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Come Sail with us... We love bringing families and friends together for a memorable experience on Nantucket. We are a family-owned business and have called Nantucket harbor and Nantucket Sound our "office" for over 20 years. Engagements, weddings, family reunions, quality time with good friends...give us a call, and let's get an unforgettable evening on the water squared away for you. During your private Nantucket sailing charter you will cruise out of Nantucket Harbor and into the pristine waters of Nantucket Sound.

Bartletts Ocean View Farm

Culinary Arts ; Recreation

A family-owned Farm, Market, and Garden Center located on Nantucket's south shore. Bartlett's Farm is a multi-faceted family operation set on 200 acres of historical farmland just minutes from the beach. We are known for our Farm grown produce, plants, and flowers as well as our full-service grocery market and kitchen. Order ahead on the Toast App for takeout! Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert, grab-n-go food for the beach, and groceries to stock your pantry. Offering wine & beer to take home to complement your food. Ample bike parking, a playground, and outdoor seating too.

Cook's Cycles

Recreation

Nantucket's bike shop for all of your vacation needs. Here at Cook's Cycles Nantucket we have all of the latest bikes and accessories for your beach runs, brewery tours and beyond. Our selection of new Bikes in a convenient Downtown Nantucket location is great for a day of cycling. Nantucket is known for its many Bike paths and trails. Wether you want to ride to Jetties beach for a swim or take in the sights of the Sconset Loop Cooks Cycles has the bike for you and your family.

Endeavor Sailing

Recreation

The Endeavor, a United States Coast Guard certified vessel, is the longest operating sailing charter on Nantucket. Captain James Genthner, licensed by the United States Coast Guard, has over 35 years of experience sailing the pristine waters of Nantucket. Captain Jim offers private charters and per-person fare sailing trips around the waters of Nantucket Island. He can acquaint you with Nantucket's maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Sailing excursions are offered from May through October. Novice and experienced sailors of all ages can help the crew set sail or simply relax and enjoy the ride. Guests are welcome to bring aboard refreshments. Captain Jim built Endeavor, and if you wish, he will share his knowledge of traditional boat building. Captain Jim and Sue Genthner live on Nantucket year-round with their children Lisa and James.

Force Five Watersports

Recreation

Nantucket's premier Watersports shop celebrating 35 years of business.

Island Boat Rentals

Recreation

Power Boat Rentals on Nantucket Spend a day on the waters of Nantucket on a boating adventure. Depending on the size of your group and comfort level, we offer a variety of sizes. All of the boats are of a size that can be handled by both beginners and experienced boaters.

Nantucket Affordable Car Rentals

Recreation

Affordable Rentals has been Nantucket's favorite car rental and Jeep rental for over 35 years. We are located in downtown Nantucket close to the Steamship Authority and Hyline Ferries. We are across the street from the Nantucket Yacht Club. Our customers do not have to pay Nantucket Airport rental taxes or fees(20-30%). Affordable Rentals carries four door Convertible Jeep Wranglers with beach permits. Great Point Light is only accessible by four wheel drive vehicle. There are not paved roads to this area. It is a great family adventure to go and see the seals at Great Point. See all of Nantucket in a fun new rental Car, Jeep or Scooter with Affordable Rentals. We rent 8 passenger Vans to accommodate larger groups and families.

Nantucket Bike Tours

Recreation

Tried and true, the team at Nantucket Bike Tours designed each adventure to feature classic and hard-to-find spots. Hop on our comfy bikes for an eco-friendly, interactive, unique way to see Nantucket! If you’re taking a bike ride you deserve a little royal treatment. NBT will cater to your interests, exclusive locations and a guide at your disposal to take care of everything… yup even that.

Nantucket Community Sailing

Cultural Organization ; District Partner ; Educational ; Maritime Experience ; Recreation ; Social Organization

Nantucket Community Sailing is an educational non-profit that provides affordable access to sailing and water sports to the public. They offer a full range of private and group sailing programs and boat rentals for children and adults of all ages and ability levels in support of their mission to engage people of all ages in the joy of sailing, offering access to all Nantucket's youth, and teaching every participant in our programs enduring life and leadership skills, with a deep respect for the marine environment. They have two locations at Polpis Harbor and Jetties Sailing Center and host their annual Nantucket Race Week.

Nantucket Yacht Club

Culinary Arts ; Maritime Experience ; Recreation ; Social Organization

The Nantucket Yacht Club is a private Club located 30 miles off the coast of Cape Cod, MA. The Club's facilities are only available for our members and their guests. All requests and information about membership may only be provided to current Club members

Shearwater Excursions

Recreation

Choose from one of our cruises, tours or excursions: HARBOR TOUR / ICE CREAM CRUISE CLAMMING EXCURSIONS KIDS FISHING TRIPS NANTUCKET COCKTAIL CRUISE SUNSET CRUISE SEAL CRUISE / ECO TOUR WHALING HISTORY TOUR WHALE WATCHING PRIVATE CHARTERS We have 3 boats, each with a different location: The Shearwater (Whale Watch, Seal Cruise, Cocktail Cruises) departs from the Town Pier, 34 Washington Street, all the way down to the end of the Pier. The Minke (Ice Cream Cruises, Sunset Cruises, Whaling History Tour) departs from Straight Wharf, Slip #1011, directly across from the Hy-Line Ticket Office. The Wampum (Kid’s Fishing, Clamming, Oyster Tours, Up Harbor Eco Tours) departs from Children’s Beach Public Pier, behind the White Elephant Hotel.

Tall Ship Lynx

Cultural Organization ; District Partner ; Educational ; Maritime Experience ; Nonprofit ; Recreation

Tall Ship Lynx is a dedication to all those who cherish the blessings of America. Their mission is to be a non-partisan, educational organization, dedicated to hands-on educational programs that teach the history of America’s struggle to preserve its independence. The maritime challenges during the War of 1812 are taught aboard the American Privateer Schooner Lynx utilizing a comprehensive, interactive program designed to enrich personal achievement through teamwork and the discipline of sail training. Join them for a sail to learn the history while taking in a breathtaking view.

Young's Bicycle Shop

Recreation

Please stop by and experience why Young’s Bicycle Shop is “The Cycle-Logical Way to See Nantucket Island.” If our custom-made Cannondale Young's 8 bicycle isn't your thing, we have affordable sedans and 4 door Jeep Wranglers complete with a convertible soft top and beach permits.

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