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Welcome to NANTUCKET

Getting

IN ferries planes lodging

OUT & ABOUT

useful info. maps events ta x i s

Having

FUN activities museums shops etc.

Table ofContents Buying

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REAL ESTATE r.e.offices brokers agents

IN & OUT r e s ta u r a n t s ta k e - o u t

Geing IN

by air, by sea, there is no bridge . . .

ferries boats planes 15

HELLO SUMMER IF TRAVELING DURING SUMMER OR

FOR SPECIAL EVENTS ON THE ISLAND, MAKE RESERVATIONS AHEAD OF TIME.

LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES O FF THE C OAST OF C APE C OD

Nantucket is an Atlantic gem where famous and discriminating travelers seek beautiful beaches, elegant shops and exquisite cuisine. Because Nantucket is an island, there are two ways to get here – by plane or by boat. Depending on how much time you have, a wonderful prelude to your trip to Nantucket is by boat. The Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard & Nantucket Steamship Authority and the Hy-Line are the boat lines offering services from Hyannis, Massachusetts to Nantucket.

BY SEA Two seafaring options are available. You can relax, take your time and begin to wind down aboard what the locals call the “slow boat.” This “voyage" lasts about 2 1/2 hours and is a great transition to Nantucket. Don’t hesitate to go up on deck to feel the invigorating ocean breeze on your face and get a head start on your suntan. It’s also a great opportunity to take pictures as you round Brant Point. Or choose one of the faster boats and actually ride on the water’s surface, as they are hydrofoils. Taking only about an hour, these boats are an excellent choice if you desire to reach your Nantucket destination sooner. Once you arrive, there are taxis to introduce you to this unique Island, transporting you to your destination. Private tour buses are available to immediately immerse you in your Island experience. If you feel it absolutely necessary, cars can be brought to the Island. However, advance reservations need to be made with the Steamship Authority (the only vessel that carries vehicles). Lastly, it is always best to check ahead of time before you travel. Boats are delayed mainly due to high winds.

BY AIR You might consider flying to Nantucket. Flights are available from New York, Providence and Boston. Or, if you like, drive to Cape Cod and fly from Barnstable Municipal Airport in Hyannis. Several flights take off from the mainland each day, either scheduled or chartered. Reaching Nantucket Island by air allows for beautiful aerial vistas of the unending beaches and breathtaking blue waters. Taxis are available and the drivers provide local lore about the Island while they take you to your destination. As always, the weather plays an important part in your travel, and flights may be temporarily cancelled due to fog.

IF TRAVELING DURING HIGH SEASON OR WHEN SPECIAL EVENTS ARE HAPPENING ON NANTUCKET ARE HAPPENING, MAKE RESERVATIONS AHEAD OF TIME FOR

THE FERRY, ROOMS OR DINNER RESERVATIONS. 18

to relax, to reflect, to sleep, to create memories, stay in a beautiful place . . .

Geing

OUT & ABOUT

By car, By Bus, By Bike, By Boat, By tour, By walking, see the island . . .

useful info. events Maps Buses Boats taXi tours 21

USEFUL INFO. “WHEN PREPARING TO TRAVEL, LAY OUT ALL YOUR CLOTHES AND ALL YOUR MONEY, THEN TAKE HALF THE CLOTHES AND TWICE THE MONEY.”

SUSAN HELLER

The weather in the summer is warm and sometimes humid, but the evenings are always much cooler. Pack sweaters and wraps for the cooler evenings when you are out to dinner, walking in-Town for an ice cream cone or just enjoying a casual stroll on the docks. Light, longsleeved shirts are the best attire for riding your bike or moped, protecting you from the wind and from too much sun. Businesses and restaurants in Nantucket Town require coverups over your swimming suit if you are going to Town for lunch or shopping from the beach. For going out to dinner, gentlemen do not need a jacket. 22

Nantucket Historical Assoc.

T HE I SLAND

S S

pring is a time of yellow and green.

the seasons

Lots of yellow. Begun in 1974, the Nantucket

Daffodil Festival is an annual celebration of the beauty

of narcissus blooms, with literally millions of the gorgeous yellow flowers lining the sides of Milestone and Polpis Roads. The festival takes place annually on

the last full weekend of April and serves as the harbinger of summer. Festival highlights include the annual Daffodil Flower Show sponsored by the Nantucket Gar-

den Club, as well as an Antique Car Parade and

Tailgate Picnic. The parade kicks off at noon from Main

Street, as one hundred antique cars decorated for the

season wind their collective way to ‘Sconset, for a picnic with fare ranging from simple to over-the-top gourmet.

on Nantucket

ummer offers lots of sun and fun. Summer! Temperatures typically hover around the mid-70s to lower 80s on most days, and evenings see

a slight – but not uncomfortable – dip. More than 80 miles of sandy beach offer beachcombers and

sun-worshippers plenty of space to spread out and

enjoy themselves, with both surf and non-surf options

available to fit just about every conceivable preference. And, for the more retail-minded, Nantucket offers world-class shopping from some of the most

renowned brands in the world. The local restaurant

scene rivals any gourmands dream destination.

all is the other best season.

Nantucket takes on an entirely new persona, shedding the

frenetic pace of the summer for a more quiet, laid-back

attitude. The air gets a little cooler – “sweater weather” – as

many people refer to it. Shops and restaurants remain open, but the summer crowds are gone, leaving the Island open for those lucky enough to be able to come and visit during this

magical time. The Nantucket Conservation Foundation sponsors

the annual Cranberry Festival in October, featuring tours of the

bogs, harvesting demonstrations and a host of other family

friendly activities.

inter on Nantucket is a sacred secret.

