Nantucket
Drinks & Nightlife
Such a fun place, located so close to the house. Go for beer, wine and whiskey tastings, listen to live music, and definitely eat at the food trucks. You can sit outside and on cool nights, they fire up the fires to keep you warm!
74 locals recommend
Cisco Brewers
5 Bartlett Farm RdSuch a fun place, located so close to the house. Go for beer, wine and whiskey tastings, listen to live music, and definitely eat at the food trucks. You can sit outside and on cool nights, they fire up the fires to keep you warm!
My favorite place for artisan cocktails and amazing small plates!
14 locals recommend
The Proprietors bar & table
9 India StMy favorite place for artisan cocktails and amazing small plates!
A visit to Nantucket won’t be complete without a night at “The Box”. Check out their schedule of upcoming bands!
40 locals recommend
The Chicken Box
16 Dave StA visit to Nantucket won’t be complete without a night at “The Box”. Check out their schedule of upcoming bands!
Do not miss the mudslide at The Gazebo! Sit and people watch and then go over to their sister restaurant The Tavern for a low key meal.
Must be 25 or over to enter The Gazebo.
9 locals recommend
The Gazebo at Harbor Square
1 Harbor SquareDo not miss the mudslide at The Gazebo! Sit and people watch and then go over to their sister restaurant The Tavern for a low key meal.
Must be 25 or over to enter The Gazebo.
Entertainment & Activities
Great for you and for children. Learn the true history that made Nantucket famous. It's laid out in a way that's interesting for everyone and won't require a day-long stay! Did you know whales were hauled up those cobblestone streets that you walked on?
79 locals recommend
Whaling Museum
13 Broad StGreat for you and for children. Learn the true history that made Nantucket famous. It's laid out in a way that's interesting for everyone and won't require a day-long stay! Did you know whales were hauled up those cobblestone streets that you walked on?
GREAT beach!! Has restrooms and a walk up place to get food. It's huge but will still be crowded during the season. For less crowds, head to Miacomet Beach.
6 locals recommend
Surfside Beach station
GREAT beach!! Has restrooms and a walk up place to get food. It's huge but will still be crowded during the season. For less crowds, head to Miacomet Beach.
This is a public links course owned by an island nonprofit.
If you want to play, call early for reservations...definitely before you get to the island!
9 locals recommend
Miacomet Golf Course
12 W Miacomet RdThis is a public links course owned by an island nonprofit.
If you want to play, call early for reservations...definitely before you get to the island!
Galley Beach
54 Jefferson AveA must-see hangout near Children’s Beach.
Essentials
Great big and new grocery store right near the house! Go early for their homemade Lobster Bisque and every other food craving you might ever have! There is a liquor store accessible from the back of the grocery store.
64 locals recommend
Stop & Shop
31 Sparks AveGreat big and new grocery store right near the house! Go early for their homemade Lobster Bisque and every other food craving you might ever have! There is a liquor store accessible from the back of the grocery store.
This bike rental company is the closest to our house and the best part is that they will deliver the bikes on the day you arrive! Don't waste time.......get out and ride!
PS: You are also welcome to rent our four bikes for $20/day/bike.
9 locals recommend
Easy Riders Bicycles - Day Rentals
65 Surfside RdThis bike rental company is the closest to our house and the best part is that they will deliver the bikes on the day you arrive! Don't waste time.......get out and ride!
PS: You are also welcome to rent our four bikes for $20/day/bike.
Souza's Seafood
23 Trotters LnStop by and get fresh seafood to grill at home!
Shopping
Blue Beetle
12 Main StFUN!!
The very best in high-end luxury for the home. Make sure you go upstairs and see them actually working on the looks.
19 locals recommend
Nantucket Looms
51 Main StThe very best in high-end luxury for the home. Make sure you go upstairs and see them actually working on the looks.
You just can’t be on Nantucket and not wear Nantucket Reds! This is THE place for all things Red!
12 locals recommend
Murray's Toggery Shop
62 Main StYou just can’t be on Nantucket and not wear Nantucket Reds! This is THE place for all things Red!
Sightseeing
This is a long bike ride.......but if you're in shape and adventurous, ride out to Madaket to watch the sun set. There are NO better sunsets anywhere than here!! If you have a car, you can drive but don't get stuck in the sand! Stop at Millies to watch, if you like great fish tacos.
13 locals recommend
Madaket Beach
Pensylvania AvenueThis is a long bike ride.......but if you're in shape and adventurous, ride out to Madaket to watch the sun set. There are NO better sunsets anywhere than here!! If you have a car, you can drive but don't get stuck in the sand! Stop at Millies to watch, if you like great fish tacos.
Nature at its finest. Walk here from the end of our neighborhood and then head out to Miacomet Beach!
Miacomet Pond
Nature at its finest. Walk here from the end of our neighborhood and then head out to Miacomet Beach!
Food scene
The Juice Bar
12 Broad StQuintessential Nantucket! Must go there every night!
What great food, great sunsets, big crowds! Get there early and save your spot!
45 locals recommend
Millie's Restaurant
326 Madaket RdWhat great food, great sunsets, big crowds! Get there early and save your spot!
Do not miss this amazing place for lunch! Sit outside and try a Sheila’s Favorite on their homemade oatbread!
26 locals recommend
Something Natural
50 Cliff RdDo not miss this amazing place for lunch! Sit outside and try a Sheila’s Favorite on their homemade oatbread!
Traveler advice
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Book the ferry early!!
If you are planning to take the ferry to the island during the summer months, make your reservations early!
Getting around
Don’t try to drive!
Unless you like spending half your trip sitting in a car, leave it at home! Ride a bike, walk or use the great bus system!
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COVID-19
Nantucket has been very careful to ensure they keep the island exposure as low as possible. With only 10 ICU beds, they simply can’t handle critically ill patients. If the beds are full, patients are flown to Boston at their own expense. Please please understand this and be respectful. You are asked to self-quarantine for 14 days (except for empty outdoors and grocery shopping). Wear a mask when walking in town or whenever you are within 6 feet of others.
Customs and culture
ACK Nice!
The people of Nantucket are the nicest you will ever meet! Please be patient and kind!! They are severely understaffed and getting upset won’t help. You’re on vacation!! Enjoy the view!