Places Archive

Hy-Line Cruises

Travel to Nantucket with Hy-Line Cruises, offering high-speed passenger ferry service from Hyannis in about one hour. With frequent departures and easy boarding, it’s one of the fastest, most convenient ways to reach the island.

Maria Mitchell Association

The Maria Mitchell Association is a private nonprofit organization on Nantucket dedicated to education, research, and preservation in astronomy, natural sciences, and history. Founded in 1902 to preserve the legacy of Maria Mitchell, the Association operates two observatories, a natural science museum, an aquarium, a research center, and the historic birthplace of Maria Mitchell. Programs, events, and hands on learning opportunities are offered throughout the year for all ages.

Nantucket Island School of Design & The Arts

The Nantucket Island School of Design and the Arts is a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to exploring the connections between the arts, sciences, humanities, and the environment. Based at Seaview Farm Art Center in Wauwinet, NISDA offers classes and workshops in painting, drawing, photography, clay, textiles, and creative well being. Programs include youth education, artist residencies, lectures, exhibitions, and community events throughout the year.

Nantucket Pools

Nantucket Pools & Spas provides custom pool design, spa installation, water features, and outdoor living services on Nantucket. The website features residential pool projects, spas, outdoor environments, and landscape elements created to complement island homes, outdoor entertaining spaces, and Nantucket’s coastal setting through thoughtful outdoor design and construction services.

Maury People Sotheby's International Realty

Maury People Sotheby’s International Realty offers Nantucket real estate sales and vacation rentals with access to island homes, waterfront properties, land listings, and seasonal accommodations. The website features property searches, rental searches, market reports, neighborhood information, and agent resources designed to help buyers, sellers, renters, and homeowners navigate the Nantucket real estate market throughout the year.

Theatre Workshop of Nantucket

Theatre Workshop of Nantucket is the island’s longest running professional theater company, presenting live performances, musicals, dramas, comedies, and educational programming throughout the year. Based at Bennett Hall on Centre Street, the organization brings together professional artists, local performers, and audiences through a wide range of productions and community events. Its programming helps keep Nantucket’s performing arts scene active and accessible for both residents and visitors.

Nantucket by Water

Nantucket By Water offers a wide range of harbor cruises and private charters designed for families, couples, and groups looking to experience Nantucket from the water. From sunset and cocktail cruises to oyster tours, fishing trips, and narrated harbor adventures, each excursion blends scenic views with a relaxed island atmosphere. Departing from Straight Wharf, it’s one of the most versatile and approachable ways to explore Nantucket by boat.

Jewelers Gallery of Nantucket

The Jewelers’ Gallery is a Nantucket jewelry store offering fine jewelry, engagement rings, watches, and custom designs. The shop features diamonds, gemstones, gold jewelry, and repair services in a downtown Nantucket setting.

Katherine Grover Fine Jewelry

Inspired by the ancient 24Karat gold jewelry found in temple treasuries, tombs, and buried hoards, Katie Grover’s hand made custom designs have a character all of their own. Designs are drawn from history, architecture, Nantucket, and the natural world and made using age old techniques and tools.

Tradewind

Tradewind scheduled flights to Nantucket are available year-round from the New York area (HPN) and seasonally from the Boston area (BED). Private flights are offered year-round. Departures are from private terminals, offering time-savings by arriving only 30 minutes before departure.