Nantucket Town Travel Guide

Nantucket

A harbor with several boats, including a red boat named "Kentucky" and a white boat named "Serenity."
A harbor with several boats docked, American flags flying, and houses with a waterfront view.
A lighthouse with a wooden walkway leading to it, surrounded by beach and ocean.
A traditional windmill with a wooden body and red accents, surrounded by a fence and a bench in a grassy field.
A waterfront with houses and a dock.

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A beach with a wooden staircase leading down to the sand, a person walking on the beach, and the ocean in the background.

Jetties Beach

9.4/10 (182 reviews)
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Jetties Beach during your travels in Nantucket?
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Things to do

Nantucket Tirade Scavenger Hunt

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£21
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Nutty Nantucket Scavenger Hunt
Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Nantucket

Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Nantucket

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Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Nantucket
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Top hotels in Nantucket Town

The Beachside

The Beachside

4 out of 5
30 North Beach Street Nantucket MA
The price is £263 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
£263
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Nantucket. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Jethro Coffin House and Children's Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (354 reviews)
"Clean room, pet friendly, staff was nice, complimentary breakfast and coffee!"

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

The Beachside
Faraway Nantucket

Faraway Nantucket

4 out of 5
29 Centre St. Nantucket MA
The price is £266 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
£266
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nantucket. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Faraway Nantucket
White Elephant Hotel

White Elephant Hotel

4.5 out of 5
50 Easton Street Nantucket MA
The price is £522 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
£522
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nantucket. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (366 reviews)
"The White Elephant is spectacular!! Gorgeous resort on the harbor with all the boats and docks. The staff is the BEST I have ever seen!!! Top notch, super friendly and helpful! We will continue to come back every summer!!! Ashley J"

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

White Elephant Hotel
Jared Coffin House

Jared Coffin House

4 out of 5
29 Broad Street Nantucket MA
The price is £254 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
£254
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly B&B in Nantucket. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (964 reviews)
"My daughter and I had a wonderful stay. We had booked the smaller double bed size room which was extremely small room but we made the best of it. The rooms and bathrooms could use some updating but the staff and location made up for the lack of the room. The staff could not have been nicer and they ..."

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Jared Coffin House
Martin House Inn

Martin House Inn

3.5 out of 5
61 Centre Street Nantucket MA
The price is £199 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
£199
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Nantucket. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (308 reviews)
"This Inn is absolutely stunning. The rooms are so cozy, and the design is very beachy/luxurious. The staff members are so kind and extremely helpful. I also recommend The Artist's Loft. It is the most perfect cottage for a girl's trip, a celebratory weekend trip, or a well needed vacation. All design ..."

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Martin House Inn
Nantucket Resort Collection

Nantucket Resort Collection

4 out of 5
3 Step Lane Nantucket MA
The price is £313 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
£313
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Nantucket. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Nantucket Resort Collection
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Where to stay in Nantucket Town

Find the best Nantucket Town areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal town with a harbor, a large cruise ship docked, and a prominent church steeple.

Downtown Nantucket

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

A building with a sign that reads "Whaling Museum" and a flag. There are trees, a bench, and a bicycle.

West of Town

While visiting West of Town, you might make a stop by sights like Nantucket Historical Association and Loines Observatory.

A coastal landscape with a lighthouse on a cliff, overlooking the sea.

Cliff

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

A white lighthouse with a black top, a wooden walkway leading to it, and a sandy beach with vegetation.

Brant Point

While visiting Brant Point, you might make a stop by sights like Jetties Beach and Brant Point Light.

A sandy beach with a wooden fence, houses, and a grassy area with yellow flowers.

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.

Nantucket Town Travel Guide

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