Bal Harbour

-- Day MORNING Get caffeinated Handlebar, reputed for serving the best coffee on the island, is the place for your morning buzz. The matcha and oat vanilla lattes are house favorites. Visit the Whaling Museum Nantucket was a whaling epicenter in the 18th century, and its backstory is fascinating. Located in the center of town, the museum features historic portraits and artifacts. The Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, dedicated to the saga of sunken ships off the Nantucket coast, is another worthwhile trip to the past. Shop the town Main Street and its surrounding thoroughfares are lined with stores that residents have owned for decades. Nantucket Looms carries handwoven textiles and home décor crafted by island artisans. In the second- floor weaving studio, watch sought-after plush throw blankets and scarves come to life. Current Vintage is equal parts wine shop and treasure trove. Centre Pointe is full of home goods, gifts, and jewelry with a contemporary coastal aesthetic. And Sylvia Antiques is stocked with Lightship Baskets, a Nantucket trademark. AFTERNOON Fill up before heading home The Whale, a casual bistro and bar with an outdoor patio, is a prime people-watching spot. The spicy shrimp sandwich, falafel gyro, and duck banh mi are among the signature dishes. Sunday brunch is a scene, with an in-demand reservation. what to pack pack Before you embark on your Nantucket adventure, head to Bal Harbour Shops for the perfect New England attire. 4 7 6 5 8 9 10 1 2 3 1 RIMOWA Original Cabin suitcase, 305.861.9011 2 BRUNELLO CUCINELLI knit set 305.864.4833 3 DIOR Groove mini bag, available at Saks Fifth Avenue, 305.865.1100 4 LORO PIANA My Journey baby cashmere hat, 305.867.1680 5 MORGENTHAL FREDERICS X OSCAR DE LA RENTA Eliza horn sunglasses, 305.866.2020 6 BOTTEGA VENETA Liberta bag, 786.437.9020 7 MONCLER Pacey sneakers, 786.477.5343 8 TODD SNYDER cashmere Montauk polo, 305.280.0678 9 PANERAI Submersible QuarantaQuattro, 786.735.6446 10 ZEGNA canvas Triple Stitch sneakers, 305.865.8652 C O U R T E S Y O F W H I T E E L E P H A N T R E S O R T S ; D E B O R A H F R A N K ; R I M O WA , PA N E R A I , M O N C L E R , B R U N E L LO C U C I N E L L I , LO R O P I A N A , B OT T EG A V E N E TA , Z EG N A , D I O R , M O R G E N T H A L F R E D E R I C S , TO D D S N Y D E R Downtown Nantucket offers great local crafts and small cafés like Handlebar. BALHAR B O U RSH O P S .CO M

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