Nantucket
About 3 hr by ferry from Boston
Cobblestone streets, grey-shingled cottages and island beaches.
Why locals go
The island splurge, by ferry from Hyannis.
Visiting Boston?
At 3 hr by ferry, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Boston for your flight home.
What to book
- Bike out to Sconset village
- Nantucket Whaling Museum
- Beach day at Surfside or Jetties
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Harbor-view inn stay
- Sunset at Madaket Beach
With friends
- Bike the island
- Cisco Brewers
When to go
June to September.