Siasconset
Rose-covered cottages, spectacular ocean views, and an iconic lighthouse can be found on the eastern end of the island (referred to as Sconset for short). There are two beautiful bike routes to Sconset, each 8-10 miles long. The WAVE bus also offers two routes to the village, each taking approximately 30 minutes.
Walking:
From the rotary in the center of the village of Sconset, you can walk the “Cliff Walk,” a public footpath along the bluffs and visit the famous Sankaty Lighthouse, while hoping to see seals frolicking in the waves below. The beach is easily accessible as well, just a 5-minute walk from the rotary that takes you under a ninety-foot-long footbridge.
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Get more: Stop on the way and visit cranberry bogs, the windswept Serengeti and Nantucket’s highest point, Alter rock -all on conservation trails accessible from either Milestone or Polpis roads.
Biking:
Depending on which bike path you take – Milestone Rotary or Polpis Road – it is a 10 to 12 mile bike ride between town and the village. Each offers stunning views of Nantucket’s diverse ecological splendor. Rent a bike in town, have it delivered to you, or rent one on the way.
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Public Transport:
The WAVE bus offers two routes that service this area, departing from downtown (Greenhound Building) every hour. The trip takes approximately 30 minutes (and what a view along the way). $3 per person cash is collected upon entering the bus.
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Get more: Track your bus and get estimated arrival times on your cell phone nrta.transloc