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

Nutty Nantucket Scavenger Hunt

฿971
per adult
Nutty Nantucket Scavenger Hunt
Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Nantucket

Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Nantucket

฿20,448
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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 ฿29,623 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
฿29,623
฿35,405 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
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 ...
The Beachside
Faraway Nantucket

Faraway Nantucket

3.5 out of 5
29 Centre St. Nantucket MA
Stay at this hotel in Nantucket. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
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Faraway Nantucket
White Elephant Hotel

White Elephant Hotel

4.5 out of 5
50 Easton Street Nantucket MA
The price is ฿53,029 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
฿53,029
฿59,233 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
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! (357 reviews)
"Perfect"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

White Elephant Hotel
Jared Coffin House

Jared Coffin House

4 out of 5
29 Broad Street Nantucket MA
The price is ฿27,761 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
฿27,761
฿31,009 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
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 ...
Jared Coffin House
Nantucket Resort Collection

Nantucket Resort Collection

4 out of 5
3 Step Lane Nantucket MA
The price is ฿23,240 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿23,240
฿25,959 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (399 reviews)
"Excellent location."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Nantucket Resort Collection
21 Broad Hotel

21 Broad Hotel

3.5 out of 5
21 Broad Street Nantucket MA
The price is ฿27,994 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
฿27,994
฿31,269 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Nantucket. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
21 Broad Hotel
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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 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 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 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