Why is Nantucket called ACK?
Why is Nantucket called ACK? What's ACK? The abbreviation “ACK” is from the Federal Aviation Administration's abbreviation for Nantucket Memorial Airport. It is the second busiest commercial airport in Massachusetts after Logan International Airport in Boston. Visitors to the island have a special connection to those three letters, A-C-K.
Why is Nantucket so expensive?
Exclusivity: Nantucket has a reputation for exclusivity and is a favorite destination for wealthy individuals, including celebrities and business moguls. The island's exclusivity drives up demand for prime real estate, leading to higher prices.
What do locals call Nantucket?
To this day, the island still goes by the name of 'The Grey Lady,' although not many people are privy to why that actually is. In addition to its alternative title, the island has an entire lifetime that precedes it thanks to the whaling industry the operated from its shores.