From Wikitravel

Nantucket [1] is an island and town located 30 mi (48 km) off the coast of Cape Cod and part of Massachusetts. With quiet harbors, dramatic cliffs, sandy beaches, beautiful old mansions and gardens – even a series of (sometimes bawdy) limericks about its residents – Nantucket seems to have it all.

Contents 1 Get in 1.1 Ferries 1.2 By air 2 Get around 3 See 3.1 Tours 4 Do 4.1 Fishing 5 Buy 6 Eat 6.1 Casual Dining 6.2 Fine Dining 7 Drink 8 Sleep 9 Get out

Get in

Ferries

• Steamship Authority Ferries, 65 South St., Hyannis, Phone: +1 508-477-8600, [2]. The only line that carries autos.
• Hy-Line Cruises, Ocean Street Dock, Hyannis, Phone: +1 508-778-2600, [3].
• Freedom Cruise Line, Inc., 702 Main St., Harwich Port, Phone: +1 508-432-8999, [4].

By air

• Nantucket Air (also known as ACK air), Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK), Phone: +1 800-635-8787 or Phone: +1 508-228-6234, [5]. Flies between Barnstable Municipal Airport in Hyannis and Nantucket.

Get around

A popular way to see the island is on the two-way paved bike paths. Rentals are available right at the ferry dock at:

• Young's Bicycle Shop, on Steamboat Wharf, Phone: +1 508-228-1151.
• Nantucket Bike Shop, three locations: two on Broad Street near the Steamship Authority, one on Straight Wharf near the Hy-Line Ferry dock, Phone: +1 508-228-1999, [6]. Rents bikes conveniently near the ferry docks for one of the best ways to tour the island.
• Cooks, South Beach Street (next to the Harbor House Village).

• Madaket Bike Path, 6 mi (9.65 km), 45 minutes one way to top of Madaket. Rest areas and water fountains.

• Siaconset (or Milestone) Bike Path, 7 mi (11.25 km), one-way. Approximately 1 hour to Siasconset. Water avialable at the rotary.

• Surfside Bike Path, 3.5 mi (5.6 km), one way. Flat paths, and only 20 minutes to the beach.

• Polpis Road Bike Path, 16.5 mi (26.5 km). Loops from the Siasconset Bike Path to Polpis Rd. and back to town.

• Cliff Road Bike Path, 2.5 mi (4 km). past beautiful cliff-side homes.

• Dionis Bike Path, Continue on Cliff Road and explore the new Dionis Bike Path.

See

• There are many beautiful sights to see in Nantucket. Whether it is the historical houses, colorful gardens, or pristine beaches, sightseeing is always a pleasurable activity.
• Daffodil Festival In late April over 3 million daffodils bloom across the island.
• Other festivals -- wine festival, film festival, arts festival, Christmas stroll. Visit the Chamber of Commerce site[7] for a current listing of dates.

Tours

• Cruises for 3 hours to see the gray seals and birds on Muskeget Island are offered by several operators.
  • Nantucket Adventures, 3 Cruises daily to Muskeget Island. Phone: +1 508-228-6365. [8]
  • Gail's Tours, Phone: +1 508-257-6557.
  • Robert Pitman Grimes Tour, Phone: +1 508-228-9382.
  • Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge National History Tour, Phone: +1 508-228-6799.

Lighthouses

• Brant Point Light, A short walk from the town center. The original structure was built in 1746. The second lighthouse built in America.
• Great Point, At the northern tip of the island, high above the beaches.
• Sankaty Head, Atop Sankaty Bluff in the east.

History

• Oldest House, Sunset Hill Rd., Phone: +1 508-228-1885.
• Old Windmill, South Mill and Prospect Sts., Phone: +1 508-228-1885. Made of salvaged wood in 1746 and set in its original location.

Do

• The Theatre Workshop of Nantucket, 2 Centre St., Methodist Church, Phone: +1 508-228-4305 (General Info), Phone: +1 508-228-4305 (Box Office), [9].
• Miacomet Golf Course, 12 West Miacomet Rd., Phone: +1 508-325-0333, [10]. 18 holes, 6831 yds, Par 72, Rating 73, Slope 123.
• Sea Nantucket Kayak Rentals', Washington St. Ext., Phone: +1 508-228-7499.
• Nantucket Community Sailing, Jetties Beach, Phone: +1 508-228-5358, [11]. Seasonal. Sunfish, kayak and sailboard rentals.

