Nantucket Things to Do

This grand brick manse was built in 1845 to the specs of the social-climbing Mrs. Coffin, who abandoned Nantucket for the big city after 2 years and left the house to boarders. Lovingly renovated to its original splendor... more

Housed in a replica of the Nantucket Life-Saving Station (the original serves as the island's youth hostel), the museum has loads of interesting exhibits, including historic photos and newspaper clippings, as well as one... more

Keeping with true Nantucket charm, the Aquarium is housed in a quaint, small cottage complete with inviting windowboxes and wainscotted walls. Don't let the casual appearance fool you; inside you'll find serious information abo... more

Walk up the stairs of this island gallery, which are covered with photographs of island life, open the door, and step into the studio. Made on Nantucket is a gallery for Nantucket artists and Nantucket artists only. Check out t... more

Bartlett's Farm in Nantucket is a family owned farm land that is being cultivated since more than two centuries. The farm offers the best quality and freshest produce throughout the year—this includes a variety of fruits and ve... more

Unique among Nantucket's art scene is the Dane Gallery, which houses some of the most unusual and beautiful examples of glass art to be found. You can find pieces by 35 different artists from across the country at the Dane; som... more

Here's a suggestions for those who long for a sail around Nantucket Sound, even if for a short time. The Christina takes her passengers on hour-long sails about the Sound seven times daily. Sailing times may vary, and it's best... more

Every Friday night the observatory invites all amateur astronomers and stargazers to see the Nantucket night sky as it sparkles with thousands of visible stars. Weather permitting, the event starts out on the deck where observa... more

If you've ever heard an ad for Nantucket Nectars on the radio, you know that they refer to themselves as "Juice Guys." This is, indeed, their store, a place where you can find all flavors of Nantucket Nectars juice. They have a... more

What better way to learn about Nantucket's marine ecology than on a two-hour guided tour. Fun for children and adults alike, these excursions include light walking, seining (netting marine life) and release, exploration and dis... more