Rich & Michele
Activities
Cisco Brewery
Our favorite brewery, offering live music, tastings, & tours along with 3 bars serving craft beer, wine & drinks.
Steps Beach
Even if its not beach weather, highly recommend taking a walk to Steps Beach through Cliff Road. Steps Beach is one of the prettiest beaches on Nantucket! There are, as the name suggests, many steps that you must walk down in order to get to the beach.
The Juice Bar
The best ice cream on the island (and possibly in the world). Their waffle cones are a necessity!
The Skinny Dip
Michele's favorite spot to shop on island. Don't worry fellas, they sell mens clothing including Kenny Flowers
Surfside Beach
One of the most popular beaches on the ocean side of Nantucket. This area has big waves and a shack shack with showers and bathrooms.
Madaket Beach
Watch the sun set over Nantucket Sound at the Madaket Beach. It’s a few miles from town, so either ride your bike or arrange a ride. While out there, try your luck getting into Millie’s – adjacent to Madaket Beach – a sand-in-your-toes elevated lobster shack for great seafood and sunsets.
Black-Eyed Susan's
One of our favorite breakfast places on the island. Black-Eyed Susans is open from 7am to 1pm for breakfast.
Millie's Restaurant
One of our favorites -- Chill seafood restaurant with Baja-style eats such as fish tacos, plus a patio & take-out window
Young's Bicycle Shop
One of the best ways to tour Nantucket is by bicycle. The island is only 14 miles long by 3.5 miles wide. Trips can be made from town to several beaches, to the village of 'Sconset on the eastern shore, and Madaket on the island's western tip. Young’s Bicycle Shop is “The Cycle-Logical Way to See Nantucket Island.” They also offer affordable jeep rentals.
Gail's Island Tours
Gail Nickerson Johnson -- a seventh-generation native whose mother started a tour business back in the 1940s -- has the inside track. Gail knows Nantucket! She offers a unique, in-depth tour of the island and we highly recommend Gail’s Tours to give you the most of Nantucket in the shortest amount of time. Tours in her comfortable, air-conditioned Mercedes van depart from the Visitor’s Center (Centre Street) and departure times are 10am, 1pm, and 3pm daily. Gails Tours 508.257.6557
Whaling Museum
One of the main historic attractions on the island. A museum that showcases Nantucket's whaling history.
The Downy Flake
Known for their doughnuts, a Country cafe serving housemade donuts & simple American breakfast & lunch for more than 80 years.
'Sconset Bluff Walk
The Sconset Bluff Walk is a beautiful walking trail along a bluff overlooking the water in Sconset. It is a small dirt path that travels through the flower-filled backyards of many Sconset homes.
The Nautilus
NY Times included Nautilus as a must see in their 36 hours in ACK. Tasty food and even tastier late night cocktails.
Provisions
In town spot for breakfast pastries or to-go sandwiches before a beach adventure.
Something Natural
For anyone looking for an low key sandwich lunch on Saturday before the ceremony, Something Natural fits the bill. Delicious veggie-filled sandwiches on homemade bread.
Sandbar at Jetties Beach Bar & Restaurant
Specializing in frozen cocktails, the Sandbar is another great venue for post-beach drinks in the sand
Brant Point Grill
Great spot for lunch right on the water on the back patio.
Straight Wharf
Upscale dining right on the town pier.
The Boarding House
Great spot for dinner.
Topper's
Most upscale dining on the island. Way out at the end of the island so plan accordingly. Great back lawn and sunset.
The Nantucket Lobster Trap
Great back bar for late night.
Handlebar Café
One of our favorite coffee shops.
The Hub of Nantucket
Our other favorite coffee shop.
Lola 41
Great sushi and great bar.
The Chicken Box
Great late night (past 10pm) diver bar.
The Gazebo
Great for late night drinks outdoor.