Welcome to the boisterous, dazzling, and multitasking-friendly guide to Nantucket’s nightlife. The list is not just about the dance and the booze (though, yeah, there's plenty). It's also stacked with scenic nature escapes, caffeine rehab spots, and ...
This place isn't just a restaurant; it's a life-changing experience. Imagine having a cocktail so good, it should come with its own applause sign. The creative tapas will have your tastebuds dancing the tango, and you’ll leave wondering if you've jus...
The Nautilus
Ah, The Chanticleer! It's like stepping into a romantic novel where every page tastes divine. Their garden seating is not just about fresh air, it's more like French royalty meets farm-to-table elegance. And the food? It's so good it should be illega...
The Chanticleer Restaurant & Gardens
Drinking here is like being at the coolest backyard party ever thrown by your hipster friend who can actually brew beer legally. Tour the brewery, distillery, AND winery because why pick one when you can have all three? Their Pumple Drumkin Ale is li...
Cisco Brewers
This is where a bookstore and café fell in love, got married, and had a charming baby. Sip on sumptuous coffees while you contemplate the latest bestseller or scroll your phone pretending you're deep in literary thought. Either way, it’s the perfect ...
The Hub of Nantucket
Need a breakfast sandwich that feels like a warm morning hug? Say no more. Provisions has some of the best bites on the island. The Turkey Terrific sandwich? It’s like Thanksgiving dinner condensed into handheld joy. Early morning remedy for the nigh...
Provisions Nantucket
Cyclist or not, this café will pedal its way into your heart. Fantastic coffee that will make your taste buds do a victory lap. Comfortable, cozy, and absolutely Instagram-worthy. Get caffeinated and get those legs moving, or, you know, just sit and ...
Handlebar Café
Set sail on a maritime adventure without leaving the shore. Learn all about Nantucket's rich seafaring history, complete with shipwrecks and folklore that'll fuel your imagination. Perfect for when you need a cultured break from the beach and booze.
Egan Maritime Institute
Get your nature fix with trails and views that are the ultimate eye candy. From gorgeous beaches to untamed forests, it’s like Mother Nature decided to show off. Great for a sobering hike to clear your mind and lungs of last night's shenanigans.
Nantucket Conservation Foundation
Sunsets that make you believe in the existence of poetry-breathing unicorns. Madaket Beach is your go-to spot for dramatic skies and tranquil vibes. Perfect for rekindling romance or your Instagram game.
Madaket Beach - Nantucket.net
Cultured nightlife isn't short on options! Here, you can stroll through galleries crunching artistic masterpieces, like digital nomads snack on tech-savvy tidbits. It's a must-visit for art aficionados or anyone with a taste for the aesthetic. Don't ...
Artists Association of Nantucket
For the bookworms who believe that bedtime stories shouldn’t stop after age eight. This local gem is a sanctuary of paperbacks, hardcovers, and, if you're lucky, a visit from a charming shop cat. Perfect for upping your literary street cred.
Nantucket Bookworks
Forget your basic dock; this harbor is so picturesque it hurts. Take a sunset cruise or just stroll hand-in-hand, pretending you've got your life together. Either way, it’s romantic enough to make even the staunchest cynics swoon.
Nantucket Marina on the Harbor - Nantucket Boat Basin - Official Site
This place is so cute it should come with its own warning label. Tiny streets, shingled cottages, and roses—everywhere. If you don’t leave here with at least one charming photo, were you even really there?