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I had the goal to see all three Nantucket lighthouses, and had no idea that this particular one required so much forethought and planning. Unlike the other two, it requires a four wheel drive to navigate the soft sandy beaches several miles to the lighthouse, and when you reach the gatehouse, you have to let the air out of the tires to 15 PSI per tire, as well as pay an entry fee to the wildlife preserve. Even with these precautions, the speed limit on the sand is 15 MPH, and you will feel unsafe going any faster than that. There were seals in the water, though I only caught brief glimpses of these in the water in October. I heard that they lie all over the beach in December, January, and February. The main portion of the wildlife preserve is accessible mainly by walking the beaches, as driving on those sands is discouraged. The lighthouse itself takes about five minutes to tour and photograph, but the adventure in getting there makes it special!…
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Date of experience: October 2020
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Always worth the trip. Saw some seals. Weather was incredible. Quiet and peaceful. Fun to drive along the beach. Very majestic!
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Date of experience: September 2020
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We visited this late in the day and coupled it with a drink at Brandt Point! Very easy to walk to from town!
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Date of experience: June 2020
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Because of the time up here I visited the lighthouse I had it all to myself. It was beautiful and worth the journey. It is a journey however, if you don’t have a 4 Wheel Dr. Still worth the walk.
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Date of experience: February 2020
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This is located at the very eastern tip of Nantucket and requires a 4 x 4 Jeep to access, but is well worth the effort.
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Date of experience: November 2019
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