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Nantucket

Historical buildings, walking tours and the Whaling Museum are all here, though many establishments are seasonal since summer is the busiest time to visit. Boutiques, bookstores, galleries and antique shops line Main Street. There is a beach within walking distance. The bus system and tour guides make it easy to venture out of downtown for more exploration of the island. High end shops and cobblestone streets may remind you of Boston's Beacon Hill. Clothing and accessories, gifts, and home decor items are plentiful. Two downtown book stores, and an old fashioned soda fountain counter can be found, as well as sweatshirts, t-shirts, chocolates, candy, fudge and cupcakes. This town offers charm, history and ocean views, along with great shopping. (Less)

Nantucket, Massachusetts

A ferry ride from Cape Cod, Nantucket is a town, and an island of beautiful uncrowded beaches, lovely vistas from bicycle paths and wonderful shops. Once disembarking from the ferry in downtown Nantucket, the sites are a short walk. Historical buildings, walking tours and the Whaling Museum are all here, though many establishments are seasonal since summer is the busiest time to visit. Boutiques, bookstores, galleries and antique shops line Main Street. There is a beach within walking distance. The bus system and tour guides make it easy to venture out of downtown for more exploration of the island. High end shops and cobblestone streets may remind you of Boston's Beacon Hill. Clothing and accessories, gifts, and home decor items are plentiful. Two downtown book stores, and an old fashioned soda fountain counter can be found, as well as sweatshirts, t-shirts, chocolates, candy, fudge and cupcakes. This town offers charm, history and ocean views, along with great shopping.

