The fall months on Nantucket are relaxed following the busy summer season, and the island’s natural beauty takes center stag, highlighted by crimson colored landscapes, dramatic surf and sunsets and crisp, cool days.
Fall is a splendid time of year to visit Nantucket, with lodging, museums, shops and restaurants remaining open to accommodate visitors. Foodies, nature lovers, sports enthusiasts, history buffs and patrons of the arts will delight in myriad activities and events. Enjoyable fall weather, tempered by an Indian summer, entices travelers as beaches become your own, seals return to sun themselves on the rock jetties and the bright blue-skied days are perfect for outdoor exploration.
Nantucket Restaurant Week (Sept. 26 – Oct. 2, 2011) invites residents and visitors alike to taste outstanding food and wine in many of the island’s celebrated dining establishments offering special three-course menus and pricing. Other fall events include the Annual Nantucket County Fair, Nantucket Conservation’s Cranberry Harvest Festival and the Nantucket Historical Association’s Historic Harvest Fair. Food, fairs, festivals and fall fun for all!