A Guidebook for Nantucket Island

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A Guidebook for Nantucket Island

Food scene

Boho Chic hub for light fare and cocktails, popular spot amongst instagrammers
13 locals recommend
Lemon Press
41 Main St
13 locals recommend
Boho Chic hub for light fare and cocktails, popular spot amongst instagrammers
Buzzy Locale for tapas and craft cocktails
26 locals recommend
The Nautilus
12 Cambridge St
26 locals recommend
Buzzy Locale for tapas and craft cocktails
An American restaurant with relaxed vibe
14 locals recommend
The Proprietors bar & table
9 India St
14 locals recommend
An American restaurant with relaxed vibe
An oyster bar, perfect place to soak in the local scene - A Must try restaurant
30 locals recommend
Cru
1 Straight Wharf
30 locals recommend
An oyster bar, perfect place to soak in the local scene - A Must try restaurant
For island's best coffee
10 locals recommend
The Corner Table Cafe at NCC
22 Federal St
10 locals recommend
For island's best coffee
For island's best donuts. Cash only
19 locals recommend
Downyflake Restaurant
18 Sparks Ave
19 locals recommend
For island's best donuts. Cash only
Best Icecream on the island, be ready for long lines around the block
28 locals recommend
The Juice Bar
12 Broad St
28 locals recommend
Best Icecream on the island, be ready for long lines around the block
Turns into a Piano Bar after-hours & a great dinner spot too
13 locals recommend
The Club Car Restaurant
1 Main St
13 locals recommend
Turns into a Piano Bar after-hours & a great dinner spot too
Taco Joint close to Madaket Beach
45 locals recommend
Millie's Restaurant
326 Madaket Rd
45 locals recommend
Taco Joint close to Madaket Beach
Great place to pick up everything you need for a picnic on the beach!
11 locals recommend
Provisions
3 Harbor Square
11 locals recommend
Great place to pick up everything you need for a picnic on the beach!
Island Coffee Roasters
4 Broad St
23 locals recommend
Sea Grille
45 Sparks Ave
23 locals recommend
A Brewery with good beer and quick bites! Lots of outdoor seating, a must try for beer lovers.
74 locals recommend
Cisco Brewers
5 Bartlett Farm Rd
74 locals recommend
A Brewery with good beer and quick bites! Lots of outdoor seating, a must try for beer lovers.

