There was once a man from Nantucket... well, maybe I won't complete this infamous limerick for fear of upsetting some of my readers!
This famous island has long been revered by preppy types for it's beautiful scenery, fantastic beaches and for it's sailing. One of the most expensive districts in Massachusetts, Nantucket is a very popular habitat and summer destination for wealthy preps.
It's indigenous name translates to "Faraway Land" referencing it's geographical location some 30 miles off Cape Cod. With an array of 18th and 19th Century clapboard housing so representative of the Cape Cod architectural style, pristine beaches with sandy bluffs, old lighthouses and whalers huts it is unsurprising that so many tourists flock to the small island every summer.
Home to the infamous Murray's Toggery Shop (of Nantucket Reds fame), the Sankaty Head Lighthouse, the Whaling Museum, loads of little cafés, old guard mansions, bookshops and arts & crafts stores, Nantucket (AKA the Grey Lady) is perfect for a relaxing break. Grab your Nantucket Reds and book a room at the Wauwinet and find out why every preppy home has a map of this legendary island on the wall in the study...Where: Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States of America
When: Summer
Coming from a native Nantucketer, this is highly offensive. I will have you know that we are far more than Murry's and some nice beaches.
ReplyDeleteWe were once the whaling capitol of the world, the first to desegregate our public schools and have been a dominant presence in New England for hundreds of years.
The year round residence of Nantucket work tirelessly all year, not just in the summer.
I would be grateful if you would do some more research about things before you post on this horrifying blog
P.S. Please bugger off
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