For more excellent views, hike the Sconset Bluff Walk , about 30 minutes east of town. The one-mile walking path, surprisingly open to public access, takes you through private gardens and past rose-covered cottages of the one-percenters, with views out to the ocean.
Bonus: You can bring a bottle of wine. Kevin Withrow, who grew up on Nantucket, returned last year after spending a few years in hospitality in Brooklyn to become innkeeper at Greydon House. Their French toast is literally a cube of brioche, like four-by-four-by-four, with candied pecans and bacon. There are miles and miles of roads. All these dirt roads and paths converge out there.
The amount of green space out here is really incredible. Then go to Quidnet Beach. Shuttle routes and fares are pretty simple. Most shuttles run approximately every 30 minutes for most of the season; from July until Labor Day, the Mid-Island Loop runs every 15 minutes, and the Miacomet Loop every 20 minutes. I recommend a car if you'll be here for more than a week or if you're staying outside Nantucket Town. However, there are no in-town parking lots; parking, although free, is limited to Nantucket's handful of narrow streets, which can be a problem in the busy summer months.
Also, gas is much more expensive on Nantucket than it is on the mainland. Four-wheel-drive vehicles are your best bet, as many beaches and nature areas are off sandy paths; be sure to reserve at least a month in advance, if you're coming in summer. If you plan on doing any four-wheeling in the sand, you need to get an Over-Sand Permit from the Nantucket Police Department.
To drive in the Coskata-Coatue nature area, you need a separate permit from the Trustees of Reservations, at the gatehouse tel. Dogs are not allowed, even in a car. The following on-island rental agencies offer cars, Jeeps, and other four-wheel-drive vehicles: Hertz, at the airport tel.
You'll find taxis many are vans that can accommodate large groups or those traveling with bikes waiting at the airport and at all ferry ports. As a result, we had to turn around and head back to Hyannis, where we waited about 20 minutes until the issue was resolved. This public airport is located on the south side of the island.
You can read more about traveling to Nantucket by air and what airlines you can expect here. To give you a quick example, Jet Blue offers convenient, nonstop flights from New York to Nantucket in just under an hour. As a result, flights to Nantucket are often delayed, so be prepared for a potential interruption to your plans!
Underestimating the inconvenient travel situation to Nantucket can drastically cut your time short on the island. One of the biggest blunders I made was falsely assuming we could squeeze everything I wanted to do into a day trip. Since we took the traditional ferry from Hyannis, our round trip was supposed to be 4h, 30m 2h, 15m each way. However, the medical emergency I mentioned set us back almost an hour, so it was really a 5h, 15m trip. In addition, the last ferry was leaving at PM, so we really only had eight hours to see everything.
However, you can eat outside on the ferry deck. I highly recommend avoiding what we did and spending at least one night on Nantucket island instead. This will ensure you can have a relaxing dinner, rather than rushing to catch your ferry. You can either transport your car on the traditional ferry or you can rent one on the island.
Do keep in mind that bringing a car with you — while convenient on the island — can be a hassle in its own way. This way, you can avoid the additional ferry fees and the headache of having to book months in advance.
You can learn more about the car rental options on the island here. However, keep in mind that you may not be able to rent a car as easily in the off-season such as the winter. This will give you the ability to drive right over the sand! Due to travel complications and the potential need to arrange for a vehicle, I would not suggest planning your trip at the last minute. Hotels book up pretty quickly on the island during peak season.
The more you can plan in advance for potential obstacles, the smoother your trip will go. In addition, all vehicle reservations are non-transferable. From hotels, to restaurants, to gift shops, expect to pay a premium.
While hotel prices tend to decrease in the shoulder season as I mentioned, this destination is still by no means cheap. Therefore, determining what to do on Nantucket will largely be dictated by what you have to spend. Rather than imposing an unrealistic budget onto your itinerary, calculate what the actual costs will be up front.
Then, explore all of your options in advance to make the trip as financially feasible as possible. Seasonality — The best and cheapest time to visit Nantucket is during the shoulder season spring and fall. March to April is ideal for a springtime trip, whereas September post-Labor Day to October is perfect for an autumn adventure.
Hotel Costs — Booking your hotel months in advance can help you save some cash. Alternatively, if you have some flexibility with your travel dates, you may snag a great last-minute deal.
Restaurant Options — Research local dining options to get a sense of what typical meal prices are. You may need to limit or eliminate your Starbucks trips for a bit to set aside some money for restaurants. Just the idea of the wind whipping through my hair as I glide past the charming pre-Civil War constructions puts a smile on my face!
That said, most of the bikes come equipped with cute baskets. There are a number of bike rental services around the island that you can use. You can read more about some popular shops in the area here. After all, not everywhere can be Greece! Two ferry service run from Hyannis to Nantucket. Both Steamship Authority and Hy-Line Cruises offer high-speed, passenger-only catamarans that reach Nantucket in an hour, but the Steamship Authority is the only ferry that also takes cars to the island.
The ferry is longer and slower at 2 and a half hours but it is the only way to transport your car on to Nantucket Island. Car ferries are not available from any other coastal destination including nearby Martha's Vineyard. How long it takes to reach Nantucket depends on where you are travelling from. Boston and New York City are the closest large cities and for all car departures to Nantucket you will need to travel from Hyannis, MA.
The shortest travelling time between Boston and Hyannis is 2 hours. The shortest time between New York and Hyannis is 4 hours. From Hyannis that you need to board the ferry for the 30 mile sea trip between Hyannis and Nantucket. The fastest option is to take the passenger-only catamaran that delivers you at Nantucket Harbor within an hour, but if you are driving to Nantucket then you need to take the car ferry which takes 2 hours 30 minutes. Including the ferry journey and the wait, it will take 7 hours to get to Nantucket from New York City and over 4 hours from Boston as a minimum.
Nantucket is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Massachusetts and crowds can be heavy at peak season. For this reason if you are travelling during the holidays or summer vacation you will likely need to add a couple of hours to the journey - even getting out of the city can take a while.
It is possible to drive to Nantucket from mainland USA but you will need to transport your car to the island on the car ferry which departs from Hyannis, Cape Cod.
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