Places Archive

Alan S.W. Reed

Alan S.W. Reed creates Nantucket lightship and friendship baskets from his Nantucket workshop. The studio features new, vintage, and antique Nantucket baskets, with baskets woven and assembled on island using handcrafted components and traditional techniques.

Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum

The Egan Maritime Institute brings Nantucket’s seafaring history to life through immersive programs, on-the-water experiences, and the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum. Focused on preserving the island’s maritime heritage, it offers visitors a deeper understanding of the people, industries, and rescue stories shaped by the surrounding sea. It’s a must-visit for anyone looking to connect with Nantucket beyond the shoreline.

Tall Ship Lynx - America's Privateer

The Tall Ship Lynx offers a one-of-a-kind sailing experience aboard a beautifully crafted interpretation of an 1812 privateer schooner. Departing from Nantucket during the summer season, the vessel combines scenic harbor sails with hands-on maritime education and living history. Whether joining a public cruise, sunset sail, or educational program, guests experience Nantucket’s seafaring heritage in an immersive and unforgettable way.

Artists Association Classes & Workshops

The Nantucket Arts Council offers community arts programming, workshops, exhibitions, and creative events designed to support artists and expand access to the arts on Nantucket. Located on Union Street in downtown Nantucket, the organization connects residents and visitors with classes, cultural programming, and opportunities to engage with the island’s creative community.

Nantucket Island Surf School

Nantucket Island Surf School offers private and group surf lessons at Cisco Beach for students of all ages and abilities. Founded in 1999, the school provides surfboards, wetsuits, and experienced instructors certified in CPR and first aid, making it easy for beginners and returning surfers to get in the water. In addition to lessons, the school also offers surfboard, boogie board, and wetsuit rentals throughout the season.

Nantucket Interiors

Nantucket Interiors has served Nantucket since 1985 with a focus on sincere client collaboration and detail driven interior design. The firm works on projects of varying styles and scales, offering services that include space planning, kitchen and bath design, furniture selection, lighting design, and custom interiors.

Cape Air/Nantucket Air

We are your wings to some of the most beautiful destinations across Cape Cod and the Islands, New England, Eastern Montana, Midwest, Caribbean and Micronesia, and can guarantee that your journey will be as enjoyable as your destination.

Merlos Landscaping

Since 2001, all of us at Merlos Landscaping have been re-imagining Nantucket’s outdoor spaces with ingenuity and careful artistry. As a family owned business, we’ve created a close-knit culture of landscapers that don’t just construct or build – but express and elevate the land’s natural beauty. From full-service lawn care to off-beat garden designs, we aim to make a statement with every project, and always work within Nantucket’s many micro-environments to promote healthy spaces that last. Conception, installation, long-term maintenance – no matter which step of the process we’re on, we’re always working to complete your vision and enrich Nantucket’s native environment.

Supply New England

Supply New England is a third generation family owned distributor providing plumbing, heating, cooling, generator equipment, and HVAC supplies for professional contractors across New England. The company offers product support, training, certification opportunities, technical assistance, design services, and showroom locations featuring kitchen, bath, tile, and plumbing products from a range of industry brands.

Pinwheels

Your favorite Nantucket shop is now also offering our beautifully curated clothing, accessories, & toys for children online! Buying clothes for kids online can be tricky, but our expert staff knows how each & every brand fits and can talk you through anything. Always feel free to call with questions or for gift ideas: 508-228-1238. If you are on Nantucket, please stop by 32 Centre Street to see our complete collection.