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Inside Background
Health & Safety 
            As it is an island, Nantucket is a very safe place to visit...
Last edited: 06 August 2008
History 
            The written history of Nantucket dates back to the 11th century...
Last edited: 02 August 2006
Tourist Board Info 
            There is lots of information about Nantucket available online, and...
Last edited: 31 July 2008
Weather & When to Go 
The most popular time to visit the island for most visitors is in the summer...
Last edited: 01 February 2009
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
The easiest way to reach Nantucket are the fast ferries that run from Hyannis...
Last edited: 22 June 2006
Getting Around 
Web searches at Nantucket.net will give the traveler some basic transportation...
Last edited: 19 July 2007
Public Transportation 
Public Transportation   Nantucket is an island that is accessible by either...
Last edited: 15 July 2006
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Transporation in Nantucket From website information, including the Chamber of...
Last edited: 21 June 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
            Throughout the year, there are many events and festivals held on...
Last edited: 10 April 2007
Family Travel 
From rest to running around, relaxation to rocking, your choice to have an...
Last edited: 03 October 2006
Whale / Seal watching - Shearwater  
  Great trip! on the Shearwater!  must have seen 30 whales, boat is fast and...
Last edited: 25 September 2009
First Congregational Church 
The First Congregational Church has the best view of any place on the island at...
Last edited: 21 September 2007
Nobadeer 
 Do not recommend Nobadeer. Very rude locals do not want visitors. Bad smells...
Last edited: 30 July 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Dining and the culinary scene on the island is amazing and the range of food is...
Last edited: 06 July 2006
Breakfast 
  Breakfast on Nantucket is busy in the summer so plan a few minutes waiting in...
Last edited: 06 July 2006
Cheap Eats 
Nantucket restaurants are notoriously expensive, especially for dinner.   Two...
Last edited: 28 November 2007
Family-friendly Dining 
Lots of people travel to Nantucket as a family destination, so even the...
Last edited: 01 February 2009
Special Occasion Dining 
For special occasions there are many fine dining establishments that offer...
Last edited: 22 June 2006
Black-Eyed Susan's 
http://www.black-...
Last edited: 29 September 2009
Brotherhood of Thieves 
Brotherhood of Thieves is a Nantucket institution offering the best burgers in...
Last edited: 12 August 2008
Fresh 
FRESH opened last year in downtown Nantucket, and quickly became a go to spot...
Last edited: 10 June 2009
Tap Room 
NOTE: The Tap Room is closed for renovations - Summer 2008. The Tap Room...
Last edited: 18 July 2008
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: 06 March 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: 31 July 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: 26 May 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: 22 July 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: 07 March 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: 08 September 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: 24 October 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: 27 April 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: 06 December 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: 19 August 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: 23 September 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: 30 December 2009
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: 04 April 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: 13 May 2009
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