As I’ve written about previously, I have a penchant for exploring how the one percent lives without having to spend any money of my own. Public pathways like the Newport Cliff Walk and the lesser-known Sconset Bluff Walk are the perfect way to do this.
Located on the island of Nantucket in the town of Siasconset, the Bluff Walk is a much more intimate experience than the Cliff Walk. Nearly unadvertised, the only official sign for the Bluff Walk is a stone post marked “Public Way.” No concrete path or tourism fanfare; just a beaten dirt path with views of the Atlantic on your right and the “quaint” summer homes of millionaires on your left.
Gardens in Sconset are another way of measuring who’s “keeping up with the Joneses.” From my observations, a white picket fence is a prerequisite for a Sconset Garden.
The necessity for any true New England summer home? The American flag, of course.
Fences like this can be found along the pathway. Unlike the Bluff Walk, these ARE private.
Expansive views of the ocean make this the perfect place for a morning jog or afternoon walk.
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Before Nantucket was a seasonal island for the elite, it was the whaling capital of the world. This Queen Anne style home harkens back to a different time in the island’s history.
An example of a typical “cottage” in Sconset.
One of the very few signs marking the walk.
Sea shell art found in a window along the way.
House names are customary in Nantucket, as are Silver Shingles on any Nantucket home.
