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!
Nantucket is unique in its own way, partly due to its location – 30 miles out at sea. No bridge connects it to the mainland, thus isolation is created by geography. That has fostered creativity for survival and ingenuity. Today, Nantucket has attracted many creative people and the items........ Read more
The quality of art on Nantucket is astonishing. There are almost as many galleries as there are restaurants. For generations, artists have come here to paint en plein air. The light is so clear; it is the envy of any artist. Sometimes you will see artists with their easels set up on the........ Read more
Under a sapphire blue summer sky, above the call of a lone gull floating on a gentle breeze, a booming voice yelling, “Ready to row, ROW,” sounds across the water as a boat propelled by oarsmen skims along. The boat has five oars and a steering-oar. The harpooner, in the bow, pulls a star...... Read more
The compass rose on the side of the building (Ralph Lauren) has attracted attention to Nantucket’s place in the world for about 75 years. It was created and put on the side of his store by H. Marshall Gardiner in the early 1930s, at a time when attention was needed to bring business not only... Read more