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Island Fun & Shopping
Lynx
Nantucket’s Tall Ship Lynx, a national treasure here in our harbor
Consignment & Thrift
The Rainbow Fleet
Open Monday-Saturday 10am to 5pm
978.479.2197
Traditional Sailing & History in Nantucket Sound Family fun for all ages! Nantucket’s Tall Ship LYNX is offering sails from July to October from Nantucket Harbor. They also offer charters, weddings, educational and special groups sailings. Looking for a unique venue to gather? LYNX is available for private charters... treat your family, your friend, or your colleagues to a very special day or evening: it’s an adventure for all! Nantucket’s Tall Ship LYNX is a national treasure here in our harbor. For details and reservations, contact the office @ 978.479.2197 tallshiplynx.org
Nantucket by Water
508-228-7037
A Variety of Boat Tours for All Ages Straight Wharf, Slip #1011
Oyster Cruises, Ice Cream Cruises, Cocktail Cruises, Sunset Cruise, & more
NANTUCKET by WATER (formerly Shearwater Excursions) is a local family-run company dedicated to providing unique tours and cruises to individuals and families of all age groups. From small kids to grandparents, NBW has trips that cater to your needs and taste for adventure. Whether you take a leisurely tour around Nantucket Harbor, or a longer adventure exploring the wildlife sanctuary of Coatue or visiting the unique 5th Bend Oyster Farm, Nantucket By Water promises an exceptional experience. nantucketbywater.com
Children’s Toys & Art Classes
Barnaby’s Toy & Art Shack
Open Daily
Downtown toy store & art studio for kids of all ages
508-680-1553
12 Oak Street
BARNABY’S TOY & ART SHACK, located downtown at 12 Oak Street, is the perfect place to do your holiday shopping for all the kids on your list. They have a fantastic selection of crafts, books, toys, and so much more! And BARNABY’S offers art classes for children ages 2-13 years. Children can choose from a variety of classes as well as they can drop-in and create every day, all day! All of Barnaby’s classes are taught by professional artists and educators who will guide your child’s technique and processes in our inspirational space in downtown Nantucket. For more information or to register, please visit www.barnabysnantucket.com, or call 508-6801553, or email barnabyack@gmail.com. barnabysnantucket.com
Classes & Workshops
Artists Association of Nantucket
508-228-0722
Open Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive Classes & Workshops for all ages
The ARTISTS ASSOCIATION’s Arts Program offers year-round educational programs for adults and children. Our spacious workshop on Amelia Drive hosts a wide variety of classes and workshops in many media including oil painting, watercolor, pastel, life drawing, ceramics, printmaking, textile art and mixed media. Our instructors are resident artists, AAN artist members and a variety of visiting artists who work in a range of mediums and bring a wealth of talent and experience to the program. Classes are designed for all levels of experience, from the novice to advanced and for all ages. nantucketarts.org
Concerts
Nantucket Musical Arts Society
508-228-1287
July 18: Classical Guitarist Eliot Fisk New: Concerts in St. Paul’s Church, 20 Fair St. Free Meet the Artist: Monday, July 17 at 5 pm Featuring Acclaimed Musicians
The NANTUCKET MUSICAL ARTS SOCIETY continues to present its marvelous series of performances in its 64th consecutive season. Now’s the time to buy your season pass! All concerts will be in a NEW LOCATION for 2023 — St. Paul’s Church at 20 Fair Street — on Tuesday evenings at 7 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm). Tickets are also available at the door or at The Antiques Depot at 2 S. Beach Street. Monday night “Meet the Artists” are free, informal gatherings at 5:30 pm in the Great Hall of the Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. Come and listen to the artists talk about their lives and the program to be performed. nantucketmusicalartssociety.org
Aunt Leah’s Fudge
Made fresh on Nantucket
Confections
Clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories
508-680-1159
167 Orange Street
Shop sustainably at THE RAINBOW FLEET, Nantucket’s year round women’s consignment boutique located mid-island near the rotary. We carefully select the best vintage, modern and designer pieces from over 450 island consignors, and steam-clean them into new life daily! From clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories to one of a kind finds from local artists, you can find your own style in our relaxed atmosphere—complete with outdoor covered shopping, dressing rooms, and, yes, ample parking! We aim to provide sustainable and affordable fashion options for all… great for the planet and your wallet too! Follow us on Instagram @therainbowfleet therainbowfleetnantucket.com
Contests
NANTUCKET PHOTO CONTEST
508-228-9165
Deadline is Sept. 12, 2023 - CASH PRIZES See winners & entries online at Nantucket.net
