Best hotels in Nantucket
Greydon House
17 Broad Street, MA, 02554
This warm and inviting 1850s boutique hotel exudes elegance and charm. From your sophisticated ocean-themed room, you’re mere steps away from Brant Point and Children’s Beach. The onsite Via Mare restaurant serves authentic Venetian cuisine, created from locally sourced fare.
Brass Lantern Inn
11 N Water Street, MA, 02554
The Brass Lantern offers a cozy bed and breakfast retreat within a 19th-century venue. Nestled along the cobblestones of the Old Historic District, it’s close to the Whaling Museum and many of Nantucket’s most beloved boutiques and eateries. Rooms feature white-washed walls, exposed wooden beams and large and spacious king-size beds.
Harborview Nantucket
24 Washington Street, MA, 02554
As one of Nantucket Island’s most luxurious stays, the four-star Harborview is renowned for its 11 atmospheric cottages along the resort’s private beach. Each cottage is uniquely designed and contains up to four bedrooms. Snuggle up next to the fireplace or enjoy the fresh island air on your secluded balcony or deck, with Main Street is just moments away.
Best restaurants in Nantucket
Black-Eyed Susan’s
10 India Street, MA, 02554
Start your day right with a spectacular breakfast platter at Black-Eyed Susan’s. Order your favorite style of eggs with a side of crispy bacon, sweet stacks of buttermilk pancakes and French toast, or small plates of hash browns, muffins, fresh fruit and Susan’s famous grits.
Straight Wharf
6 Harbor Square, MA, 02554
Straight Wharf has been an esteemed local eatery for more than 45 years, serving traditional Nantucket dishes for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch in season. Feast on ocean delicacies like wood-grilled swordfish steak and fresh local scallops served with house bacon and homegrown vegetables.
Aunt Leah’s Fudge
16 Straight Wharf #3, MA, 02554
It may not be your classic sit-down meal, but a visit to Nantucket isn’t complete until you stop by Aunt Leah’s. A local legend, Aunt Leah’s store front attracts sweet-toothed visitors from miles around. Take a sample from over 30 flavors and fill your pockets with sweet delights or order a box for delivery to enjoy when you return home.
Best attractions in Nantucket
Whaling Museum
13 Broad Street, MA,02554
Uncover Massachusetts’ rich maritime history at this immersive museum, following the timeline of Nantucket’s most famous seafarers and the culture of whaling. Tours explore the uses of whale oil and what life aboard a 19th-century whaling ship was really like.
Brant Point Lighthouse
Easton Street, MA, 02554
Nantucket’s most famous lighthouse and historical landmark has been lighting the way for sailors since 1746. The original wooden structures were destroyed by fire and storms the present-day lighthouse was automated in 1965 and is still operational today. Approach the beacon from the boardwalk and climb to the viewing platform for spectacular panoramic views of the island and surrounding glittering waters.
‘Sconset Beach
‘Sconset Beach, MA, 02564
Nestled on the beautifully curved edge of the Old Historic District, this splendid eastern beach is a popular visit on sunny days and has free parking close to local amenities. Let the kids go wild in the playground or brave the Atlantic waves with a surfboard.