Fishing

• Monomoy Charters, Slip 1018, Straight Wharf, Phone: +1 508-228-6867, info@MonomoyChartersNantucket.com, [12].
• Albacore Charters, 22 Sesapana Rd., Phone: +1 508-228-5074, [13].
• Sankaty Head Charters, F St., Walter Barret Pier, Phone: +1 508-257-9606, hal@nantucketfishing.com, [14].
• Mike Cody, Phone: +1 508-325-6043, [15]. Surfcasting and fly fishing.

Buy

• The Golden Basket [16] Shop for the gold miniature Nantucket Lightship Basket. One of the most popular and well known Nantucket purchases are the Nantucket Baskets.

Eat

Casual Dining

• A.K. Diamonds, 16 Macy Lane, Phone: +1 508-228-3154, [17].

• Arno's, 41 Main Street, Phone: +1 508-228-7001, [18].

• Atlantic Cafe, 15 South Water St., Phone: +1 508-228-0570, [19].

• Centre Street Bistro, 29 Centre St., Phone: +1 508-228-8470, [20].

• Even Keel Cafe, 40 Main St., Phone: +1 508-228-1979, [21].

• Fog Island Cafe, 7 South Water St., Phone: +1 508-228-1818, [22].

• Lobster Trap, 23 Washington St., Phone: +1 508-228-4200, [23].

• RopeWalk, 1 Straight Wharf, Phone: +1 508-228-8886, [24]. May-Oct.

• Rose & Crown, 23 South Water St., Phone: +1 508-228-2595, [25].

• Seagrille, 45 Sparks Ave., Phone: +1 508-325-5700, [26].

• Starlight Theatre & Cafe, 1 N. Union St., Phone: +1 508-228-4479, movies: +1 508-228-4435, [27]. Year round. Lunch daily 11:30AM-5PM, Dinner Su-Th 5PM-9PM, F,Sa 5Pm-8PM. Year-round movie theatre with a full-service bar and cafe. Also live entertainment.

• Sushi by Yoshi, 2 E. Chestnut St., Phone: +1 508-228-1801, [28]. Authentic Japanese restaurant. No liquor license, bring your own.

• Tap Room, 29 Broad St., Phone: +1 508-228-2400, [29].

• The Tavern at Harbor Square, 1 Harbor Sq. Phone: +1 508-228-1266, [30]. Mid May-Mid Oct. Lunch: 11:30AM-5PM, Dinner: 5:30PM-9:30PM. Right on the dock with harbor views.

Fine Dining

• Topper's Restaurant, at the Wauwinet, Phone: +1 508-228-8768, [www.wauwinet.com/restaurant]. Lunch: Noon-2PM, Dinner 6PM-?, Sunday brunch 10AM-2PM. Take the Wauwinet Lady, their 26 passenger launch to get there. World Class. Wine Spectator award.

• Brant Point Grill, 50 Easton St., Phone: +1 508-228-2500, [31]. Right on the Harbor. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Wine Spectator award.

• 21 Federal, 21 Federal St., Phone: +1 508-228-2121, [32].

• American Seasons, 80 Centre St., Phone: +1 508-228-7111, [33].

• Boarding House, 12 Federal St., Phone: +1 508-228-9622, [34].

• Club Car, 1 Main St., +1 508-228-1101.

• Company of the Cauldron, 5 India St., Phone: +1 508-228-4016, [35]. Small and romantic

• DeMarco Restaurant, 9 India St., Phone: +1 508-228-1836.

• Le Languedoc Inn & Bistro, 24 Broad St., Phone: +1 508-228-2552, [36].

• Oran Mor, 2 South Beach St., Phone: +1 508-228-8655, [37].

• The Pearl, 12 Federal St., Phone: +1 508-228-9701, [38].

• Sfoglia, 130 Pleasant St., Phone: +1 508-325-4500, [39]

• Ships Inn, 13 Fair St., Phone: +1 508-228-0040, [40].