The first weekend in December marks the annual Nantucket

Christmas Stroll, offering shopping opportunities galore, not to mention Christmas-themed events for the whole family. You’ll

want to catch the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus on Straight

Wharf as they step off a Coast Guard boat and ride in a horse-

drawn carriage up Main Street to the Jared Coffin House. The

streets are lined with decorated Christmas trees, and carolers dressed in period costumes singing sweet melodies. After the

Stroll, things quiet down around town until the night before

Christmas, when crowds gather at the top of Main Street. They’ll be clutching red tickets and listening intently for the

numbers that are called. It’s the annual Red Ticket Drawing. If your

number is drawn, you get the money.

Once the tickets are drawn, and the Christmas dinners are eaten, and we all ring in the New Year, it’s time to start all over again!

QUICK TIPS WHERE CAN I GET INFORMATION ABOUT THE ISLAND?

• The Chamber of Commerce is located upstairs at Zero Main Street. • Nantucket Visitor Services & Information Bureau is located at 25 Federal Street, next to the Town Building.

HOW DO I FIND A ROOM AT THE LAST MINUTE?

Call the Nantucket Visitor Services & Information Bureau (508-228-0925), for a list of rooms. You can also go to their office at 25 Federal Street, (next to the Town Building).

WHERE DO I GET A TAXI OR BUS?

In-Town, taxis wait at the base of Main Street next to the Pacific Club (brick building). Out-of-Town, they wait in front of the Nantucket Memorial Airport terminal. In-Town, the NRTA buses (Nantucket Regional Transportation Authority) are located just off Main Street at the Washington Street terminal. You will find route maps in the office. • 508-228-7025.

WHERE ARE THE TOUR BUSES?

Vans park on lower Main Street across from the Stop & Shop Parking lot. Buses park on Straight Wharf at the Hy-Line (buy tickets inside office).

WHERE DO THE FERRY BOATS DOCK?

• The Hy-Line docks at Straight Wharf, at the base of lower Main Street. They carry passengers only. They only operate a “fast boat” year-round that travels to its mainland terminal in Hyannis, Massachusetts. This trip takes one hour, dock to dock. • The Steamship Authority docks at Steamboat Wharf, at the base of Easy Street. The “slow boat” carries passengers and cars and takes two hours and 15 minutes dock to dock to its mainland terminal in Hyannis, Massachusetts. The Steamship Authority also has a "fast ferry" that carries passengers only and travels in one hour to Hyannis. • Day of Sailing 508-228-0262 • High-Speed Reservations 508-495-3278 • Advance Auto Reservations 508-228-3274 26

Call ahead for a taxi to be waiting at the ferry. Reserve a van if you have a large number of people and many suitcases. See Taxi information on pages 28 - 29.

WHERE ARE PHARMACIES LOCATED? • Nantucket Pharmacy • Dan’s Pharmacy • Island Pharmacy

45 Main St. 508-228-0180 110 Pleasant St. 508-825-9100 122 Pleasant St. 508-228-6400

Winter trips mean heavy, windproof jackets and scarves in order to be able to enjoy both the view from the deck of the ferry and Nantucket in general. The smaller airlines (9-seater planes) do not require security checks. Whatever airline you fly, your first glimpse of the Island is breathtaking. If you come by ferry, it’s magical seeing the skyline and the large, cedar-shingled houses along the ocean.

D ON ’ T F ORGET

Make your first night’s dinner reservation on the island weeks before you travel. Getting reservations where you want is difficult in high season. Make car and bicycle reservations weeks in advance too. Bring extra plastic bags for shells you are sure to collect! Tuck in another carry-on bag for gifts that do not fit into your suitcase for the trip home. Better yet, ship gifts home, most stores offer to ship for you.

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R ESTROOMS

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NANTUCKET STEAMSHIP AUTHORITY Steamboat Wharf Auto Reservations Day of Sailing High-Speed Ferry TDD

TAXI

ACK VETERAN TAXI ARGO 1 TAXI AT SEA TAXI DORALEE’S TAXI

508-228-2323

H OSPITAL

FERRIES

HY-LINE CRUISES

508-228-1212

17 South Water Street

GREENHOUND BUS TERMINAL

508-228-3274 508-228-0262 508-495-3278 508-540-1394

10 Washington Street

JETTIES BEACH

4 Bathing Beach Road

NANTUCKET VISITORS CENTER

508-228-5105

25 Federal Street

508-825-6430

’SCONSET

508-221-0223

Folger's Court at New and Shell Streets

508-221-0855

STRAIGHT WHARF

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Beyond the Hy-line Dock

SURFSIDE BEACH

NANTUCKET REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY

“The Wave” Greenhound Bus Terminal 10 Washington Street 508-228-7025

At the end of Surfside Road

TOWN PIER 31

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RUNNERS, WALKERS + BIKERS

OUTES ILEAGE ROUTES & MILEAGE FOR RUNNERS , WALKERSFOR & BIKERS 1. 2. 3. 4.

