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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Nutty Nantucket Scavenger Hunt
Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Nantucket

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 ฿6,811 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿6,811
฿8,140 total
25 Oct - 26 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 ...
The Beachside
Faraway Nantucket

Faraway Nantucket

4 out of 5
29 Centre St. Nantucket MA
The price is ฿6,911 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿6,911
฿8,106 total
26 Oct - 27 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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (606 reviews)
"We went for a mother daughter trip and this property was beautiful. They have excellent staff and amenities. The Sister Ship restaurant was amazing and the ambiance was second to none. Cymbals for breakfast on the patio was perfect! If you want a wonderful Nantucket experience, I highly ..."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Faraway Nantucket
White Elephant Hotel

White Elephant Hotel

4.5 out of 5
50 Easton Street Nantucket MA
The price is ฿14,189 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿14,189
฿15,850 total
13 Oct - 14 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! (374 reviews)
"Chairs in the room were very dirty"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

White Elephant Hotel
Jared Coffin House

Jared Coffin House

4 out of 5
29 Broad Street Nantucket MA
The price is ฿7,804 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
฿7,804
฿8,717 total
27 Oct - 28 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 ...
Jared Coffin House
Martin House Inn

Martin House Inn

3.5 out of 5
61 Centre Street Nantucket MA
The price is ฿6,459 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿6,459
฿7,215 total
25 Oct - 26 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! (323 reviews)
"Beautiful property. Clean and cozy! We truly enjoyed our stay."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

Martin House Inn
21 Broad Hotel

21 Broad Hotel

3.5 out of 5
21 Broad Street Nantucket MA
The price is ฿7,979 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿7,979
฿8,913 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (351 reviews)
"We booked a reservation literally at the last minute, the level of kindness I received from my first phone call is hard to believe. The ferrys quit running back to the Cape and we were stuck and they immediately told me to stay put and came and picked us up and brought us back to the wonderful resort ..."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

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 Nantucket Ferry Terminal 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 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.

A house with pink flowers climbing up its side.
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Tom Nevers

While there might not be top attractions in Tom Nevers, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Tom Nevers Beach and Siasconet Beach.

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.

Nantucket Town Travel Guide