A Guidebook for Nantucket Island
Food scene
Boho Chic hub for light fare and cocktails, popular spot amongst instagrammers
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Lemon Press
41 Main St Boho Chic hub for light fare and cocktails, popular spot amongst instagrammers
The Nautilus
12 Cambridge StBuzzy Locale for tapas and craft cocktails
The Proprietors bar & table
9 India St An American restaurant with relaxed vibe
Cru
1 Straight WharfAn oyster bar, perfect place to soak in the local scene - A Must try restaurant
The Corner Table Cafe at NCC
22 Federal StFor island's best coffee
Downyflake Restaurant
18 Sparks Ave For island's best donuts. Cash only
The Juice Bar
12 Broad StBest Icecream on the island, be ready for long lines around the block
Turns into a Piano Bar after-hours & a great dinner spot too
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The Club Car Restaurant
1 Main St Turns into a Piano Bar after-hours & a great dinner spot too
Millie's Restaurant
326 Madaket RdTaco Joint close to Madaket Beach
Provisions
3 Harbor SquareGreat place to pick up everything you need for a picnic on the beach!
Island Coffee Roasters
4 Broad StSea Grille
45 Sparks AveA Brewery with good beer and quick bites! Lots of outdoor seating, a must try for beer lovers.
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Cisco Brewers
5 Bartlett Farm RdA Brewery with good beer and quick bites! Lots of outdoor seating, a must try for beer lovers.
Neighborhoods
Downtown Nantucket also knows as Town or Brand Point is centrally located on the northern side of the island. It's easily accessible by foot/bicycle and is filled with classic Cape Cod grey wood-shingled homes that have been turned into boutique shops.
Places to visit/Things to do -
• Whaling Museum
• Brant Point Lighthouse - A short walk from the ferry station
• Children's Beach Playground & Children's Beach - Ideal for families with young children this beach is perfect for swimming
• Maria Mitchell Aquarium - Home to local Nantucket marines species, an excellent place to learn about the amazing sea life around the island
Places to Eat & Drink -
• Lemon Press - Boho Chic hub for light fare and cocktails, popular spot amongst instagrammers
• The Nautilus - Buzzy Locale for tapas and craft cocktails
• The Proprietors - An American restaurant with relaxed vibe
• CRU - An oyster bar, perfect place to soak in the local scene - A Must try restaurant
• Corner Table - For island's best coffee
• Downyflake - For island's best donuts. Cash only
• Juice Bar - Best Icecream on the island, be ready for long lines around the block
• Club Car - Turns into a Piano Bar after-hours & a great dinner spot too
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Nantucket
Downtown Nantucket also knows as Town or Brand Point is centrally located on the northern side of the island. It's easily accessible by foot/bicycle and is filled with classic Cape Cod grey wood-shingled homes that have been turned into boutique shops.
Places to visit/Things to do -
• Whaling Museum
• Brant Point Lighthouse - A short walk from the ferry station
• Children's Beach Playground & Children's Beach - Ideal for families with young children this beach is perfect for swimming
• Maria Mitchell Aquarium - Home to local Nantucket marines species, an excellent place to learn about the amazing sea life around the island
Places to Eat & Drink -
• Lemon Press - Boho Chic hub for light fare and cocktails, popular spot amongst instagrammers
• The Nautilus - Buzzy Locale for tapas and craft cocktails
• The Proprietors - An American restaurant with relaxed vibe
• CRU - An oyster bar, perfect place to soak in the local scene - A Must try restaurant
• Corner Table - For island's best coffee
• Downyflake - For island's best donuts. Cash only
• Juice Bar - Best Icecream on the island, be ready for long lines around the block
• Club Car - Turns into a Piano Bar after-hours & a great dinner spot too
On the opposite side of the island from Madaket is Sconset. Sconset, which is actually shortened from its full name Siasconset, is the neighborhood on the east side of Nantucket. Sconset is lined with restaurants and shops, and the winding streets are as idyllic as they come.