Starting at A (Rotary) out Milestone Rd. to B (’Sconset Rotary) and back Milestone Rd. to A …13.6 miles Starting at A (Rotary) out Milestone Rd. to B (’Sconset Rotary) and back Polpis Rd. to A …16.3 miles Starting at A (Rotary) out Polpis Rd. to B (’Sconset Rotary) and back Polpis Rd. to A …19.0 miles Starting at C (Base of Cliff Rd.) out **Cliff Rd. to D (Junction of Cliff & Madaket Rds.) and back Cliff Rd. to C …4.6 miles) 5. Starting at C (Base of Cliff Rd.) out **Cliff Rd. to D (Junction of Cliff & Madaket Rds.) and back Madaket Rd. to F (Caton Circle)…4.0 miles 6. Starting at C (Base of Cliff Rd.) out **Cliff Rd. & Madaket Rd. to E (Madaket.) and back to C …12.6 miles 7. Starting at C (Base of Cliff Rd.) out **Cliff Rd. to E (Madaket ) and back Madaket Rd. to F (Caton Circle) …12.0 miles 8. Starting at F (Caton Circle) out Madaket Rd. to D (Junction of Cliff & Madaket Rds.) and bac Madaket Rd. to F …3.4 miles 9. Starting at F (Caton Circle) out Madaket Rd. to E (Madaket) and back Madaket Rd. to F …11.4 miles 10. Starting at G (High School) out Surfside Rd. to H (Surfside Beach) and back Surfside Rd. to G …4.4 miles ** Beginning of Cliff Rd. does not have bike path.

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Having FUN

SightSeeing, Shopping, Beaching, Biking. there’S So much to do . . .

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ACTIVITIES

So much to do and so little time! Every

moment of your time on Nantucket will

be well spent, even if just lying in the sun on one of our many beaches.

Surfing or sailing are ways to flaunt that body you worked on all winter at the

gym! Or, cast a line (mermaids must be

catch and release only) and bring home

a fish to grill out. Or, bike on the many

bike paths that go from one end of the Island to the other. See the sights or visit

a museum – this little Island is full of history.

SPECIAL EVENTS SO MUCH HAPPENS HERE. EACH SEASON HAS ITS OWN SPECIAL EVENTS – DON’T MISS OUT ON THEM.

S PRING . . .

IS A TIME OF YELLOW AND GREEN .

Lots of yellow. Begun in 1974, the

Nantucket Daffodil Festival is an annual

celebration with a parade of 100 antique

cars, a 'Sconset town picnic and a daffodil flower show.

S UMMER . . .

OFFERS LOTS OF SUN AND FUN .

More than 80 miles of sandy beach, world-class shopping and the local

restaurant scene rivals any gourmands

dream destination.

A UTUMN . . .

IS THE OTHER BEST SEASON .

Nantucket takes on an entirely new persona, shedding the frenetic pace of

the summer for a more quiet, laid-back

attitude. Come and enjoy the Nantucket

Cranberry Festival.

W INTER . . .

IS A SACRED ISLAND SECRET.

The first weekend in December marks the

annual Nantucket Christmas Stroll. A few

weeks later we all ring in the New Year

and then it’s time to start all over again!

full events calendar

NANTUCKETCHAMBER.ORG/EVENTS/CALENDAR

D AILY A GENDA OF T HINGS T O D O

THERE IS SO MUCH TO DISCOVER ON THIS LITTLE ISLAND

30 MILES OUT AT SEA!

ne thing you’ll never hear someone on Nantucket say is that there’s nothing to

do. No matter what your pleasure, our Island has something that is sure to tickle your fancy. Perhaps you’re a sailor, or at least dream of being one. Well, you’re in

luck, as Nantucket’s history is tied to the sea and there are plenty of options for

renting kayaks, surfboards, stand-up paddle boards, sailboats or motorboats.

ON THE WATER FISHING ––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Nantucket is, by all accounts, one of the premier fishing destinations in the Northeast.

Sportfisherman flock to our Island in search of the elusive “Nantucket Slam”:

bluefish, striped bass, bonito and false albacore. For those searching for bigger

targets, offshore fishing opportunities include chasing bluefin tuna, white marlin and swordfish. Closer to shore, there are plenty of flounder, scup and black sea

bass to satisfy anyone’s fishing appetite. So, no matter what your target, Nantucket

has plenty of fishing opportunities. And with a fleet of charter boats from which to choose from, for both private charters and group fishing, there’s a captain and

a boat for either choice. You are sure to have an amazing day on the water.

Plug-casting and fly-fishing are two of the local specialties, and charter captains are more than happy to offer all the necessary tackle and instruction that you

might need. Have an amazing day on the water.

SAILING ––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Nantucket’s history is tied to the sea and visitors should share in and continue that maritime tradition. There are many places that offer sailing charters or rental

sailboats. Be sure to check them out. There is a schooner (Lynx), which is

harbored here for the summer which will give you the sail of a lifetime!

SURFING, WINDSURFING & KITEBOARDING ––––––

If hanging ten is more your speed, you’ll want to head out to Cisco Beach on the west end of the Island, where surf instruction and board rentals are easy to come

by and lessons are available to would-be pipeline riders of all ages. For windsurfing

and kiteboarding, Pocomo is the best location.

WHALE WATCH & SEAL CRUISES ––––––––––––––––––

If you want the most incredible day on the water, go out and see the whales with

one of the local companies. The whales love to have people “visit” them, always

coming up to the surface when the tour boats approach their territory. Known as

“gentle giants,” they seem to have a symbiotic relationship with man and his curiosity

about them. Nantucket is steeped in whaling lore, and when here, you should learn

as much about them as you can. You can also enjoy tours to see seals in the harbor

or pull up traps that reveal all types of sea creatures. The tours are something that both adults and children truly enjoy.

