Getting to Nantucket can be tricky, especially in the heat of summer (but we promise it's worth it!). Try to lock in your travel as far in advance as possible. Below are some resources to help you get to the island. Surrounded by nothing but water, you have two options: arrive by sea or arrive by air. We don’t really recommend swimming.
It’s fastest and easiest to fly directly into the Nantucket Airport (ACK), with flights offered both on a seasonal and year-round basis.Several companies also offer private, charter flights to Nantucket. We'd be happy to provide recommendations if you are interested in this option.
Part of what makes Nantucket so great are the different parts of the island, each offering its own unique feel and experience.
Cost |
Hotel Name |
Location |
Phone |
Website |
$$$$$ |
Harborview |
Downtown |
(508) 228-4423 |
|
$$$$$ |
White Elephant |
Downtown |
(508) 228-2500 |
|
$$$$$ |
Wauwinet |
Wauwinet |
(508) 228-0145 |
|
$$$$ |
The Veranda House |
Downtown |
(508) 228-0695 |
|
$$$$ |
Jared Coffin House |
Downtown |
(508) 228-2400 |
|
$$$$ |
Nantucket Inn |
Downtown |
(508) 228-6900 |
|
$$$ |
76 Main |
Downtown |
(508) 228-2533 |
|
$$$ |
21 Board |
Downtown |
(508) 228-4749 |
|
$$ |
The Beach Side at Nantucket |
Downtown |
(508) 228-2241 |
|
$ |
Airbnb |
All |
||
VRBO |
All |
|||
Great Point Properties |
All |
(508) 228-2266 |
http://www.greatpointproperties.com/all-nantucket-vacation-rentals?q=all-nantucket-vacation-rentals |
There are several ways to explore all the Grey Lady has to offer. Rental companies are available for both bikes, cars, and mopeds, as well as the island shuttle and cabs to help get you around.
Young's Bicycle Shop
Cook's Cycle Shop
Nantucket Bike Paths
Easy Riders
Nantucket Bike Shop
Windmill Auto Rental
Affordable Rentals
Young's Bicycle Shop
Nantucket Island Rent-A-Car
Breakfast
Claudette’s breakfast sandwiches + walk to lighthouse
Island Kitchen – our favorite place to get breakfast
Downyflake – best donuts on island + diner
Black Eyed Susan’s – in town. be sure you don't miss the Pennsylvania Dutch cakes!
Lunch
Provisions – Turkey Terrific sandwich is famous
Fresh – we love the Caprese
Sayle’s Seafood – fresh fish sandwiches, not too far of a walk from town
Cisco brewery food trucks an beer – really good options – a must got. There is a free bus you can take from town
Something Natural - bakery and sandwich shop, known for it's breads and huge sandwiches
Dinner
Oran Mor – romantic dinner spot
Lola Burger – good burgers + lots of options
Black Eyed Susan’s – also does a great dinner and it is bring your own wine
Ventuno – great Italian
Sandbar at Jetties – casual dining + good sunset spot
Dessert & Sweets
Juice Bar – best Ice cream + smoothies + juices
Sweet Inspirations - artisan chocolates and home of the cranberry creation
Wicked Island Bakery - morning buns. that's all we have to say.
Drinks at Cisco Brewery + listen to music
Drive out to Great Point with your 4x4 for a picnic + sunset
Dinner at Millie’s – Have to go at Sunset
Dinner at Nautilus – Really good cocktails
Altar Rock – Take your 4x4 to the highest point on the island and enjoy the view
Whaling Museum – Great rainy day activity
Nantucket Culinary – Sign up for a cooking class
Loines Observatory
Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum
Nantucket Walking Tours
Town + historical whaling
All around the island with bus
Walk to Brant Point Lighthouse and watch the sunset
Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum
Bartlett’s Farm Check out the market's fresh veggies, pies, flowers + more
Catch a movie at the Dreamland
Play a round of golf at Miacomet, Siasconset Golf Course, or Nantucket Golf Club
Take a surf lesson with Nantucket Island Surf school or ACK Surf School
Check out the Surf Gear at Nantucket Surf Co, Indian Summer, and Force Five Watersports
Go off-roading! Rent a 4x4 Jeep from Young's Bicycle Shop and drive out the beach to Great Point or ride through the dirt trails in the Moors.
Rent a paddle board or kayak from Sea Nantucket Paddle Sports and cruise around the harbor.
Looking for more Nantucket intel? Check out some of the best activities on island, 100 Things to Do on Nantucket, and some of the Must Sees!
