Places Archive

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.

Rose & Crown

Rose & Crown is one of Nantucket’s longest-running and most recognizable pubs, serving food, drinks, and entertainment in the heart of downtown. By day, it’s a casual, welcoming spot for burgers, beer, and relaxed meals. By night, it shifts into a lively bar with DJs, karaoke, and dancing, making it one of the island’s go-to late-night destinations.

Commonwealth

Commonwealth is a unique resale boutique where we believe even clothes deserve a second chance. Eileen founded this eclectic little shop as a way to share her passion for preloved fashion. We specialize in curating quality gently used pieces from your favorite designers. We also feature our Nantucket artists by carrying new and locally made jewelry, accessories and gifts.

ChefKimmy Nantucket

Chef Kimmy offers personalized in-home dining and catering experiences designed around your taste and style. From intimate dinners and lobster bakes to cocktail parties and cooking experiences, each menu is customized using fresh, local ingredients. It’s a seamless way to elevate your Nantucket stay with restaurant-quality meals brought directly to you.

Mitchells Book Corner

Founded in 1968, Mitchell’s Book Corner is an independent Nantucket bookstore offering books, gifts, stationery, puzzles, and island inspired reads. Located in downtown Nantucket, the shop also hosts author events and seasonal literary gatherings.

Endeavor Sailing Excursions

Endeavor Sailing offers daytime sails, sunset cruises, and private charters aboard a classic Friendship Sloop departing from Straight Wharf in downtown Nantucket. Led by Captain James Genthner, the charter welcomes both novice and experienced sailors for relaxed excursions around Nantucket Harbor and Nantucket Sound. Guests can help raise the sails, learn about the island’s maritime history, or simply enjoy the scenery from the deck of one of Nantucket’s longest operating sailing charters.

Nantucket Airport

The official web site for Nantucket Memorial Airport, with administrative info, passenger services, FBO services, and more.

Maria Mitchell Association Aquarium

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.

Miacomet Golf Course

Nantucket Island’s only 18-hole public golf facility, a link-style course located 1 mile from the ocean and 3 miles from town. The course offers ample fairways and a mix of green sizes ranging from 3,000 to 6,000 sf. The course is challenging yet very playable, with multiple tees that allow both professionals and amateurs equal opportunity for an enjoyable day on the links.

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.