Nantucket, Massachusetts City Guide

For over 20 years, Pamela Lanier's Nantucket, Massachusetts Travel Guide has been your connection to Nantucket's tourism community with invaluable details on local attractions, restaurants, shopping, museums, history, outdoor recreation and more.

Nantucket History

Discovered in 1602 and settled in 1609, “The Faraway Land,” as translated from the native language of the Wampanoag tribe, Nantucket Island was once a major whaling port and is now considered by many to be heaven on earth. Nantucket began a successful whaling industry in 1750 when whales were discovered off the coast, but the industry declined in the 1880’s and the tourism industry took off. The island’s year-round population is approximately 10,000 but swells to 50,000-60,000 during the summer months. Plan your Nantucket bed and breakfast vacation in advance and be prepared to be swept off your feet as you find the perfect island destination.
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