Essex district, Massachusetts, United States

Places to visit near Nahant

Nahant is a town in Essex district, Massachusetts, United States, home to about 3,410 people. Within 50 km by road there are 288 places to visit — 62 parks, 48 churches, 38 forts & heritage and 26 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Castle Rock (1 km), Egg Rock (2 km) and Lynn Heritage State Park (5 km).

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Nahant, Massachusetts
Nahant, Essex district, Massachusetts, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Nahant at a glance

Location
Essex district, Massachusetts, United States
Population
about 3,410
Coordinates
42.4265° N, 70.9189° W
Places within 50 km
288 (288 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Nahant

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Nahant: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Parks near Nahant

62 parks within 100 km of Nahant. The closest is Green Island (11 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Nahant

48 churches within 100 km of Nahant. The closest is Lynn Heritage State Park (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Nahant

38 forts & heritage within 100 km of Nahant. The closest is Mary Baker Eddy House (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Nahant

26 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Nahant. The closest is Belle Isle Marsh Reservation (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Nahant

20 museums within 100 km of Nahant. The closest is USS Constitution Museum (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Nahant

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Nahant. The closest is Breeds Pond Outlet Dam (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Nahant

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 24 km on the road.

  1. Start in Nahant
  2. 1 km Castle Rock · river spot, Essex
  3. 2 km Egg Rock · river spot, Essex
  4. 6 km Mary Baker Eddy House · heritage site, Essex
  5. 1 km Lynn Heritage State Park · church, Essex
  6. 7 km Revere Beach · beach, Suffolk
  7. 7 km Back to Nahant

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From travellers near Nahant

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How to reach Nahant

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    Within 15 km of Nahant

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Nahant by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks6262Green Island (11 km)
    Other attractions5050Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina (15 km)
    Churches4848Lynn Heritage State Park (5 km)
    Forts & heritage3838Mary Baker Eddy House (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2626Belle Isle Marsh Reservation (9 km)
    Museums2020USS Constitution Museum (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1919Breeds Pond Outlet Dam (9 km)
    Beaches & coast1414Revere Beach (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints33Waitt's Mount (15 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Castle Rock (1 km)
    Temples22Temple Israel Cemetery (20 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Islamic Society of Boston (20 km)
    Buddhist sites11Fo Guang Buddhist Temple Boston (24 km)
    Waterfalls11Newton Lower Falls Historic District (24 km)

    Nahant: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Nahant?

    Castle Rock (river spot, about 1 km), Egg Rock (river spot, about 2 km), Lynn Heritage State Park (church, about 5 km), Mary Baker Eddy House (heritage site, about 5 km), Revere Beach (beach, about 7 km), Breeds Pond Outlet Dam (dam, about 9 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Nahant?

    288 places on Spotwander: 62 parks, 50 other attractions, 48 churches, 38 forts & heritage, 26 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest park to Nahant?

    Green Island, about 11 km by road; Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Nahant?

    Lynn Heritage State Park, about 5 km by road; Old North Church (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Nahant?

    Mary Baker Eddy House, about 5 km by road; The Graves Light (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Nahant?

    Start in Nahant, visit Castle Rock, then Egg Rock, then Mary Baker Eddy House, then Lynn Heritage State Park, then Revere Beach, and drive back — about 24 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Nahant?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Nahant

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Nahant’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Nahant on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.