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Day Trip to Nantucket Massachusetts, One Day Itinerary

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One Day in Nantucket Massachusetts

It is difficult to determine how to best use 24 hours in Nantucket Massachusetts, there are so many fun things to see, do, and eat. Nantucket is an island in Massachusetts full of history and listed as a National Historic Landmark. This day trip itinerary is jam-packed with must-see sites and top attractions, including, bluff walk, Straight Wharf, Main Street boutiques, and more. Nantucket is an easy ferry ride and a great day trip destination. Looking for more options? Check these additional things to see, do, and eat in Nantucket to supplement this itinerary. Here is how to see the best of Nantucket in one day. Enjoy your time out of the office!

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Nantucket Sound Nantucket Massachusetts, one day itinerary things to do day trip
Nantucket Sound

Day Trip Itinerary for Nantucket Massachusetts

8:00 am Ferry to Nantucket

Take the 5:30 am Plymouth & Brockton Bus from Boston to the Hyannis Transportation Center arriving at 7:20 am. Walk 2 blocks down the street to the Hy-Line parking lot for a free shuttle to the ferry.  Check-in for the hour-long ferry ride from Hyannis to Nantucket arriving at 9:30. Photograph the Brant Point Lighthouse and Straight Wharf with the First Congregational Church in the background as you approach Nantucket Sound.

10:00 am Bluff Walk Through Rose-Covered Cottages

Take the city bus to ‘Sconset. Pick up a snack at ‘Sconset Market before taking a bluff walk through the shaker-shingled cottages covered with rose bushes.  Make your way down the hill to the beach, relax, and enjoy your snack. Return to the bus stop and ride back to town.

Bluff Walk Nantucket Massachusetts, one day itinerary things to do day trip
Bluff Walk

12:00 pm Lunch and Shopping

Wander Main Street shopping the boutiques for an item in Nantucket red. Stop in Nantucket Looms and walk upstairs to watch the weavers in action. Have lunch on Straight Wharf and check out the yachts.

3:00 pm Beach Cocktails

Take the city bus to Steps Beach or relax with a cocktail at the Sandbar on Jetties Beach. Or, grab the free shuttle to Cisco Brewers for a flight and music.

Main Street Nantucket Massachusetts, one day itinerary things to do day trip
Main Street

7:00 pm Return Ferry to Hyannis

Shop for last-minute souvenirs on Straight Wharf before catching the 7:05 return ferry, and arrive in Hyannis at 8:05. Take the 8:30 pm Plymouth & Brockton Bus back to Boston arriving at the South Street Station at 10:10 pm. Or, spend the night and return by morning ferry.

Be sure to check the Nantucket Massachusetts Tourism Board website for upcoming festivals, special events, and what’s happening during your stay.

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