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May 13, 2015

Travel Guide: Nantucket

Cape Cod, Travel Guide, Vacation

One of my favorite things about living in the Northeast is the abundance of charming seaside towns. We’ve got the North Shore, the South Shore, Rhode Island shore & more! Having spent a good amount of time on each, one of my favorites is, without a doubt, Nantucket.

Everyone describes The Cape as an arm doing a bicep curl…Falmouth is by your shoulder & Provincetown is by your clenched fist. Well, Nantucket, is a small island off the coast of elbow. From Boston, you can either fly (quick & easy) or drive to South Shore & catch the fast ferry (a bit longer, but usually less expensive). I’ve taken the ferry a few times and it’s pretty easy- you grab a drink, grab a seat & enjoy the view! 90 minutes later and you’re in Nantucket…the land of gorgeous shingled homes & the biggest, most beautiful hydrangeas you’ve ever seen!

I promise that I’m not exaggerating when I say that every. single. house. looks like those!! They are just so spectacular, lush & picturesque— it never gets old!!

Ok so now that we’ve covered how to get there & what you will be seeing, lets talk about where to stay, what to do & what to eat!

What To Do

+ Ride Bikes: The best way to explore the island, hit the shops and view the beautiful homes is via bike!

+Beaches: There are many great public beaches as well as some private ones (depending where you stay).

+ Cisco Brewery: A local favorite, this brewery has a great setup with a brewery, winery and distillery. They have a huge outdoor space and its typically got food trucks and live music. A must-do when on the island!

Where To Stay

VRBO or HomeAway: Unless you’re lucky enough to have a friend with a summer home down in Nantucket , your best bet is to rent a home for the week/weekend (note: many summer rentals require full week rental).

White Elephant Hotel: A beautiful waterfront hotel. Perfect for summer.

Nantucket Hotel & Resort: A gorgeous hotel located in downtown.

The Beachside: A small motel-style hotel walkable to the pier. We stayed here- was great location & perfectly accommodating.

Where To Eat + Drink:

+ Galley Beach: This is the go for sunset drinks & apps- you are literally sitting on a chair on the beach and the sunset is just spectacular!

+ The Pearl: Asian inspired seafood restaurant that’s delicious. Be sure to get the wok fried lobstah.

+ Cru: One of the most popular restaurants in town – a seafood/raw bar that’s on the water.

+ Nautilus: An Asian fusion place with a great bar.

+ Provisions: This is a cute spot to grab lunch.

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