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experiences bringing visitors into close
communion with Nantucket also bring them
into confluence with their inner beings. You’ll
find a plethora of food and wine events, art
classes, book, yoga and music festivals,
lectures and more happening throughout
the year.
With its singular beauty, Nantucket is a
popular venue for weddings. Couples will
find no shortage of unique spots to marry,
celebrate and vacation. Larger numbers of
island hotels and lodging establishments are
actively seeking gay and lesbian couples who
demand more sophisticated venues for
weddings, receptions, and the honeymoon of
their dreams. Nantucket continues its legacy
of equality and welcome for one and all.
Come visit this stunning, sophisticated and
unforgettable place. As we like to say, “it’s
all here!”

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couples and families, as do island businesses.
Being gay or simply “different” is not an issue
on the “Grey Lady.” Considering the island’s
wide appeal, visitors from across the world
– and from all walks of life and lifestyles –
descend upon Nantucket to immerse
themselves in its sophistication, charm,
beauty, and endless opportunities for
recreation.
A growing number of businesses specialize
in gay travel, same-sex weddings, and other
aspects of the LGBT lifestyle. In fact, the
chamber of commerce has an extremely
proactive LGBT marketing effort in place, and
the island offers a wealth of cerebral, affluent
and enjoyable sights, live theater and
entertainment, attractions and recreation,
plus a tantalizing spectrum of restaurants
purveying comfort food as well as cuisine
appealing to more sophisticated palates.
Island-wide, you’ll discover highbrow shops,
boutiques and galleries catering to both
locals and visitors with a discerning eye.
If it’s experiential travel you seek, look no
further. Whether a foodie event, off-beat
recreation or arts and cultural pursuit,

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