Sights and landmarks in Nantucket

Sights and landmarks in Nantucket

1. See

   Brant Point Light

   A short walk from the town center. The original structure was built in 1746. The second lighthouse built in America. Boats and ferries can be seen coming into the harbor from this site.

2. See

   Great Point Light

   A lighthouse at the northern tip of the island, high above the beaches.

3. See

   Nantucket Whaling Museum

   Admission prices run about $17 for adults, $15 for seniors and $8 for youth.

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   Museum of African American History

   The Museum of African American History on Nantucket features two historic sites, the African Meeting House and the Seneca Boston-Florence Higginbotham House. These buildings were at the center of a thriving nineteenth-century African American community on the island.

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   Old Windmill

   Made of salvaged wood in 1746 and set in its original location.

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   Oldest House

   Can be purchased as a package if touring the Whaling Museum as well.

   Admission prices around $6 for adults and $3 for youth.

7. See

   Maria Mitchell Aquarium

   Near the Town Pier.

8. See

   Sankaty Head Light

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Nantucket (CC BY-SA 4.0).