Nantucket! The name alone conjures up a kaleidoscope of images: history, beaches, the ocean, restaurants, shopping, the list goes on. You’ll find all of those and more in a world-class setting here on the Little Grey Lady. Of course, with so much to do and see, you’ll want to make sure you plan ahead, and that’s where Nantucket Online comes in. We’re your one-stop-shop for all of the information you’ll need to plan an absolutely unforgettable visit to this magical island. Whether your plan is to immerse yourself in local history at the famed Nantucket Whaling Museum, tour the island’s many villages, peruse local shops, or just relax on your own stretch of our miles of wide-open beaches, we’ve got you covered. From local weather to the island bus schedule to a map of the island to help you get around, it’s all right here.
One of the first things you’ll want to do is order a few of our Nantucket-specific magazines. They’ll help you familiarize yourself with lodging options, local attractions, and a lot of things particular to Nantucket that will make your visit more enjoyable.
You’ll also want to make sure that you secure lodging as soon as possible, because hotels and B&Bs fill up quickly, especially around popular festivals and holidays like the Nantucket Daffodil Festival or Christmas Stroll. And don’t forget to take time to eat while you’re here. Check out our full list of island restaurants and menus and experience all the culinary joys Nantucket has to offer. Don’t miss out on our chef profiles!
As the fishing industry began to increase in demand and volume, it saw the use of larger ships sailing further out to haul in greater catches via dory-trawling. In the early 19th century, Lowell’s Boat Shop began to design and mass-produce a dory with straight, higher sides and a deeper........ Read more
Here we will explore the techniques painters, photographers and sculptors use. This can be on the micro level, such as the ingredients of the paint or it can be broader: the thought processes involved in creating a piece. How do you frame the shot? What are the elements at play and how do...... Read more
It is the middle of December, the air temperature is hovering just above freezing, the wind is gusting at 40 knots and the waves ocean side are becoming deep swells. For Juraj Bencat of “KiteTucket”, these conditions are not the typical image of a person’s playground, but it is where... Read more
Illya’s studio is a veritable maze of empty frames awaiting paintings, stretched canvases, and works-in-progress. His desk littered with sketches, photos, magazines, and other various items. Oh, and make sure you step over the dog that is happily snoozing next to the coffee table covered....... Read more