Nantucket’s Hidden Treasures: The Best Thrift & Vintage Shops
A guide to the island’s most charming secondhand shops
Tucked between cobblestone streets and classic shingle-style storefronts are hidden gems filled with the most charming secondhand treasures. Here’s a curated list of our favorite places to thrift, treasure hunt, and uncover one-of-a-kind pieces on Nantucket!
Hospital Thrift Shop
Located in Downtown Nantucket Historic District
Address: 17 India Street
Since 1929, the Hospital Thrift Shop has turned sales of gently used items into vital funding for Nantucket Cottage Hospital. The pieces I saw were really adorable and well-priced. There was a very long when I arrived, so I recommend showing up early to get a first glimpse at all of the goods!
Bon Ton
Located in Downtown Nantucket
Address: 10 Easy Street
Tucked away at 10 Easy Street, this charming little antique shop offers a curated selection of china, artwork, vintage door knockers, and other treasures (good news - most were small enough to fit in a suitcase). Their opening hours can be a bit sporadic, but it's well worth stopping by if you happen to find them open. Bon Ton is just a couple of doors down from The Nautilus restaurant on Easy Street in Nantucket. They don’t show up correctly on Google Maps, but that’s half the fun. If you head to Nautilus and walk about 30 feet to the right of the entrance, you’ll spot it!
Mate Gallery Pop Up
Located in Downtown Nantucket
Address: 7 Easy Street
Mate Gallery is currently hosting a pop-up in downtown Nantucket through July 8th - it’s well worth a visit if you're on the island! They specialize in nautical-inspired finds, including vintage oil paintings, maritime gifts, and rare nautical finds along with a rotating selection of work by featured artists. If you miss their Nantucket pop-up, don't worry, their main location in Montecito, California is open all year round.
Whether you're looking for a maritime oil painting, a seashell door knocker, or a nautical set of vintage plates, each stop on this list offers a special and unique experience. And trust us: the real joy is in the treasure hunt!
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