ON LAND ART GALLERIES ––––––––––––––––––

It’s hard to imagine a more picturesque location than Nantucket, and the many

artists and art galleries on the Island attest to that beauty. From the most pastoral

of landscapes to the most thought-provoking of abstracts, the Nantucket art

scene is populated by some of the most talented artists and photographers you’ll

find anywhere. Local galleries will be more than happy to arrange for shipping

of any purchases.

BEACHING ––––––––––––––––––––––––

Let’s be honest here. The food is world-class, and the history is second-to-none,

but the real attraction of a summer day on Nantucket is that trip to the beach. Can there be a better place to relax than on a white sand beach? Nantucket has over 80 miles of beach, offering something for everyone. South Shore beaches

feature surf, while those on the North shore offer gentle wave action. If beachcombing is your passion, you’ll want to be sure to include a stop at Jetties Beach, where

the rocks serve as home for a variety of creatures whose shells find their way onto

the beach. Great Point – which requires a four-wheel-drive vehicle and a permit

to access – is one of the premier surf-casting spots on the Island. And, for the romantics amongst us, a sunset at Madaket cannot be beat.

BIKING ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Parking on Nantucket, especially downtown, is oftentimes a challenge, especially

during the busy summer months. So, you might want to get out of your car and out of Town, to avail yourself of over 25 miles of scenic bike paths that crisscross

the Island. With all of us trying to do our part to save the environment – not to

mention working off some of those calories from Nantucket’s fabulous restaurants – there’s no better way to see Nantucket than by bike. Our little Island

has several options for bicycle rentals. Most shops will deliver the bike of your choice to your rental location. If adventure is your style and you want to explore

what makes up this treasure trove of an Island, then there are plenty of ways to do that. You can choose from guided tours to instructional programs or be totally

on your own.

DINING OUT –––––––––––––––––––––

Once the day is over and you and the family have done your thing, it’s time to

eat. It’s hard to imagine a culinary experience on Nantucket that doesn’t feature

something from the sea that surrounds us, and local restaurants have plenty

of offerings that showcase our local bounty. Specific fish you might find on your plate at dinner include bluefish, cod, flounder and striped bass, all of which

recreational anglers pursue from the beach and from boats. In the fall, you can

enjoy Nantucket bay scallops, beginning November 1. And of course, no trip to

Nantucket is complete without a lobster dinner. Nantucket lobsters are some of

the best anywhere in the world, so be sure to indulge in this saltwater treat. See where to find lobster rolls in the Cuisine section.

GOLFING –––––––––––––––––––––––––

Maybe the landlubber’s life is more to your liking. Not a problem there. If it’s a

loop around the links you’re after, Miacomet Golf Club offers a challenging

18-hole course, complete with a driving range and restaurant on the premises. The club is open to the public and has cart rentals as well.

HIDDEN GARDENS ––––––––––––––

Homeowners on Nantucket take great pride in their gardens, and if you have a

green thumb of your own, you’ll want to admire the many flowers that grow on the island. Daffodils open the growing season and their appearance is celebrated

with the annual Daffodil Festival in April. As the days of summer come, hydrangeas and rosa rugosa scent the air with their beautiful perfume. As the fall comes around, the scarlet of cranberries, add a new hue to the moors in Polpis and

‘Sconset. Botanical highlights include the Nantucket Garden Club’s annual shows and tours – see their Website – nantucketgardenclub.org – for information.

TOURS & MUSEUMS –––––––––––

Whether you’re here for a day or a year, you’ll want to find out a little more about

this little sandbar a few of us call home. Tours vary in length and depth of

information, so be sure to call around and find the tour that best fits your schedule

and attention span. There is also a tour that will take you to the tip of the Island – Great Point Natural History Tours (508-228-6799).

If history is more your game, you’ll want to check out Nantucket’s wide range of museums and historic sites. There is so much to learn about this little island. ––––––––––––– Being active while on vacation is the usual for most people. There is so much to

do here that it is more than safe to say, you will not get to do all you want while

on vacation. The fresh salt air brings out the active person in all of us. Being with family and friends makes the best of memories. Many parents that brought their

children to Nantucket for the summertime, now have grandchildren who come to

the island as well. Summer on Nantucket is the best!

WHAT IT ALL BOILS DOWN TO IS THAT YOU’RE ON VACATION AND

THAT MEANS RELAXATION.

Compass rose sign, circa 1930s (gift of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Harris)

Nantucket’s

Compass Rose by Mijke Roggeveen photos courtesy of n.H.A. Collection

Visitors to Nantucket often pause at the corner of Main and Washington Streets to get their bearings while trying to figure out how to get to ’Sconset or Surfside, and how far away they are. There they see a sign that tells them . . . 59

Compass rose sign by Robert Perrin, “Perrin gallery” circa 1950s

Compass rose sign 1952

H. Marshall gardiner’s Main Street storefront, circa 1930s (gift of Harvey Young)

. . . how far it is to Moscow and Mackinac

postcards are still prized by collectors

and Madrid. It doesn’t help them in

and hang in many homes. But Gardiner

their immediate directional plans,

was not only an artist, he was also a

but it often prompts discussion and

businessman with a flair for promotion

a photograph.

and publicity.

