Guidebook for Nantucket
Food Scene
The best restaurant in Madaket - and a favorite of many on island for its family atmosphere, fish tacos, outdoor dining, and sunset views. Get there 30-60 mins before sunset and try for a corner window table upstairs. You'll have spectacular ocean views around the point at sunset.
I like a Madaket Mystery (rum punch) , the Tuna poke appetizer, the grilled mexican street corn, and the Hither Creek tacos.
http://www.milliesnantucket.com
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Millie's Restaurant
326 Madaket RdThe best restaurant in Madaket - and a favorite of many on island for its family atmosphere, fish tacos, outdoor dining, and sunset views. Get there 30-60 mins before sunset and try for a corner window table upstairs. You'll have spectacular ocean views around the point at sunset.
I like a Madaket Mystery (rum punch) , the Tuna poke appetizer, the grilled mexican street corn, and the Hither Creek tacos.
http://www.milliesnantucket.com
This is our most famous ice cream place.
The thing to try is their fresh-baked waffle cones.
Yes, it's pricey. But people still wait in long lines for their cones! You can find shorter lines before 3pm, and when everyone else is at the beach. https://www.facebook.com/juicebarnantucket/
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The Juice Bar
12 Broad StThis is our most famous ice cream place.
The thing to try is their fresh-baked waffle cones.
Yes, it's pricey. But people still wait in long lines for their cones! You can find shorter lines before 3pm, and when everyone else is at the beach. https://www.facebook.com/juicebarnantucket/
Old whaling-era tavern, dark inside, with good casual food, burgers, curly fries, etc. http://www.brotherhoodofthieves.com/menus/
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Brotherhood of Thieves
23 Broad StOld whaling-era tavern, dark inside, with good casual food, burgers, curly fries, etc. http://www.brotherhoodofthieves.com/menus/
This is a newer restaurant I've been to twice and liked it; they have some locally-inspired and sourced dishes and a nice cozy ambiance, there's a fireplace in winter. Seating can be a bit close together.
Greydon House
17 Broad StThis is a newer restaurant I've been to twice and liked it; they have some locally-inspired and sourced dishes and a nice cozy ambiance, there's a fireplace in winter. Seating can be a bit close together.
Great place to get a monster sandwich to bring to the beach.
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Something Natural
50 Cliff RdGreat place to get a monster sandwich to bring to the beach.
Provisions
3 Harbor SquareGood casual soup/sandwich place
Great place for breakfast or lunch and relatively affordable.
https://www.fogisland.com/home
FOG Breakfast @ Keepers
5 Amelia DrGreat place for breakfast or lunch and relatively affordable.
https://www.fogisland.com/home
If you want an elegant, romantic spot to have cocktails , nice dinner, and see sunset, say something profound to someone special, it's hard to go wrong at Galley Beach. It's costly, out of my range! But you can Uber there and just have a cocktail. Dress nicely. Make reservations.
http://www.galleybeach.net/menus.html
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Galley Beach
54 Jefferson AveIf you want an elegant, romantic spot to have cocktails , nice dinner, and see sunset, say something profound to someone special, it's hard to go wrong at Galley Beach. It's costly, out of my range! But you can Uber there and just have a cocktail. Dress nicely. Make reservations.
http://www.galleybeach.net/menus.html
Typical New England seafood shack, casual. Maine lobster, clams, oysters, all good.
The Nantucket Lobster Trap
23 Washington StTypical New England seafood shack, casual. Maine lobster, clams, oysters, all good.
Nice for breakfast, kind of a squeeze into the indoor tables, but you can ask for an outside table. It's popular so there may be a bit of a wait.
For dinner, this is one of two restaurants in town that allow BYOB.
http://black-eyedsusans.com/
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Black-Eyed Susan's
10 India StNice for breakfast, kind of a squeeze into the indoor tables, but you can ask for an outside table. It's popular so there may be a bit of a wait.
For dinner, this is one of two restaurants in town that allow BYOB.
http://black-eyedsusans.com/
Boarding House is one of my favorite places for a nice dinner in town; owned by the Raynors who have been running restaurants here for many years. You can eat outside in the cafe and people-watch on the street, or head underground to the cave-like cozy dining room. You can also eat in the bar area, but it's a bit noisy in there.
To get a table, especially in peak season, you need to reserve in advance or get lucky.
http://boardinghousenantucket.com/reservations/
After about 11PM, the bar often gets pretty wild, packed with dancing (sometimes on the tables!) and music till closing.
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The Boarding House
12 Federal StBoarding House is one of my favorite places for a nice dinner in town; owned by the Raynors who have been running restaurants here for many years. You can eat outside in the cafe and people-watch on the street, or head underground to the cave-like cozy dining room. You can also eat in the bar area, but it's a bit noisy in there.
