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ADVENTURES ON NANTUCKET ISLAND

"What wonder, then, that these Nantucketers, born on a beach, should take to the sea
for a livelihood!... Two thirds of this terraqueous globe are the Nantucketer's.
For the sea is his; he owns it, as Emperors own empires."  Herman Melville, Moby Dick

BASKET MAKING
  Karl & Susan Ottison
508-228-9345
BEACHES Pristine, hidden, breezy beaches.  Some sheltered by dunes. Calm waters, surfing waves, swimming. Scenic beaches where you can watch the boats come in. The freedom to explores miles and miles of sand is at your doorstep. Discover the freedom to find little known treasures...the simple pleasures so irresistible, so available. Call us for some secrets. 
  View Beaches
508-228-0530
BICYCLE RENTALS & SALES. Bicycle shops have maps of all the bike paths on Nantucket Island.  Please know that Century House also provides the maps at no cost.  Please call and have the bicycles delivered at the Century House on 10 Cliff Road. Also, see the Bike Paths below.
  Nantucket Bike Shop & Car Rental
Steamboat & Straight Wharves
508-228-1999; 800-770-3088;
www.nantucketbikeshop.com
BIKE PATHS. Miles and miles of beautiful bike paths await to be explored.  Most paths have rest areas and water fountains.  Breezes, wild aromatic flowers, birds, and beautiful scenery. Bicycle shops, listed above, have maps of all the bike paths on Nantucket Island.  Please know that Century House also provides them at no cost.  Bicycles will be delivered upon request.
  View Bike Paths
508-228-0530
BIRD WATCHING. Nearly one half of Nantucket is protected.  A wide variety of wild birds can be found.  Nantucket Visitor's Bureau has information on seasonal bird watching walks and tours.
  Nantucket Visitors Bureau
508-228-0925
FISHING. Full or half a day of fishing with an experienced captain is available.  You never know what you may catch.
  Barry Thurston
508-228-9595 
www.nantucket.net/sports/thurston
GOLF. Play 9 to 18 holes or hit a bucket of balls at the driving range of the only public/private golf course on Nantucket.  Call to schedule a tee time.
  Miacomet Golf Club
508-325-0333 
ICE-SKATING. Public ice skating is available all year around.  Group and private lessons are also offered.
  Nantucket Ice
508-228-2516
KAYAKING.
  Sea Nantucket Kayaks Rentals
508-228-7499
KITE-FLYING.  Pick up your own Nantucket kite and discover the best spots to fly the kites. Just ask. Go ahead.
  Nantucket Lite, Candle and Soap Co.
14 South Water Street
508-228-8494
NATURE WALKS
  Nantucket Conservation Foundation Inc.
508-257-9706
www.nantucketconservation.com
PICNIC PROVISIONS
  A-P Deli Dept.
Salem Street
508-228-9576
  Henry’s Jr.
129 Orange St
508-228-3035
  Provisions
Straight Wharf
508-228-3258
  Something Natural
50 Cliff Street
508-228-0504
RESTAURANTS
  Indulge in fine dining. World renown restaurants and chefs on Nantucket.   Here you will find gourmet, organic, seafood, and other world cuisine. Most restaurants will require advanced reservations.  Others do not take reservations. 
  Nantucket Community Sailing
508-228-5358
www.nantucketsailing.com
STAR GAZING
  Maria Mitchell
 
TENNIS
  Nantucket Tennis and Swim Club
508-228-3700
www.nantuckettennis.com
THEATRE
  Theatre Workshop of Nantucket
508-228-4305
TOURS
  Endeavor Sailing Excursions
Slip #15, Straight Wharf
508-228-5585
  Nantucket Historical Association
508-228-1894
www.nha.org
  Gail's Tours, Inc.
508-257-6557
WINDSURFING
  Force 5 Watersports
508-228-0700

 

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