News and Events for Nantucket Island
“Vintage” has become a buzz word, too often used without regard to true meaning. But there’s a shop on Old South Wharf where vintage = quality and where there’s history to the art and to the gift. Kathleen A. Duncombe of Made on Nantucket has been a part of Nantucket’s […]
Back on Old South Wharf According to Coco Chanel, “A woman needs ropes and ropes of pearls”— jewelry designer Jackie Robinson is happy to oblige. Robinson’s magnificent jewelry designs focus on these gems of the sea, in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors: South Sea, Tahitian, Japanese Akyoa, and […]
There’s a fun, unique throwback event on Nantucket this summer for all to enjoy…The Nantucket Supper Club. Presented by ReMain Ventures and The Nantucket Hotel, this new event is offered every Thursday evening from 7:30 to 11 pm through August 24 in The Nantucket Hotel’s Grand Ballroom. Guests can delight […]
by Dr. Sarah T. Bois, Director of Research & Education for the Linda Loring Nature Foundation Ticks have become a fact of life for islanders and visitors. Once an uncommon occurrence, deer (or black-legged) ticks that carry Lyme’s disease are now found in more than half the counties in the […]
by Dr. Sarah T. Bois, Director of Research & Education for the Linda Loring Nature Foundation Picture it: Squam Swamp in summer. We are bushwhacking off-trail among the mosquitoes are deer flies. We are trying to locate an old campsite among deer trails, but keep getting turned around. It’s especially […]
Which Beach Is Best? When first coming to Nantucket, it can be a challenge to know the best places to go and the best sites to see. Nantucket.net helps make these decisions easier by giving visitors a preview of our island: events, lodging, dining, museums, theatre, art, shopping, festivals, and […]
Let’s face it: Dad doesn’t need another tie. He doesn’t want another tie. He doesn’t even wear ties. All he wants is nice weather, good company, and he wants to hear someone say, “you’re right, Dad,” but let’s not push it. We know that you want to give him that […]
Lobster & Ice Cream = Summertime The new Bartlett’s Farm Ice Cream Truck has just opened to welcome summer to Nantucket! From 11 am every day, they’ll be scooping ten flavors of premium ice cream into sugar cones and waffle cups. To top it all off, seven farm-made toppings will […]
This summer, Nantucket’s Visitors Services Center, a division of the Deparment of Culture and Tourism will continue its exciting volunteer opportunity with its Downtown Island Ambassador Program. Volunteers (ages 15 and up) from the community will walk throughout historic downtown Nantucket where large numbers of out-of-town visitors spend the day […]