Shops

Annie & the Tees - children's t-shirts, sweatshirts; 19 S. Water St. 508-228-5505 WEBSITE
Antiques Depot - antique shop with 17-19th c. items; decoys, Nantucket baskets, nautical themed items; 14 Easy St. 508-228-1287 WEBSITE
Aunt Leah's Fudge - fresh fudge, chocolate covered cranberries, candy; 16 Straight Wharf, #3 508-228-1017 WEBSITE
Benji's Boutique - women's clothing and accessories, including sizes from xsmall to xx; 27 Easy St. 508-699-3522 WEBSITE
Best of the Beach - CLOSED; unique items for the home, pottery, blankets, pillows, swimwear and beach accessories, gifts, apparel; 2 Straight Wharf 508-228-6263 WEBSITE
Blue Beetle - island themed jewelry, accessories and apparel; cashmere capes, ponchos, scarves, ruffle wraps; 12 Main St. 508-228-3227 WEBSITE
Bodega - home furnishing and home decor; 2 Candle St. 508-228-1992 WEBSITE
Breezin' Up - beach decor, unique items, apparel; 48 Main St. 508-325-4622 WEBSITE
Cavalier Gallery - modern and contemporary fine art; also, photography and sculpture; 10 Federal St 508-325-4405 WEBSITE
Cheryl Fudge Design Studio - boutique plus design your own apparel studio; fashion camp; drop-in and parties for children and adults; 24 Easy St. 508-228-9155 WEBSITE
Current Vintage - collection of clothing, accessories, home decor, and wines; 4 Easy St. 508-228-5073 WEBSITE
David Chase - men's and women's clothing; men's apparel at 56 Main St., women's store at 60 Main St.; 60 Main St. 508-325-8678 WEBSITE
Erica Wilson - boutique plus needlework kits; medalion jewelry, Tibetan prayer beads, African bracelets, accessories; 25-27 Main St. 508-228-9881 WEBSITE
Follain - CLOSED on Nantucket; skin and hair products; 9 S. Beach St. 508-825-5630 WEBSITE
Freedman's of Nantucket - various unique items, including compasses, door knockers, furniture, light pendants, frames, jewelry, home decor, gifts; 14 Centre St. 508-228-3291 WEBSITE
Haberdashery - CLOSED; imported European clothing for men and women; 28 Main St. 508-228-2100 WEBSITE
Haulover - men's, women's and children's brand name apparel, jackets, outerwear, hats, accessories; 7 Salem St. 508-228-9010 WEBSITE
Hills of Nantucket Gallery and Nantucket Pearl Co. - oil pantings, prints, Nantucket lightship baskets, pearl jewelry; 40 Straight Wharf 508-228-1353 WEBSITE
Isabel Harvey - jewelry, accessories, handbags, prints w/Nantucket beach names & more; open seasonally; 5 Centre St. 508-680-1845 WEBSITE
Island Cashmere - cashmere sweaters, shawls, wraps; women's clothing; ballet flats; 32 Centre St. 508-228-7611 WEBSITE
Island Company - CLOSED; men's and women's casual summer clothing; seasonal hours; 17 Centre St. 508-228-2859 WEBSITE
It's A Shore Thing - beach themed gifts and jewelry; 12 Straight Wharf 508-680-1901 WEBSITE
Jack Wills - CLOSED; British style women's and men's clothing, accessories; 11 S. Water St. 508-332-1601 WEBSITE
Jessica Hicks Jewelry - custom pieces, unique handcrafted jewelry, Nantucket necklace; 2 Union St. 508-228-6003 WEBSITE
Jewelers' Gallery of Nantucket - nautical themed gold pendants, necklaces, bracelets, earrings; 21 Centre St. 508-228-0229 WEBSITE
Jewel of the Isle - handmade jewelry, full service jeweler, repairs, cleaning, watch batteries; 6 Straight Wharf 508-228-2448 WEBSITE
Johnstons Cashmere - men's and women's Scottish cashmere coats & jackets; also, accessories; 4 Federal St. 508-228-5450 WEBSITE
Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery - art collection of the Artists Association of Nantucket; 19 Washington St. 508-228-0294 WEBSITE
Ladybird Lingerie - lingerie and sleepwear; 7 Centre St. 508-228-6093 WEBSITE
Lilly Pulitzer - Lilly Pulitzer fashions; colorful women's and children's clothing, accessories; 5 South Water St. 508-228-0569 WEBSITE
Milly & Grace - women's boutique; dresses, cashmere ruanas, jewelry, accessories, home decor, gifts; 2 Washington St. 508-901-5051 WEBSITE
Mitchell's Book Corner - bookshop; nautical elevator to cozy upstairs room; Nantucket themes, signed books by local authors; 54 Main St. 508-228-1080 WEBSITE
Monelle - women's boutique; apparel, jewelry, shoes, handbags, clutches, gifts; Zero Main St.; Zero Main St. 508-901-5561 WEBSITE
Murray's Toggery - women's, men's and children's clothing, shoes; 62 Main St. 508-228-0437 WEBSITE
Nalu Nantucket - women's boutique, casual and comfortable clothing, dresses, designer brands, accessories; 14 Cambridge St. 508-325-6110 WEBSITE