Getting to Nantucket can be tricky, especially in the heat of summer (but we promise it's worth it!). Try to lock in your travel as far in advance as possible. Below are some resources to help you get to the island. Surrounded by nothing but water, you have two options: arrive by sea or arrive by air. We don’t really recommend swimming.
It’s fastest and easiest to fly directly into the Nantucket Airport (ACK), with flights offered both on a seasonal and year-round basis.Several companies also offer private, charter flights to Nantucket. We'd be happy to provide recommendations if you are interested in this option.
Part of what makes Nantucket so great are the different parts of the island, each offering its own unique feel and experience.
Cost |
Hotel Name |
Location |
Phone |
Website |
$$$$$ |
Harborview |
Downtown |
(508) 228-4423 |
|
$$$$$ |
White Elephant |
Downtown |
(508) 228-2500 |
|
$$$$$ |
Wauwinet |
Wauwinet |
(508) 228-0145 |
|
$$$$ |
The Veranda House |
Downtown |
(508) 228-0695 |
|
$$$$ |
Jared Coffin House |
Downtown |
(508) 228-2400 |
|
$$$$ |
Nantucket Inn |
Downtown |
(508) 228-6900 |
|
$$$ |
76 Main |
Downtown |
(508) 228-2533 |
|
$$$ |
21 Board |
Downtown |
(508) 228-4749 |
|
$$ |
The Beach Side at Nantucket |
Downtown |
(508) 228-2241 |
|
$ |
Airbnb |
All |
||
VRBO |
All |
|||
Great Point Properties |
All |
(508) 228-2266 |
http://www.greatpointproperties.com/all-nantucket-vacation-rentals?q=all-nantucket-vacation-rentals |
There are several ways to explore all the Grey Lady has to offer. Rental companies are available for both bikes, cars, and mopeds, as well as the island shuttle and cabs to help get you around.
Young's Bicycle Shop
Cook's Cycle Shop
Nantucket Bike Paths
Easy Riders
Nantucket Bike Shop
Windmill Auto Rental
Affordable Rentals
Young's Bicycle Shop
Nantucket Island Rent-A-Car
Breakfast
Claudette’s breakfast sandwiches + walk to lighthouse
Island Kitchen – our favorite place to get breakfast
Downyflake – best donuts on island + diner
Black Eyed Susan’s – in town. be sure you don't miss the Pennsylvania Dutch cakes!
Lunch
Provisions – Turkey Terrific sandwich is famous
Fresh – we love the Caprese
Sayle’s Seafood – fresh fish sandwiches, not too far of a walk from town
Cisco brewery food trucks an beer – really good options – a must got. There is a free bus you can take from town
Something Natural - bakery and sandwich shop, known for it's breads and huge sandwiches
Dinner
Oran Mor – romantic dinner spot
Lola Burger – good burgers + lots of options
Black Eyed Susan’s – also does a great dinner and it is bring your own wine
Ventuno – great Italian
Sandbar at Jetties – casual dining + good sunset spot
Dessert & Sweets
Juice Bar – best Ice cream + smoothies + juices
Sweet Inspirations - artisan chocolates and home of the cranberry creation
Wicked Island Bakery - morning buns. that's all we have to say.
Drinks at Cisco Brewery + listen to music
Drive out to Great Point with your 4x4 for a picnic + sunset
Dinner at Millie’s – Have to go at Sunset
Dinner at Nautilus – Really good cocktails
Altar Rock – Take your 4x4 to the highest point on the island and enjoy the view
Whaling Museum – Great rainy day activity
Nantucket Culinary – Sign up for a cooking class
Loines Observatory
Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum
Nantucket Walking Tours
Town + historical whaling
All around the island with bus
Walk to Brant Point Lighthouse and watch the sunset
Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum
Bartlett’s Farm Check out the market's fresh veggies, pies, flowers + more
Catch a movie at the Dreamland
Play a round of golf at Miacomet, Siasconset Golf Course, or Nantucket Golf Club
Take a surf lesson with Nantucket Island Surf school or ACK Surf School
Check out the Surf Gear at Nantucket Surf Co, Indian Summer, and Force Five Watersports
Go off-roading! Rent a 4x4 Jeep from Young's Bicycle Shop and drive out the beach to Great Point or ride through the dirt trails in the Moors.
Rent a paddle board or kayak from Sea Nantucket Paddle Sports and cruise around the harbor.
Looking for more Nantucket intel? Check out some of the best activities on island, 100 Things to Do on Nantucket, and some of the Must Sees!