To get a table, especially in peak season, you need to reserve in advance or get lucky.
http://boardinghousenantucket.com/reservations/
After about 11PM, the bar often gets pretty wild, packed with dancing (sometimes on the tables!) and music till closing.
The only real 'fast food' place on island, where you can get a pizza or burger or sandwich at off-island prices.
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Cumberland Farms
30 Sparks AveThe only real 'fast food' place on island, where you can get a pizza or burger or sandwich at off-island prices.
If you want a quiet, romantic, more formal setting for dinner, check out Ship's Inn. It's just a few blocks walk from Main St but much quieter.
http://www.shipsinnnantucket.com/menu
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Ships Inn
13 Fair StIf you want a quiet, romantic, more formal setting for dinner, check out Ship's Inn. It's just a few blocks walk from Main St but much quieter.
http://www.shipsinnnantucket.com/menu
Sightseeing
Maddequet Admiralty - a very old-fashioned, yankee boating club which has been around for almost a century. Working WW2 cannon in front yard is fired at sunset weekly in summer and for events.
15 Tennessee Ave
15 Tennessee AvenueMaddequet Admiralty - a very old-fashioned, yankee boating club which has been around for almost a century. Working WW2 cannon in front yard is fired at sunset weekly in summer and for events.
Mildred Jewett Bridge, dedicated to Madaket Millie by the USCG. http://www.wrussellwebster.com/articles/madaket-millie-a-coast-guard-legend-on-nantucket/
Very scenic views of stilt house and Hither Creek near sunset.
In season, a great location to take kids for catching blue crabs.
Ames Avenue
Ames AvenueMildred Jewett Bridge, dedicated to Madaket Millie by the USCG. http://www.wrussellwebster.com/articles/madaket-millie-a-coast-guard-legend-on-nantucket/
Very scenic views of stilt house and Hither Creek near sunset.
In season, a great location to take kids for catching blue crabs.
busy boat launch with great views of sunset over Tuckernuck island, Madaket harbor, and Hither Creek.
also plenty of ducks around for the little ones to watch.
1 F St
1 F Streetbusy boat launch with great views of sunset over Tuckernuck island, Madaket harbor, and Hither Creek.
also plenty of ducks around for the little ones to watch.
Madaket Beach - this is the spot to be for sunset if the weather is nice. Arrive at least 30 mins before sunset for parking as many will rush to view it at the last minute.
360 Madaket Rd
360 Madaket RoadMadaket Beach - this is the spot to be for sunset if the weather is nice. Arrive at least 30 mins before sunset for parking as many will rush to view it at the last minute.
Definitely make a trip out to sconset. See the village of antique cottages, then find the entrance to this path where you can walk along the ocean bluff, through the back yeards of some very nice large houses on the bluff. Just keep in mind that although the path is a public way, the residents do like to imagine they have some privacy.
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Sconset Bluff Walk
27 Bank StDefinitely make a trip out to sconset. See the village of antique cottages, then find the entrance to this path where you can walk along the ocean bluff, through the back yeards of some very nice large houses on the bluff. Just keep in mind that although the path is a public way, the residents do like to imagine they have some privacy.
Everything Else
Smith Point guard shack, entrance to a less-known portion of Madaket harbor. Great launch spot for SUP, kayak, windsurfing, kiteboarding, etc. Calm, shallow, full of life - good for young kids.
22 Massachusetts Ave
22 Massachusetts AvenueSmith Point guard shack, entrance to a less-known portion of Madaket harbor. Great launch spot for SUP, kayak, windsurfing, kiteboarding, etc. Calm, shallow, full of life - good for young kids.
Madaket Bike Path
Madaket Bike Pathnice bike path, about 5.5 miles to town, goes right to Madaket beach
part of Madaket beach with more flat sand, great beach but no lifeguards. Parking is limited come early if driving, look for entrance off 44 Starbuck Rd.
44 Starbuck Rd
44 Starbuck Roadpart of Madaket beach with more flat sand, great beach but no lifeguards. Parking is limited come early if driving, look for entrance off 44 Starbuck Rd.
Parks & Nature
For ocean lovers, sunset lovers, bird-watchers. Protected populations of Piping Plovers, Eastern Oyster Catchers, and Least Terns.
Take Ames St to the end, turn left then right; entrance is next to the guard shack. Walk to beach then left along the water as far as you care. Be careful around cordoned areas in season.
Smith Point
For ocean lovers, sunset lovers, bird-watchers. Protected populations of Piping Plovers, Eastern Oyster Catchers, and Least Terns.
Take Ames St to the end, turn left then right; entrance is next to the guard shack. Walk to beach then left along the water as far as you care. Be careful around cordoned areas in season.
Long Pond flows under this bridge, and in season lots of blue crabs can be caught here, usually by a crowd of children dangling chicken on strings.
