Guidebook for Nantucket
Everything Else
Harbor Launch is located here as are the fast ferry (Hy-line) and some good restaurants bars and shops. This is where you will land coming from the boat.
7 locals recommend
Straight Wharf
Straight WharfHarbor Launch is located here as are the fast ferry (Hy-line) and some good restaurants bars and shops. This is where you will land coming from the boat.
Essentials
If you need food, water, supplies this is a very handy spot to shop and is close to Straight Wharf.
64 locals recommend
Stop & Shop
31 Sparks AveIf you need food, water, supplies this is a very handy spot to shop and is close to Straight Wharf.
If you want to sit on the steps of the library and use their free wifi, this is the place. And you can borrow books and dvd's.
17 locals recommend
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India StIf you want to sit on the steps of the library and use their free wifi, this is the place. And you can borrow books and dvd's.
If you really want a long hot shower, NBB has public showers available. Even though its a private enterprise, the showers and toilets are open to the public..it even says so outside the door. Much better facilities than the Town Dock public showers.
Nantucket Boat Basin
1 Swain's Wharf RdIf you really want a long hot shower, NBB has public showers available. Even though its a private enterprise, the showers and toilets are open to the public..it even says so outside the door. Much better facilities than the Town Dock public showers.
Sightseeing
If you need a taxi or tour bus to go exploring the island, this is where to look.
Main Street Taxi Stand
Main StreetIf you need a taxi or tour bus to go exploring the island, this is where to look.
Want to find a bike to tour the island with? You'll find them on the strip here, along with great coffee and fast food at all hours.
25 locals recommend
Young's Bicycle Shop
6 Broad StWant to find a bike to tour the island with? You'll find them on the strip here, along with great coffee and fast food at all hours.
There are buses here that go all over the island, including to the beaches.
9 locals recommend
Downtown (Washington Street, Greenhound Stop) station
There are buses here that go all over the island, including to the beaches.
Siasconset
Good walks and sandwiches, bike riding, beaches, restaurants.
Arts & Culture
A beautiful space with a huge sperm whale skeleton hung inside and much about the histroy of whaling.
79 locals recommend
Whaling Museum
13 Broad StA beautiful space with a huge sperm whale skeleton hung inside and much about the histroy of whaling.
Food Scene
Good reasonably priced local food and entertainment, cozy atmoshphere, latest movies, live music some nights.
The Starlight Theater and Cafe
1 N Union StGood reasonably priced local food and entertainment, cozy atmoshphere, latest movies, live music some nights.
Great Irish pub food and drink, mid-island location, reasonably priced, big TV screens.
10 locals recommend
Kitty Murtaghs
4 W Creek RdGreat Irish pub food and drink, mid-island location, reasonably priced, big TV screens.
Good reasonably priced food, family friendly and lots of different seating areas. Good draught beers and great burgers!
9 locals recommend
Brotherhood of Thieves
23 Broad StGood reasonably priced food, family friendly and lots of different seating areas. Good draught beers and great burgers!