is prob the shortest vlog on my channel but I hope you guys still like it!! next time we go to ack ill show a lil more but we were just enjoying our lil getaway, and obviously still being safe and taking the precautions needed / wearing a mask of course!! ❥ emma Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmamacdonald/ Snapchat: @emmamacdonald9 Workout like me: https://www.joinnewhuman.com/macdonald Camera I use: Cannon G7X mark II
a glimpse of how my days start here on Nantucket Island.
We recently traveled to Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard in late September/early October, and wanted to share the experience. I edited the view to be more inspirational versus informational, but fret not! I made detailed blog posts (linked below) with specific information on where we stayed and what we did. I also made a list below of all the locations by time stamp. I hope that's helpful. If you have any other questions, please feel free to leave them down below and I'll do my best to answer them. Nantucket Blog Post:https://www.andofftheygo.com/2020/10/travel-guide-4-night-nantucket.html#more Martha's Vineyard Blog Post:https://www.andofftheygo.com/2020/10/marthas-vineyard-travel-guide-3-night.html#moreNotable Locations by Time Stamp: :30-:42 Brant Point lighthouse & beach :42-:47 Do...
Explore the Top 7 Places To Go in Nantucket
while filming my bit / part for the mini doc - "Air America - Nantucket" I managed to get my own footage. Restricted by time, weather, and wind...this is what I managed to shoot! Enjoy!
When I lived in the Raleigh area in the late 70's and early 80's This local band kicked A$$. Nantucket ROCKS!!
If you liked this video, check out my next trip (Bahamas - Feb. 2021): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJM06r52PQY
Nantucket /ˌnænˈtʌkᵻt/ is an island 30 miles (50 km) south of Cape Cod, in the American state of Massachusetts. Together with the small islands of Tuckernuck and Muskeget, it constitutes the Town of Nantucket, and the conterminous Nantucket County, which are consolidated. As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,172, making it the least-populous county in Massachusetts. Part of the town is designated the Nantucket CDP, or census-designated place. The region of Surfside on Nantucket is the southernmost settlement in Massachusetts.
The name, Nantucket, is adapted from similar Algonquian names for the island, perhaps meaning "faraway land or island".
Nantucket is a tourist destination and summer colony. The population of the island increases to about 50,000 during the summer months, due to tourists and seasonal residents. In 2008, Forbes magazine cited Nantucket as having home values among the highest in the US. Home prices per square foot are considered much higher than those in the Hamptons on Long Island
Just hear those sleigh bells jingle-ing
Ring ting tingle-ing too
Come on, it's lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together with you
Outside the snow is falling
And friends are calling "You Hoo"
Come on, it's lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together with you
Giddy-yap giddy-yap giddy-yap let's go
Let's look at the snow
We're riding in a wonderland of snow
Giddy-yap giddy-yap giddy-yap it's grand
Just holding your hand
We're gliding along with the song of a wintry fairy land
Our cheeks are nice and rosy and comfy cozy are we
We're snuggled up together like two birds of a feather would be
Let's take the road before us and sing a chorus or two
Come on, it's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you
There's a birthday party at the home of Farmer Gray
It'll be the perfect ending of a perfect day
We'll be singing the songs we love to sing without a single stop
At the fireplace while we watch the chestnuts pop
Pop! Pop! Pop!
There's a happy feeling nothing in the world can buy
When they pass around the coffee and the pumpkin pie
It'll nearly be like a picture print by Currier and Ives
These wonderful things are the things we remember all through our lives