Nantucket, a small and secluded island off Cape Cod, Massachusetts, is a popular summer destination known for its dune-backed beaches. The island features unpainted cedar-shingled buildings, often surrounded by manicured privets. The Town of Nantucket boasts wharves and cobblestoned streets lined with restaurants, upscale boutiques, and steepled churches. The town's Whaling Museum highlights Nantucket’s historical role as a 19th-century whaling hub. As the whaling industry declined in the 1880s, Nantucket transformed into a tourist haven and continues to attract visitors with its natural beauty, top-notch attractions, accommodations, and dining options.