Nantucket Things to Do

One of the only existing brewery/distillery/winery on the island of Nantucket, Cisco Brewers, Nantucket Wines, and Triple Eight Distillery are the latest haunts for any liquor lover. These three separate tasting rooms—each serv... more

Spring can come late to the coastal island of Nantucket, but you can make it feel like it's arrived a little early by spending a May weekend at the annual Maria Mitchell Association's birdathon. Bring your binoculars and get re... more

Congdon's Pharmacy is rumored to have existed here since the days of the cobblestone, but all that tells us is how near it is to the hearts of the locals. Congdon's Pharmacy is an over the counter restaurant to hop into for a q... more

The Cellar brings you an extensive selection of more than 100 types of wines from around the globe. In fact, they go that extra mile and take the effort to feature some of the best small time producers. The wine cellar doors an... more

Provisions is little sandwich shop located right in the town that offers a limited but delectable variety. The joint is extremely famous and locals frequent here throughout the day to pick-up their favorite fast food. The place... more

Downtown Nantucket's Meridian Galleries presents contemporary marine-theme artistry exhibits and showcases works by some of the finest painters. They gallery also attempts to showcase the creations of new and upcoming talented... more

Nucci's Italian Ice & Gelato, located right on the Children's Beach, is the perfect place to drop in here after an afternoon of beach fun. This is a great way to treat yourself to some of the most delicious and tempting desser... more

Special guided tours are offered through the months of May June at the Vestal Street Observatory. In addition to taking a tour of the outdoor solar system, guides tell you all there is to know about the planets, the solar syste... more

Established over half a century ago, The Chicken Box is somewhat an institution for people to get together in Nantucket. The years have seen different owners for the place, but the soul still remains the same: friendly people a... more

This is a group of six buildings organized and maintained in honor of distinguished astronomer and Nantucket native Maria Mitchell (1818-89). The science center consists of astronomical observatories, with a lecture seri... more