Things To Do
Charlotte & Matt's Guide to ACK
Please see below for our favorite things to do while on island.
Breakfast
Go-to place for delicious, no frills fare serving dinner and breakfast.
Country cafe serving housemade donuts & simple American breakfast & lunch.
Relaxed cafe offering familiar American classics, coffee, board games & books in a cozy hangout.
Artisanal bread bakery and coffee shop.
Grab n' Go Lunch
Downtown sandwich shop and liquor store.
Hearty sandwiches & chocolate chip cookies at this local go-to.
Dinner
Chic hot spot draws crowds with a global menu featuring sushi, cocktails & gourmet burgers.
Innovative Japanese and Asian-inspired cuisine.
Via Mare is a loosely translated Venetian small plates restaurant highlighting garden & sea.
Expansive raw bar and exceptionally Pristine seafood!
Live music and lively scene for a spirited afternoon.
Family-friendly pick featuring hearty eats, craft beers, a patio & a cozy fireplace.
Rustic decor with New American seasonal foods & over 500 American-made wines, served by candlelight.
Splashy spot for creative cocktails & inventive Asian-inspired seafood, including wok-fried lobster.
Chic atmosphere with a patio in the heart of downtown.
Regionally inspired cuisine, fresh seafood, and handcrafted drinks with harbor views.
Cafe offering eclectic eats, smoothies & creative cocktails.
An eclectic menu of inventive seafood & meat dishes lures locals to this welcoming institution.
Authentic wood-fired Neapolitan pizza & delicious Italian American cuisine.
Homey indoor-outdoor New American spot for fish-focused fare & creative cocktails with water views.
Mid-island Comfort Food. Great for Breakfast!
Treats & Fun
Don’t let the name fool you…..50 years running, people line up here for their unrivaled ice cream. Beware long lines!
Located south of Bartlett Farm and within the Smooth Hummocks Coastal Preserve
Island-history museum, in an 1846 candle factory, with a whale skeleton, artifacts & a roof deck.
Sanford Farm: Conservation Land – 3 miles to the beach.
The Moors: Beautiful mid island trail.
Sconset Bluff: Walk between homes and ocean
Three miles from town by bike on the north side of Eel Point Rd off Madaket Road. Look for the boulder marked “Dionis.”
Did you know Nantucket offers more than 35 miles of bike paths!
From t-shirts to haute couture, the best clothing shops on Nantucket offer whatever you need to dress the adults and children in your life.