ENTER EARLY & OFTEN! This annual photo contest is a popular way to share your photos of Nantucket with the world. Winners of previous contests are online at The Insider’s Guide to Nantucket: nantucket.net. The 2023 Contest has begun: DEADLINE TO ENTER IS SEPTEMBER 12, 2023. We accept copyright-free images of Nantucket present and past. Email your high resolution photo entries to ACKPhotoContest@gmail.com or mail us a CD or thumb drive with electronic images from your digital camera. Please make sure your digital images are highresolution. You can even mail in your prints of Nantucket Island. Visit Nantucket.net to see a great selection past entries and winners. nantucket.net/photo-contest-entry
Copying, Mailboxes, Shipping
The UPS Store
Open Monday - Saturday
508-228-1017
The Courtyard, 16 Straight Wharf
AUNT LEAH has been making her award-winning homemade fudge for three decades on Nantucket. Her fudge has been voted “the best fudge in the world” year after year. Once you try her fudge, you’ll see why it is always rated the best! AUNT LEAH makes it daily in her shop, using the freshest and finest ingredients. She has more than 40 scrumptious flavors. Her most popular fudge flavor is chocolate peanut butter, which has a layer of rich peanut butter fudge on the bottom, topped with a layer of decadent chocolate fudge. AUNT LEAH also has her famous chocolate-covered cranberries. The cranberries come in both milk and dark chocolate or a mixture of both. Both the fudge and chocolate-covered cranberries make unique island wedding favors or gifts for special events. auntleahs.com
508-325-8884
61 Old South Road
Locally owned and operated Nantucket’s UPS STORE is in spacious quarters at 61 Old South Road and offers a variety of products and services to make your life easier: personal mailboxes, mail forwarding, UPS shipping and receiving, overnight delivery, and more. THE UPS STORE offers a wide variety of copy and print services, including b&w and color copies, output from disks, wide format printing, laminating, collating, and a full range of finishing services. You can even go there for notary services, passport photos, and mail boxes. THE UPS STORE makes high quality, full color banners and posters! Plenty off-street parking. THE UPS STORE: let them help you!
Family Fun
Family Activities @ Children’s Beach
508-228-0925
Activities & Fun at Children’s Beach thru mid-August at Children’s Beach
Fun & games for children and families nantucket-ma.gov/childrensbeach
Children’s Beach, located at the end of Harbor View Way, is the perfect park for families and children. Through mid-August, the Town of Nantucket’s Culture & Tourism department sponsors fun for everyone. Free NanPuppet shows with Lizza Saturdays at 10 am, and live music! See our display ad, check the events calendar, and visit our website for details.
Fishing Charters
Herbert T. Day:
508-228-6655
Daily: 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm. Call for Reservations Slip 14, Straight Wharf Trolling “Catch those Blues and Bass!”
Make sure you don’t miss the fishing while you’re here on Nantucket! The HERBERT T sport fishing boat will take you to where the blues are biting. Captain Fred Tonkin is an experienced fisherman and will provide you with all the equipment for up to six people to fish at one time. He takes four 2-1/2-hour trips a day: 7 am, 10 am, 1 pm and 4 pm, and the fishing starts just 15 minutes from the dock. The HERBERT T is fully licensed and insured and is fully equipped electronically. While you’re on Nantucket, do as the islanders do - catch some blues! $150 per person. Private charters are also available for $650 - up to 6 persons. fishnantucket.net
Furniture
Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture
508-228-1961
Where Home & Garden Meet - Patio Furniture in stock! 9 Wampanoag Way
Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs
ARROWHEAD NURSERY & FURNITURE is the largest furniture showroom on island featuring indoor furniture, outdoor, home décor and more. Stop by their location near the airport, just beyond Thai House restaurant, and browse through their wide variety of home accessories, including decorative items, table settings, indoor furniture, and unique gifts. Their garden center has a fabulous selection of plants, flowers, pottery, fountains, statues, garden structures, and garden accessories. ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM...where home and garden meet. arrowheadfurniture.com
Gifts
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Unique, salty-good gifts & products by small makers & artists settings, indoor furniture, and unique gifts. Their garden center has a fabulous selection of plants, flowers, pottery, fountains, statues, garden structures, and garden accessories. ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM...where home and garden meet. www.arrowheadnursery.com arrowheadfurniture.com
Icarus & Co
Open 11 am to 5 pm
19 Old South Wharf
Current Vintage
Open daily, celebrating our 16th season!
