Travel & Accommodations
How to get here.
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Hyline, Steamship Authority and SeaStreak ferries offer routes from both Hyannis or New Bedford to Nantucket Harbor.
You can choose to take the fast ferry (~1 hour and recommended) or traditional ferry (2.5 hours) Both ferries will drop you right in town.
We recommend making a round trip reservation in advance!
Parking close to each ferry line is available. The Steamship Authority offers shuttles to off-site lots that are typically less expensive, but parking nearby in the daily rate lots is very convenient.
Vehicles are not necessary on island for weekend trips. All events will take place in town and the harbor and transportation will be provided.
Where to stay.
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The White Elephant
Sitting in Nantucket’s Harbor, The White Elephant is steps away from Brant Point Lighthouse, Children’s Beach & town.
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Jared Coffin House
A Historic Downtown hotel, owned by The White Elephant.
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Faraway Hotels
Room block coming soon!
Other Favorite Hotels
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Faraway Nantucket
Boutique Hotel
11 India Street
Nantucket, MA 02554
(855) 976-1796
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Life House Nantucket
Boutique Hotel
10 Cliff Road
Nantucket, MA 02554
(866) 466-7534
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Nantucket Hotel
Hotel & Resort
77 Easton Street
Nantucket, MA 02554
(508) 228-4747
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21 Broad
Boutique Hotel
21 Broad Street
Nantucket, MA 02554
(508) 228-4749
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76 Main
Boutique Hotel
76 Main Street
Nantucket, MA 02554
(508) 228-2533
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The Veranda House
Hotel
3 Step Lane
Nantucket, MA 02554
(855) 652-0137
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Greydon House
Boutique Hotel
17 Broad Street
Nantucket, MA 02554
(508) 228-2468
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Hotel Pippa
Boutique Hotel
5 Chestnut Street
Nantucket, MA 02554
508-228-5300
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Cliffside Beach Club
Cliffside Hotel & Resort
46 Jefferson Ave
Nantucket, MA 02554
House Rentals
If you prefer to use an agent, we recommend Peter Engen at Lee Real Estate: peter@leerealestate.com
THINGS TO DO
There's so much to do on island! Rent a bike and ride around to one of the many beautiful beaches, stop at the brewery for a beer, shop in town, or grab a drink and a bite to eat at any of our favorite spots!
EXPLORE
EAT & DRINK
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Island Kitchen (a favorite spot, try a Portuguese muffin)
Black Eyed Susans (another breakfast favorite!)
Downyflake (get a donut!)
Or, The Whale (bfast, lunch & dinner, huge patio out back)
Wicked Island Bakery (morning buns!)
Born & Bred (nutella cruffin!) -
Something Natural (an island favorite with homemade bread and the best cookies)
Provisions (in town, try a Turkey Terrific!)
Fresh (good spot in town)
45 Surfside (great & on the way to Surfside)
Claudettes (in Sconset) -
Sandbar @ Jetties (eat & drink with your toes in the sand)
Cisco Brewers (come for the beer, stay for the live music and food trucks)
Lola Burger (out of town spot with amazing burgers)
Millie's (in Madaket, tacos & a fantastic view of the sunset)
Stubby's (Did anyone say late-night mozz sticks?!) -
RESERVATIONS ARE A MUST AT MANY OF THESE – CHECK WEBSITES & CALL IN ADVANCE
Nautilus (a favorite, upscale Asian-inspired small plates – too many favorite dishes to list)
The Pearl (another upscale favorite – also too many favorite dishes to list)
Cru (on the harbor - good for fancy lunch or dinner - pocomo oysters, lobster rolls, CRUcumber, and a bottle of rose)
Afterhouse (for dinner, or drinks before or after – grab some oysters and a bottle of il fric)
Straight Wharf (seafood - great clambake - tip: for a more casual meal, eat on the bar side)
Ventuno (Italian with a huge piazza - the strozzapreti is a mainstay)
Via Mare (upscale Italian gem)
Toppers (fancy food and beautiful views)
Dune (seafood spot - great halibut)
Slip 14
Bar Yoshi (in town sushi with a cute patio)
Lola 41 (sushi and burgers) -
Juice Bar (a Nantucket staple - the line can be never ending - great homemade waffles cones)
Island Kitchen (out of town but amazing ice cream)
The Counter on Main Street (Island Kitchen ice cream but located downtown in Nantucket Pharmacy - also have breakfast / lunch sandwiches)
Aunt Leah's (candy and fudge)
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Handlebar Cafe (in town, with a secret patio)
Corner Table (in town, with a patio)
Island Coffee (near Steamship ferry)
Espresso To Go (close to the airport)
Roastd (out of town, healthy focus)
Meat & Fish (for those who can't give up Starbucks, they brew it here!)
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There are bike paths all over the island - for some of our favorites, head to Sconset or Madaket... or to Cisco for a stop at the brewery.
Nantucket Bike Shop
Young's Bike Shop
Easy Riders
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SOME OF THE ISLAND'S BEST SPOTS
In Town: Brant Point, Jetties, Children's Beach
South Shore: Fishermans, Nobadeer, Fat Ladies, Cisco, Madaket
Harbor: Steps Beach, Pocomo, Polpis, Dionis, Eel Point
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Bartlett's Farm (specialty food market, garden center, and some great sandwiches!)
Meat & Fish (another great specialty food market)
167 Raw (fish shop with a food truck and garden)
Cisco Brewers (great place to spend an afternoon - beer, wine, spirits, food trucks, and live music. Tip: there's a free shuttle from town!)
Sconset Bluff Walk (beautiful walk out in sconset)
Brant Point Lighthouse (in town)
Sankaty Head Lighthouse (near Sconset)
Nantucket Whaling Museum (learn about Nantucket's history!)
Just Do It Too
Endeavor Sailing Excursions (see the harbor by sailboat)
Shearwater Excursions (harbor cruises and more)
Miacomet Golf Course
Sconset Golf Course (aka Skinner's)
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We recommend just walking around town and stopping in at any shops that pique your interest. Some favorites:
Milly & Grace (women)
Skinny Dip (men and women)
Wheat (mean and women)
Murrays (Nantucket's answer to a dept. store - where “Nantucket Reds” originated)
Nantucket Looms (home goods)
Bodega (home goods)
Nomade (home goods)
28 Centre Point (home goods)
Aunt Leah's (candy and fudge)