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Visiting Nantucket Island in the Fall

November 11, 2016 by admin

Robert Lindeman loves spending time at his favorite vacation spot and home away from home, Nantucket Island.

Many of us think of summer vacations with huge crowds and restaurants that require reservations months in advance when we think of Nantucket Island. But, locals and experienced travelers such as Robert Lindeman have found that the absolute best time to be in Nantucket is during the fall months after Labor Day each year.
Robert Lindeman - Nantucket Island

If you have never heard of Nantucket Island then you are in for a treat! This is a tiny, crescent shaped island off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts most known for sailing and fresh seafood. An ideal vacation spot, if you love the beach and all things nautical. During the summer months, Nantucket is a buzzing retreat for the nation’s wealthy and elite but quiets down immensely during the cooler months of fall.

The estimated population of the island during the summer is 50,000 but drops to around 11,000 full time residents after the summer rush heads home. This means that the beaches and restaurants are pretty bare so you will have a much quieter vacation. The other perk is that hotel rates drop by as much as 75% which could save your wallet a ton of money!

One small downside of visiting during the fall months that Robert Lindeman has noticed is that transportation options are limited. Robert Lindeman recommends grabbing a forty five minute flight from Boston or hopping the high speed ferry from Cape Cod that takes about an hour.

Nantucket is quaint and charming according to anyone that has visited before. Houses here date back to the 17th century and have been fairly perfectly preserved. Eight hundred of the buildings here were built before the Civil War so this area actually has the largest concentration of historic buildings in the United States. This area used to be a well known whaling settlement so checking out their Whaling Museum should be must on your to do list while you are here!

If you are a foodie, then you have to check out their Hogtoberfest in October each year held at their American Seasons restaurant. This is a foodie dream that is two days of nothing but beer and pork festivities with locally sourced ingredients and an epic wine list if you are not fond of beer. The point behind Hogtoberfest is to educate the public on sustainable farming and “nose-to-tail eating.” So, you learn something and eat great food.

You can burn off the calories after the feast by taking a walking tour through downtown to check out the quaint shops, boutiques, restaurants, coffee shops, and historic hotels. Robert Lindeman has found that the water is still sometimes warm enough in the fall for a quick dip in the ocean at one of the beautifully maintained beaches.

Or you can rent a bicycle and explore the intricacies of the island on your own to see what you can discover for yourself. There are miles of paved, flat bike trails and paths that make it easy and safe to set out exploring. There are two very popular bike rides: going from the historic downtown district to Sconset or Madaket (you choose your destination).

Robert Lindeman believes that Nantucket Island is a perfect fall destination if you are looking to get away for a while. The area slows down and is a lot less crowded during the fall months so if you are looking for a budget friendly vacation spot then consider Nantucket Island!

For more about Nantucket and other favorite interests of Robert Lindeman, check out his profile on Quora: https://www.quora.com/profile/Robert-Lindeman-1.

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Top Things to do in Nantucket

June 13, 2016 by admin

Robert Lindeman is a proud New Englander who loves spending his time traveling to different cities and exploring all New England has to offer. For over 20 years, Robert Lindeman has been visiting Nantucket Island which has quickly become one of his favorite vacation spots.

Right off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts lies the tiny island of Nantucket. A popular summertime destination, Nantucket’s cobblestone streets are filled with people dining in creative restaurants, browsing the boutiques, and photographing the historic architecture. If you happen to make your way to Nantucket, here are the top things you should consider putting on your itinerary.

Go Sailing

The waters around this island are perfect for sailing and many people visit just to partake. Charter a boat to spend the day fishing, rent a sailboat or join a group sailing tour like the Nantucket Ice Cream Cruise. Over the years Robert Lindeman has had the opportunity to sail numerous boats around the shores of Nantucket Island. To learn about his sailing experiences on Nantucket, check out his weebly page: http://robertlindeman.weebly.com/. 

Robert Lindeman Nantucket Island
Brand Point Light

Visit Historic Sites

The entire island has been registered as a national historic site and for good reason. Walk around and you are bound to stumble across some significant architecture or location. Visit the Brant Point Light, a site where the original structure was built in the 1700s. Check out the Oldest House on the island, the Whaling Museum or the Old Windmill.

Hang on The Beach

There is plenty of coastline to enjoy when visiting Nantucket. Spend some time on some of the beaches like Cisco Beach, Madaket, Jetties, Surfside, Dionis or Children’s. Most of the beaches are mild and great for families.

Stop in For a Festival

Nantucket is known for its festivals and if you can make it there for one of them, it can really heighten your experience. Try for the Wine Festival in May, Sandcastle and Sculpture day during August, Antiques show during August, Daffodil Festival in late April and Restaurant Week during June and September.

Try The Food

The restaurants around this island are top notch and the seafood is a must try. Make sure to sample as much food as possible while visiting the Nantucket Bake Shop, Nantucket Ice Cream and The Juice Guys or Faregrounds Restaurant.

For more information about visiting Nantucket, check out Robert Lindeman’s page on Yola: http://robertlindeman.yolasite.com/Nantucket.php.

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