Wine • Clothing • Home • Gifts • Provisions
ACK4170.com
ACK 4170®, your favorite gift boutique, is fully online! Their beautiful gifts, apparel & accessories, candles, home decor, holiday decor, artwork (paintings & photography), cards & stationery made by small makers and artists are now available from everywhere. Voted “Best Nantucket Gift Shop” by Cape Cod Life magazine readers year after year. Sail with us on Instagram at: @ack4170 and Facebook: ACK 4170. Visit our online store at ACK4170.com AND get 15% off with order code YISLAND15
508-228-5073
4 Easy Street
CURRENT VINTAGE is a fun and original concept store with a carefully edited mix of vintage clothing & accessories, wines, cheeses, gifts, and home goods. Everything here is thoughtfully chosen, including exclusive Nantucket gifts and a selection of nearly 400 wines. CV is a beloved island institution, celebrating more than 15 years in the heart of Nantucket. Join us for fun vibe & serious wines! currentvintage.com
Hill’s of Nantucket
Open Daily 10 am to 5 pm
Unique & Original Nantucket Theme Gifts
508-228-1353
40 Straight Wharf
Established in 1981, HILL’S combines the best of Nantucket for the art and gift seeker. G.S. Hill Gallery and Hill’s of Nantucket offer fine art by Greg Hill and wonderful speciality gifts designed by this husband-and-wife team. Nantucket theme prints, note cards by Hill are their main focus. American made; that hard-to-find gift is here waiting for you! Treat yourself to a unique gift gallery from HILL’S. Stop by to enter our Fourth of July Raffle: you could win a miniature original oil by GS Hill (no purchase necessary). gshill.com
It’s A Shore Thing
Open Daily
Distinctive Nantucket Gifts
508-680-1901
30B Main Street
At IT’S A SHORE THING, we are proud to carry products made in New England. Come in and browse through our wide selection of gifts including lotion, soaps, jewelry, pottery, antiques, housewares, tote bags, art, and home decor. You can find unusual gifts at all prices in A SHORE THING that you’ll find nowhere else! In our new location on Main Street.
Museum Shop at the Whaling Museum
508-228-1894, ext. 138
Jewelry and Home Decor
Nature is our muse and jewelry is our love language. Take home your own piece of Nantucket with our exclusive collection of Nantucket beach stone jewelry. We transform local beach stones and shells into stunning pieces of wearable treasure. Follow us on Instagram for an exclusive, behind the scenes view @nantucketbeachstones. icarusandco.com
It’s A Shore Thing
Open Daily
Distinctive Nantucket Gifts
508-680-1901
30B Main Street
At IT’S A SHORE THING, we are proud to carry products made in New England. Come in and browse through our wide selection of quality items for your home, including pottery, antiques, housewares, serving plates & trays, pillows, art, decorative wall hangings, and much more. You can also find unusual gifts at all prices in A SHORE THING that you’ll find nowhere else! In our new location on Main Street.
