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 Looms has a long history of supporting the arts and artisans of its namesake island. This legacy began fifty years ago, in 1968, when Andy Oates and Bill Euler, partners in life and business, took ownership of the former Cloth Company of Nantucket, renaming it Nantucket Looms......... Read more
The gray lady does not expect the faint of heart to live year round on her shores. The summer sunshine and warm breezes are reminiscent of paradise, but a Nor’easter reminds all who remain in winter who is truly in charge – Mother Nature. Those souls at the grocery in February are the faces.... Read more
Orange is the Morning Light greeting the Dirt Road, shrouded in privet. At a glance, the roads look the same. Some are named, some are unnamed, some are used as a cut-through to other roads. Ours was a dead end. I walked that Road to my first landscaping job. The Dirt was more like dust........ Read more
In May, red wine swirls in glasses at the Nantucket Wine Festival. June is streaked with sunburns and Madaket Sunsets. Stars and red stripes hang off the stern in July, honoring the country’s independence. Red fleck sails of the Rainbow Fleet, drifting past Brant Point in August. Beach plums... Read more