Where should I stay on Nantucket? Nantucket offers a rich diversity of accommodations ranging from full-service resorts to quaint bed and breakfasts. While there are close to 900 rooms available there is also the option of renting a private home independently or through a real estate agent. It is best to refer to the Chamber's Official Guide to Nantucket or to the Nantucket Island Travel and Lodging brochure. Do I need a car on Nantucket? It is not necessary to bring a car to Nantucket. Bicycles are popular means of transportation, and there are paved bike paths leading to all ends of the island. Rental vehicles and taxis are also available, and the Nantucket Regional Transit Authority island wide seasonal shuttle service.Traffic congestion is a growing concern among visitors and residents alike. Fewer cars on Nantucket's streets and roads will mean more tranquil vacation experiences. Is Nantucket accessible to people with special needs? As in most communities in the United States, public and private efforts to improve structural and programmatic access on Nantucket are ongoing. Much more information can be found in our Guide for Visitors with Special Needs. When are the Daffodil Festival, Sandcastle and Sculpture Day, Fall on Nantucket, and Christmas Stroll? These Chamber sponsored events and many more can be found in the online Nantucket calendar of events. What are the ferry schedules to Nantucket? Three different ferries service Nantucket Island. The Steamship Authority carries passengers, bikes, cars, and trucks year-round (508-477-8600, TDD 508-540-1394, www.steamshipauthority.com) and has a hi-speed catamaran (508-495-3278). Hy-Line Cruises carries passengers and bikes on ferries from May through October and on a year-round high-speed catamaran (508-778-2600, www.hy-linecruises.com). Freedom Cruise Line carries passengers and bikes from May through October (508-432-8999, www.nantucketislandferry.com). Directions to Hyannis, MA: From New York City: Approximately 270 miles; 4-5 hours. Follow route 95 to Providence, RI; Route 195 to Wareham, MA; Route 25 over the Bourne Bridge; Route 6 to Exit #6; Route 132 into Hyannis. Follow signs to airport or docks. From Boston: Approximately 80 miles; 1.5 hours. Follow Route 3 (Southeast Expressway); Route 6 over the Sagamore Bridge; Route 132 into Hyannis; follow signs to airport or docks. As a summer worker, how can I secure housing and a job? The most comprehensive listing of available jobs and house/room rentals are located in the classified sections of Nantucket's local newspapers, The Inquirer & Mirror, P.O. Box 1198, Nantucket, MA 02554; 508-228-0001 and The Nantucket Independent, 15 North Beach Street, Nantucket, MA 02554, 508-228-1654. You can also send for the Official Guide to Nantucket, which lists all the Chamber of Commerce members, and choose which businesses to contact directly, or check out the Nantucket.net Classifieds website.