Nantucket Boat Basin Authentic Shop - hats, t-shirts, sweatshirts, vests, accessories; 33 Straight Wharf 508-228-5470 WEBSITE
Nantucket Bookworks - full service bookstore; children's and young adult titles; Nantucket books; 25 Broad St. 508-228-4000 WEBSITE
Nantucket Candy Company - 48 Centre St. 508-228-0667 WEBSITE
Nantucket Clothing Company - casual clothing, sweatshirts, t-shirts; 6 S. Water St. 508-228-3356 WEBSITE
Nantucket Country Antiques - ONLINE ONLY; in home services through appointment; antique quilts, large selection of American folk and country style antiques and collectibles; 38 Centre St. 508-228-8868 WEBSITE
Nantucket Looms - handwoven textiles, home decor, artwork; weavers onsite using looms to create throws, scarves & more; 51 Main St. 508-228-1908 WEBSITE
Nantucket Monogram - personalized accessories for men, women and children; also monogramed linens, towels & more; 5 Easy St. 508-228-6006 WEBSITE
Nantucket Pharmacy - pharmacy with soda fountain and lunch counter; 45 Main St. 508-228-0180 WEBSITE
Nantucket Toy Co. - variety of toys; puzzles, dolls, arts & crafts, books, beach toys; 15 Amelia Dr. 508-325-8697 WEBSITE
Nantucket Whaling Museum - museum with exhibits about Nantucket's history; museum shop with books, gifts, scrimshaw, maps, prints, souvenirs; 13 Broad St. 508-228-1894 WEBSITE
Nobby Clothes Shop - CLOSED; range of men's quality clothing; accessories, shoes, formal wear, work clothing; 17 Main St. 508-228-1030 WEBSITE
NRO North River Outfitter - CLOSED; designer sportswear; seasonal hours; 2 Straight Wharf 508-228-4999 WEBSITE
Pageo Jewelers - designer jewelry; custom design and re-design, jewelry and watch repairs; 46 Main St. 508-228-6899 WEBSITE
Parchment - stationery, gifts; 11 Washington St. 508-228-4110 WEBSITE
Peachtrees - CLOSED; women's apparel, Nantucket baskets and Nantucket themed jewelry; accessories; 19 Main St. 508-228-8555 WEBSITE
Pinwheels Nantucket - children's clothing and toys; 32 Centre St. 508-228-1238 WEBSITE
Pollacks - women's and men's clothing; 5 S. Water St. 508-228-9940 WEBSITE
Quidley & Company - contemporary fine art gallery; 26 Main St. 508-228-4300 WEBSITE
Ralph Lauren - men's and women's clothing, shoes and accessories; 16 Main St. 508-228-9451 WEBSITE
Robert Foster Fine Art - gallery featuring exhibitions of island artists; 8 India St. 508-221-3056 WEBSITE
Sail Loft - sailing outerwear, women's boutique; 4 S. Water St. 508-228-4491 WEBSITE
Salt Boutique - seasonal women's clothing boutique; accessories, shoes; 4A South Water St. 508-228-1128 WEBSITE
Sara Campbell - women's clothing boutique; dresses, tops, pants, shorts, sweaters, jewelry, bags, accessories; 5 S. Beach St. 508-680-1626 WEBSITE
Scrimshander Gallery - scrimshaw items by local scrimshaw artist; other artists' work also available; 38 Centre St. 508-228-1004 WEBSITE
Seven Seas Gallery - art gallery open in summer; 46 Centre St. 508-680-7100 WEBSITE
Stephanie's Nantucket - gift shop with apparel, accessories, glassware, footwear, jewelry, decor; 42 Main St. 508-228-0624 WEBSITE
Sunken Ship - general store; t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats; also, a dive shop; 12 Broad St. 508-228-9226 WEBSITE
Susan Lister Locke Gallery - custom, artistic jewelry; unique gold and gemstone pieces; gallery of paintings, sculpture, ceramics; 28A Easy St. 508-228-2132 WEBSITE
Sylvia Antiques & Four Winds Craft Guild - nautical and 19-20th century antiques, Nantucket lightship baskets; 15 Main St. & 6 Ray's Court 508-228-9623 WEBSITE
Tennis Loft - tennis apparel, equipment, accessories, lessons; 12 Straight Wharf, 2nd. floor 508-228-9228 WEBSITE
The Black Dog General Store - small seasonal shop located on Straight Wharf; t-shirts, Black Dog merchandise; Straight Wharf 508-325-5411 WEBSITE
The Hub - general store; gifts, books, magazines, souvenirs, coffee, bagels, smoothies; 31 Main St. 508-325-0200 WEBSITE
The Lockhart Collection - nautical themed antiques; gold, sterling silver and gemstone jewelry; 15 Centre St. 508-228-8600 WEBSITE
The Lovely - women's clothing and accessories; 11 Washington St. 508-228-4788 WEBSITE
The Toy Boat - handmade and unique toys; 41 Straight Wharf 508-228-4552 WEBSITE
Three Girls & A Dog Nantucket - t-shirts, sweatshirts, tops; 19 S. Water St. 508-228-5505 WEBSITE
Victoria Greenhood Original Gemstone Jewelry - unique designs, plus custom jewelry; 5 Easy St. 508-228-7995 WEBSITE
Vis-A-Vis - women's clothing, shoes and accessories; 34 Main St. 508-228-5527 WEBSITE

