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Set sail Book an excursion with Endeavor, the island's longest-operating sailing charter. The 90-minute group trips are offered during the day and at sunset. EVENING Have dinner at the harbor At Cru, New England seafood is the star. A shareable platter of raw crustaceans is the precursor to a menu of zhuzhed-up classics, such as scallops with lemon chervil butter and wild striped bass with leek fondue and caviar. Satisfy a sweet tooth with housemade ice cream at The Juice Bar, where the scent of waffle cones wafts out the door. Come summer, the line wraps around the block. Day MORNING Sip a smoothie Island Kitchen is a Nantucket breakfast mainstay. Try a freshly pressed smoothie, raw organic açaí bowl, or one of the many omelets. For an indulgence, the thick-cut, buttery brioche French toast is unbeatable. Borrow a bike Included in your Cottage stay are Priority Bicycles beach cruisers. Cycle to the Cisco Path, where Cisco Brewers is a popular stomping ground for craft beers, and Bartlett's and Pumpkin Pond Farms offer healthy snacks. The easy, scenic route ends at Cisco Beach, ideal for surfing or just a dip in the ocean. AFTERNOON Order takeaway and head to the beach Get a lobster roll or fried fish sandwich to go at Sayle's Seafood. Jetties Beach and Steps Beach are both walkable from The Cottages. On the South Shore, Madaket Beach is the spot for crimson sunsets. Wide and spacious Surfside Beach is beloved, as is the Surfside Beach Shack, serving tacos and burgers. Take a pre-dinner walk Brant Point Lighthouse is a few steps away from The Cottages. Dating to 1746, it's the country's second-oldest lighthouse. Or take a taxi to the east shore for the photogenic Sconset Bluff Walk. Stroll a meandering, tree-lined path along a cliff and behind private homes to take in a mile of unobstructed ocean views. EVENING Make a reservation Topper's at The Wauwinet is Nantucket's version of fine dining. That is to say, not stuffy. Tuck into artfully executed dishes in the elegant dining room or alfresco on the patio. The lineup changes but could include delicious dayboat scallops with caviar, veal from a local farm served with ramp salsa, or morel mushrooms with agnolotti and leeks. The extensive wine list will quell even the most jaded oenophiles. -- The seafood at Cru is as fresh as the fish you see jumping in the waters off its dock. Topper's at The Wauwinet farms its own buttery oysters off its shores. Priority Bicycles beach cruisers are complimentary with every cottage stay. Stop at Bartlett's Farm for snacks on your walk to Brant Point Lighthouse. C O U R T E S Y O F N A N T U C K E T C H A M B E R / E M I LY E L I S A B E T H ; D E B O R A H F R A N K ; B A R T L E T T ' S FA R M ; W H I T E E L E P H A N T R E S O R T S ; TO P P E R ' S BALHAR B O U RSH O P S .CO M