The compass rose on the side of the

The compass rose, showing mileages

building (Ralph Lauren) has attracted

around the world from Gardiner’s

attention to Nantucket’s place in the

Corner, links Nantucket to its whaling

world for about 75 years. It was created

past as well as to the larger world. The sign

H. Marshall Gardiner in the early 1930s,

Nantucket was in touch with other exotic

bring business not only into his own

Gardiner Smith, Gardiner’s daughter. “It

and put on the side of his store by

names important ports and “shows that

at a time when attention was needed to

spots in the world,” according to Milly Lou

store, but to the Island itself.

illustrates that Nantucket was not some little backwater,” said daughter Patty

H. Marshall Gardiner was a photographer.

His

hand-tinted

photographs

Gardiner Porterfield.

and

Indeed, Nantucket has long been

linked to the larger outside world. In the days of whaling, Nantucket vessels

were putting into ports such as Tahiti, Samoa and New Zealand. The whale oil

north Bluff, Siasconset

brought back to Nantucket would travel

on to light the lamps of London and the

big cities of Europe. Nantucket vessels

traveled to Hong Kong and Canton in the time of the China trade.

The compass rose shows these locales

and just how far away and spread out

over the globe they were. “Of course

it’s all land and sea mileages,” said Milly

Lou. “If people are thinking in terms of

bird flight or airplane flight, they might

get different numbers. Some people

might think the mileages aren’t quite right, but it had nothing to do with air

Sankaty Head golf Club, Siasconset, circa 1920s, H. Marshall gardiner

miles. It had to do with the way ships would have gone.”

Milly Lou knows well how the mileages

were figured, because as the oldest of

Gardiner’s three daughters, the task of

figuring the distances fell mainly to her. Milly Lou was about eight or nine at the

time and figured out many of the

mileages at the library. “I’d use the atlas and encyclopedia and the big globe they had at the Atheneum,” said Milly

“Auld Lang Syne,” Siasconset, circa 1910s, H. Marshall gardiner (gift of Don and Marry Warren Moffett)

Lou. “He’d say, ‘Figure that one out,’ and I’d have to figure it out by land and sea.”

Other distances were figured at home, where family dinner discussion often

Sankaty Head Light, Siasconset

centered on such topics. Milly Lou and Patty recall that an encyclopedia sat

on a shelf by the table, and often during dinner their father would get up

to look something up and read the facts to them.

But the compass points don’t all

stem from dinner conversation. Many

locations were chosen from Gardiner’s

conversations with Captain George Grant, first curator of the Whaling

Museum. Grant was born in 1857,

during a whaling voyage. His mother,

Nancy

Grant,

traveled

with

’Sconset Train, known as the 20th Century Limited, circa 1910s

her

husband, Charles, and gave birth to all her children at ports in the Pacific

during whaling voyages. George Grant

harpooned his first whale at age 16 and

continued in the whaling business into

his thirties. Later, as curator of the

Whaling Museum, he was a wonderful source of information about Nantucket’s

whaling past. He and Gardiner engaged

in frequent conversation.

Codfish Park, Siasconset, circa 1920s

Post office, Siasconset, circa1890s

A bit of Siasconset

So, the compass points mostly to places

After choosing his locations and

during the early 1930s, or of importance

hired Walter Ayers to paint the sign on

computing the distances, Gardiner

of importance in the world, such as Berlin

the side of his store. The misspelling of

to the whaling industry a century earlier,

“Buenos Ayres” was an intentional

but some points are purely personal. As

variation of the painter’s family name.

a boy, Gardiner divided his time

between Mackinac Island, Michigan,

Gardiner’s store stayed in the family

and Daytona Beach, Florida, where his

until the 1960s, when it was sold to the

father, William H. Gardiner, was also a

Nantucket Historical Trust. For many

photographer. Gardiner continued the

years, the center of the sign was

migratory pattern with his own family,

covered with a circular wooden plaque

spending about six months every year

that read “Nantucket Looms,” the building’s

in Nantucket and six months in Daytona

new tenant. But when Nantucket Looms

Beach. So Mackinac and Daytona found

moved to another part of town, the

themselves immortalized in distance from

plaque was removed, displaying once

Gardiner’s Corner. Bermuda also held

again Gardiner’s whale, swimming right

personal interest. Gardiner spent time

where every islander knows Nantucket

there on several occasions, including his

is: in the middle of it all. A unique

honeymoon with his wife, Bertha Chase

corner of the world, tiny in size, but

Gardiner. He took many photographs that

connected in all directions to the world

were sold in a shop in Bermuda

around it.

and which are still displayed by collectors there.

A group of six young riders on horses and an instructor posed on Main Street in front of H. Marshall gardiner’s Art Shop. Also in view are H. Paddack & Co. paint store and S. Hussey’s shoe shop, with boot sign. (gift of H. Marshall gardiner)

The NHA and Ralph Lauren partnered in the restoration of the Gardiner’s Corner compass rose mural.

Ralph Lauren and the Nantucket Historical Association are honored to be

stewards of the Gardiner’s Corner mural. H. Marshall Gardiner designed the mural based on historial compass rose designs.It adorned the side of his Main Street photography and gift shop and soon became a beloved Nantucket landmark. A restoration was performed by specialists from the firm of Milner and Carr Conservation.

Ralph Lauren has created a line of products – shirts and hats for men, women, children and infants – featuring the Compass Rose design.

