Seems to me the Old Mill has been on a multi-year renovation project, if so, please keep up the…read moregood work! We all know it will be wonderful when completed. Another must see, walkable from Town, but be sure to bring water!

Iconic Old Mill Slow turning in Summer's breeze…read moreFull-sails; grinding corn #NOLA_Haiku @ACKhistory #GreyLady #CapeCod #ACK #Nantucket #Summer21 #OldMill #WindMill #Haiku

Fun little stop if you are looking for something to do and it's FREE!! We rode our bikes here since…read moreit wasn't far from town. They have tour guides there that will take you on a quick tour of the house and tell you everything about it! It's unique and interesting to see how houses were built long ago. The grounds are super pretty as well! After a tour of the oldest house, There is a marsh land public park across the street called Lilly Pond Park. We walked over there and took a stroll on the board walk which was beautiful! We saw rabbits and lots of birds!

An easy walk from Town; just make sure you bring water, especially if it is a warmer or hot, sunny,…read moreday. The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) does another a great job of preserving and keeping up their attractions. Very interesting place, but a little on par with the Adams' houses up in Quincy, Mass. not much in them. Then again, they did not have a whole lot back in the day. Must see when on the island. Enjoy the beauty of Nantucket!

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!

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!

Made a trip over to the island just to visit Greater Light. Well worth it if you are an…read moreartist/painter. Two sisters, of means, artists and collectors; a think tank of sort. A nice house that reminds me of a Spanish design, in the inside... open airy, work spaces for ink, etc. not much in it. The garden, like most on Nantucket, is a hidden gem. This one, being a NHA property is also top notch. A nice take.

The fact that I'm the first review makes me feel better about the fact that I have been coming to…read morethe island for a long time and somehow had never even heard of this truly very interesting spot. Nice grounds to sit and relax or picnic (not sure that's allowed). For a small place, there is a lot to contemplate and look at. Easy walk from downtown, with really enthusiastic and informative guides. Definitely recommended.

Went on a tour this morning and absolutely LOVED this place! One of my favorite tours since…read morearriving here. Farm is run by a woman & her husband and the wife is so knowledgeable (and funny). We learned the whole process of how cranberries are grown & harvested. Would absolutely recommend this place!

I dislike leaving less than stellar reviews, but I couldn't recommend doing a bog tour here. Your…read moreexperience in different weather may vary wildly. There's a lot of interesting and good information, and I liked the people. But.... The first half of the tour is in an old mini bus. The bus has tiny windows, like 4" square, and no air circulation. No fans. No air conditioning. Today was nearly 90 out by 10 am, when our tour started, and temperatures inside the bus got so hot that stepping out felt cool! You don't travel far, and then they stop for 10 minutes to talk about what's out the window. It's brutal. Ironically, the travel distances are so slim most people could walk it. But, just sitting on the bus in the heat? Yuck. The second half is in an old shed where you learn about harvesting. Again, it could be interesting, but it's a good 10° hotter, even with the fans going, and it makes it hard to focus. Or even listen. Better weather would have helped. But, we had an old lady in our tour group nearly pass out, and the guide indicated that that was not uncommon. Heck, complimentary water would be nice. Waters are a dollar. The tour is fifteen. It's all cash only.

By itself, I'm not sure I would recommend Hadwen House to shorter term visitors to Nantucket. There…read moreare a lot of wonderful things to do with your time on the island, and the exhibits re: scrimshaw, basketmaking, and historical chairs and china are probably not a huge draw for those without a pre-existing interest. But.... if you are a regular on the island, I do strongly recommend a visit to this Greek revival home-turned-museum commissioned by William Hadwen, one of the owners of the candle and whale oil company that now houses the Whaling Museum. And in particular, you must go when Anne is serving as the docent on premises. This retired Nantucket High School English teacher is worth her weight in gold, a true fountain of knowledge and enthusiasm when it comes to Nantucket history! You can glean some interesting information by reading the exhibit plaques; you can glean so very much more by chatting with Anne: Stories about the Hadwen and Starbuck family, how the family reconciled great wealth with their Quaker values, how the Great Fire of 1846 somehow spared the house, how the house changed over time as whaling became less important to the town and smells from the harbor became less pungent. The Hadwen House is included on tickets to the Whaling Museum and worth an hour or two of your time if Anne is there to breathe life into its history!

Great little spot a little away from the main downtown district but easily walkable in the shade as…read morelong as you watch out for the ground, which is uneven, has jagged steps and concrete elevated by massive tree trunk roots, and loose brick. Their garden is beautiful with climbing roses. They were under construction at the main entrance but access to the building is in the side and back. The staff were friendly and informative. You learn a lot about basket making and see some interesting artifacts. There's even an on-site basket weaver to give demos and a tutorial. Worth stopping by for about 30-45 minutes.

A comprehensive history of whaling & how it effected the entire world. It is a fascinating place…read morewith beautiful handmade artwork done on ivory, bone, etc. There is a comprehensive descriptive catalogue that is very complete though a little too 'wolk' in its outlook for me. It costs $69 which is expensive but worthwhile. I highly tecommend this museum even if you had no prior interest in whaling. It is MUCH more than whalng.

Well, I sure didn't plan things this way, but going to whaling sites in New Bedford and Nantucket…read moreon consecutive days proved educational for sure. After the very disappointing breakfast nearby, things picked up immediately when I walked into the Whaling Museum. And that has nothing to do with getting me out of the storm that was still present that day. With several floors of exhibits and a lot of short movies available at the press of the button, several hours can go by quickly. Both New Bedford and Nantucket seem to set themselves front and center for being the epicenter of the whaling industry, but a really enlightening conversation with a historian on duty here nicely cleared things up for me (and it is a Nantucket Sleigh Ride and not a New Bedford one, I suppose). After my time there, I walked up to their roof. Still slightly drizzling, some nice panoramic views were available. Some art exhibits on the other floors and the museum gift shop were also worth a gander too.

Quite a change from the old Starlight…read more Creative, well executed small plates and main dishes. Beef tartare was excellent, and the Tuna Sashimi Bowl hit the spot as well. Service was solid and prompt; the overall "price/value" relationship is arguably the only fly in the ointment...fine dining pricing in a "bar style" atmosphere, even by Nantucket standards. Will come again, though.

My wife and I were excited to try this place. She ordered the crab rangoons were actually very…read moregood. My wife ordered a raspberry drink and it was terrible. I ordered the Korean short ribs and the sauce smelled so offensive that my wife asked to leave before I could finish 3 short ribs. One water, one alcoholic drink, one order of short rib appetizers, and one order of 4 crab rangoons= $76.00. Do yourself a favor and get 4 bags of chips from the liquor store not far from there. I wanted it to be awesome- it just wasn't. The young lady that served us knew we were not happy, and her service was good. We still tipped her well, the food was not her fault.