Time Zone
Eastern Standard Time.
Plus, you’ll have a better chance of booking a great stay at one ofNantucket’s best hotels.
Things to Know
The entire island of Nantucket is only 14 miles long by 3.5 miles wide.
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It’s 30 miles from Cape Cod and accessible by ferry and plane.
There is also a taxi stand at Lower Main Street/South Water Street and another at Main Street/Washington Street.
Car service: it’s possible for you to easily find rideshare services like Uber and Lyft on Nantucket.
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Relax on their harborside lawn with a cocktail or walk on the nearby Children’s Beach.
They are home to an award-winning seafood restaurant, TOPPER’S, and a private beach along Nantucket Bay.
From their bayview rooms to the standalone one-bedroom cottage suites, the accommodations exemplify refined coastal luxury.
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The property features 100 guest rooms and exclusive offers even in the high season.
The indoor-outdoor eatery serves lunch and dinner (and cocktails and wines).
The whole experience is inspired by 1920s Paris and the fantastical adventures of a female ship captain.
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Located right along the harbor, the 45-year-old seasonal establishment serves elevated summer-inspired fare and fresh seafood.
It feels like the perfect marriage of old-school New England and new-age luxury under one roof.
Hang outdoors or in the taproom, sampling brews and enjoying live music.
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The footpath takes walkers past gorgeous Nantucket homes and offers exceptional views of the ocean.
Nantucket Bike Shop
Multiple locationsWebsite
What’s a beach vacation without a beach cruiser?
Renting a bike on Nantucket is a great way to see the island.
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It’s also the only public 18-hole course on Nantucket, situated just a mile from the ocean.
It’s the perfect way to kick off summer in Nantucket.
Start at Greater Light, preserved by the Nantucket Historical Association.
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It’s an intimate museum just off Main Street, and the building itself dates back to 1790.
You’ll also find a high concentration of restaurants, ice cream and coffee shops, and souvenir stores.
Madaket:The western edge of Nantucket is known as Madaket.
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You’ll catch the best sunsets of your trip in Madaket.
Sconset:On the opposite side of the island from Madaket is Sconset.
Sconset is lined with restaurants and shops, and the winding streets are as idyllic as they come.
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You’ll also find Cisco Brewers and Bartlett’s Farm here and a relatively new bike path to explore.
Surfside/Tom Nevers: 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.
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Weather
There’s a reason the summer is high-season in Nantucket.
It reports the warmest temperatures by far, with highs climbing into the high 70s.
It’s worth noting, however, that Nantucket will never be a balmy summer destination.
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The northeastern island is breezy year-round, and those winds can pick up in the winter and spring.
November is the wettest month, and February is the driest month.
The following areaverageFahrenheit lows and highs by month.
