Things To Do
Whaling Museum
The Nantucket Whaling Museum is a museum located in Nantucket, Massachusetts. The Whaling Museum is the flagship site of the Nantucket Historical Association and great activity for kids and a rainy day.
Brant Point Lighthouse
Established in 1746, the Brant Point Light is America’s second oldest lighthouse. (Some rumors claim a bonfire existed there as early as 1700.) The Brant Point Light is only 26 feet tall, making it the shortest lighthouse in all of New England! Small but mighty, its red light flashes every four seconds, and is visible ten miles out.
Jetties Beach
Looking for a beach close by? Grab a bike and head to Jetties beach to enjoy the quintessential beachfront Nantucket experience.
Bartlett's Farm
Bartlett’s Farm is Nantucket Island’s oldest and largest family-owned farm. Known especially for farm-grown corn and tomatoes, Bartlett’s Farm is a multi-faceted family operation with more than 100 acres of open fields. The Farm kitchen offers prepared foods to take to the beach, or to our outdoor picnic area. Enjoy outdoor seating in good weather and kids can enjoy our outdoor playground.
Surfside Beach
Surfside is a South Shore beach which will have bigger waves. It is lifeguarded, has a snack bar and bathrooms.
Sankaty Head Lighthouse
The Sankaty Head Light is a Nantucket icon. It was built in 1850, was automated in 1965, and is still in operation. It is located in the village of Siasconset and was one of the first lighthouses in the United States to receive a Fresnel lens.
Sconset Beach
The Corner Table Cafe
Great for grab and go breakfast and coffee!
Handlebar Café
Coffee
Island Coffee Roasters
The Nautilus
Jack & Katie’s favorite dinner spot on the island. Great for small parties because they do not take reservations but it is worth the wait! If you go, be sure to try the crab fried rice.
Lola 41 Nantucket
or, The Whale
Via Mare
Located in Downtown Nantucket, VIA MARE is a loosely translated Venetian small plates restaurant highlighting garden & sea.
Lemon Press
Lovely spot for Lunch/Breakfast on Friday/Saturday
Brotherhood of Thieves
Claudette's Sandwich Shop
Great Activity for Friday/Saturday - Plan your travel accordingly! Uber, bike, or take the WAVE shuttle out to 'Sconset and grab sandwich and head to the beach or walk around and explore 'Sconset - be sure to check out the Sankaty head light house (1.5mi walk) if you're over this way! Katie would not recommend biking unless you're a skilled beach cruiser biker -- ask jack about this story.