Hidden Gems Places To Visit in Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States
- 5.0 Theatre Workshop of Nantucket (44 reviews)
-Great theatre on Nantucket
Theaters
Nantucket's public theater since 1956. See more..
- 5.0 Sconset Bluff Walk (38 reviews)
-Beautiful no matter what time of year
Hiking Trails
It doesn't matter what time of year, or where you join the walk-- it's just a beautiful way to experience the power and majesty of the Atlantic ocean. Check the prevailing winds before you go, so you can be prepared clothing-wise. Like most Nantucket activities, it can be quite magical. View lots of seal families swimming by as they go to and from their resting grounds at Great Point. Walk as short or long as you like! See more..
- 4.5 Wauwinet (85 reviews)
-Wonderful, peaceful place to relax & chill-out
Historic Sites
Hotel sitting area has a nice fireplace. They offer complementary wine and cheese daily at 4 pm, though we missed out on this. Staff members are extremely friendly, professional, attentive and helpful. They gave us an umbrella when we departed as it was raining out. They have free shuttles to ferry, and they have hourly shuttles into town so you can walk around and shop if you want. There are lots of cute bunnies hopping around this relatively quiet and elegant property. Recommend accommodations at cottage 408. Not all cottage rooms have private yards. See more..
- 4.5 First Congregational Church (78 reviews)
-Very welcoming congregation
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts • Religious Sites
Good message for locals and visitors. Second summer we've visited and found it to be friendly both times. . See more..
- 4.5 Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge (63 reviews)
-Guided sunset Jeep tour
Tuesday: 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas
Discover this ruggedly beautiful coastal environment where deer, raptors, and shorebirds play. Explore sand dunes and small coastal forests, salt marsh and tidal ponds, on 16 miles of trails and sand roads. We also offer guided over-sand vehicle tours of the refuge. See more..
- 4.5 Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum (54 reviews)
-Wonderful history of the baskets
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Speciality Museums
Now affiliated with the Nantucket Historical Association. The mission of the Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum is to promote the awareness and appreciation of lightship baskets and their makers, by educating and engaging the public about the complexity of this art form unique to Nantucket, and placing it within a broader context of related crafts. See more..
- 4.5 Greater Light (40 reviews)
-Quirky and Quaint
Temporarily closed - Closed until May 27, 2023 Historic Sites
Greater Light, located at 8 Howard Street, was the summer home and studio of Gertrude and Hanna Monaghan, two independent, highly educated, unmarried Quaker sisters from Philadelphia. Gertrude (1887–1962), a professional artist, and Hanna (1889–1972), an actress and author, first came to the island in 1923, renting a small studio near the harbor. Originally built around 1790 as a livestock barn, the sisters discovered Greater Light in 1929 when they followed a herd of cattle up Main Street. Enthralled, they purchased the dilapidated building and set about transforming it into their own summer oasis, adorning it with cast-off architectural elements, decorative objects, and eclectic furniture. Their personal aesthetic blended art and whimsy with an appreciation of unique handcrafted works—woven, carved, forged, or painted—that coalesced in an environment that is a monument to their spirit. See more..
- 4.5 Maria Mitchell Association (36 reviews)
-Nighttime observatory
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Science Museums
Operating an Aquarium, Natural Science Museum, two Observatories and a Historic House, the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) is a private non-profit organization located on the island of Nantucket, Massachusetts. Aquarium: Locally-collected specimens are on exhibit. Displays are always changing and include anything from seahorses to octopuses to sharks! Get a “feel” for the local ecosystem at our touch tank, home to crabs, clams, baby horseshoe crabs, and more! Great for kids and adults alike! Natural Science Museum: A cross between a classic natural history museum, a zoo, and a science center, the Maria Mitchell Natural Science Museum is a great place to learn about the plants, animals, and birds of Nantucket. See live turtles and snakes! Loines Observatory: See distant planets, stars, galaxies and more through a telescope! Stargazing nights with our expert astronomers are a unique way to spend an evening enjoying Nantucket's clear and dark skies! Check our website for specific information about Stargazing dates and times. Historic Mitchell House: Take a trip back in time to 1800s Nantucket! Built in 1790, this typical Quaker house was acquired by the Mitchell family in 1818. The home became a museum in 1903 when the Maria Mitchell Association’s founders acquired the house to preserve the legacy of Maria Mitchell herself. See more..
- 4.5 Nobadeer (32 reviews)
-Lots of action at this beach!!
Beaches
This beach was incredible! Most people come out via jeep and drive onto the beach and parked. There is a whole system to it and everyone lines up their car with the back of the jeep facing the ocean. Tons of families, lots of surfers and this year lots of whales! Very cool and they came back on multiple days! See more..
- 4.5 Altar Rock (26 reviews)
-One of the best hike
Historic Walking Areas
One of the hikes with different vista, broad and wide, and different color in landscape. It's unusual on an lsland in Masachussetts. If you walk, it's fine. You can decide which trail you want to do for different length. It's also possible to drive. However, be aware that you need to have a good height clearance, since some part of the trails are bumpy and the wheel track are quite low beneath the ground. See more..
- 4.5 Hadwen House (22 reviews)
-A View of Time Before
Temporarily closed - Closed until May 26, 2023 Historic Sites
The Hadwen House is a Greek Revival mansion built in 1846 by whaling merchant and silver retailer William Hadwen at the peak of Nantucket’s prosperity as the whaling capital of the world. The home is one of the most elaborate examples of Greek revival architecture on the island and the only publicly accessible mansion of its age in the area. Today, this Historic Home features exhibitions on various topics such as Decorative Arts, Suffrage and Slavery, Architecture, and more! See more..
What's a Hidden gem?
We call places hidden gems that are new, extremely good, but are not that popular yet - you should check them out. The criteria is to have a rating of 4.5 or more and more than 20 reviews and less than 100 reviews.
