Top 5 Hidden Gems Things to do in Nantucket, Massachusetts (MA)

January 8, 2022 Timmy Ribble

Windswept beaches, sand dunes, blinking lighthouses and a charming pace of life await on this 50-square mile island. The world's former top whaling port is now designated a National Historic District. Leave the car and take the shuttle or bike around. Seaside cottages, old whaling captains' mansions and historic harbors contain quaint inns, boutique stores, chowder shacks and upscale dining delights. Swim, surf or load up the tackle for Nantucket's excellent striper, bluefish and bonito fishing.
Restaurants in Nantucket

1. Great Point Light

Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge 111 Wauwinet Road, Nantucket, MA 02554 +1 508-228-5646 [email protected] http://www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/cape-cod-islands/coskata-coatue.html
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Great Point Light

Towering more than 60 feet, this historic lighthouse was established in 1784, destroyed in 1984 and rebuilt in 1986. Located on the Coskata Coatue Wildlife Refuge. You can get a tour of the lighthouse if you join one of the Trustees of Reservations guided natural history tours depending on the time of year and access to the lighthouse. Beach access is limited during storms and high tides. Always check the local Great Point tides and never drive through water!

Reviewed By farmguy78

Rented a Jeep Wrangler from Affordable Rentals. Bought the pass to drive out to the lighthouse across the dunes. Beautiful scenery. Lots of seals. Worth every penny of the $50 fee.

2. Nantucket Walkabout

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Nantucket Walkabout

Nantucket Walkabout is Nantucket's only year-round guided natural history hiking service. We pick you up in our air-conditioned van downtown and drive out to the trailhead. Hikers will gain a clear understanding of how the last glacier formed the island 21,000 years ago, how wildlife and plants populated Nantucket and learn about conservation efforts, and the first humans to live on the island.

3. Nantucket Bike Tours

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Nantucket Bike Tours

Meet Nantucket Bike Tours! Our team has designed safe, memorable, guided bike experiences for all ages and abilities. Based right in town, guests can easily walk to our starting location and be fit with a comfortable bike and helmet. We will then head out on a 2-3 hour tour of the island. Our classic tours include a Town Adventure, Sunset Tour, Spin to Scionset, and the To the Brewery Tour. We also offer custom tours for special events or interests. Nantucket is best seen by bike!

4. Cisco Brewers

5 Bartlett Farm Rd, Nantucket, MA 02554-4341 +1 508-325-5929 [email protected] http://www.ciscobrewers.com/
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4.5 based on 763 reviews

Cisco Brewers

Who are we? We are just about the coolest place on planet Earth. Having never personally traveled to other parts of the galaxy, we can't quite say "in all the Milky Way" but we're pretty confident that we would make the top 10. Here on Nantucket we have a Winery, Brewery, and Distillery. Nantucket Vineyard was the first arm of our business opening in the early 1980's as a small project of the Long Family. After a few years, Winery employees ended up falling in love with the wine and each other, and voila! - Cisco Brewers was born on the Hudson's stovetop in 1995. Whispers of a brewery floated on the Nantucket wind, catching the ear of a few people, including a Mr. Harman. Using the previously tested and proven formula of starting a business from another business, Winery and Brewery employees enjoyed a few glasses / pints (respectively) together and hatched the idea for Triple Eight Distillery in 2000. All three businesses are constantly evolving, and we now produce a wide variety of world-class wines, beers, and spirits. Come out and enjoy our Nantucket haven- just prepare yourself in case your mind blows up from all the awesomeness. Open everyday year-round, dog and kid friendly!

Reviewed By donnadaisybell - Glasgow, United Kingdom

It is hard to believe that places like this exist, we arrived on a Tuesday afternoon and the place was rocking! Great live music, a variety of bars -wine, beer and mixed drinks await. I had the frose, delicious and potent! They have food carts/trucks and sell merchandise too. Bring your kids, your dogs, whatever you like, everyone is welcome. I LOVED this place.

5. Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum

49 Union St, Nantucket, MA 02554-3869 +1 508-228-1177 [email protected] http://www.nantucketlightshipbasketmuseum.org/
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Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum

Reviewed By elitetrav

I enjoyed learning more about the history and seeing the work of various island weavers. I also enjoyed that the Museum is promoting the education of basket making in the Nantucket style to keep the tradition alive. The museum offers great events and lectures as well.

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