All proceeds from the sale of Compass Rose products benefit the NHA.

To purchase Compass Rose products, please visit the NHA Museum Shop at

11 Broad Street or Ralph Lauren at 16 Main Street, or see the NHA website at nha.org

SHOPS EVEN THE MOST JADED

SHOPPER WILL HAVE A HARD TIME RESISTING THE APPEAL OF

NANTUCKET’S SPECIAL SHOPS. Nantucket is unique in its own way, partly

due to its location – 30 miles out at sea. No

bridge connects it to the mainland, thus

isolation is created by geography. That has

fostered creativity for survival and ingenuity.

Today, Nantucket has attracted many creative people and the items they have

created through their love of the island

and its special aspects, has led to products that visitors can bring back to the “mainland”

to remember their visit to Nantucket. They

are Nantucket “originals.”

It can be as simple as a sweatshirt with the acronym ACK on it (from the name of the

airfield, Ackerman’s Field) or as elaborate

and expensive as a Nantucket Lightship

basket, fashioned by current day artists

emulating the work of the men who spent

weeks at a time on a lightship that

served as a lighthouse anchored off the

hazardous shoals of Nantucket. Their

There are some quaint shops on the crushed shell path of Old South Wharf.

It’s not a trip to Nantucket without a visit to the Whaling Museum.

illuminated candle-lit beacon would warn

S UMMER . . .

seafarers of the treacherous shoals

surrounding the island. Items as simple

OFFERS LOTS OF SUN

as napkins to those as elaborate as a

AND LOTS OF FUN .

piece of gold jewelry are imprinted with

More than 80 miles of sandy

the silhouette of the island.

beach, world-class shopping and

the local restaurant scene rivals any

As you browse through Nantucket shops

gourmands dream destination.

you will surely find something to bring

home to friends and family as a reminder of your visit to this island.

Paul McCarthy Master Woodcarver signs quarterboards eagles gold leafing A master woodcarver specializing in

eagles, signs, quarterboards, and architectural

carvings. Paul McCarthy has now been

carving for over 55 years. He opened his

first shop in Scituate Harbor in 1969. The

impressive “Going on the Whale” carving

AT SYLVIA ANTIQUES

now hangs outside the Whaling Museum.

15 MAIN ST. AND 6 RAY'S CT. 617-842-7285

See his current work at Sylvia Antiques.

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B R E A K FA S T

BRUNCH

BY ANDREW

SPENCER

ou will be amazed at the sensory experience that eating a leisurely Nantucket

breakfast becomes. The aromas of fresh baked muffins and doughnuts mixed with coffee

brewing and pancakes cooking waft out of the kitchen, joining with the sounds of eggs sizzling and bacon popping. On the table in front of you, you see a glass of fresh squeezed orange juice next to a small vase of periwinkle blue hydrangeas. That feeling in your stomach is the anticipation of how good those blueberry pancakes are going to taste when you cover them in warm maple syrup. You long to be able to touch them, and lucky for you, here they come now, which leaves only the sense of taste. While words can’t do it justice, trust us when we tell you that your first taste won’t be your last. In fact, your last taste won’t be your last taste because as soon as you’re done with your breakfast, you will already start planning a return trip. And there is always bringing breakfast treats home to the family. There is a huge selection of items, from doughnuts, breakfast sandwiches, smoothies or fresh pressed juices. No need to get everyone into the car – be the hero and bring home any variety of goodies. Breakfast is one of the most favorite meals of the day. Nantucket has you covered.

LANGUEDOC Sunday Brunch

DOWNYFLAKE Breakfast

(except July and August)

508.228.4533

508.228.2552

OR, THE WHALE Breakfast

QUEEQUEG’S Saturday & Sunday Brunch

508.825.5897

508-325-0992

STUBBYS Breakfast

TOWN Tree Bar Brunch & Full Lunch Menu

508-228-0028

508-325-8696

L O B S T E R, S C A L LO P S

&C L A M S

BY ANDREW

SPENCER

resh, New England lobster rolls made from sweet, succulent lobster. Some are just

lobster meat with mayonnaise and some have celery. However, all have plenty of lobster! Try a few spots to find your favorite. Work your way through our list – not a bad thing to put on your to do list for the summer! Call ahead for pick-up to bring to the beach or out on the boat or enjoy in the restaurant (some may only be available in-house). Salt air,

sunshine and lobster – what a spectacular combination.

OR, THE WHALE 38 Main Street 508.825.5897 Lobster Rolls

QUEEQUEG’S 6 Oak Street 508.325.0992 Lobster Rolls

SANDBAR AT JETTIES BEACH 4 Bathing Beach Road 508.228.2279 Lobster Rolls

SANDBAR AT JETTIES BEACH 4 Bathing Beach Road 508.228.2279 Clam Po’ Boys

STUBBYS 8 Broad Street – on The Strip 508.228.0028 Fried Scallops

STUBBYS 8 Broad Street – on The Strip 508.228.0028 Fried Clam Strips

TOWN 4 East Chestnut Street 508.325.TOWN Lobster Rolls

WALTERS DELICATESSEN 10 Broad Street – on The Strip 508.228.0010 Lobster Rolls

SUSHI

QUEEQUEG’S 6 Oak Street 508.325.0992

TOWN 4 East Chestnut Street 508.325.TOWN

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The Downyflake, a Nantucket tradition, serving breakfast and lunch daily. Known for the big doughnut outside and delicious doughnuts inside, The Downyflake has been

satisfying the appetites of locals and visitors for 86 years. Conveniently located in the mid-island

area, The Downyflake is easily accessed by bicycle, car or NRTA bus. The Downyflake is famous for its homemade doughnuts, comfort food menu and classic diner-style venue. Choose from a menu of

Flake Favorites and Daily Specials for good food, and fast, friendly service in a relaxed atmosphere.

