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Consolidated town and county in Massachusetts, United States
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Nantucket is an island and town 30 mi (48 km) off the coast of Cape Cod and part of Massachusetts. The island offers quiet harbors, dramatic cliffs, sandy beaches, lighthouses, beautiful old mansions and gardens, interesting history – even a series of (sometimes bawdy) limericks about its residents. Whether you’re looking for a few nights out on the town with friends, a lunch of lobster and biscuits, a fun-filled weekend with the kids, or a little R&R, Nantucket is where you want to be.
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A short walk from the town center. The original structure was built in 1746. The second lighthouse built in America. Boats and ferries can be seen coming into the harbor from this site.
A lighthouse at the northern tip of the island, high above the beaches.
Near the Town Pier.
The Museum of African American History on Nantucket features two historic sites, the African Meeting House and the Seneca Boston-Florence Higginbotham House. These buildings were at the center of a thriving nineteenth-century African American community on the island.
Admission prices run about $17 for adults, $15 for seniors and $8 for youth.
Can be purchased as a package if touring the Whaling Museum as well.
Made of salvaged wood in 1746 and set in its original location.
Methodist Church, +1 508-228-4305 (General Info), +1 508-228-4305 (Box Office).
18 holes, 6831 yds, Par 72, Rating 73, Slope 123.
Jetties Beach. Seasonal. Sunfish, kayak and sailboard rentals.
Enjoy a cruise around Nantucket Harbor with Nantucket Adventures while enjoying ice cream.
Slip 1018, Straight Wharf.
F St., Walter Barret Pier.
Delicious doughnuts.
Some of the best ice cream on the island.
You can hop on a bus in town and go out for lunch or dinner at this restaurant with a large outside deck.
Open year round. Nantucket sushi restaurant and global bistro. Great place for lunch (Fall - Spring), dinner or a night out with friends.
Indoor/outdoor seating and bar.
A very popular take-out place offering great lobsters and other seafood. Located near the Town Pier. Call ahead to reserve your dinner!
Authentic Japanese restaurant. No liquor license, bring your own.
Mid May-Mid Oct. Lunch 11:30AM-5PM, dinner 5:30PM-9:30PM. Indoor and outdoor seating, on the corner right near the dock with harbor views. Offers seafood and other great dishes.
Right on the Harbor. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Wine Spectator award.
“Farm to table cuisine and neighborhood bar”. In conjunction with The Pearl and Corazón del Mar.
Attracts a crowd with its music and bar.
Small and romantic.
“Coastal Cuisine and Cocktail Bar”. In conjunction with The Boarding House and Corazón del Mar.
At the Wauwinet. Lunch: noon-2PM, Dinner 6PM-?, Sunday brunch 10AM-2PM. Take the Wauwinet Lady, their 26 passenger launch to get there. World class. Wine Spectator award.
An affordable popular pub with DJ and dance floor.
The one place not to miss on Nantucket, directly on the beach over looking Nantucket sound, voted in 2008 as best fine dining, most romantic, best water front dining, and over all best restaurant.
Live music, pool, foosball, darts.
Pool tables.
Folk Musicians. Highly popular.
90 air-conditioned rooms and suites. Wireless Internet. Continental breakfast included. Outdoor heated pool. Short walk to town, harbor and beaches.
17 air conditioned guestroom suites. Amenities include canopy beds, pet friendly rooms, convenient walking distance to local attractions, harbor views, robes, and private baths.
Top notch and expensive. On private Beach, about 1 mi (1.6 km)from town.
This historic inn offers a variety of accommodations, in room spa treatments, dining discounts, a high quality restaurant and wedding and conference facilities.
Year-round. In the historic district. Fine dining.
100 rooms. Indoor/outdoor pool & lighted tennis. Full breakfast included.
Swain's Wharf, Minutes from historic Nantucket Town, the Boat Basin is a 240 slip, full service marina.
Built in 1891 and completely renovated in 2012. Amenities include a fitness and spa facility that offers yoga and fitness classes, two seasonal heated swimming pools, an outdoor hot tub, saunas, a children’s day program and kiddie pool, and pre-reserved shuttle transportation to/from the high-speed ferries.
29 Centre St. (where it crosses India St)
9 rooms. Well liked.
May-Oct. 12 rooms.
Offers studio, one, two, and three bedroom waterfront cottages with harbor views, modern kitchens, private balconies and in-room spa treatments. Pet friendly cottages available.
Late Apr-Oct. On the bluff overlooking the Atlantic. A special hideaway. Oceanfront beach.
Late Apr. - Dec. Unique rooms and suites.
Late Apr. - Dec. In a restored whaling captain's mansion. Short walk to shops and restaurants.
No smoking. In the heart of Nantucket's historic district, eight luxurious rooms include marble baths. Trendy.
Historic 7 Room Bed and Breakfast. Open Year Round. Steps to Downtown.
12 room boutique inn located steps to downtown, featuring a full service concierge, a full made to order breakfast served on a garden patio, complimentary Wi-Fi and afternoon sweets.
9 rooms. June-Dec. Nantucket's oldest inn, built in 1850. Two blocks from town.
Luxury inn bed and breakfast located at the top of a cliff on Nantucket Island with a wrap-around veranda and homemade chocolate chip cookies.
This Nantucket Island luxury resort offers private beaches, town shuttles, comfortable rooms, and beach activities.
This premier waterfront Nantucket hotel consists of chic rooms and cottages. Business lounge, fitness center, shuttle service and spa offered.
Artist specializing in custom paintings of Nantucket. Home and cottage portraits, custom views, boat and yacht portraits. Have a custom painting done of your favorite view of Nantucket by artist Christopher Wheat.
America's oldest jeweler, carrying diamonds, colored gem stones, estate and designer jewelry from around the world, as well as a wide selection of timepieces and a distinctive collection of giftware.
Grocery store across from The Tavern
Shuttle service is available to this store.
Ferries
By plane
For those who may get seasick or prefer to travel by small airplane.
A popular way to see the island is by bicycling on the two-way paved bike paths, which are located alongside every major road on the island.
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