General Information

Freedom Cruise Line - seasonal ferry from Saquatucket Harbor, 702 Route 28, Harwich Port, Cape Cod to Nantucket; Harwich Port, Cape Cod 508-432-8999 WEBSITE
Hy-Line Cruises - ferries from Hyannis to Nantucket, and from Martha's Vineyard to Nantucket; Hyannis Harbor cruise; fishing trips; Cape Cod Canal Tour; 220 Ocean St., Hyannis 508-778-2600 WEBSITE
Steamship Authority - ferries from Hyannis to Nantucket; 69 South St., Hyannis 508-771-4000 WEBSITE
Blog and Travel Ideas - anantucketexperience.com; Shellie Dunlap's ideas for things to do, pictures, blog, book, radio broadcasts WEBSITE
Guide to Children's Activities - daily calendar, activities for kids, services, camps, parties WEBSITE
Nantucket Black Book - nantucketblackbook is now happyplacenantucket.com; Insider tips and recommendations, pictures, restaurants, lodging, shopping, style WEBSITE
Nantucket Boat Basin - www.nantucketboatbasin.com; marina details, photos, videos, calendar, events WEBSITE
Online Magazine - www.nantucketonline.com; lots of visitor info:news, home, garden, dining, events, services, weddings, maps WEBSITE
Online Nantucket Guide - Chamber of Commerce online island guide; lots of info plus advertisements WEBSITE
Shopping Guide - www.shopnantucketisland.com; list of shops, restaurants and lodging WEBSITE
The Inquirer and Mirror - www.ack.net; island newspaper; local news plus visitors guide WEBSITE
Town Website - www.nantucket-ma.gov; news, events, town facts WEBSITE
Travel Guide Online - nantucket.net; lots of visitor info, photos, webcams, maps, events, beach info w/pictures, Q & A page WEBSITE
Visit Historic Nantucket - nha.org; Nantucket Historical Association description of historic sites on Nantucket WEBSITE
Visitor Information - www.nantucketchamber.org; Chamber of Commerce site w/member listings, plus lots of visitor information WEBSITE
Yesterday's Island Today's Nantucket Magazine - stories and articles about the island, residents, events and news; connected w/ nantucket.net WEBSITE

Restaurants

Bartlett's Farm - organic market & grocery shop with farm fresh food, a bakery, gift shop, tableware; also, a garden center; year round prepared foods to go, sandwiches, salads, soup; 10 minute drive; 33 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-228-9403 WEBSITE
Black Eyed Susan's - breakfast, dinner; casual, small dining area; cash only, BYOB; 10 India St. 508-325-0308 WEBSITE
Brant Point Grill at White Elephant - breakfast, lunch and dinner with harbor views; steak and seafood; Sunday brunch; 50 Easton St. 508-228-2500 WEBSITE
Cafe V Sushi - CLOSED; Asian sushi restaurant; located at Vanessa Noel Hotel; 5 Chestnut St. 508-680-7100 WEBSITE
Corazon Del Mar Latin Kitchen - CLOSED; wide ranges of Latin entrees, including burritos, ceviche, tacos; also, tequila bar; 21 S. Water St. 508-228-0815 WEBSITE
CRU - lunch, dinner and weekend brunch on Nantucket Harbor at the end of Straight Wharf; 1 Straight Wharf 508-228-9278 WEBSITE
LoLa 41 - lunch, dinner, sushi; 15 S. Beach St. 508-325-4001 WEBSITE
Nantucket Prime at Jared Coffin House - high-end steak and seafood restaurant; lunch served on outdoor patio; casual attire; 29 Broad St. 508-228-2117 WEBSITE
Petticoat Row Bakery - CLOSED; bakery with large selection, including cupcakes, cookies, pastries, croissants, bagels; coffee; 35 Centre St. 508-228-3700 WEBSITE
Provisions - sandwich shop; also salads and soup; 3 Harbor Sq. 508-228-3258 WEBSITE
Rose & Crown Pub - tavern style; burgers, seafood entrees, kids menu; bar and entertainment; 23 S. Water St. 508-228-2595 WEBSITE
Sayle's Seafood Fish Market - fish market; also, prepared fried fish, lobster, chowder, clams for take-out or to eat on small outdoor deck; harbor view; 99 Washington St. Ext. 508-228-4599 WEBSITE
Slip 14 - seafood restaurant, cocktails, clam chowder, lunch and dinner, indoor seating and outdoor patio; 14 Old South Wharf 508-228-2033 WEBSITE
Straight Wharf Fish Store & Stars Ice Cream - lunchtime fried fish, lobster, shellfish to go; also, ice cream shop; picnic benches; 4 Harbor Sq. 508-228-1095 WEBSITE
Straight Wharf Restaurant - fine dining; seafood; lunch, dinner, seasonal weekend brunch; 6 Harbor Sq. 508-228-4499 WEBSITE
The Juice Bar Homemade Ice Cream - ice cream, smoothies, hot dogs, coffee at original Nantucket Nectars Juice Guys shack; 12 Broad St. 508-228-5799 WEBSITE
The Nautilus - lunch, dinner, wine & drinks; 12 Cambridge St. 508-228-0301 WEBSITE
The Tavern at Harbor Square - lunch, dinner; burgers, sandwiches, soup, fish & chips, salad; family friendly; indoor/outdoor; located at end of Straight Wharf; 4 Harbor Sq. 508-228-1266 WEBSITE
Topper's at The Wauwinet - elegant dining at the Wauwinet Inn; indoor and outdoor patio seating; brkfst., lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch; 120 Wauwinet Rd. 508-228-0145 WEBSITE
Ventuno - Italian restaurant; dinner; 21 Federal St. 508-228-4242 WEBSITE