Breakfast served ’til 2pm daily and 1pm on Sunday. Lunch served Monday – Saturday, 11am to 2pm.

508.228.4533 18 Sparks Avenue thedownyflake.com AMERICAN COMFORT FOOD Year-round

(Except February and March) All Day Breakfast • Lunch Indoor & Outdoor Dining

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DUNE,

a creation of Michael Getter, chef /owner, formerly of 21 Federal and American Seasons. The decor in the three distinct dining rooms is a blend of sophisticated elegance and soothing comfort.

Along with the exotic quartzite bar and charming patio, they offer an extensive selection of handcrafted cocktails, wines, liquors and cordials, as well as full lunch, dinner and dessert menus.

Dune’s ever-changing menu showcases an innovative selection of the finest in-season local produce, fish and meats from regional farms and select purveyors.

508.228.5550 20 Broad Street dunenantucket.com

INDOOR • BISTRO COVERED PATIO • DINNER BAR Year-round Lunch • Dinner

RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED 105

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Faregrounds, a favorite with Nantucket

Locals since 1997. Our easy atmosphere is lively and casual (we are sports fanatics sporting 17 HDTVs)! Choose between the bustling energy of Pudley’s Pub, the cool breeze on our deck or the quiet dining room! Our comfortable fare is affordable and complemented by Daily Specials. Every Night, Early Bird and All You Can Eat menus are available. No party is too big or too small! a terrific venue to celebrate any occasion! Only 5 minutes from town! Shuttle stops here! Plenty of parking!

508.228.4095 27 Fairgrounds Road thefaregrounds.com

DECK • BISTRO • BAR Year-round Lunch • Dinner

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Kitty Murtagh’s In Ireland, pubs are places

to socialize, relax and maybe conduct a little business. Owners John Keane and Caroline Montgomery are continuing that tradition on Nantucket at Kitty Murtagh’s.

Decorated with Irish signs, antiques, and furniture, the pub exudes authenticity. Relax and enjoy traditional hearty fare in our fun, casual upstairs bar and dining area complete with high top tables large enough for

the whole family. Or slide into one of our comfy booths downstairs in our warm, intimate dining room. Nightly seafood specials draw from Nantucket’s local catch.

508.325.0781 4 West Creek Road kittymurtaghs.com

PATIO • BAR Year-round Lunch • Dinner

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Languedoc Bistro on an island where restaurants inns and shops come and go.

Owners Alan and Ann Cunha, Neil Grennan and Ed Grennan are now into 44 years of creating the highest standards for Languedoc Inn and Bistro. Languedoc coffers three separate settings with two distinct atmospheres. The café and the garden are friendly, fun, laid-back places where reservations are needed.

Reservations are suggested for the upstairs dining rooms, which possessa more intimate quality. The candlelittables are romantic and refined, from a table for two to a private room for 25 people.

508.228.2552 24 Broad Street lelanguedoc.com

INDOOR • BISTRO COVERED PATIO • DINNER BAR April – December Lunch • Dinner

RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED 111

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OR, THE WHALE . . .

When naming his classic American novel, Herman Melville was torn between two titles – Moby Dick; or, The Whale. Most people know it by the former, while we went with the latter.

With a prime location off the Main Street cobblestones in a well-loved historic brick building featuring a spacious back patio, this bistro and bar serves lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch 7 days a week in full season.

Please check our website for hours at otwnantucket.com, or call us.

508.825.5897 38 Main Street otwnantucket.com

PATIO • BISTRO • BAR Year-round Lunch Dinner & Weekend Brunch

RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED WALK-INS WELCOME 113

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Queequegs

Nestled on a sidestreet behind the Atheneum, Queequeg’s offers a romantic spot for dinner in a fun bistro setting with an intimate bar scene. The cozy dining room with its warm color scheme and ecletic artwork radiates comfort. Ours outdoor patio and TREE BAR brunch is an experience not to be missed.

Owners John Keane and Caroline Montgomery, chose the name in reference to Melville’s character from “Moby-Dick.” Queequeg signifies friendship, courage and an adventurous appetite. This spirit is echoed in the ambiance of Queequeg’s.

508.325.0992 6 Oak Street queequegsnantucket.com

PATIO • BAR Year-round Lunch • Dinner

RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED 115

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Sandbar at Jetties Beach welcomes you to our open-air restaurant and bar, the perfect beach-

front spot for the whole family to enjoy. Our casual fare includes a fresh raw bar, burgers, sandwiches, and seafood - as well as frozen drinks,

beer and wine. Offering daily Buck-a-Shuck deals and live music, we invite you to enjoy a perfect summer day at the Sandbar!

