Family nearby Carlisle House Inn — Massachusetts: Nantucket Island
Family Attractions
Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge
Wauwinet Road, Nantucket, MA 02554
While Coskata-Coatue ("co-skate-uh co-too") Wildlife Refuge may be best known for its historic lighthouse, many miles of white-sand beaches, and world-class fishing, the Refuge is a complex ecosystem that featu... more >>
First Congregational Church Tower
62 Centre Street, Nantucket, MA 02554
This church tower provides the best view of Nantucket, and you can see Martha's Vineyard and Cape Cod on a clear day, from about 120 feet above the street. Between about mid-May and mid-October, church volu... more >>
Hadwen House
96 Main st., Nantucket, MA 02554
The historic site is the best known symbol of the architectural style of life enjoyed by the 19th century whaling merchants. The Greek revival mansion was built between 1845 and 1846. A fine example of how the ... more >>
Maria Mitchell Science Center
2 Vestal St., Nantucket, MA 02554
The center is a tribute of island native and astronomer Maria Mitchell. The Center features the Museum of Natural Science, the Mitchell House and the Science Library. Please call for hours and admission prices.... more >>
Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum
48 Union Street, Nantucket, MA 02554
The museum is housed in a building dating back to 1821 and is surrounded by an "1820 Garden" with lovely displays of plantings that were available on Nantucket around that time. Lightship baskets are unique to... more >>



