ACK Insights
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Where is the best place to buy groceries on island? What about beer, wine, and spirits?
Stop and Shop is your best bet for groceries on Nantucket - both Downtown and Mid-Island
If looking for alcohol, you have: Hatch's Package Store, Nantucket Wine and Spirits, Murray's Beverage Store, The Islander, and Old South. Epernay and BRIX also carry all three and will probably have your most diverse wine selections.
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I need some tools for my boat -- where should I go?
Marine Home Center – Nuts, Bolts, Screws, this is the Ace hardware of the island
Brant Point Marine – Boat parts and cleaning supplies
Glyn’s Marine – Engine workWhere can I buy a wetsuit and other gear?
Indian Summer Surf Shop – Surfboards, Wetsuits, and Clothes
Nantucket Surf Club - Surf Gear and Swag
Force 5 Watersports – Wetsuits and ClothesI dropped my phone in the water....is there someone who can help fix it? Or somewhere I can ship it back to the store from?
Happens to the best of us. No worries! Computer Solutions is good to get your iPhone or computer fixed, and they have various computer supplies available as well. For shipping needs, there is FedEx , UPS, and USPS.
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On the off chance I want to do something other than kite while on Nantucket, any suggestions?
We thought you'd never ask! As much as we live to be on the water, there are so many awesome things to take advantage of such as:
- Go off-roading! Rent a Jeep from Young's Bicycle Shop and drive out the beach to Great Point or ride through the dirt trails in the Moors and Altar Rock (the highest point on the island and a great spot for star watching). You could also drive to Great Pointfor a picnic.
- Spend a rainy day at the Whaling Museum.
- Sign up for a cooking class at Nantucket Culinary.
- Go stargazing at Loines Observatory.
- Check out the Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum
- Get to know historical Nantucket on a Walking Tours
- See the island on a Nantucket Bus Tour.
- Walk to Brant Point Lighthouse and watch the boats.
- Attend an event at the historic Nantucket Antheneum.
- Learn the history behind those popular baskets at the Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum
- Check out the fresh veggies, pies, flowers + more at Bartlett’s Farm.
- Catch a movie at the Dreamland.
- Play a round of golf at Miacomet, Siasconset Golf Course, or Nantucket Golf Club.
- Rent a paddle board or kayak from Sea Nantucket Paddle Sports and cruise around the harbor.
Looking for even more Nantucket intel? Check out some of the best activities on island, 100 Things to Do on Nantucket, and some of the Must Sees!
