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1. Where is Nantucket?

Nantucket is an island located about 30 miles south of Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

2. How do you get to Nantucket?

You can only get to Nantucket by airplane or plane, since there is no bridge.

3. Where is visitor services?

Our main office is located at:
25 Federal St.
Nantucket, MA 02554

Federal Street runs between Main Street and Broad Street. Visitor Services is located nearer Broad Street.

We have a satellite kiosk located on Straight Wharf between the Gazebo and the Hy-Line dock.

4. What is visitor services?

Officially our name is the Nantucket Visitor Services and Information Bureau. We are the information bureau and also a department of the Town of Nantucket. The office maintains a daily list of room availability, open restaurants, menus, maps, tour info, boat schedules, flyers, and other pamphlets helpful for your stay on Nantucket.

5. Is visitor services open year round?

Yes. The main office is open 7 days a week in season and closed on Sundays in the winter. The Straight Wharf kiosk is open during the summer season.

6. How does visitor services get its annual budget?

Our budget is derived entirely through the local room tax of 4% charged to guests staying overnight in licensed lodging establishments with more than 3 rooms. These lodging establishments make up the Nantucket Lodging Association. Of that 4% tax, 30% is directed towards visitor services.

7. How many people live on Nantucket?

The island has a year round population of around 11,000. In July and August the population swells
to around 50,000 or more.

8. Where are the best beaches?

Nantucket has more than 50 miles of white sandy beaches. No one beach is better than the rest. One beach might be perfect one day and then could be completely different the next day depending on the wind and the tides. If you are looking for calm waters, try the North Shore. If you like waves, head out to the South or East shores.

9. Do I need car on Nantucket?

Depending on the circumstances, if you are here during the summer months, most likely you do not need a car. Most lodging establishments and homes are located in the main town. Walking across the downtown area takes between 5-10 minutes.

There is an extensive shuttle bus system that operates from late May to early October. There are bike, moped, and car rentals available.

If you feel that you need to bring a car, please call the Steamship Authority Car Ferry at 508-477-8600 to make reservations.

10. Will I find the information that I am looking for if I walk into, or call, your office?

“Come in with a question. Walk out with a smile”
“One call does it all.”

Either way, we will do our best to help you.