Neighborhoods

Downtown Nantucket also knows as Town or Brand Point is centrally located on the northern side of the island. It's easily accessible by foot/bicycle and is filled with classic Cape Cod grey wood-shingled homes that have been turned into boutique shops. Places to visit/Things to do - • Whaling Museum • Brant Point Lighthouse - A short walk from the ferry station • Children's Beach Playground & Children's Beach - Ideal for families with young children this beach is perfect for swimming • Maria Mitchell Aquarium - Home to local Nantucket marines species, an excellent place to learn about the amazing sea life around the island Places to Eat & Drink - • Lemon Press - Boho Chic hub for light fare and cocktails, popular spot amongst instagrammers • The Nautilus - Buzzy Locale for tapas and craft cocktails • The Proprietors - An American restaurant with relaxed vibe • CRU - An oyster bar, perfect place to soak in the local scene - A Must try restaurant • Corner Table - For island's best coffee • Downyflake - For island's best donuts. Cash only • Juice Bar - Best Icecream on the island, be ready for long lines around the block • Club Car - Turns into a Piano Bar after-hours & a great dinner spot too
88 locals recommend
Nantucket
88 locals recommend
Downtown Nantucket also knows as Town or Brand Point is centrally located on the northern side of the island. It's easily accessible by foot/bicycle and is filled with classic Cape Cod grey wood-shingled homes that have been turned into boutique shops. Places to visit/Things to do - • Whaling Museum • Brant Point Lighthouse - A short walk from the ferry station • Children's Beach Playground & Children's Beach - Ideal for families with young children this beach is perfect for swimming • Maria Mitchell Aquarium - Home to local Nantucket marines species, an excellent place to learn about the amazing sea life around the island Places to Eat & Drink - • Lemon Press - Boho Chic hub for light fare and cocktails, popular spot amongst instagrammers • The Nautilus - Buzzy Locale for tapas and craft cocktails • The Proprietors - An American restaurant with relaxed vibe • CRU - An oyster bar, perfect place to soak in the local scene - A Must try restaurant • Corner Table - For island's best coffee • Downyflake - For island's best donuts. Cash only • Juice Bar - Best Icecream on the island, be ready for long lines around the block • Club Car - Turns into a Piano Bar after-hours & a great dinner spot too
On the opposite side of the island from Madaket is Sconset. Sconset, which is actually shortened from its full name Siasconset, is the neighborhood on the east side of Nantucket. Sconset is lined with restaurants and shops, and the winding streets are as idyllic as they come. Places to See/Things to Do - • Sankaty Head Lighthouse • Sconset Beach - Hidden public beach, the way to the beach is not really straightforward (Google Sconset buff walk for directions) Places to Eat & Drink - Summer House - A Beachside Bistro Island Coffee Roasters - For a quick bite and cup of coffee Sconset Cafe - An American Cafe for a quick bite
29 locals recommend
Siasconset
29 locals recommend
On the opposite side of the island from Madaket is Sconset. Sconset, which is actually shortened from its full name Siasconset, is the neighborhood on the east side of Nantucket. Sconset is lined with restaurants and shops, and the winding streets are as idyllic as they come. Places to See/Things to Do - • Sankaty Head Lighthouse • Sconset Beach - Hidden public beach, the way to the beach is not really straightforward (Google Sconset buff walk for directions) Places to Eat & Drink - Summer House - A Beachside Bistro Island Coffee Roasters - For a quick bite and cup of coffee Sconset Cafe - An American Cafe for a quick bite
Located on the western side of the island (about 6 miles from downtown), is the best place for tide pool exploration and catching the best sunsets on your trip. Places to See/Things to Do - • Madaket Beach - One of the best beaches in Nantucket • Smith's Point - A Nature preserve with sand dunes protected for endangered birds Places to Eat/Drink - Highly recommend packing a picnic or ordering take out from downtown Nantucket to bring along. Millie’s - A taco joint
8 locals recommend
Madaket
8 locals recommend
Located on the western side of the island (about 6 miles from downtown), is the best place for tide pool exploration and catching the best sunsets on your trip. Places to See/Things to Do - • Madaket Beach - One of the best beaches in Nantucket • Smith's Point - A Nature preserve with sand dunes protected for endangered birds Places to Eat/Drink - Highly recommend packing a picnic or ordering take out from downtown Nantucket to bring along. Millie’s - A taco joint
Located on the southern side of the island, Surfside is nestled between Sconset and Cisco. The area is home to lifeguarded beaches (perfect for families) and the inviting Surfside bike path. Places to visit/Things to do - • Surfside Beach - Family beach with lifegaurds • Surfside Bike Path - Scenic Coastal views Places to Eat & Drink - • The Surf - An American Restaurant • The Seagrille - Seafood Restaurant • Yummy - Small café serving sandwiches
Surfside
Located on the southern side of the island, Surfside is nestled between Sconset and Cisco. The area is home to lifeguarded beaches (perfect for families) and the inviting Surfside bike path. Places to visit/Things to do - • Surfside Beach - Family beach with lifegaurds • Surfside Bike Path - Scenic Coastal views Places to Eat & Drink - • The Surf - An American Restaurant • The Seagrille - Seafood Restaurant • Yummy - Small café serving sandwiches
Located on the southern side of the island between Surfside & Madaket, Cisco is a surfing neighborhood. Places to See/Things to Do - Cisco Beach Places to Eat & Drink - • Cisco Brewers - A Must Try • Bartlett's Farm - Offers Farm Tours along with a Farm to table menu
Cisco
Located on the southern side of the island between Surfside & Madaket, Cisco is a surfing neighborhood. Places to See/Things to Do - Cisco Beach Places to Eat & Drink - • Cisco Brewers - A Must Try • Bartlett's Farm - Offers Farm Tours along with a Farm to table menu

Sightseeing

79 locals recommend
Whaling Museum
13 Broad St
79 locals recommend
Short walk from the ferry station.
15 locals recommend
Brant Point Lighthouse
Easton Street
15 locals recommend
Short walk from the ferry station.
Children's Beach Playground
15 Harbor View Way
A Popular family beach ideal for swimming.
12 locals recommend
Childrens Beach
12 locals recommend
A Popular family beach ideal for swimming.
Home to local Nantucket marines species, an excellent place to learn about the amazing sea life around the island
7 locals recommend
Maria Mitchell Aquarium
32 Washington St
7 locals recommend
Home to local Nantucket marines species, an excellent place to learn about the amazing sea life around the island
14 locals recommend
Steps Beach
14 locals recommend
Ladies Beach
Great beach to catch the sunset.
13 locals recommend
Madaket Beach
Pensylvania Avenue
13 locals recommend
Great beach to catch the sunset.
A Nature preserve with sand dunes protected for endangered birds
Smith's Point
A Nature preserve with sand dunes protected for endangered birds
18 locals recommend
Sankaty Head Lighthouse
18 locals recommend
Hidden public beach, the way to the beach is not really straightforward (Google Sconset buff walk for directions)
6 locals recommend
Sconset Beach
6 locals recommend
Hidden public beach, the way to the beach is not really straightforward (Google Sconset buff walk for directions)
11 locals recommend
Surfside Beach
11 locals recommend
Bike along the Scenic Coastal views
Surfside Bike Path
Surfside Bike Path
Bike along the Scenic Coastal views
A must visit for young children, hayrides and farm to table menu.
36 locals recommend
Bartlett's Farm
33 Bartlett Farm Rd
36 locals recommend
A must visit for young children, hayrides and farm to table menu.

City advice

Getting around

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