The artists were invited to explore the island for two weeks and created works from those experiences.

Here, everything you gotta know about the White Elephant Nantucket.

The main hotel has 54-room and suites overlooking the harbor.

Exterior lawn and courtyard view of White Elephant in Nantucket

Credit:Courtesy of White Elephant

Food and Drink

Youve come to Nantucket, so youre going to eat seafood.

A lot of it.

In town, a lobster roll fromWalter’s Delior a cup of clam chowder is a must.

Interior lobby of White Elephant in Nantucket with white and blue color scheme

The White Elephant Nantucket’s lobby, with a painting by Orit Fuchs.Courtesy of White Elephant

I started with what else?

After a burrata panzanella salad, I went for the indulgent lobster risotto.

In-room dining is also available.

Spacious and airy living room in Rose suite at White Elephant

The living room in a Rose suite at White Elephant Nantucket.Courtesy of White Elephant

One of the islands best dining experiences is at The Wauwinet, on the islands northeastern side.

Experiences and Amenities

At White Elephant, relaxation is the name of the game.

The resort has a pool with cabanas, plus complimentary bikes for cruising around the island.

Harbor of boats in Nantucket with White Elephant hotel resort in the background

The White Elephant sits right on Nantucket harbor.Courtesy of White Elephant

Brant Point Grill and Toppers both participate (as does the Tap Room at the Jared Coffin House).

For something different, the staff can arrange scavenger hunts around the island.

A cant-miss Nantucket experience is theWhaling Museum, which tells the story of the islands most famous industry.

Interior bed with New England chic interiors

The design at the White Elephant Nantucket is beach chic.Courtesy of White Elephant

Kids will marvel at the 46-foot sperm whale skeleton it really is a showstopper.

Cape Air provides year-round service.

Winter is a cozy, and largely tourist-free, time on the island.

White elephant sculpture in sunbeam near the water

The iconic White Elephant sculpture on the hotel’s lawn.Courtesy of White Elephant