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Fishing Charters
Albacore – Capt. Bob Decosta
Straight Wharf, Slip 17
508-228-5074
Althea K – Capt. Pete Kaizer
Children’s Beach
508-325-2167
Just Do It Too – Capt. Marc J Genthner
Straight Wharf, Slip 1013
508-228-7448
Fishing Tackle & Gear
Bill Fisher Tackle
127 Orange Street
508-228-2261
Nantucket Tackle Center
41 Sparks Ave.
508-228-4081
Boat Rentals, Boating & Marine Supplies
Brant Point Marine
32 Washington St
508-228-6244
Boat Cruises
Shearwater Excursions Whale, Seal Watch Cruises, and Harbor Cruises
Commercial Wharf and Slip 1012 on Straight Wharf (harbor cruises)
Sailing Charters
Nantucket Yachts Charters
Barbara Kranichfeld
305-469-8045
Specializing in classic wooden boats from Nantucket, Newport and Martha’s Vineyard.
Booking reservations for Opera House Cup Race.
Endeavor Sailing Excursions
Straight Wharf
508-228-5585
Rentals and Lessons
Steamboat Wharf
508-228-1151
25 Old South Rd
508-228-4070
Jetties Beach, Brant Point Windsurfing, sailing lessons, kayak and sailboat rentals
Parks and Recreation Commission
508-228-7213
Children’s programs at Jetties Beach and Children’s Beach – tennis lessons, yoga and dance, puppet shows, etc.
Sea Nantucket Kayak Rentals
Washington Street Extension
508-2287499
9 Nobadeer Farm Rd
508-228-1769
Eco-guides, summer camp
The Egan Institute of Maritime Studies
Coffin School
4 Winter St
508-228-2505
Whaleboat adventures, exhibits, lectures, etc.
Public Golf Courses
12 W. Miacomet Rd
508-325-0335
18-hole course and driving range, club house with bar and restaurant.
Siasconset Golf Course
Milestone Rd
508-257-6596
9-hole course
Movie Theatres
17 South Water St.
508-332-4822
1 North Union Street
508- 228-4479
Movie Hot Line 508-228-4435
New Street, ‘Sconset
508- 257-6661
Museums
4 Vestal St
508-228-9198
Aquarium, Loines Observatory, field trips, etc.
15 Broad St
508-228-1894
Nantucket Whaling Museum, Research Library, and several historic sites
158 Polpis Road
508-228-9198
Exhibits, demonstations, childrens’ program
Theatre
Methodist Church
2 Centre St
508-228-4305
Fun Destinations
33 Bartlett Farm Road
508- 228-9403
Sandwiches, prepared foods, cakes, groceries, fresh produce & flowers & more.
5 Bartlett Road
508-325-5929
Wine, beer and spirits made on site with tastings daily.
Ice Skating
1 Backus Lane
508-228-2516