This week we speak with Jasper Young about his family’s multi-generational tradition on the island. Young’s Bicycle Shop is an island institution and this week we hear a bit about the history of the business that has given wheels to generation after generation of Nantucketers.
Tell Us About the History of Young’s Bicycle Shop.
Jasper Young: Young’s Bicycle shop was started in 1931 by my great grandfather Harvey A. Young in his backyard. He started small but the business quickly grew and two generations later Young’s was also renting cars and 4×4 Jeeps. Young’s continues to get people the wheels they need so they can enjoy the natural beauty of Nantucket.
As a Third Generation Young in the Shop, Tell Us About What the Shop Means To You.
Jasper Young: My favorite aspect about working at Young’s is being a part of the long history of hospitality on Nantucket. Many people got their first job at Young’s and use the skills they learn to become leaders in the community. As a cyclist commuter it’s an added bonus to support something I believe in.
Are There Any Stories About the Shop that Are Passed Down from Generation to Generation?
Jasper Young: Young’s got started around the depression and was doing mostly repairs but some locals couldn’t always pay for their bill right away. In exchange, they would let Harvey A. rent out their bicycle for the summer season to cover the costs of fixing it. Because there wasn’t a huge rental fleet, he sometimes even rented his own family’s bikes!
Thanks, Jasper! Young’s Bicycle Shop can’t be missed as you walk from the Steamship Authority Wharf, but you can also them on speed-dial in your room at The Nantucket Hotel or at the Young’s Bicycle Shop website.
🦃 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞 𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗧𝗢 𝗠𝗘 🦃
DM us your favorite old school family turkey-day photos and keep an eye out for something special this Thanksgiving! Gobble Gobble!
𝗣𝗨𝗣-𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
Bama says, fuurr get about boring old car rides! Don’t leave your furry friends at home, enjoy our dog-friendly cottages.
📸 @heythereney
𝗙𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗨𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧
So many ways to enjoy autumn this fall which is why we continue to love Nantucket 🍂🧡
𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝟭𝟲
With only sixteen days left of summer, make time to stop and smell the hydrangeas.
HAVE AN EGGCELLENT WEEKEND
What’s your breakfast of choice?
Served at the breeze, daily. 🍳
SLAY-CATION
Out of the office and into the deep end. Leave those emails on “read” this week.
𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗢 𝗦𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗢𝗥!
Looking for a unique date night experience? Check out Sailors Valentine on our front porch. Dine under the twinkle lights and woven baskets, maybe even share a few cocktails...
Open every Tuesday-Sunday, 5-9PM
𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗢 𝗕𝗘𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗙𝗨𝗟
Our newly designed lobby by @michaelthomasandco features all custom furnishings inspired by his walks around the island.
Michael`s vision was to preserve the rich nautical history of The Nantucket Hotel while making it feel modern. We think he has more than achieved this with his signature coastal chic aesthetic.
What do you think?
📸 @jeremy.powitz
🦞 𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗪𝗦 𝗢𝗨𝗧 🦞
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Our iconic Monday night Clambakes are back for the season!!
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We’re rolling out the first lobster red carpet June 19th.
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Limited availability | Reservations now open
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📸 | @rosemary.tufankjian
𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗢-𝗚 𝗕𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗗
Happy Mothers Day
🤍🤍🤍
𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗕𝗘𝗗𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘
Plush robes, luxurious bedding, and a movie, please.
𝗗𝗔𝗙𝗙-𝗢-𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗟
One of our favorite island traditions is right around the corner. Learn about how we celebrate Daffodil Festival at The Nantucket Hotel (link in bio) 📸: @_hannahmatthew
𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚
Next up: Daffodils
𝗗𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗥?
Turn summer daydreams into summer plans.
𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗭𝗬
From slippers and plush robes to an outdoor hot tub, we’re the CEO of getting cozy on Nantucket in the winter.
𝗪𝗘 𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗠
What’s your favorite scoop shop on the island?
𝗪𝗘’𝗥𝗘 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞
Breeze is back open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!
𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁: Daily, 7:30AM - 10AM
𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵: Thurs-Sat, 11:30AM - 2PM
𝗗𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿: Thurs-Sat, 5PM - 9PM
𝗕𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵: Sunday, 11:30AM - 2PM
𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗜𝗡-𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗘 𝗛𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗡
Meet Hugh. He’s a part of our welcoming party at the front desk, but he’s also one of the best sidewalk historians on Nantucket. Ask him about his walking tours of historic downtown Nantucket.
𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘’𝗦 𝗡𝗢 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗢 𝗙𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧
If you’re feeling stir crazy with Breeze closed, we’re happy to share that we’ll be back open on March 10th (and looking better than ever…)
𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗪𝗔𝗬𝗡𝗘
If you’re a regular, you might already know him. He’s been a familiar face at Breeze for more than 10 years.
Breeze is back open on March 10th. We’ll see you then.
𝗣𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗣𝗨𝗣
We don’t show preference when it comes to guests checking in, except for our Pup & Play guests. They get an extra treat.
Tap the link in our bio to learn about our dog-friendly accommodation package..
𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗨𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗘…
Our pool will be open for April School Vacation.
Make your plans today and make a family getaway to the island this spring break.
𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗡
Maybe you’ve already met him. He’s our General Manager’s faithful pal, and a regular fixture of our lobby. Here he is soaking up some Caribbean sun at our sister resort in St. John, @lovangoresort.
𝗚𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗢𝗩𝗬
We’re closed for the month of February, but @thenantucket.club is open so members can keep their fitness groove on.
𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗬 𝗟𝗜𝗞𝗘 𝗜𝗧’𝗦 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯
Looking forward to all the brides and grooms we get to celebrate with this year. Check out @thenantucketweddings for a look at how we like to get down!
📸: @lanecarolinephotography
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