Nantucket Things to Do

Like Jetties Beach, Surfside Beach is considered a great family destination with all the fixings for a great beach day, including some decent surf. Lifeguards, restrooms, public phone, parking and a food stand are amongst the a... more

The storefronts on Broad Street are straightforward and unpretentious. They are located in a prime location, near the Steamship Authority terminal, where dozens of weary travelers pass by every day. Many of them are, no doubt,... more

This is a beach with a bit of everything within walking distance from Town. There are lifeguards, restrooms, and a concession stand with food and drinks and public phones. Being on the Nantucket Sound, the surf is mild and many... more

 Real Travelers who've been here

katter said

…, loved Madaket Beach with some spectacular waves and sunset. We tried a couple other beaches… continue reading »

There is probably no more frequently photographed lighthouse in America than this one, the second oldest in the country (the original was built in 1746). The lighthouse sits at Brant Point and all ferries, yachts and ships from... more

The existing structure was built in 1877 to replace the original pub, which was destroyed in the Great Fire of 1666. That pub's accolades date to 1598, when it was reviewed as a "faire inn for the receipt of travelers."... more

Keeping the island's history alive is the goal of the Nantucket Historical Association. Many of the museums and historical sites on Nantucket fall under the NHA's umbrella, which makes it an excellent place to start when taking... more

The Brotherhood is a cozy bar/restaurant offering "Good food, good drink and good company," or so it says on the sign hanging outside. An extensive drink menu accompanies, or upstages, the pub grub menu, which features extra th... more

The Christmas Stroll, actually a weekend during the longer island holiday celebration called Nantucket Noel, is an island must. There is a Historic Holiday House Tour on Friday and a holiday concert on Sunday. A stroll along be... more