Downtown Nantucket Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Photo provided by Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism
Photo provided by Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism
Photo provided by Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism
Photo provided by Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism
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Popular places to visit

Whaling Museum

Whaling Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Whaling Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Nantucket. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Whaling Museum
Nantucket Atheneum

Nantucket Atheneum

Nantucket Atheneum is just one of the places to see in Nantucket, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Nantucket Atheneum
First Congregational Church

First Congregational Church

First Congregational Church is just one of the places to see in Nantucket, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

First Congregational Church
Surfside Beach

Surfside Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Surfside Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Surfside.

Surfside Beach
Madaket Beach

Madaket Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Madaket Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Nantucket.

Madaket Beach
Jetties Beach

Jetties Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Jetties Beach during your travels in Nantucket?

Jetties Beach

Activities

Historical Tour of Nantucket

Historical Tour of Nantucket

NZ$97
per adult
Historical Tour of Nantucket
Private Nantucket Beach Fishing Activity with a Guide

Private Nantucket Beach Fishing Activity with a Guide

NZ$1,067
per traveller
Private Nantucket Beach Fishing Activity with a Guide
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Our pick of the best Downtown Nantucket Hotel Deals

Faraway Nantucket

Faraway Nantucket

3.5 out of 5
29 Centre St., Nantucket, MA
The price is NZ$313 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$313
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Nantucket. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (470 reviews)
"We love staying at The Faraway! We always love it every year. We will be back next year."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Faraway Nantucket
Hotel Pippa

Hotel Pippa

3.5 out of 5
5 Chestnut Street, Nantucket, MA
The price is NZ$346 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
NZ$346
28 Oct - 29 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Nantucket. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (235 reviews)
"Great stay!"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Hotel Pippa
21 Broad Hotel

21 Broad Hotel

3.5 out of 5
21 Broad Street, Nantucket, MA
The price is NZ$376 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
NZ$376
28 Oct - 29 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Nantucket. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (288 reviews)
Enjoyed the Stay
"Enjoyed our stay. Staff was very helpful & friendly. The hotel was clean and bright with modern decor. I enjoyed the fire pit out back to just relax. The continental breakfast was wonderfully sugary and sinful."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025

21 Broad Hotel
Martin House Inn

Martin House Inn

3.5 out of 5
61 Centre Street, Nantucket, MA
The price is NZ$1,507 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$1,507
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star B&B in Nantucket. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (230 reviews)
Mother Daughter take on Nantucket
"Mother daughter first time trip to Nantucket. Great location. Convenient to restaurants and shopping. We walked almost everywhere. Rented bikes to ride to the beach. Compliments light breakfast. Very clean. Friendly, helpful staff. Would stay again."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025

Martin House Inn
Centerboard

Centerboard

2 out of 5
8 Chester St, Nantucket, MA
The price is NZ$305 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
NZ$305
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Nantucket. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions White Heron Theatre and Quaker Meeting House ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (87 reviews)
"Loved the location of the Centerboard. Room was precious and the shops and dining were close. Easy walk from the ferry too!"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Centerboard
Luxurious Harbor View “Eliza” Cottage! Next To White Elephant!

Luxurious Harbor View “Eliza” Cottage! Next To White Elephant!

Nantucket
Book a stay at this family-friendly cottage in Nantucket. Enjoy a fitness center, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Children's Beach and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (273 reviews)
"Another wonderful vacation in this beautiful cottage."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Nantucket

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Brant Point

While visiting Brant Point, you might make a stop by sights like Jetties Beach and Brant Point Light.

Brant Point
Nantucket featuring a marina, boating and a bay or harbour

Nantucket Town

While visiting Nantucket Town, you might make a stop by sights like Nantucket Atheneum and Nantucket Historical Association.

Nantucket Town
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Cliff

While visiting Cliff, you might make a stop by sights like Jethro Coffin House and Founder's Cemetery.

Cliff
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Naushop

When in Naushop, you can plan a visit to Nobadeer Beach and Surfside Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Naushop
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Dionis

While Dionis isn't home to many top sights, Hummock Pond and Cisco Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Dionis
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Madequecham

While visiting Madequecham, you might make a stop by sights like Nobadeer Beach and Madequecham Pond.

Madequecham

Downtown Nantucket Travel Guide

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