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Nantucket Disc Golf Course

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Nantucket Disc Golf Course gives locals a free-to-play, family and dog friendly excuse to stretch the legs in the South Pasture of the…

21 Lovers Ln

“Nantucket Disc Golf Course gives locals a free-to-play, family and dog friendly excuse to stretch the legs in the South Pasture of the Nantucket State Forest, with a championship layout, true par 68 challenge, and short tees that make first throws feel surprisingly doable.”

From the Nantucket newsletter, September 16, 2026

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Sankaty Head Golf Club

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Sankaty Head Golf Club pairs classic on-island golf with a community vibe, plus a weddings and events setup that’s made for milestone…

100 Sankaty Rd

“Sankaty Head Golf Club pairs classic on-island golf with a community vibe, plus a weddings and events setup that’s made for milestone moments. Keep an eye on the Sankaty Head Foundation too, because this place puts as much into people as it does into greens.”

From the Nantucket newsletter, September 8, 2026

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Hadwen House

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Hadwen House is the island’s showpiece Greek Revival mansion, the only publicly accessible one of its age, with exhibitions on Nantucket…

96 Main St · ✓ checked Aug 28

“Hadwen House is the island’s showpiece Greek Revival mansion, the only publicly accessible one of its age, with exhibitions on Nantucket lightship baskets, decorative arts, and historic maps. Wander the Victorian garden and get a quick hit of whaling-era grandeur between errands.”

From the Nantucket newsletter, September 6, 2026

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