Monomoy Wilderness, Nantucket

Name: Monomoy Wilderness
Address: Nantucket, United States

#22 among attractions in Nantucket

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The Monomoy Wilderness is a 3,244-acre wilderness area south of Cape Cod in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. It is located within the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge and is administered by the US Fish & Wildlife Service. Severe winter storms isolated Monomoy Point from the mainland in 1958 and, 20 years later, separated North Monomoy Island from South Monomoy Island. Sand dunes on the eastern shore of the islands give way to salt marsh and then to mudflats on the western shore. The ecosystem is a perfect habitat for migratory birds. ()

Established: 1970 (54 years ago)Elevation: 20 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 41°16'43"N, 70°4'51"W

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Day trips

Monomoy Wilderness – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Brant Point Light, Nantucket Whaling Museum, Maria Mitchell Aquarium, Maria Mitchell Observatory.

0.9 miNW
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Brant Point Light, Nantucket
24 min walk • Brant Point Light is a lighthouse located on Nantucket Island. The station was established in 1746, automated in 1965, and is still in operation.
1 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, Maritime museum
Nantucket Whaling Museum, Nantucket
27 min walk • The Nantucket Whaling Museum is a museum located in Nantucket, Massachusetts. It is run by the Nantucket Historical Association. The Whaling Museum is the flagship site of the Nantucket Historical Association’s fleet of properties.
0.8 miW
Museum, Aquarium, Park
Maria Mitchell Aquarium, Nantucket
21 min walk • The Maria Mitchell Association Aquarium, also known as the Nantucket Aquarium, is a small, local, seasonal aquarium in Nantucket, Massachusetts. It serves as the island's only marine science center and resource.
1.2 miW
Museum, Science museum
Maria Mitchell Observatory, Nantucket
31 min walk • The Maria Mitchell Observatory in Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA, was founded in 1908 and named in honor of Maria Mitchell, the first American woman astronomer. It is a major component of the Maria Mitchell Association.
0.9 miW
Museum, Historical place
The Old Mill, Nantucket
23 min walk • The Old Mill is a historic windmill located at 50 Prospect Street in Nantucket, Massachusetts. Built in 1746, it is the oldest functioning mill in the United States. The mill is owned and operated by the Nantucket Historical Association as a museum. It is a contributing property of the Nantucket Historic District.
0.7 miW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum, Nantucket
19 min walk • The Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum is a small seasonal museum and gift shop located in Nantucket, Massachusetts, dedicated to the history and preservation of Nantucket Lightship Baskets.
1 miW
41°16'60"N • 70°5'60"W
Nantucket United Methodist Church, Nantucket
27 min walk • Church
0.9 miNW
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Nantucket Harbor Range Lights, Nantucket
24 min walk • The Nantucket Harbor Range Lights are range lights that were built in 1908 to guide vessels through the narrow channel to Nantucket Harbor.
1 miW
Park
Nantucket Historic District, Nantucket
27 min walk • The Nantucket Historic District is a National Historic Landmark District that encompasses the entire island of Nantucket, Massachusetts.
1.2 miNW
41°17'10"N • 70°6'8"W
First Congregational Church of Nantucket, Nantucket
32 min walk • Sacred and religious sites, Lookout, Church
1 miW
41°17'3"N • 70°5'55"W
Nantucket Atheneum, Nantucket
26 min walk • Library

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Monomoy Wilderness?

Nearby attractions include Nantucket Beacon, Nantucket (14 min walk), Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum, Nantucket (19 min walk), Maria Mitchell Aquarium, Nantucket (21 min walk), The Old Mill, Nantucket (23 min walk).