Steps Away

Your Stay, Perfectly Placed

At 76 Main, you’re staying in the calm, tree-lined comfort of a historic sea captain’s home—but your morning coffee, boutique finds, and wine bar reservations? All just a few steps away.

From cobblestone strolls to golden hour toasts, this is a downtown Nantucket experience that’s close to everything without ever feeling crowded.
No Ubers. No detours. Just pure walkable magic.

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Your Neighborhood, in Steps

Real places. Real distances. Real close.

Destination Distance Steps
Lemon Press 0.10 mi 210 steps
Born & Bread 0.10 mi 200 steps
Corner Table Cafe 0.08 mi 168 steps
The Proprietor’s Table 0.16 mi 320 steps
Roller Rabbit 0.12 mi 252 steps
Mor Wine 0.20 mi 400 steps
Brotherhood of Thieves 0.15 mi 315 steps
Ethos Nantucket 0.24 mi 500 steps
Whaling Museum 0.20 mi 420 steps
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Local Spots Worth Wandering To

While downtown’s best is just at your feet, some of Nantucket’s most beloved landmarks and local legends are only minutes away—by foot, bike, Wave, or free shuttle.

Beaches

  • Surfside Beach: Wide sands, lifeguards, and bike/shuttle access
  • Madaket Beach: Remote dunes and unforgettable sunsets

Lighthouses

  • Brant Point: 2,310 steps from 76 Main—close and classic
  • Sankaty Head: Towering and dramatic on Sconset cliffs
  • Great Point: Remote, 4x4-only, and worth the photo op

Culture & Community

  • Dreamland Theatre: Indie + mainstream flicks
  • Whaling Museum: Just 420 steps to Nantucket’s legacy
  • The Boathouse: Open-air views and coastal club vibes
  • Sister Ship at Faraway: Garden cocktails under the stars

Food & Drink

  • Cru Nantucket: Oyster towers + harbor views
  • Cisco Brewers: Live music, food trucks, free town shuttle
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Just Off the Ferry? You’re Practically Here.

Once you disembark at the Steamship Authority, you’re less than 10 minutes from check-in. No cars, no chaos—just a charming walk through the heart of downtown.

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