Town
World class restaurants, eclectic shops and boutiques, museums, cultural attractions, and meticulously preserved architecture – all easily walkable.
Walking:
Immerse yourself in centuries-old living history. Search for clever house names displayed on traditional quarterboards,
and admire the delightful flower boxes
as you stroll down quiet side streets.
Helpful Links (Attractions):
Nantucket Historical Association - Whaling Museum
Dreamland Theater - Nantucket's Nonprofit Film & Cultural Center
All ferry lines - Steamship, Hy-Line and Seastreak - bring you right into the downtown at one of two wharfs, within comfortable walking distance of nearly every hotel or inn.
Biking:
There are several bike shops located right downtown, with others providing bike delivery to homes and hotels/inns in town. Bike racks are everywhere!
Public Transit:
The WAVE bus departs from two locations downtown, traveling to all ends of the island. The Greenhound Building services the southern and eastern routes, while the Whaling Museum is the departure for western routes.
Helpful Links: Home - NRTA
Save more time:
A shuttle service between mid-island and downtown runs non-stop from 7:00am to 10:00pm daily. Leave the keys at the park and ride, and try this easy way to get into town