Barnaby’s Toy & Art is a Nantucket toy store and creative studio offering toys, books, art kits, children’s classes, and hands on activities designed to inspire creativity and play. Located on Oak Street, the shop combines imaginative retail experiences with seasonal classes, parties, and take home projects for children of all ages. Created by author and illustrator Wendy Rouillard, Barnaby’s brings together storytelling, art, and community in a colorful space designed for kids to create and explore.
Nantucket Walkabout offers guided nature walks and hiking tours exploring Nantucket’s protected landscapes, wildlife, geology, and natural history. Operating year round, the walks guide visitors through conservation lands and lesser known areas of the island while focusing on ecology, glacial history, native plants, and local wildlife. Tours are designed for visitors looking to experience Nantucket beyond the downtown historic district.
The Maria Mitchell Aquarium & Sea Shop is a seasonal marine science center located directly on Nantucket Harbor. Operated by the Maria Mitchell Association, the aquarium features locally collected marine species, interactive touch tanks, educational exhibits, and family friendly science programming focused on Nantucket’s coastal ecosystems. Visitors can explore local sea life while learning about the island’s marine environment through hands on experiences and marine ecology programs.
Sisters Salon & Spa is a full service salon and spa located on Pleasant Street in Nantucket offering hair, nail, skincare, massage, waxing, makeup, and bridal beauty services. Designed as a relaxing wellness retreat, the spa combines beauty treatments with a calm atmosphere focused on rejuvenation and self care. Services are available for both everyday appointments and special occasions including weddings and events.
Located just off Main Street, Nantucket Estate Jewelry offers a curated collection of antique, vintage, and designer pieces that blend history with timeless style. From fine jewelry by names like Cartier and Tiffany to scrimshaw, nautical antiques, and island-inspired art, each piece carries its own story. It’s a destination for collectors and anyone looking to take home something truly unique from Nantucket.
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.
