Best places in Nantucket

Discover the best places in Nantucket, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 121 places in the city.

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Whaling Museum
Museum
Island-history museum, in an 1846 candle factory, with a whale skeleton, artifacts & a roof deck.
4.80 (682 reviews)
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Brass Lantern Inn
Bed & breakfast
Refined bed-and-breakfast in a 19th-century home offering a garden patio, plus free afternoon tea.
4.90 (223 reviews)
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Sankaty Head Lighthouse
Historical landmark
Red-striped lighthouse on a bluff dating back to 1850 featuring scenic ocean & golf-course views.
4.80 (278 reviews)
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The Nantucket Hotel & Resort
Hotel
Upscale rooms, suites & cottages, plus 2 heated swimming pools, a fitness center & a restaurant.
4.80 (276 reviews)
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Bartlett's Farm
Market
4.70 (348 reviews)
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Nantucket Downtown Historic District
Government office
Headquarters for commission managing historic downtown zones.
4.70 (259 reviews)
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The Nautilus
Tapas restaurant
Rustic-modern hot spot featuring global, seafood-centric small plates & inventive craft cocktails.
4.70 (207 reviews)
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The Seagrille
Restaurant
An eclectic menu of inventive seafood & meat dishes lures locals to this welcoming institution.
4.60 (291 reviews)
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B-ACK Yard BBQ
Barbecue restaurant
Chill sports bar offering housemade BBQ plates & sides, plus Tennessee whiskeys & ample craft beers.
$$ $$
4.50 (453 reviews)
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White Elephant Nantucket
Hotel
Refined harborfront hotel with a casual eatery/bar & a spa, plus a free ferry & beach shuttle.
4.60 (269 reviews)
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Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge Gatehouse
Wildlife refuge
4.90 (114 reviews)
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Handlebar Café
Coffee shop
Relaxed neighborhood cafe serving java & nibbles in a cozy space with armchairs & a back patio.
$ $$$
4.70 (172 reviews)
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Something Natural
Sandwich shop
Fans feast on hearty sandwiches & chocolate chip cookies on the picnic tables of this local go-to.
$$ $$
4.60 (231 reviews)
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Steps Beach
Public beach
👍👍 Thank you, my heart
4.70 (166 reviews)
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The Wauwinet
Hotel
Posh, circa-1870s property with elegant rooms, a spa, seafood restaurant/bar & 2 private beaches.
4.70 (163 reviews)
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'Sconset Bluff Walk
Hiking area
This footpath with scenic sea & heathland views runs through backyards of homes along the bluff.
4.70 (161 reviews)
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The Brant
Hotel
👍👍 The Salt House was amazing from start to finish! We were greeted by Robert who showed us around the property and were welcomed by Caroline who wrote us a sweet note and always met us with a smile! We were lucky enough to meet Michael and his family while we were there and really enjoyed all the amen...
5.00 (92 reviews)
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Kitty Murtagh's
Pub
Neighborhood hub with a lively bar & a quaint dining room offering Irish staples & seafood specials.
$$ $$
4.50 (314 reviews)
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Stubbys
Takeout Restaurant
Busy local joint for eclectic comfort eats, from egg sandwiches to jerk chicken in basic, cozy digs.
$$ $$
4.50 (308 reviews)
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Lemon Press
Restaurant
Bright, brick-lined cafe with outdoor tables offering eclectic eats, smoothies & creative cocktails.
$$ $$
4.50 (259 reviews)
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