Steamship Authority had inside and outside seating, free wi-fi, cushy seats, and in about an hour we arrived at the island, the clouds were lifting to reveal a gorgeous day! We walked around for a bit, deciding where to eat lunch, and finally settled on The Tavern which had outdoor seating. The food was meh but it felt lovely to sit out in the sun.
After lunch we did a bit more exploring, there are lots of cute boutiques as well as some crazy expensive antique shops! The town is only a few blocks square and it's easy to cover it all in an afternoon. I loved the old buildings, reminders from the shipping and whaling industry, and there is even a combination soda shop/drug store.
Nantucket is known for these expensive handwoven baskets, the antique one's have prices up in the thousands of dollars!
With the afternoon wasting away, we walked back to town, admiring the gorgeous houses, in time for a glass of wine before our ferry arrived to take us back to the mainland. With most of the day trippers leaving, the town was much quieter than it had been in the afternoon.
Nantucket is definitely one of my favorite places in New England to visit. I'm from NH and it is definitely my first choice of vacation spots. I usually spend a week or two there every summer. Looks like you had a great time, and I love the photos you got. They are making me excited to get back there this summer. Almost time to start checking out those Nantucket vacation rentals! I can't wait to get back there this summer. I would absolutely suggest spending some extended time there if you get the chance!
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