Nantucket Things To Do

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There are a limited amount of distractions on Nantucket and that’s part of the appeal – it’s perfectly acceptable to spend the day doing nothing but reading a book on the beach or walking the dunes. Make time to enjoy the island’s sites, but plan plenty of time into your itinerary to practice the fine art of doing nothing, too.

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Nantucket Island Community Sailing smart splurge
The best way to see the island is from the water. Seasoned sailors can rent their own vessels, while novices can take advantage of private or group lessons to learn the craft. Open mid-June through Labor Day (weather permitting).
4 Winter St.; Nantucket Town, MA; 508-228-6600; www.nantucketsailing.com
Tags: family | smart splurge | outdoors
Brant Point Lighthouse great value
For 250 years, this lighthouse – the second oldest in America – has kept ships from running ashore. At just 26 feet tall, you’ll wonder how this surprisingly short structure has done its job for so long. Parking isn’t close, but the walk is delightful.
Easton St.; Nantucket Town, MA; 508-228-2500; www.lighthouse.cc
Tags: family | outdoors | history | great value
Whaling Museum
Get a reminder of Nantucket’s whaling past at this captivating museum. Its skeleton of a 46-foot long sperm whale is jaw-dropping, as are the downtown and harbor views from its roof.
15 Broad St.; Nantucket Town, MA; 508-228-1894; www.nha.org
Tags: family | history | view
Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge great value
Don your hiking boots – don’t forget your camera – as you set out over 16 miles of walking trails. This refuge (pronounced "co-skate-uh co-too") has 200 acres of dunes, a mature maritime oak forest, and salt marshes.
Just south of Wauwinet; Wauwinet Rd.MA; 508-228-5646; www.thetrustees.org
Tags: family | hiking | outdoors | great value
Miacomet Golf Club
This public golf course is open year round. Its views of coastline and Miacomet Pond might offer some solace if its challenging course gets the better of you.
Just west of Southside; 12 West Miacomet Rd.MA; 508-325-0333; www.miacometgolf.com
Tags: golf | outdoors | view | sports
Nantucket Adventures
Spend three hours on the ocean with the “Seal Encounter” eco-tour. The boat’s design doesn’t disturb the seals so you can watch them without worrying about disrupting them. Tours run April 1st through October 31st.
Town Pier (Slip 77); Nantucket Town, MA; 508-228-6365; www.nantucketadventures.com
Tags: family | wildlife | outdoors
Jethro Coffin House
Head to the island’s oldest residence to see how people lived back in 1686. In the warmer months, enjoy a stroll through the historic garden, which includes apple trees. Tours run mid-May through Mid-October.
Sunset Hill Rd.; Nantucket Town, MA; 508-228-1895; www.nha.org
Tags: family | architecture | culture | outdoors | history
Nantucket Chowder Festival
“Chowda” is a regional staple with more varieties than one can imagine. This one-day festival, which takes place on October 14, may not be the biggest, but it’s our favorite.

Nantucket, MA; www.nantucketchamber.org
Tags: culinary | festival
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