Travel Guide

Nantucket, 2022 Edition

08/05/2022

To us, Nantucket is the ideal August escape—a quintessential summer spot and VSB's home away from home. Below, we name our favorite Nantucket spots, from the most charming boutique hotels to the coolest restaurants.

As ACK continues to evolve, making sure to preserve its history and promote its cultural significance is something we're passionate about here at Veronica Beard, and we're proud to support the Nantucket Historical Association in doing the same. All weekend long, we'll be donating 10% of sales from our Nantucket store to the NHA.

If you're in town, come on by—and be sure to check out some of the must-see spots our guide while you're here.

where to stay

1. The White Elephant | 50 Easton St, Nantucket, MA 02554
An iconic hotel and island landmark. If you're looking for timeless style and refined settings, this is it.

The White Elephant | 50 Easton St, Nantucket, MA 02554 | image via whiteelephantresorts.com

2. Faraway Nantucket | 29 Centre St, Nantucket, MA 02554
Impeccable contemporary design, with a see-and-be-seen vibe.

Faraway Nantucket | 29 Centre St, Nantucket, MA 02554 | image via tripadvisor.com

3. Greydon House | 17 Broad St, Nantucket, MA 02554
A converted 1850s home, this boutique property has all the charms—and then some.

Greydon House | 17 Broad St, Nantucket, MA 02554 | image via bostonmagazine.com

Where to eat

1. Straight Wharf | 6 Harbor Square, Nantucket, MA 02554
VSB's most-loved dinner spot. Go for the seafood, stay for the rustic-chic ambiance.

Straight Wharf | 6 Harbor Square, Nantucket, MA 02554 | image via thefoodlens.com

2. The Chanticleer | 9 New St, Siasconset, MA 02564
Pro tip: Dine in the garden.

The Chanticleer | 9 New St, Siasconset, MA 02564 | image via cafesandgetaways.com

3. Galley Beach Restaurant | 54 Jefferson Ave, Nantucket, MA 02554
A boozy rose lunch or drinks at sunset—you can't go wrong at the Galley.

Galley Beach Restaurant | 54 Jefferson Ave, Nantucket, MA 02554 | image via summerwind41490.blogspot.com

Where to shop

1. John Rugge Antiques | 5 India St, Nantucket, MA 02554
Anyone else as obsessed with antiquing as we are? This is where to go.

John Rugge Antiques | 5 India St, Nantucket, MA 02554 | image via wsj.com

2. Nantucket Looms | 51 Main St, Nantucket, MA 02554
Your go-to for everything home, plus the best throw blankets, ever. Trust us.

Nantucket Looms | 51 Main St, Nantucket, MA 02554 | image via nantucketloomsinteriors.com

3. Stoke Ack | 48 Centre St, Nantucket, MA 02554
Great new surf shop in town. Go check it out.

Stoke Ack | 48 Centre St, Nantucket, MA 02554 | image via fishernantucket.com

P.S. Don't forget to stop by and say Hello to us, too!
Veronica Beard Nantucket | 11 South Water Street, Nantucket, MA, 02554

What to do

1. The Whaling Museum | 13 Broad St, Nantucket, MA 02554
A Nantucket treasure. Their collection of lightship baskets is a must see.

The Whaling Museum | 13 Broad St, Nantucket, MA 02554 | image via ack.net

2. Sunset Boat Cruise | Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015
Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MA 02554
We can't think of a better way to spend an evening.

Sunset Cruise | Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015 Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MA 02554 | image via endeavorsailing.com

3. Walk the Bluff at Siasconset | 27 Bank St, Nantucket, MA 02554
ACK, by foot. Take it all in...

Walk the Bluff at Siaconset | 27 Bank St, Nantucket, MA 02554 | image via newengland.com