Timeline
09:00
Arrive at Sankaty Head Light. This 1850 lighthouse stands atop Sankaty Bluff in the village of Siasconset. It is automated but still in operation. Arriving early ensures you have the bluff to yourself for photos and quiet contemplation of the Atlantic.
09:45
Check the route for lunch or a snack nearby. The context does not list specific food or drink shops in Siasconset suitable for a quick visit, so you will need to find a local spot yourself.
10:30
Explore the village of Siasconset. Since no specific shops or viewing spots are listed in the context, wander the quiet streets around the lighthouse area to enjoy the historic atmosphere of the easternmost village.
Local tip
Siasconset is a car-light village. Wear comfortable shoes for walking on the bluffs and village paths.
Check before you go
- Check opening hours for any food or drink shops you choose, as none are listed in the local context.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Nantucket (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).