Nantucket Coast-to-Coast Self-Guided Audio Driving or Biking Tour
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Explore Nantucket from coast to coast on a self-guided audio tour designed for driving or biking. Follow the route from historic Nantucket Town to Madaket, Sconset, Sankaty Head Lighthouse, and other scenic corners of the island while GPS-triggered narration plays automatically along the way. Discover beaches, historic homes, cranberry bogs, lighthouses, and stories from Nantucket’s past as you travel at your own pace. Stop whenever you like for photos, sightseeing, food, or a break, then continue when you’re ready. Download the tour in advance and use it offline. Bike or vehicle rental is not included. - Explore Nantucket from Madaket to Sconset - GPS-triggered narration plays automatically - Designed for either driving or biking - Works offline after download - Stop and explore whenever you like
Your experience
Stop 1
See the Oldest House, built in 1686 and considered the oldest surviving house on Nantucket still standing on its original site. Hear about the island’s early English settlement and the Coffin family who lived here.
Stop 2
Take a stroll around Madaket and experience this quiet corner of the island. Grab a drink at Millie's or take a stroll in Head of the Plains.
Stop 3
Visit the residence of America's first female astronomer, now a museum and National Historic Landmark. Admission is $8 and is not included with the purchase of this tour.
Stop 4
See the oldest operational windmill in the United States.
Stop 5
Drive through the largest area of undeveloped land on the island, nicknamed "The Serengeti."
Stop 6
Learn about Nantucket's cranberry history as you drive past what was once the largest contiguous cranberry bog in the country.
Stop 7
Get a brief introduction to Sconset, once a seaside retreat for many of the island's prominent whaling families.
Stop 8
Stop and walk around this historic lighthouse on one of the island's high points and enjoy the panoramic views of the coast and Sankaty Head Golf Club.
Stop 9
Stop and explore this fascinating museum to learn about the hundreds of shipwrecks in and around Nantucket. Admission is $12 per person and is not included with the purchase of this tour.
What’s included
- Lifetime Tour Access Once Unlocked
- Offline Tour Access After Download
- Interactive Route Map and Stop Information
- GPS-Triggered Audio Tour in the Drives & Detours App
Not included
- Smartphone (bring your own)
- Transportation (bring your own or rent)
Meeting and pickup
Go to the corner of Broad Street and South Beach Street, across the street from Steamboat Pizza.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour can be completed by bicycle or vehicle; rental is not included
- Allow approximately 3–6 hours depending on your mode of travel, pace, and stops
- Download the Drives & Detours app and your tour before starting
- Once downloaded, the tour works offline using your device’s GPS
- GPS-triggered audio plays automatically as you approach featured locations
- Follow the route shown in the app and travel at your own pace
- Pause anytime for sightseeing, photos, food, rest stops, or other activities
- Admission to optional museums and historic sites is not included unless otherwise noted
- Once unlocked, you retain lifetime access to the tour
- Bring a fully charged phone or portable charger
- This is a self-guided experience; no live guide is included
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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