Siasconset or Sconset

Beachside Bistro at Summer House - ocean view outdoor lunch, dinner, drinks; seasonal; 16 Ocean Ave., Siasconset 508-257-4577 WEBSITE
Chanticleer - seasonal French restaurant in Siasconset; check hours for lunch & dinner; 9 New St., Siasconset 508-257-4499 WEBSITE
Claudet's Sandwiches - breakfast and lunch sandwiches near beach; small deck; seasonal, check hours; 10 Main St., Siasconset 508-257-6622 WEBSITE
Sconset Cafe - elegant dinners; reservations accepted; seasonal, corkage fee waived for wine bought next door at Sconset Bookstore; 8 Main St., Siasconset 508-257-4008 WEBSITE
Siasconset Market - general store located near Siasconset Beach; 15 minute drive from downtown; 4 Main St., Siasconset 508-257-9915 WEBSITE
Summer House Restaurant - porch dining with ocean view; piano bar; seasonal; 17 Ocean Ave., Siasconset 508-257-4577 WEBSITE

Accommodations

21 Broad - in-town renovated Victorian w/modern style; king & queen rooms; continental brkfst., steam room, fire pit; 21 Broad 508-228-4749 WEBSITE
76 Main - in-town boutique hotel; newly renovated colonial; main house & guest house; outdoor fire pits in courtyard; on-site cafe, continental brkfst.; 76 Main St. 508-228-2533 WEBSITE
Barnacle Inn - in-town cozy and quaint B&B w/continental brkfst.; fifteen rooms, some with shared bath; family & groups can share common bath; separate three bdrm. available; 11 Fair St. 508-228-0332 WEBSITE
Beachside at Nantucket - motel style inn w/ guest rooms, some adjoining rooms & one suite; outdoor heated pool; .3 mile walk to beach, .5 mile to ferry; 30 N. Beach St. 508-228-2241 WEBSITE
Century House - CLOSED; CHANGED TO Life House inn; B&B; expansive continenal brkfst., queen & dbl. bedrooms, one suite, half mile to Main St.; 10 Cliff Rd. 508-228-0530 WEBSITE
Cottages & Lofts at the Boat Basin - waterfront cottages w/harbor views; short walk to downtown; complimentary items; beach bus; 24 Old South Wharf 508-325-1499 WEBSITE
Hotel Pippa - 5 Chestnut St. 508-228-5300 WEBSITE
Jared Coffin House - in-town historic colonial plus Daniel Webster House; continental brkfst., on-site restaurant; 29 Broad St. 508-228-2400 WEBSITE
Life House - renovated federal mansion inn with full, queen and king rooms; complimentary brkfst.; formerly Century House; located 1/2 mile from Main St.; 10 Cliff Rd. 866-466-7534 WEBSITE
Nantucket Hotel & Resort - rooms, suites & cottages in-town; many w/kitchenettes; some waterviews/decks; 2 seasonal outdoor heated pools, spa; 77 Easton St. 508-228-4747 WEBSITE
Nantucket Inn - family friendly hundred room inn near airport & bike trails; full buffet breakfast; indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, some cottages; shuttle; 1 Miller Lane 508-228-6900 WEBSITE
Nantucket Island Resorts and Boat Basin - collection of Nantucket resorts and a marina; resorts include: The Wauwinet, White Elephant, Jared Coffin House, Cottages & Lofts at the Boat Basin; central reservation number; 800-475-2637 WEBSITE
Robert's House - in-town collection of 4 colonial inns w/ common courtyard; rooms & suites, continental brkfst.; 11 India St. 508-228-0600 WEBSITE
Seven Sea Street Inn - in-town cozy inn w/continental brkfst., rooms, suites, some rooms w/fireplace; 7 Sea Street 508-228-3577 WEBSITE
Summer House - collection of inns: 27 Fair St. Inn, 29 Fair St. Inn, India St. Inn, Pineapple Inn are in-town; plus Summer House cottages in Siasconset; shuttle between town & beach, three restaurants; 17 Ocean Ave. 508-257-4577 WEBSITE
Union St. Inn - in-town historic boutique hotel, gourmet full breakfast; king and queen bed rooms; elegant & romantic; 7 Union St. 508-228-0222 WEBSITE
Veranda House Hotel - CLOSED due to fire in 2022; owners rebuilding; 3 Step Lane 508-228-0695 WEBSITE
Wauwinet - ocean view luxury hotel w/ two private beaches; on-site restaurant and spa; continental brkfst.; 20 minute drive to downtown; 120 Wauwinet Rd. 508-228-0145 WEBSITE
White Elephant - historic luxury harbor view hotel w/guest rooms, cottages, suites; on-site restaurant, continental brkfst., complimentary items, shuttles; 50 Easton St. 508-228-2500 WEBSITE
White House Inn - in-town traditional colonial with three guest rooms and one suite; 48 Centre St. 508-228-1996 WEBSITE

