LOVE IT. As an East…read moreChopper myself I might be biased, but Brian is right! That's why the picture of it and the comet is famous!

A nice lighthouse and view on Martha's Vineyard. Slightly disappointing in that I had seen online…read morethat you could pay $5 to go inside and to the top of the lighthouse, and when I went there was no one there and the door was padlocked. Nonetheless, the lighthouse itself is magnificent, and there are some nice views.

About a 20-minute drive from the Nantucket Downtown District area…read more If you have access to a car while visiting Nantucket, stop by the Sankaty Lighthouse. It was nice that it wasn't crowded, and the walking path is easy to traverse. There's a fenced area over by the bluffs that has nice views of the beach and ocean. There's signage indicating some facts and history. You can't go inside the lighthouse, as expected, but you can't walk right up to the front door, which is kinda neat. Expect to spend about 30 minutes here, mostly with a smooth drive. AT&T cell service is limited so screenshot and directions in case you're out of range of internet coverage!

Always a great spot to come to visit. Sankaty Head is a part of Siasconset, aka 'Sconset, proper,…read moreand located on the east side of the island. The views are really incredible! You are up high, and there is a downward view of the Sankaty Head Golf Club which borders the station. A nice view and of Nantucket - just beautiful. If you look north, you can make out Great Point Light too if there is no fog or haze. This location is a great for amateur radio too; with a hand-held walkie, you can easily reach the Dennis and Barnstable 2 meter/VHF repeaters. The Nantucket Amateur Radio Association holds their International Lighthouse Lightship weekend special event station at this location. There is a couple of benches, foot traffic, bicycles, and cars; this is a heavily visited site. Parking area for cars. The area has fencing around it. Watch for ticks! Bring a chair if able. Enjoy the views!

Any time of the year or season, with people on island or not, a great place to go, sit, and think…read moreis the Brant Point Light. Reflect, think and ponder. If you take a boat over, you pass the USCG station and the light. Nice beach. Limited parking. An easy walk from the boat/Main Wharf to the lighthouse, a little more than a mile, level ground mostly and on sidewalks. Nice beach, but watch the current. Good fishing too. Serendipity.

I don't know much about the history of the lighhouse or the lighthouse itself, but its the…read morelighthouse within walking distance of the ferry and the easiest one to get to. Perhaps the most picturesque as well.

Another fine Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) attraction on the island and an easy walk from…read moreTown! Right on Fair Street and just right around the corner from Murray's Toggery. Good staff who are chock full of good information too! Clean bathrooms. Benches to relax on too.

Initially tried to duck in to get out of the rain, the Nantucket Visitor center turned out to be a…read moregreat stop to plan out our short Nantucket stay. There was a super nice guide manning the counter, getting to each group in order and providing advice. The center also has a ton of brochures and maps for different activities and businesses, and a sitting area. Finally, they have a free charging station with various plugs to get you going if you are running dangerously low.

Stopped in with my wife to get literature and scope options. It was cold outside and my wife and I…read morewere reading restaurant reviews and working on a reservation on my mobile phone. The gentleman at the counter never uttered a word to of assistance but he did make a point of telling us that we needed to complete our discussion outside because it was too distracting to other visitors. We were the only people in the building and he was not on the phone. When I pointed this out he stated that hypothetically someone else could enter the building so he needed to ask us to take our tourism conversation outside. We complied. But WOW! Hostile rather than hospitable. That's the impression he left on me and my wife. 12:45pm 6/5/2023 in case anyone cares to know who really doesn't belong in such a position. I left two stars because there was good info. Poor attitude but good literature.

Monument by the ferry where my tour group had to meet. Has some water bowls/containers on the…read moresides, I guess for dogs. Well maintained, no pigeon dung on it like other statues and no noticeable erosion or wear on it. I'm not an overly philosophical person so the statue didn't affect me as much as it probably should've, but it's a nice welcome to the island, and a good spot for tours to gather as its easily identifiable.

For a small resort island, I love that they their own public library and it's larger than you'd…read moreexpect. It doubles as a cultural center and a mini museum. Located right in the middle of everything in the downtown district, this is a site not to be missed! Beautiful exterior architecture and a grand staircase. Two floors, with a range of books, a corner for free books for the taking, restrooms in the lower level, and friendly staff. They have events year round including lectures and special exhibits. I wish I had more time to explore!

The Atheneum is a must visit. It's great for kids and adults…read more First, wander around the outside grounds. Check online for any programming, too; we stumbled upon a really great outdoor show for young kids with music and dancing - very memorable and fun. We got our kid's first library card here, even as a non-local. The kid book section is right in front with a great selection. There's also a kid's bathroom. There are extra bathrooms for adults in the basement, but they took forever.

It's odd that one of the institutions I have the most praise for on this island is the police…read moredepartment. I can't give them more than three stars on principle, although the words "Woohoo! As good as it gets!" certainly applies in certain circumstances. Those circumstances being, "if you're rich and white." Which, if you're on Nantucket, is probably the case. I can't speak for the experiences of the island's substantial immigrant worker community. Those of them I'd heard speak poorly of the police department didn't do so objectively. They'd either committed a crime or were in this country illegally, in which case they were really more worried about state and federal authorities... The cops out here are kind, relaxed and helpful. They don't get in people's faces just because they can. They only step in when they see something that's going to be a problem. So if they see people drinking a beer on the beach, or riding in the back of a pickup truck, or some other minute thing that would bring hell down on you on the mainland, they'll just let you be. Like in a real country. I've seen these guys break up parties simply by reminding the host that it's late and they (the host) were being rude to their neighbors; I've seen them give rides to people. They really do the protect and serve thing, which I've never seen anywhere else... And I'm fully aware that this is only because the island is loaded with cash and everyone is white. The reason they don't bust people for minor infractions? Because rich white people will sue. So can you enjoy the slack these people give? Or should you despise it as the poisoned fruit of privilege?

Its a good thing I actually think the island's police force deserves five stars because I'd be too…read morescared to rate them any less. I think the summer police get a little carried away at times. The full timers are a combo of Axel Foley and Dirty Harry. They are relaxed, professional, and some other adjective that I haven't learned yet.