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14 | Whaling Museum
The definitive source of Nantucket
history is the Nantucket Historical
Association, which brings history to life
with its newly renovated whaling
museum (13 Broad St.; 508-228-1894).
Walk beneath the fully reconstructed
skeleton of the 46-foot sperm whale that
washed ashore on New Year’s Day 1998
like a sacrificial offering from the
creature that made the island what it is
today. See portraits of the men who led
the whale hunts, their implements and
the treasures they brought back from
distant ports, and marvel at the 1847
candle factory with its two-story press
used to extract oil from the spermaceti,
or the wax in the head cavity of the
sperm whale. Admission includes
special exhibits and the Discovery Room
for children. Open year round.
Admission: $15 for adults and $8 for
children.
15 | Dune Tour
Even locals take part in Art’s Dune
Tours (departing from 4 Standish St.,
Provincetown; 800-894-1951 or 508-487-
1950), a family-run business people rave
about. Take the daily ride along the
coast in an air-conditioned Suburban
before driving through the Cape Cod
National Seashore’s spectacular dunes
(one-hour tour), or choose from other
tours: the sunset tour; a meal tour with
either clambake, barbecue or sushi;
lighthouse tour; surf-fishing tour
(equipment included) or a private
charter. Daily tour: $21 for adults; $16
for children ages 6 to 11. Offered mid-
April through Halloween. Call or visit
www.artsdunetours.com for other tour
rates and departure times.
16 | Sportfishing
Martha’s Vineyard has long been the
saltwater fishermen’s best-kept secret.
Bluefish, striped bass, bonito and false
albacore are plentiful and can be caught
from shore. A quick trip to Coop’s Bait
and Tackle in Edgartown (221 Upper
Main St., Edgartown; 508-627-3909) will
outfit you with all the surf-casting gear
and advice you need to land a whopper.
If game fish like white marlin, yellow
fin tuna and shark are what you’re after,
check out any number of charters on
Cape Cod and the Islands.
17 | Peddle Your Kayak
“Why paddle? Come peddle,” is the
slogan for the unique, energy-saving
■ activities cape & islands
Distinctive Waterfront Lodging on Cape Cod
• Redecorated Guest Rooms • Private Decks with Exclusive Harbor Views
• Continental Breakfast Served Each Morning
• Elegantly Appointed Jacuzzi Rooms • Outdoor Heated Pool Overlooking Harbor
• Walk to Island Ferries, Main Street and Waterfront Restaurants
Reservations: 508-775-0357
One South Street, Hyannis, MA 02601
Open Year Round
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