508.228.2279 4 Bathing Beach Road jettiessandbar.com BEACH DINING Mid-May to Columbus Day Lunch + Buck a Shuck + Dinner

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Sophie T’s Pizza is located at 7 Daves Street in Bayberry Court, in the mid-island district. We are a family restaurant specializing in “New York-Style” pizza with a Nantucket twist. The

choices don’t stop there, offering many delicious and healthy salads and hearty, handmade sandwiches. Pastas are also available – lasagna,

spaghetti and meatballs and baked stuffed shells, all served with crispy garlic bread. Pizza is also sold by the slice! Call for fast take-out!

508.325.6265 7 Daves Street sophietspizza.com

INDOOR SEATING Year-round Lunch • Dinner

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Town serves global cuisine offering uplifted

versions of flavorful international dishes sourced from every corner of the globe. Taste our tantalizingly bold,sumptuous flavors within a casual, bistro styled lounge.

TOWN is conveniently located on East Chestnut Street, across from the Dreamland Theater. Come join us in our lounge style dining area or outdoor patio. TOWN also offers the coolest outdoor bar on island . . . TREE BAR!

Be adventurous, go to TOWN . . . .

508.325.TOWN 4 East Chestnut Street townnantucket.com PATIO • BAR Year-round Dinner

RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED

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FOOD SPECIALITIES

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TAKE-OUT Year-round Breakfast • Lunch

508.228.1742 10 Airport Road

airport

Marketplace offers everything imaginable for breakfast, quick lunches or snacks for the beach or for workmen who need to stop and go quickly. From coffee to cold drinks, pizza and sandwiches there is a large variety to choose from. Cookies, cupcakes, candy and slushies top it all off!

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TAKE-OUT Year-round Lunch • Dinner

508.228.1131 10 Broad Street steamboatpizzanantucket.com

steamboat Pizza is located on Steamboat Wharf (The Strip) has served the Nantucket Island community and it’s visitors for over 30 years and has been under the same ownership / management. Our traditional thin crust pizza uses authentic ingredients, a rich plum tomato sauce and an inhouse cheese recipe that has people returning year after year.

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TAKE-OUT Year-round Lunch • Dinner

508.228.0028 8 Broad Street, Steamboat Wharf

Stubby’s features a wide variety of quick breakfast sandwiches, deluxe burgers, finger foods and Jamaican specials. All items are available to go. One of Nantucket’s favorite year-round “go-to” take-out establishments, known for their quick service and reliable fast food. Whether you want a cheese steak with fries.

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TAKE-OUT Year-round Lunch • Dinner

508.228.0010 10 Broad Street, Steamboat Wharf

Walters is a New York-style delicatessen, serving fantastic freshly baked breads, oven-roasted premium meats, outstanding deli salads and a pickle of course! Hearty morning breakfast sandwiches on warm Kaiser rolls and delicious, freshly baked bagels.

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ISLAND BIKE COMPANY ..........50-51 YOUNG'S BICYCLE SHOP ..............57

CANDY & FUDGE

AUNT LEAH’S FUDGE ...................71

HOME HEALTH CARE

NANTUCKET HOME HEALTH CARE ..30

HOTELS / INNS

THE BEACHSIDE ........................2–3

INTERIOR DESIGN / SHOP

CHRISTOPHER’S HOME FURNISHINGS OF NANTUCKET ...OBC

LINENS

HAUTE HOME...............................10

MUSEUMS

NANTUCKET SHIPWRECK & LIFESAVING MUSEUM ...................53 NANTUCKET HISTORICAL ASSOC ...81

PHOTOGRAPHY

REBECCA LOVE PHOTOGRAPY .......81

REAL ESTATE BROKERS / AGENTS

BELLEVUE, LINDA .........................87 CARPENTER, CHRISTINE ................84 COFFIN, CAROL ...........................87 COOPER, JAMES ..........................86 FRAZIER, DALTON.........................86 FRAZIER II, J. PEPPER ...................86 GIBSON, MARYBETH.....................85 HOLDGATE, DAWN HILL ...............87 MAURY, ANN BARNES ..................84 MILLER, CAROL............................86 SARKISIAN, ROBERT ......................87 TRUDEL, JOHN F. III .....................85 WINN, LISA .................................85 WINN, GARY ...............................85

RESTAURANTS / TAKE-OUT

AIRPORT MARKET PLACE ............124 DOWNYFLAKE....................102-103 DUNE ...............................104-105 FAREGROUNDS .................106-107 KITTY MURTAGH’S ..............108-109 LANGUEDOC BISTRO ..........110-111 OR, THE WHALE................112-113 QUEEQUEG’S .....................114-115 SANDBAR AT JETTIES .........116-117 SOPHIE T'S PIZZA...............118-119 STEAMBOAT PIZZA .....................125 STUBBYS .......................................126 TOWN ...............................120-121 WALTERS DELICATESSEN ............127

SHOPS

ACK 4170.................................81 COASTAL CHARM ....................IFC–1 NANTUCKET BY THE SEA.............4–5 NANTUCKET DIAMOND...............76-77 NANTUCKET RUN CENTRE ............79 NATIVE SHOES .............................73 PETER ENGLAND NANTUCKET .......57

SIGNS / QUARTERBOARDS

PAUL MCCARTHY MASTER WOODCARVER ..........74-75

SPORTFISHING & BOAT CHARTERS

LYNX ...........................................55 TY ONE ON SPORTFISHING CHARTERS .....81, IBC

TAXI / BUS

ACK VETERAN TAXI .....................28 ARGO 1 TAXI...............................29 AT SEA TAXI ................................28 DORALEE’S TAXI ..........................28 THE WAVE – NRTA .....................29