Drink

• Chicken Box, 14 Dave St. (off Lower Orange St.), Phone: +1 508-228-9717, [41]. Live music, pool, foosball, darts.
• Kitty Murtaugh's, 4 West Creek Rd., Phone: +1 508-228-0781. Pool tables.
• Blue Fin, 15 S. Beach St., Phone: +1 508-228-2033, [42].
• Brotherhood of Thieves, 23 Broad St., Phone: +1 508-228-2551, [43]. Folk Musicians. Highly popular.
• Pudley's Pub, 27 Faregrounds Rd., Phone: +1 508-228-4095.

Sleep

• Country Village Rentals, 10 Straight Wharf, Phone: +1 800-599-RENT, E-mail: mailto:nantucket@cvrandr.com, [44]. Search for and view Nantucket rental homes online.
• Harbor House Village, South Beach St., Phone: +1 866-325-9300. [45]. Outdoor pool, children's programs.
• The Beachside at Nantucket, 30 North Beach St, Phone: +1 508-228-2241, FAX: +1 508-228-8901, [46]. 90 air-conditioned guestrooms and suites. Wireless Internet. Continental breakfast included. Outdoor heated pool. Short walk to town, harbor and beaches.
• Brass Lantern Nantucket, 11 North Water St, Phone: +1 800-377-6609, Fax: +1 508-325-0928, [47]. 17 air conditioned guestroom suites. Amenities include canopy beds, pet friendly rooms, convenient walking distance to local attractions, harbor views, robes, and private baths.
• Cliffside Beach Club, 46 Jefferson Av, Phone: +1 508-228-0618; FAX: +1 508-325-4735, [48]. Top notch and expensive. On private Beach, about 1 mi (1.6 km)from town.
• Jared Coffin House, 29 Broad St, Phone: +1 508-228-2400, FAX: +1 508-228-8549, [49]. 60 rooms. An historic island inn, all meals served daily in one of two popular restaurants.
• Le Languedoc, 24 Broad St, Phone: +1 508-228-4298; FAX: 508-228-4682, [50]. Year-round. In the historic district. Fine dining.
• Nantucket Inn and Conference Center, 1 Miller's Way, Phone: +1 508-228-6900, FAX: +1 508-228-9861, [51]. 100 rooms. Indoor/outdoor pool & lighted tennis. Full breakfast included.
• Point Breeze Hotel, 71 Easton St, Phone: +1 508-228-0313, FAX: +1 508-325-6044, [52]. May-December. On the edge of the Historic District. Walk to Main Street and beaches. Complete breakfast in season, continental breakfast off season.
• Roberts House, 11 India & Centre Sts, Phone: +1 508-228-9009, [53].
• Seven Sea Street B&B, 7 Sea St., Phone: +1 508-228-3577, Fax: +1 508-228-3578. 9 rooms. Well liked.
• Ships Inn, 13 Fair Street Phone: +1 508-228-0040, FAX: +1 508-228-6524,[54]. May - Oct. 12 guest rooms.
• The Summer House- Sconset, Ocean Av, Siasconset, Phone: +1 508-257-4577, FAX: 257-4590, [55]. Late Apr. - Oct. On the bluff overlooking the Atlantic. A special hideaway. Oceanfront beach.
• The Summer House- Fair Street, 27 Fair St, Phone: +1 508-257-4577, FAX: +1 508-257-4590, [56]. Late Apr. - Dec. Unique rooms and suites.
• The Summer House- India Street, 31 India St, Phone: +1 508-257-4577, FAX: +1 508-257-4590, [57]. Late Apr. - Dec. In a restored whaling captain's mansion. Short walk to shops and restaurants.
• Vanessa Noel Hotel, 5 Chestnut St, Phone: +1 508-228-5300, Fax: +1 508-228-8995, [58]. Year round. No smoking. In the heart of Nantucket's historic district, eight luxurious rooms include marble baths. Trendy.
• The Woodbox Inn - 1709, 29 Fair St, Phone: +1 508-228-0587, FAX: +1 508-228-7527, [59]. 9 rooms. June-Dec. Nantucket's oldest inn, built in 1709. Two blocks from town.
• The Wauwinet, 120 Wauwinet Rd, Phone: +1 508-228-0145, FAX: +1 508-325-0657, [60]. May-Oct. Blow-you-away ultradeluxe elegance and service. 8 mi ( 12.9 km) away from the town center, but with free transport (of course). $360 and (way) up.
• White Elephant, Easton St, Phone: +1 508-228-2500, [61]. Rooms, suites, and cottages on Nantucket harbor (good for "sail-ins"). Near downtown.

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