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1. Take the ferry from Hyannis, MA to NantucketHigh-speed ferry to Hyannis / ...
1h 9m
$207–285

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Distance: 34.1 mi
Duration: 1h 9m

What companies run services between Cape Cod, MA, USA and Nantucket, MA, USA?

Steamship Authority operates a ferry from Hyannis, MA to Nantucket every 4 hours. Tickets cost $8–50 and the journey takes 59 min.

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Nantucket, United States

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Things to do in Nantucket

Brant Point Light(Opens in a new window)

Brant Point Light is a lighthouse located on Nantucket Island. The station was established in 1746, automated in 1965, and is still in operation. The current tower was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 28, 1987; it has the distinction of being the tenth light on the point, in addition to several range lights. Four of the others burned or blew down, two were condemned, two were unsatisfactory, and the remaining one stands unused.

Sankaty Head Light(Opens in a new window)

The Sankaty Head Light is a lighthouse located on Nantucket island. It was built in 1850, was automated in 1965, and is still in operation. It is located at the easternmost point of the island, in the village of Siasconset. It was one of the first lighthouses in the United States to receive a Fresnel lens.

Nantucket Whaling Museum(Opens in a new window)

The Nantucket Whaling Museum is a museum located in Nantucket, Massachusetts, dedicated to the history of whaling. It is run by the Nantucket Historical Association.

The Old Mill(Opens in a new window)

The Old Mill is a historic windmill located at 50 Prospect Street in Nantucket, Massachusetts. Built in 1746, it is the oldest functioning mill in the United States. The mill is owned and operated by the Nantucket Historical Association as a museum. It is a contributing property of the Nantucket Historic District. In 1992, it was also designated as a Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

Places to stay in Nantucket

The Cottages at Nantucket Boat Basin(Opens in a new window)

9.4Superb

Life House, Nantucket(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

Greydon House(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

Cliff Lodge(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

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