Archive for 'Nantucket activities' Category
Nantucket in September
We might not tell you where our favorite Nantucket beach is, but we will let you in on the best kept secret about Nantucket! Here it is… September is the best month of the year on Nantucket! For decades all the summer visitors to the Island left by Labor Day thinking that they had experienced [...]
Top 10 Things to Do on a Nice Day
Swim at an Ocean Beach (big waves) or a Nantucket Sound Beach (little waves) Bike to Sconset or Madaket Take a walking tour of the historic district Take a hike on conservation land (with a naturalist) Take a guided tour out to Great Point Light Go deep sea fishing, whale watching, a seal cruise, or [...]
Nantucket beaches featured in “top ten best in world”
National Geographic’s new book The 10 Best of Everything lists Nantucket beaches among the top ten in the world. Sharing the honor are: The Seychelles, Maldives, Bora Bora, The Hamptons, Lanikai Beach in Hawaii, Fraser Island in Australia, St. Bart’s, Langkawi in Malaysia, and Kauna’oa Bay in Hawaii. Nantucket has 83 miles of pristine sand [...]
Nantucket by eco bike tour
Eco-bike tours have officially arrived on Nantucket! Those of you who have visited Nantucket in the past may know that over half the island is preserved in its natural state as conservation land. Now, thanks to two young entrepreneurs, Jason Bridges and Courtney Nemeth, Sherburne Inn guests and others will be able to get to [...]
Perfect Pairing: Nantucket Wine Festival and The Sherburne Inn
The Nantucket Wine Festival, May 18-21, 2011, and The Sherburne Inn make a perfect pairing! Our B&B in historic downtown is idealy located to be your island wine festival base. Just a short three blocks walk from the Nantucket Yacht Club, where this year’s Grand Tastings are being held, we cater to couples seeking affordable [...]
Can I Play Golf on My Nantucket Visit
Hear the word “Nantucket” and many images spring to mind. The grey lady! The far away island! Miles of unspoiled beaches! Summer home to Wall Street wizards and corporate tycoons! Great restaurants! Rose covered cottages with hydrangeas abundant! Moby Dick and whaling history! More 18th century houses than any other community in the US! [...]
Top 10 Things to Do in the Evening
Watch the sunset at Jetties Beach Eat dinner at a fabulous restaurant (lots to choose from) Go yacht ogling on Straight Wharf Check out the Art Galleries at Old South Wharf Go window shopping on Main and Center Streets Walk up Main Street to the monument and see the historic residential neighborhood Take a launch [...]
Top Ten Things to Do on a Rainy Day
Explore the Whaling Museum (1-3 hours) Take a guided tour of Nantucket (van or bus) (2 hours) Go shopping in downtown district Explore the Lifesaving Museum (1 hour) Eat a leisurely lunch at a great restaurant Visit the Atheneum (especially its Great Hall) Tour old houses (Oldest House, Hadwen House, Maria Mitchell House) Visit the [...]
Daffodil Festival
Susan took these pictures at the 2009 Daffodil festival parade on Main Street Nantucket, followed by a picnic in Sconsett. This year’s Daffodil parade takes place on Saturday, April 24. This is a great event for enjoying the special spirit of Nantucket in the spring! Be sure to check out our 2010 Daffodil Weekend Special. [...]
Daffodil Festival Special at Sherburne Inn Nantucket
Daffodil Weekend (April 29-May 1) marks the end of winter blahs and heralds the summer to come. Enjoy daffy costumes, antique cars on historic Main Street and then follow the parade to a picnic in Sconset. Click here for more information about Daffodil Weekend festivities. The Sherburne Inn in historic downtown is perfectly located to [...]