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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฿971
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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 ฿30,970 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
฿30,970
฿37,016 total
5 Aug - 6 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (322 reviews)
"Great pool area, and easy walk to town!"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

The Beachside
Faraway Nantucket

Faraway Nantucket

3.5 out of 5
29 Centre St. Nantucket MA
The price is ฿25,731 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
฿25,731
฿30,178 total
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (582 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay at the Faraway in Nantucket. The property is beautiful, well maintained, and full of charm. The location couldn't be better—it's an easy walk to the local shops, restaurants, and the waterfront, making it simple to explore everything downtown Nantucket has to offer. The combination ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Faraway Nantucket
White Elephant Hotel

White Elephant Hotel

4.5 out of 5
50 Easton Street Nantucket MA
The price is ฿77,192 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
฿77,192
฿86,224 total
21 Aug - 22 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! (355 reviews)
"The White Elephant did not disappoint. We stayed in a two-bedroom residence, and it exceeded our expectations. The residence was beautifully appointed, comfortable, and just a short walk from downtown, making it the perfect location. The staff and management team were exceptional—friendly, attentive, ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

White Elephant Hotel
Jared Coffin House

Jared Coffin House

4 out of 5
29 Broad Street Nantucket MA
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! (930 reviews)
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Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

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Jared Coffin House
Nantucket Resort Collection

Nantucket Resort Collection

4 out of 5
3 Step Lane Nantucket MA
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! (396 reviews)
"Beautiful room/hotel in a perfect location! Easily walkable to all of the shops and restaurants. Very happy with my stay! Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

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Nantucket Resort Collection
21 Broad Hotel

21 Broad Hotel

3.5 out of 5
21 Broad Street Nantucket MA
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 ...
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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