Events, Activities, Attractions

Artists Association of Nantucket - classes and workshops; gallery; 11 Centre St. 508-228-2429 WEBSITE
Cheryl Fudge Design Studio - boutique plus design your own apparel studio; fashion camp; drop-in and parties for children and adults; 24 Easy St. 508-228-9155 WEBSITE
Dreamland Film and Performing Arts Center - theater showing live performances and films; 17 S. Water St. 508-332-4822 WEBSITE
First Congregational Church of Nantucket - historical eighteenth century Church w/bell tower open to public for a donation; island views from top; 62 Centre St. 508-228-0950 WEBSITE
Hy-Line Cruises - ferries from Hyannis to Nantucket, and from Martha's Vineyard to Nantucket; Hyannis Harbor cruise; fishing trips; Cape Cod Canal Tour; 220 Ocean St., Hyannis 508-778-2600 WEBSITE
Maria Mitchell Aquarium - seasonal aquarium with touch tanks and exhibits; local sea life; 28 Washington St. 508-228-5387 WEBSITE
Maria Mitchell Observatories & Museums - stargazing, natural history; all year events; seasonal hours; 59 Milk St.,1 & 3 Vestal St. 508-228-2896 WEBSITE
Nantucket Atheneum - historical nineteenth century Green Revival style library; events, lectures; 1 India St. 508-228-1110 WEBSITE
Nantucket Bike Shop - bicycle rentals; 4 and 10 Broad St., and 37 Straight Wharf 508-228-1999 WEBSITE
Nantucket Historical Association - historical houses, house tours, archives, Whaling Museum shop online; 15 Broad St. 508-228-1894 WEBSITE
Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum - Egan Maritime Institute's museum; guided tours, exhibits; seasonal; bus ride away; 158 Polpis Rd. 508-228-2505 WEBSITE
Nantucket Whaling Museum - museum with exhibits about Nantucket's history; museum shop with books, gifts, scrimshaw, maps, prints, souvenirs; 13 Broad St. 508-228-1894 WEBSITE
Sea Nantucket Paddle Sports - kayak rental, paddle boards also; 76 Washington St. 508-228-7499 WEBSITE
Starlight Theatre & Cafe - CLOSED; movie theater; cafe with indoor and outdoor dining; events; 1 N. Union St. 508-228-4435 WEBSITE
Theatre Workshop of Nantucket - downtown theater; 2 Centre St. in Methodist Church and 62 Centre St. 508-228-4305 WEBSITE
Beaches - many great beaches; Children's Beach is close to downtown WEBSITE
Figawi Race Weekend - annual sailing race from Hyannis, Cape Cod to Nantucket; held in May; charity ball in Hyannis on Cape Cod WEBSITE
Lily Pond Park - park located short walk from downtown; walking trails WEBSITE
Nantucket Christmas Stroll - special holiday shopping events held on a December weekend WEBSITE
Nantucket Daffodil Festival - annual daffodil inspired festival; parade, flower show and more; held in April WEBSITE
Nantucket Film Festival - annual festival honoring screenwriters; held in June WEBSITE
Nantucket Music Festival - annual ocean side music festival; benefit for the Celebrate Music Foundation WEBSITE
Nantucket Race Week - annual sailing races supporting community sailing; held in August WEBSITE
Nantucket Tours Overview - nantucketchamber.org; list of tour operators on Nantucket WEBSITE
Nantucket Wine Festival - annual festival with wine tastings, seminars, special food events; held in May WEBSITE
Restaurant Weeks - participating restaurants offer special menus and prices; spring and fall dates WEBSITE

