Everything you need to know about Nantucket can be found in one of the many magazines you can find at the local grocery store!
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Craftmasters of Nantucket
The sign outside has a picture of a leather punch on it and leaves no doubts or ambiguity about the main purpose of this store. As you walk into the small shop the first thing that you notice is the smell of leather goods. I fell in love with this store when a friend of mine worked here for several years making leather bags, purses, and belts. Besides fine leather goods the store also has a menagerie of other fascinating things. …
Lovely Nantucket Home
We found this lovely home while walking on a side street in the heart of Nantucket. It’s pretty red door, antique lantern, and delightful gardens was candy to our eyes and we couldn’t resist snapping a few pictures. I heart Nantucket!
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A Rose Covered Cottage
‘Sconset Village has got to be the most charming village in New England. As you walk through the village of rose covered cottages you realize this village hasn’t changed much since the 1700’s. Old lanterns and whimsical quarterboards adorn the cottages, with beautiful gardens that only the finest artists can capture on canvas.
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The Bean Coffee Shop
One of our favorite places to grab a Cup of Joe is at The Bean Coffee Shop. A charming coffee shop located in the Heart of Nantucket, The Bean is a fixture of island life for locals and visitors alike. The Bean is open Sunday – Thursday 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Friday – Saturday 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. They specialize in expresso based drinks but you can choose a fantastic house blend coffee or a single origin bean, individually extracted and brewed with a Trifecta automatic french press. I learned from the locals……
The Three Bricks
I have to say one of the best times to visit Nantucket is after the 4th of July. The heart of Nantucket is clad in an onslaught of red, white and blue which makes for a spirited summer celebration with friends and family. A stroll up the cobblestone Main Street will lead you to these beautiful brick houses that there were built by whaling merchant Joseph Starbuck in 1837 (completed in 1839) for his three sons. They are fondly known as “The Three Bricks” by locals and if you wish to read up on the history of these dwellings you may want to visit the Nantucket Historical Association via www.nha.org
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