Hy-Line Announces Fall Special!

Hy-Line Cruises is offering a daytrip special to Nantucket that will run through October 9, 2012. Boat departs from Hyannis' dock at noon and will begin its return trip from Nantucket at 7:20 p.m. The package includes adult round-trip, lunch or dinner and great discounts! All for $77! Learn more here.

Upcoming Events on Nantucket!

The Steamship Authority reports the following upcoming events on Nantucket in its latest e-newsletter:

September 22: Nantucket Maritime Festival
This festival will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Children’s Beach, Brant Point. The purpose of the Maritime Festival is to celebrate the joy of living on an island and to experience time-honored maritime activities on and beside the sea that surrounds it.The festival will be packed with free activities for the whole family, on the water, beach and grass: build your own boat races, oyster shucking contests, entertainment by local musical groups, art projects and paddleboarding are just a few of the programs that will be offered by Nantucket’s non-profit organizations.  Food will be available for purchase.

http://www.coastalcommunitiesconference.org


September 24 – 30:  Nantucket Fall Restaurant Week  
Experience exceptional food, wine and Nantucket hospitality in many of the island's acclaimed culinary establishments. Three-course dinners offered from $25 - $45 make this a culinary event not to be missed.

http://www.nantucketrestaurantweek.com


September 28 – October 7: Nantucket Arts Festival
Enjoy art exhibits, gallery and studio tours, lectures, music, theatre, poetry readings, films, demonstrations, wet paint auction and an “organ crawl” during this festival.  A new addition this year is the Artisan Talk Show Series, which are presentations by Nantucket artists and designers of all disciplines. Immerse yourself in all things creative on Nantucket.

http://www.nantucketartscouncil.org


September 30: Annual Junior Chef Competition
Come watch island culinary students paired with Nantucket's top chefs compete to create three courses highlighting local ingredients for a panel of judges.

http://www.nantucketrestaurantweek.com


October 6: Cranberry Harvest Festival
Come out to the Festival grounds and watch the berries being harvested, learn about the history of cranberry farming on Nantucket, participate in the family activities or just kick back and enjoy the music and the spectacular autumn scenery of one of the most unique and beautiful places on Nantucket.

http://www.nantucketconservation.org


October 31: Annual Halloween Parade
Join the fun at the Annual Halloween Parade and Costume Pageant! A prize for Best Themed Costume will be awarded at 4:30 PM on the Methodist Church steps. Parade begins at 5 PM and every child will receive a ribbon and goodie bag.

http://www.nantucketchamber.org

Hy-Line Announces Daytrip Special to Nantucket!

Take an afternoon daytrip over on Hy-Line's high-speed ferry Grey Lady & enjoy walking around in the historic downtown area of Nantucket.  The travel package includes an adult round-trip ticket, $25 restaurant certificate to the Brotherhood of Thieves & retail shopping discounts for $77!

Certain restrictions apply. For further information or to reserve ahead, call (800) 492-8082.