Exploring Coastal New England

Discover historic coastal America by visiting harbors in Maine, dining out in Connecticut, walking New Hampshire's shore, sailing in Rhode Island, and exploring the insider’s Nantucket.

Nantucket Insider Guide

Take a look at the magic of historic Nantucket with our guide to its secrets and charms.

Photographer: Reena Bammi , Writer: Marion Laffey Fox

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Enjoy Gourmet Goodness

Start your day at Brick Bistro at the Jared Coffin House. The daily brunch menu tempts taste buds with lobster or oyster Benedict; 508/325-5151 or brickbistro.com.

For lunch, try Beachside Bistro, Nantucket's only restaurant overlooking the Atlantic; 508/257-4543 or thesummerhouse.com.

For dinner, head to Galley Beach restaurant on Cliffside Beach. Dining tables on the sand are a relaxed way to sample littleneck clam fettuccini with views of Nantucket Sound; 508/228-9641 or galleybeach.net.