190 Madaket Rd
190 Madaket RoadLong Pond flows under this bridge, and in season lots of blue crabs can be caught here, usually by a crowd of children dangling chicken on strings.
Nice scenic walk to ocean, past rolilng hills. Entrance on Madaket Rd just past Cliff Rd intersection
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Sanford Farm
118 Madaket RdNice scenic walk to ocean, past rolilng hills. Entrance on Madaket Rd just past Cliff Rd intersection
Nantucket has some of the darkest skies around and an excellent staff of astronomy researchers acting as interns at the observatory to give tours of the night sky. Go late on moonless, clear nights to see more.
Loines Observatory
59 Milk StNantucket has some of the darkest skies around and an excellent staff of astronomy researchers acting as interns at the observatory to give tours of the night sky. Go late on moonless, clear nights to see more.
Really enjoyable 1.7 mi trail through green forest, vernal pools, wetlands, with some unusual trees... nice if you'd like a shady escape from the sun! https://www.nantucketconservation.org/property/squam-swamp/
Squam Swamp
Really enjoyable 1.7 mi trail through green forest, vernal pools, wetlands, with some unusual trees... nice if you'd like a shady escape from the sun! https://www.nantucketconservation.org/property/squam-swamp/
Major beach closest to town. Calm side of the island, great for hanging out watching the ferries come and go, and grabbing some beach food.
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Jetties Beach
Major beach closest to town. Calm side of the island, great for hanging out watching the ferries come and go, and grabbing some beach food.
Nice sandy beach on the calm side, close to town, less crowded than Jetties
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Steps Beach
Nice sandy beach on the calm side, close to town, less crowded than Jetties
Entertainment & Activities
Turtle pier
hundreds of large and small snapping turtles and usually a bunch of kids dangling chicken on strings to tempt them!
200 Madaket Rd
200 Madaket RoadTurtle pier
hundreds of large and small snapping turtles and usually a bunch of kids dangling chicken on strings to tempt them!
Arts & Culture
Whaling Museum is really well put together and gives a sense for Nantucket's history that is accessible to many ages and levels of interest. It may be more crowded on rainy or cloudy days since it's a favorite when the beach is not.
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Whaling Museum
13 Broad St Whaling Museum is really well put together and gives a sense for Nantucket's history that is accessible to many ages and levels of interest. It may be more crowded on rainy or cloudy days since it's a favorite when the beach is not.
We happen to be rather proud of our library, with its historic interior so well maintained. Go upstairs to see a bit more of the paintings and historic artifacts.
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Nantucket Atheneum
1 India StWe happen to be rather proud of our library, with its historic interior so well maintained. Go upstairs to see a bit more of the paintings and historic artifacts.
The art galleries often have openings on Fridays form 6 to 8pm, so if you're here on a Friday it can be a fun thing to tour around and hit several galleries.
Robert Foster Fine Art
8 India StThe art galleries often have openings on Fridays form 6 to 8pm, so if you're here on a Friday it can be a fun thing to tour around and hit several galleries.
The art galleries often have openings on Fridays form 6 to 8pm, so if you're here on a Friday it can be a fun thing to tour around and hit several galleries.
Old Spouter Gallery
118 Orange StThe art galleries often have openings on Fridays form 6 to 8pm, so if you're here on a Friday it can be a fun thing to tour around and hit several galleries.
The art galleries often have openings on Fridays form 6 to 8pm, so if you're here on a Friday it can be a fun thing to tour around and hit several galleries. Sam Owens is more of a hip modern space and has fun openings.
Samuel Owen Gallery
40 Centre StThe art galleries often have openings on Fridays form 6 to 8pm, so if you're here on a Friday it can be a fun thing to tour around and hit several galleries. Sam Owens is more of a hip modern space and has fun openings.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Club Car Restaurant
1 Main Stcozy, close quarters, with piano bar sing-alongs
Good live music almost every afternoon as well as beer, wine, or drinks all in an open outdoors setting. Great place for after-surf stop. You'll typically find locals and dogs here amid the visitors. http://ciscobrewers.com/
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Cisco Brewers
5 Bartlett Farm RdGood live music almost every afternoon as well as beer, wine, or drinks all in an open outdoors setting. Great place for after-surf stop. You'll typically find locals and dogs here amid the visitors. http://ciscobrewers.com/
Bar area is usually hopping and this is right on the wharf.
Also one of my favorite casual restaurants; do call for reservations. Menu is short but always creative and relatively affordable.
http://www.slip14.com/
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Slip 14
14 Old South WharfBar area is usually hopping and this is right on the wharf.
Also one of my favorite casual restaurants; do call for reservations. Menu is short but always creative and relatively affordable.
http://www.slip14.com/