Rent a bike and explore Nantucket’s 35+ miles of scenic bike paths. With fewer than 10 miles from town to the island’s farthest points, it’s an easy and enjoyable way to take in the sights.
Get your steps in! Walk from town to our beautiful south shore beaches in under an hour.
Ride the WAVE — FREE!
Sit back and enjoy the view. Nearly all the beaches and landmarks are less than 20 minutes from town on our convenient, public bus service, the WAVE. Download the FREE transloc app and see where the buses are in real time.
Aquarium, museums, art galleries, movie & live theaters, Antique shops & auctions, Farmers & Artisans Market, Beauty salons & day spas, Fishing & boating charters/cruises
26+ inns and hotels
40+ world renowned restaurants
50+ clothing, jewelry, home decor and accessory shops
Water sports & bike rentals
Sightseeing tours
Bus transportation center & taxi stands, Houses of Worship Pharmacy, banks, ATMs, business services
Bookstores & Library
Wine/liquor stores
1 hour walk from downtown
18 min bike ride from downtown via Cisco bike path
10 min bus ride from town via The Wave to Somerset and Hummock Pond Rd, then bike (10 min) the rest of the way
24 min bike ride from town via Madaket bike path
28 min bike ride via Cliff Road to Madaket bike paths
28 min bus ride from town via The Wave
40 min bike ride from downtown via Milestone bike path
55 min bike ride from downtown via Polpis bike path
32 min bus ride from town via The Wave
1 hour walk from downtown
16 min bike ride from downtown via Surfside bike path
11 min bus ride from town via The Wave
25 min walk via Orange or Washington Streets
10 min bike ride via Washington Street Extension
8 min ride from town via The Wave
1 hour walk from downtown
18 min bike ride from downtown via Cisco bike path
10 min bus ride from town via The Wave to Somerset and Hummock Pond Rd, then bike (10 min) the rest of the way
24 min bike ride from town via Madaket bike path
28 min bike ride via Cliff Road to Madaket bike paths
28 min bus ride from town via The Wave
40 min bike ride from downtown via Milestone bike path
55 min bike ride from downtown via Polpis bike path
32 min bus ride from town via The Wave
1 hour walk from downtown
16 min bike ride from downtown via Surfside bike path
11 min bus ride from town via The Wave
25 min walk via Orange or Washington Streets
10 min bike ride via Washington Street Extension
8 min ride from town via The Wave