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
Photo provided by Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism
Photo provided by Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism

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

You can find out about the history of Nantucket with a visit to First Congregational Church. 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

Private Nantucket Beach Fishing Activity with a Guide

Private Nantucket Beach Fishing Activity with a Guide

NZ$1,039
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$452 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
NZ$452
8 Sept - 9 Sept
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! (411 reviews)
"The area of the hotel we stayed at had shared bathrooms. We were not aware of this at time of booking. Most likely would not consider this again."

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

Faraway Nantucket
Hotel Pippa

Hotel Pippa

3.5 out of 5
5 Chestnut Street, Nantucket, MA
The price is NZ$775 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$775
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (219 reviews)
Loved it! I’ll be back!
"This place checks all the boxes! Excellent location, spacious rooms, nice bar area with great liquor choices, outdoor seating with heat lamps. Don’t bother over thinking it, just book your stay here!"

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Hotel Pippa
21 Broad Hotel

21 Broad Hotel

3.5 out of 5
21 Broad Street, Nantucket, MA
The price is NZ$1,206 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
NZ$1,206
21 Aug - 22 Aug
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! (276 reviews)
"Great stay. Easy check in check out. Nice breakfast . The building is old so the floor was irregular . Be steady on your feet Easy walk to the ferry terminal. Will stay again."

Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025

21 Broad Hotel
The Cottages at Nantucket Boat Basin

The Cottages at Nantucket Boat Basin

3 out of 5
24 Old South Wharf, Nantucket, MA
The price is NZ$1,707 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$1,707
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Nantucket. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and a free beach shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (192 reviews)
"Everyone who works for the Cottages was friendly, helpful, courteous & professional"

Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025

The Cottages at Nantucket Boat Basin
Martin House Inn

Martin House Inn

3.5 out of 5
61 Centre Street, Nantucket, MA
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! (225 reviews)
"Fantastic attention to detail. Very helpful"

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

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Martin House Inn
Greydon House

Greydon House

4 out of 5
17 Broad Street, Nantucket, MA
The price is NZ$1,053 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
NZ$1,053
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Nantucket. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (167 reviews)
"Great personal touch at the front desk"

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

Greydon House
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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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