Places to See/Things to Do -
• Sankaty Head Lighthouse
• Sconset Beach - Hidden public beach, the way to the beach is not really straightforward (Google Sconset buff walk for directions)
Places to Eat & Drink -
Summer House - A Beachside Bistro
Island Coffee Roasters - For a quick bite and cup of coffee
Sconset Cafe - An American Cafe for a quick bite
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Siasconset
On the opposite side of the island from Madaket is Sconset. Sconset, which is actually shortened from its full name Siasconset, is the neighborhood on the east side of Nantucket. Sconset is lined with restaurants and shops, and the winding streets are as idyllic as they come.
Places to See/Things to Do -
• Sankaty Head Lighthouse
• Sconset Beach - Hidden public beach, the way to the beach is not really straightforward (Google Sconset buff walk for directions)
Places to Eat & Drink -
Summer House - A Beachside Bistro
Island Coffee Roasters - For a quick bite and cup of coffee
Sconset Cafe - An American Cafe for a quick bite
Located on the western side of the island (about 6 miles from downtown), is the best place for tide pool exploration and catching the best sunsets on your trip.
Places to See/Things to Do -
• Madaket Beach - One of the best beaches in Nantucket
• Smith's Point - A Nature preserve with sand dunes protected for endangered birds
Places to Eat/Drink -
Highly recommend packing a picnic or ordering take out from downtown Nantucket to bring along.
Millie’s - A taco joint
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Madaket
Located on the western side of the island (about 6 miles from downtown), is the best place for tide pool exploration and catching the best sunsets on your trip.
Places to See/Things to Do -
• Madaket Beach - One of the best beaches in Nantucket
• Smith's Point - A Nature preserve with sand dunes protected for endangered birds
Places to Eat/Drink -
Highly recommend packing a picnic or ordering take out from downtown Nantucket to bring along.
Millie’s - A taco joint
Located on the southern side of the island, Surfside is nestled between Sconset and Cisco. The area is home to lifeguarded beaches (perfect for families) and the inviting Surfside bike path.
Places to visit/Things to do -
• Surfside Beach - Family beach with lifegaurds
• Surfside Bike Path - Scenic Coastal views
Places to Eat & Drink -
• The Surf - An American Restaurant
• The Seagrille - Seafood Restaurant
• Yummy - Small café serving sandwiches
Surfside
Located on the southern side of the island, Surfside is nestled between Sconset and Cisco. The area is home to lifeguarded beaches (perfect for families) and the inviting Surfside bike path.
Places to visit/Things to do -
• Surfside Beach - Family beach with lifegaurds
• Surfside Bike Path - Scenic Coastal views
Places to Eat & Drink -
• The Surf - An American Restaurant
• The Seagrille - Seafood Restaurant
• Yummy - Small café serving sandwiches
Located on the southern side of the island between Surfside & Madaket, Cisco is a surfing neighborhood.
Places to See/Things to Do -
Cisco Beach
Places to Eat & Drink -
• Cisco Brewers - A Must Try
• Bartlett's Farm - Offers Farm Tours along with a Farm to table menu
Cisco
Located on the southern side of the island between Surfside & Madaket, Cisco is a surfing neighborhood.
Places to See/Things to Do -
Cisco Beach
Places to Eat & Drink -
• Cisco Brewers - A Must Try
• Bartlett's Farm - Offers Farm Tours along with a Farm to table menu
Sightseeing
Whaling Museum
13 Broad StBrant Point Lighthouse
Easton StreetShort walk from the ferry station.
Children's Beach Playground
15 Harbor View WayChildrens Beach
A Popular family beach ideal for swimming.
Home to local Nantucket marines species, an excellent place to learn about the amazing sea life around the island
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Maria Mitchell Aquarium
32 Washington St Home to local Nantucket marines species, an excellent place to learn about the amazing sea life around the island
Steps Beach
Ladies Beach
Madaket Beach
Pensylvania AvenueGreat beach to catch the sunset.
Smith's Point
A Nature preserve with sand dunes protected for endangered birds
Sankaty Head Lighthouse
Hidden public beach, the way to the beach is not really straightforward (Google Sconset buff walk for directions)
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Sconset Beach
Hidden public beach, the way to the beach is not really straightforward (Google Sconset buff walk for directions)
Surfside Beach
Surfside Bike Path
Surfside Bike PathBike along the Scenic Coastal views
Bartlett's Farm
33 Bartlett Farm RdA must visit for young children, hayrides and farm to table menu.
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Samgöngur
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