Nantucket Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in Nantucket Island

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 Community Sailing and Theatre Workshop of Nantucket.

Nantucket Town
Nantucket featuring a marina, boating and a bay or harbour

Downtown Nantucket

If you're spending some time in Downtown Nantucket, Nantucket Atheneum and Whaling Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Nantucket
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Cliff

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

Cliff
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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
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Tom Nevers

While there might not be top attractions in Tom Nevers, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Tom Nevers Beach and Siasconet Beach.

Tom Nevers
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Madaket

Though Madaket may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Madaket Beach and Esther Island.

Madaket
The Beachside

The Beachside

4 out of 5
30 North Beach Street, Nantucket, MA
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Nantucket. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Jethro Coffin House and First Congregational ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (139 reviews)
"Great location, staff was very friendly 💕"

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

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The Beachside
Nantucket Inn

Nantucket Inn

3.5 out of 5
1 Miller Lane, Nantucket, MA
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly resort in Nantucket. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (491 reviews)
"The staff Lisa and all the other members"

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

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Nantucket Inn
Faraway Nantucket

Faraway Nantucket

3.5 out of 5
29 Centre St., Nantucket, MA
The price is NZ$826 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
NZ$826
20 Aug - 21 Aug
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! (383 reviews)
Clean, cute & convenient
"Had a great stay at The Faraway! Property and room are very clean, well appointed, generally comfortable, although extremely tight (as is almost everything in town on ACK). Appreciated the friendly, helpful service and convenient location."

Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025

Faraway Nantucket
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Private Modern Bedroom In a Central Location

Private Modern Bedroom In a Central Location

Nantucket
Stay at this apartment in Nantucket. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker, air conditioning, and sun loungers. Popular attractions Nantucket Ferry Terminal and Loines ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
A little slice of heaven
"Great location with the ease of a close-by bus stop for a quick trip to town. The owners were quick to answer any questions we had. Clean room, comfy bed, and beautiful setting. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience!"

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

Private Modern Bedroom In a Central Location
Rustic, sunny cottage w/ deck & W/D - walk to the beach & town!

Rustic, sunny cottage w/ deck & W/D - walk to the beach & town!

Nantucket
Stay at this vacation home in Nantucket. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Willfield and Siasconset Golf Course are located ...
Second time here, we love this house!
"This is our second year staying here (see my previous review from August 2023) and we loved it as much as we did last year: easy, relaxed, comfortable, great location. One thing I’d mention is that there are no smoke detectors or carbon monoxide detectors in the house (which they say in the listing, ..."

Reviewed on 3 Sep. 2024

Rustic, sunny cottage w/ deck & W/D - walk to the beach & town!
Harborview Nantucket

Harborview Nantucket

4 out of 5
24 Washington Street, Nantucket, MA
Stay at this 4-star beach cottage in Nantucket. Enjoy free WiFi, a private beach, and a garden. Popular attractions Maria Mitchell Aquarium and The Artists' ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
"We had an excellent stay at harbor view cottages! The property is beautiful and close to everything. it is clear that the owners paid attention to all the little details when furnishing the cottage, which I always appreciate. I will definitely be returning!"

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

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Popular places to visit

Surfside Beach

Surfside Beach

4/5(1 review)

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
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
Siasconet Beach

Siasconet Beach

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

Siasconet Beach

Activities

Historical Tour of Nantucket

Historical Tour of Nantucket

NZ$94
per adult
Historical Tour of Nantucket
Private Nantucket Beach Fishing Activity with a Guide

Private Nantucket Beach Fishing Activity with a Guide

NZ$1,035
per traveller
Private Nantucket Beach Fishing Activity with a Guide
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Cities near Nantucket Island

Nantucket featuring boating, a house and a small town or village

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