Katie & Grant
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HOTELS:
We recommend renting a house or staying in one of the many boutique hotels or B&Bs.
THE WHITE ELEPHANT
Located in the heart of Downtown Nantucket, the White Elephant is known as one of the premier hotels on the island. The Hotel and the Garden Cottages will be completely renovated by Spring 2023, and the Hotel boasts tons of amenities, including a pool, complimentary bikes, and a beautiful restaurant right on the Harbor called the Brant Point Grill.
https://www.whiteelephantnantucket.com/
COTTAGES AT THE NANTUCKET BOAT BASIN
Cottages and lofts located right on the harbor where the boats are docked. Great water views from each room, steps away from downtown. Anyone arriving by private boat and/or staying on their boat will make marina reservations through the Boat Basin.
https://www.thecottagesnantucket.com/
THE NANTUCKET HOTEL
Large, luxury hotel with prime downtown location. Offers a pool and restaurant directly on the property. https://www.thenantuckethotel.com/
JARED COFFIN HOUSE
Upscale, historic bed and breakfast steps away from Main Street. Centrally located with a popular restaurant, the Nantucket Tap Room, attached. https://www.jaredcoffinhouse.com/
GREYDON HOUSE
Beautiful boutique hotel with historic feel. Steps away from the ferry and a short walk from Main Street. https://greydonhouse.com/
THE BEACHSIDE NANTUCKET
Contemporary inn directly outside of town. Great spot for young families or couples, with more affordable options available. https://thebeachside.com/
NANTUCKET INN
Hotel located near the airport. https://www.nantucketinn.net/hotel
THE WAUWINET
A luxury, oceanfront hotel on the northernmost point of the island. Around 7.5 miles from Main Street, it provides frequent shuttles into town. Ideal if looking for a quiet, leisurely retreat during downtime. https://www.wauwinet.com/
OTHER INN AND B&B OPTIONS
Hotel Pippa: https://hotelpippa.com/
21 Broad: https://21broadhotel.com/
Brass Lantern Inn: https://brasslanternnantucket.com/
Life House, Nantucket: https://www.lifehousehotels.com/hotels/new-england/nantucket
Faraway: https://www.farawayhotels.com/.
AIRBNB/VRBO
AIRBNB- https://www.airbnb.com/
Traveling to the Island
Flying directly to Nantucket is the fastest, most convenient option. It is worth noting that Nantucket, “The Grey Lady,” is notorious for its unpredictable and quick-changing weather patterns. Flights can be impacted by things like wind and fog, but the airlines always work hard to get you there!
Cape Air - Cape Air/Nantucket Air provides year-round service from ACK to Boston, MA (BOS), New York City (JFK), Hyannis MA (HYA), New Bedford, MA (EWB) and Martha’s Vineyard (MVY). Seasonal Service is provided to Westchester County, NY (HPN).
JetBlue - Main Terminal
Jet Blue provides seasonal service from ACK to Boston, MA (BOS), Washington-National (DCA), and New York City (JFK, LGA, HPN, & EWR).
Delta Airlines - Main Terminal
Delta Airlines provides seasonal service from ACK to New York City (JFK & LGA). Please be advised that the ticket counter closes 45 minutes prior to departure.
Tradewind Aviation - General Aviation Building
Tradewind Aviation provides seasonal service from ACK to White Plains, NY (HPN) and Teterboro, NJ (TEB).
United Airlines - Main Terminal
United Airlines provides seasonal service from ACK to Newark, NJ (EWR) and Washington-Dulles (IAD). Please be advised that the ticket counter closes 45 minutes prior to departure.
American - Main Terminal
American provides seasonal service from ACK to Washington- National (DCA), Charlotte (CLT), Chicago O'Hare (ORD), and Philadelphia, PA (PHL).
Please book your flights as early as possible as prices can skyrocket during the summer months. Most of the airlines servicing Nantucket will post flights 8-10 months in advance, so check back in November/December.
BY SEA
The most common and most reliable way to get on island is to take one of the ferries that leaves from Hyannis, New Bedford or New York City. We recommend booking roundtrip ferry tickets in Jan-March 2025, as they can sell out.
From Hyannis
Both the Hy-line and Steamship Authority ferries depart regularly from Hyannis to Nantucket Harbor. You may choose to take the fast ferry (1 hour and recommended) or the traditional (vehicle/freight) ferry (2.5 hours).
Both offer parking near the docks in Hyannis and Hy-line provides a shuttle bus from the Hyannis Transportation Center if traveling by train/bus.
While it is absolutely not necessary, if you do plan to bring a vehicle over, you must book that reservation well in advance. Car reservations will open in January of 2023.
From New York City
The Seastreak Ferry leaves directly from Manhattan only on Friday afternoon (note it will arrive late on Friday evening) and returns Sunday afternoon. This is a great option on a calm sunny day, but can get a little bumpy when it's windy. The ride takes approximately 6 hours. Advance reservations are necessary.
Most of the events will be taking place in Nantucket town. We will be providing transportation from town out to the Friday event at Cisco Brewery. If you want to explore the island a little more and need to get around, there are a few options listed below.
BIKES & MOPEDS
Bikes are a great option if you'd like to explore the island during downtime! There are a number of scenic, paved bike paths around the island to take you to popular areas like Madaket, Town, and Cisco Brewery. The companies below allow you to book by the day or hour and are located downtown for pick-up and drop-off, as well as delivery to your hotel/rental home.
Check out some popular routes here!
CAR RENTAL
You shouldn’t need a car for the weekend but if you are extending your stay or want to explore more of the island, there are a few options for renting a car. Most car rental companies will meet you at the ferry or the airport or provide free delivery to wherever you are staying.
Nantucket Windmill Auto Rental
SHUTTLE
The Wave is the island's public shuttle system which runs regularly with routes all over the island.
It's a great way to get around the island, with convenient pick up/drop off locations and at a great price point ($2-3 depending on where you go). The shuttles have bike racks as well!
Note: Cash only.
RIDESHARE / TAXI
Uber/Lyft is available on the island. We suggest calling in advance, or (if in Town) walking to one of the taxi stands.
Taxi Stands in Town:
- Main Street Taxi Stand, Main St /South Water St & Washington St
- Steamboat Wharf Taxi Stand, At the Steamship Authority
- Hyline Taxi Stand, At Straight Wharf
You can also call ahead and schedule a ride. Taxi services include:
Roger’s Taxi: (508) 818-8294, 16 Hummock Pond Road
Vals: (508) 228-9410, 5 Fairgrounds Road
AAA Taxi: (508) 901-1825, 8 5th Way