Experience

Spring on Nantucket brings blooming streets, easier wandering, seasonal events, and a little more room to enjoy the island at its own pace. Here are five reasons to plan a visit before summer arrives in full.

The rhythm of a Nantucket day does not end at the beach. It carries into dinner outdoors, a well-made cocktail, and the kind of view that makes it easy to stay awhile. Here are a few restaurants worth adding to your list during your stay with Island Hotel Collection.

After a busy day spent exploring, it's time to put your feet up and enjoy a drink. Nantucket, the home of 21 Broad Hotel and 76 Main Ink Press Hotel, has a number of bars with great happy hours. Whether you're after a pint of local craft beer or creative cocktails, here are our recommendations to find a place serving up the best happy hour on Nantucket.

From well-known downtown staples to smaller shops with a point of view, Nantucket rewards those who like to browse with intention. This guide highlights a few of the island’s standout places to shop, all within easy reach of Island Hotel Collection.

Explore Nantucket spring blooms beyond Daffodil Festival, from downtown blossoms to scenic walks, with a seasonal stay from Island Hotel Collection.

Discover the legacy of Maria Mitchell and experience stargazing at Loines Observatory during your stay at 76 Main Ink Press Hotel, one of Nantucket’s most fascinating places to look up and learn more about the island.

From downtown favorites to island detours worth making, discover some of the best ice cream shops in Nantucket. This guide highlights a few well-loved stops for classic scoops, small-batch flavors, and summer rituals that are always worth revisiting.

Discover the Nantucket Whaling Museum, a beautifully curated look at the island’s maritime past, artistic legacy, and conservation story. Located just steps from downtown and Island Hotel Collection, it offers one of the most engaging ways to understand the history and character that continue to shape Nantucket today.

Planning your first trip to Nantucket? This guide highlights ten essential ways to experience the island, from historic downtown streets and beach walks to harbor views, local dining, and the kind of moments that make a first visit memorable.

There is something especially appealing about Nantucket just before or just after the height of summer. Explore why May, June, September, and October offer some of the island’s best weather, easiest wandering, and most memorable stays.

Planning a Nantucket getaway? Learn how to get to the island by ferry or plane, whether you need a car, and why staying with Island Hotel Collection makes it easy.