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Nantucket, Massachusetts prides itself on its isolation. Thirty miles off the coast of Cape Cod, Nantucket is the perfect place to get away from it all and relax on a beach, eat some incredible seafood, and enjoy the solemn Atlantic waves. Once the whaling capital of the world (Herman Melville used the island as an influence for his classic novel, Moby Dick), today Nantucket is both a booming vacation destination and a serene, picturesque locale for full-time residents. More than a day at the beach, a Nantucket vacation can include fishing, wind surfing, golfing, tennis, shopping, historical sight-seeing, or just taking quiet walks along the Victorian influenced streets.

Nantucket has miles of secluded beaches. From sprawling barrier islands just off shore to pocket beaches in an occupied hamlet, there is plenty of sand to go around. Children's Beach, just west of Steamship Wharf, is great for kids due to the calm waves and nearby park playground. Surfers flock to Cisco Beach, located about 4 miles south of Nantucket Town. For some great scenic views, take the Madaket bike path to Dionis Beach. Gentle waves and high bluffs make this a great beach for either swimming or sight-seeing. Locals gush about the sunsets at beautiful Madaket Beach. Sugary white sand, vibrant, singing waves, and all the amenities make this beach a must-see.

Surrounded by water, Nantucket is a great place for a fishing vacation. Surf fishing, deep-sea fishing, fly fishing, and pier fishing are all part of the Nantucket angling experience. Bonito, bluefish, tuna, swordfish, and mackerel are just some of the popular prey. Tackle shops and charter boats abound and can provide everything you need for a day on the sea.

History buffs will definitely want to visit the Nantucket Whaling Museum. This museum pays homage to the once profitable whaling industry that dominated the island's economy in the 19th century. A highlight of the exhibit is the display of items from the Essex, a whaling ship that set sail from Nantucket in 1819. The ship was rammed and sunk by an 80-ton sperm whale in the South Pacific.

Naturalists, or anyone interested in the local flora and fauna of Nantucket, will want to make a beeline for the Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. This large barrier island is a festival of untouched beaches, pine forests, sand dunes, and salt marshes. This is the place for long meditative walks along the shore or for spying out the scallops, clams, and mussels that reside in the many tidal pools. The trustees of the park offer guided tours that will take you out to the lighthouse at land's end.

Nantucket Island has had an ongoing love affair with the sea. From its roots as a whaling community to its present-day embrace of tourism, Nantucket beats to the sounds of an ocean drummer. The calming waves waft in and out, bringing with them all the possibilities of a relaxing vacation. Nantucket offers rest for the weary, isolation for those seeking to get lost, and a respite from the turbulence of daily life. Can you hear the ocean's song?