Must see and do things on Nantucket

Coming to Nantucket via high speed ferry for one day, what should we plan to do to see as much as we can in our one day? Enjoy seeing sights, having a good meal, beautiful views, etc. Thanks.

Must see and do things on Nantucket

Be sure you take one of the Island tours. It will hit the high points and take you to the town of Siasconset (';Sconset';) which you don%26#39;t want to miss.

Must see and do things on Nantucket

Ouch! ....It saddens me when someone has such limited time to spend exploring the grey ladys charms. One day is not enough ...it doesn%26#39;t do her justice... but if you only have one day then cram it full.

Start your day early take the first boat over and arrive by 9:30 am Book a 10am bus tour which will take you around the island and show you a few points of interest for about an hour and a half... . Have a lobster roll for lunch. The best on Nantucket is made in the fish store at the bottom of Main St behind the gazabo (Next door to a sandwich shop called Provisions).

If you are walkers and love 19th century architecture. Town is a treasure...walk the core... visitor services has self guided walking tour maps... they are located at 25 Federal St. .. Start shopping so as to stimulate the economy. .. Visit the Whaling Museum and see what put the island on the map so to speak..... and last before getting back on the ferry have a waffle cone at the Juice Bar but don%26#39;t choke on the price.

Cheers

Thanks for the suggestions Man-From-Nantucket, sounds like a great day! We don%26#39;t mind being very busy, just want to pack in as much as we can.

The suggestion about the bus tour is good; however, if you can, try and see if you can book a spot on one of Gail%26#39;s Tours. Gail Nickerson offers tours by mini-van and thus are more personal and interesting that the big bus. Call her before coming to the island. Skip any of the other van tours.

On the other hand, for a really fun, cheap experience, take the public bus, the NRTA bus, out to either Sconset or Madaket for $2, then poke around on your own. Sconset would be the better choice. Then, head back into town to wander around before your boat goes back.