Kids

Artists Association of Nantucket - classes and workshops; gallery; 11 Centre St. 508-228-2429 WEBSITE
Cheryl Fudge Design Studio - boutique plus design your own apparel studio; fashion camp; drop-in and parties for children and adults; 24 Easy St. 508-228-9155 WEBSITE
Dreamland Film and Performing Arts Center - theater showing live performances and films; 17 S. Water St. 508-332-4822 WEBSITE
First Congregational Church of Nantucket - historical eighteenth century Church w/bell tower open to public for a donation; island views from top; 62 Centre St. 508-228-0950 WEBSITE
Hy-Line Cruises - ferries from Hyannis to Nantucket, and from Martha's Vineyard to Nantucket; Hyannis Harbor cruise; fishing trips; Cape Cod Canal Tour; 220 Ocean St., Hyannis 508-778-2600 WEBSITE
Maria Mitchell Aquarium - seasonal aquarium with touch tanks and exhibits; local sea life; 28 Washington St. 508-228-5387 WEBSITE
Maria Mitchell Observatories & Museums - stargazing, natural history; all year events; seasonal hours; 59 Milk St.,1 & 3 Vestal St. 508-228-2896 WEBSITE
Nantucket Atheneum - historical nineteenth century Green Revival style library; events, lectures; 1 India St. 508-228-1110 WEBSITE
Nantucket Bike Shop - bicycle rentals; 4 and 10 Broad St., and 37 Straight Wharf 508-228-1999 WEBSITE
Nantucket Historical Association - historical houses, house tours, archives, Whaling Museum shop online; 15 Broad St. 508-228-1894 WEBSITE
Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum - Egan Maritime Institute's museum; guided tours, exhibits; seasonal; bus ride away; 158 Polpis Rd. 508-228-2505 WEBSITE
Nantucket Whaling Museum - museum with exhibits about Nantucket's history; museum shop with books, gifts, scrimshaw, maps, prints, souvenirs; 13 Broad St. 508-228-1894 WEBSITE
Sea Nantucket Paddle Sports - kayak rental, paddle boards also; 76 Washington St. 508-228-7499 WEBSITE
Starlight Theatre & Cafe - CLOSED; movie theater; cafe with indoor and outdoor dining; events; 1 N. Union St. 508-228-4435 WEBSITE
Beaches - many great beaches; Children's Beach is close to downtown WEBSITE
Figawi Race Weekend - annual sailing race from Hyannis, Cape Cod to Nantucket; held in May; charity ball in Hyannis on Cape Cod WEBSITE
Lily Pond Park - park located short walk from downtown; walking trails WEBSITE
Nantucket Bucket - online guide for enjoying Nantucket with children; reviews, pictures, venue descriptions, calendar, camps, services WEBSITE
Nantucket Christmas Stroll - special holiday shopping events held on a December weekend WEBSITE
Nantucket Daffodil Festival - annual daffodil inspired festival; parade, flower show and more; held in April WEBSITE
Nantucket Music Festival - annual ocean side music festival; benefit for the Celebrate Music Foundation WEBSITE
Nantucket Race Week - annual sailing races supporting community sailing; held in August WEBSITE
Nantucket Tours Overview - nantucketchamber.org; list of tour operators on Nantucket WEBSITE

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