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- Have fun safely while biking, running, or strolling around Nantucket’s more than 35 miles of sidepaths!
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Have fun safely while biking, running, or strolling around Nantucket’s more than 35 miles of sidepaths! Take time to appreciate Nantucket's natural beauty and historical sites, and remember to stay on the designated paths to protect the environment and private property.
- Biking and Sidepaths
Most of Nantucket’s paths are sidepaths and are shared by...
- Biking and Sidepaths
Most of Nantucket’s paths are sidepaths and are shared by riders and pedestrians alike, including the elderly, small children, dog walkers. When you are passing another biker or a pedestrian, it is customary to call out “Passing on the left” to alert the other party that you are passing.
- Mistake #1: Underestimating the Travel Situation. Before determining what to do on Nantucket, you’ll first need to understand the challenges associated with getting there.
- Mistake #2: Assuming You Can Squeeze Everything into a Day Trip to Nantucket. Underestimating the inconvenient travel situation to Nantucket can drastically cut your time short on the island.
- Mistake #3: Assuming You Can Walk Everywhere on the Island. Of all the blunders I made on this trip, I’d say the biggest faux pas was not having a car. Although Nantucket is a relatively small island (compared to Martha’s Vineyard), it feels much larger when you’re exploring on foot!
- Mistake #4: Planning the Trip at the Last Minute. Due to travel complications and the potential need to arrange for a vehicle, I would not suggest planning your trip at the last minute.
- How to Get to Nantucket
- Best Time to Visit Nantucket
- Wildlife
- Nantucket Bike Trails
- Biking in Nantucket
- Where to Rent A Bike
- Where to Stay in Nantucket
- Be Mindful When Biking in Nantucket
There are two ways to get to Nantucket unless you fly. Either by ferry or by speed boat. The closest place to travel from is Hyannis, though there are boats leaving from Harwich Port, New Bedford and New York. There are also boats going between Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket if you are up for some island hopping. There is an extra fee to bring bik...
If you plan on biking in Nantucket, the best time to visit the island is definitely the summer months from May to September. The island gets rather windy and winter temperatures can drop below zero between November and February. For anyone that has lived in a windy place knows that temperatures feel way colder than they actually say on the meter. F...
Nantucket has wild and untouched nature, and for this reason, there is also plenty of wildlife. You can expect to see rabbits on the path if you are hiking, but also around quiet, inhabited areas. I observed a lot of them jumping passed peoples gardens as well as crossing my path while hiking in the forest. There is also a lot of deer in Nantucket....
Nantucket bike trails cover most of the island with a total of 56 kilometers of trails. This makes it easy to get to the main points of interest. As a result, it is great for both a day trip to Nantucket and a several days stay. Also, you can chase the best spot for sunsets in Nantucket by bike. There are three main bike trails on the island. They ...
Biking in Nantucket is extremely safe. Surprisingly safe. Coming from Spain, where bicycles are lowest on the priority in traffic. I was surprised that every single car stopped for me. Whether they would have time to drive before me or not. Even when it meant that they would have to drive behind me in super-slow holiday biker-speed they still stopp...
There are several bike rental shops in Nantucket. I used Young’s Bike Rentalwhich delivered the bike to the hostel within an hour from I called them and picked it up again for only 10 dollars extra. They take 40 dollars for 24 hours. The bike was in good condition and got me where I wanted, both on asphalted streets, dirt roads, and sandy areas. It...
As mentioned, Nantucket is an expensive island and accommodation is no exception. There are several hotels in the downtown area if you want to stay central. Prices range from around 100 to more than 2000 dollars per night. I stayed at a dorm in the only hostel on the island, Hostelling International Nantucketon Surfside and only paid around 50 doll...
When biking in Nantucket there are a few things you should be mindful about as a responsible traveler. First of all, respect all signs that say “Private”. Don’t go on those streets even though they seem tempting. People live there and don’t want strangers on their property. Further, don’t throw any waste on the ground. Make sure you bring everythin...
Sep 27, 2023 · One of the best things to see and do in Nantucket is visit its Main Town area (also called Nantucket), and it’s the perfect way to spend the morning during your day trip. Main Town is home to historic streets and buildings just waiting to be explored.
Mar 20, 2023 · This has much to do with a network of shared-use sidepaths along all of the main arteries, allowing you to get to beaches, attractions, and sites of amazing natural beauty in the most cost-efficient way possible.
Nov 4, 2023 · There are three different routes you can take; the most direct route is the Green Route; Sconset via Milestone Road. Once in Siasconset, head toward Front Street to the start of the Cliff Walk, enjoying the beautiful summer cottages along the way.
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