The J. Butler Collection
508-228-8429
2 New Locations for 2023: in East End Gallery, 3 Old North Wharf & in Noble Fine Art, Zero India Lighting, Artwork, Mirrors, Unique Gifts, & More
The J. BUTLER COLLECTION retail shop in Nantucket, Mass. is known for exquisite home interior accessories and furniture. The collection includes vintage accessories, hostess gifts, antique furniture pieces, tabletop items for entertaining, and island design accents pieces. Visit us in our new locations: East End Gallery at 3 Old North Wharf, and in Kit Noble Fine Art at Zero India Street. Follow us @thejbutlercollection jeffreybutlerhaines.com
Petty Folk Art & Carving
Formerly Nantucket Carving & Folk Art
508-332-9925 or 508-619-7554 serving the Cape & Islands for 16 years
Folk artist Jean Petty and her brother David Perry specialize in custom handcarved quarterboards, business signs, & house numbers. They are responsible for many of the beautiful signs visitors see plus 100s of quarterboards that adorn the homes on Nantucket. They offer restoration of quarterboards, signs, and ship models. Restored the carving “Going on a Whale” at the Nantucket Whaling Museum in 2015. Gift certificates available. Visit them at pettyfolkartandcarving.com, see their show schedule and take a virtual tour: youtu.be/c95SYBE5RVg of some of their artwork available. Call or email all inquiries to jean@pettyfolkartandcarving.com pettyfolkartandcarving.com
Open during museum hours: 10am to 5pm in the Whaling Museum,
11 Broad St. NHA exclusives, gifts, apparel, books, home decor
The Nantucket Historical Association has been a steward of Nantucket’s cultural history since 1894. Don’t miss the MUSEUM SHOP at the Whaling Museum, where you will find unique gifts, books, prints, maps, and objects of art inspired by Nantucket history. Many items are exclusive to the MUSEUM SHOP, and NHA members get special discounts. 100% of all purchases support the Nantucket Historical Association and its mission to tell the inspiring stories of Nantucket through its collections, programs, and properties. nantucketmuseumshop.org
Health Care
Nantucket Cottage Hospital
24-hr emergency services, hospital care, lab, rehab
Respoke Respoke.com
Iconic designer scarves repurposed
41 Straight Wharf
RESPOKE repurposes iconic designer scarves into one-of-a-kind products featuring handcrafted Spanish made espadrilles. Experience a world of unique footwear, ready-to-wear, fine art, furniture, and accessories. Each piece carries more value and self-identity than its original form. Respoke was founded by best-selling author Michael Tonello, whose memoir, Bringing Home the Birkin, recounts the highlights of his years as a reseller of all things Hermes. Visit their Nantucket shop at 41 Straight Wharf and see what’s new for 2023! Respoke.com
Internet Guidebook
508-825-8100
57 Prospect St
NANTUCKET COTTAGE HOSPITAL has been caring for our island community. In addition to excellent physicians and nursing staff, the hospital has a 24-hour Emergency Department, full laboratory, physical therapy, cardiac rehab, chemotherapy, surgical services, imaging services, maternity services, and much more. Through Mass General Brigham, NANTUCKET COTTAGE HOSPITAL offers high-quality virtual urgent care services for many conditions and minor injuries daily from 7 am to 11 pm for ages 3 and older. Nantuckethospital.org
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Unique, salty-good gifts & products by small makers & artists
Insiders Guide to Nantucket
Beaches, Events, Museums, Dining, Classifieds, & More
Visit us online & follow us on Instagram @nantucket_insider
Visit Nantucket before & after you visit Nantucket!
508-228-9165
Visit NANTUCKET.NET for a biking page, lighthouse page, festivals page, photo galleries, maps, parks & trails, and guides to lodging, dining, real estate, recreation, and much more! Our Calendar of Events is the most complete and is updated several times a week, year-round. Looking for a beach? Our Beach Listings have photos, videos, and info about all the best island beaches and where to find them. And our classifieds are ever-changing. Visit Nantucket before, during, and after you visit Nantucket by going to Nantucket.net and follow us on Instagram @nantucket_insider Nantucket.net
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Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture
Where Home & Garden Meet - Patio Furniture in stock!
Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs
ACK4170.com
ACK 4170®, your favorite gift boutique, is fully online! Their beautiful gifts, apparel & accessories, candles, home decor, holiday decor, artwork (paintings & photography), cards & stationery made by small makers and artists are now available from everywhere. Voted “Best Nantucket Gift Shop” by Cape Cod Life magazine readers year after year. Sail with us on Instagram at: @ack4170 and Facebook: ACK 4170. Visit our online store at ACK4170.com AND get 15% off with order code YISLAND15
508-228-1961
9 Wampanoag Way
ARROWHEAD NURSERY & FURNITURE is the largest furniture showroom on island featuring indoor furniture, outdoor, home décor and more. Stop by their location near the airport, and browse through their wide variety of home accessories, including decorative items, table
Know who you want to call but need their phone number? Search by name on CALL NANTUCKET. Know what you want but not where to get it? Search by category on the up-todate and locally produced CALL NANTUCKET app. This app is free to download and easy to use. Both white pages and yellow pages are included. callnantucket.com
Blue Beetle
Jewelry & Gifts
Jewelry
508-228-3227
12 Main Street
Located at 12 Main Street, BLUE BEETLE reflects the playfulness and elegance of island living. We strive to provide a collection of carefully curated clothing, jewelry, gifts and accessories