A Friendly Guidebook
Sightseeing
Salem is full of history, very walkable, and is a short 15-20 minute drive from Nahant!
164 locals recommend
Salem
Salem is full of history, very walkable, and is a short 15-20 minute drive from Nahant!
Singing Beach
Beach StSinging Beach is a local favorite with amazing sand and views!
Fenway Park
4 Jersey StGo RedSox!
The best ocean and city views in Nahant. Highly recommend an afternoon walk with a bottle of wine for sunset.
Baileys Point
The best ocean and city views in Nahant. Highly recommend an afternoon walk with a bottle of wine for sunset.
Food scene
The Dumpling House is by far a must visit in downtown Boston!
40 locals recommend
Gourmet Dumpling House
52 Beach StThe Dumpling House is by far a must visit in downtown Boston!
Tides is the only restaurant in Nahant, boasts great local seafood, and offers a riveting chance to play Keno, which you should definitely do.
21 locals recommend
Tides Restaurants & Pub
2 Wilson RoadTides is the only restaurant in Nahant, boasts great local seafood, and offers a riveting chance to play Keno, which you should definitely do.
The Marina has the best steamers on the North Shore and is a must visit. Very local, very New England.
8 locals recommend
The Marina at the Wharf
543 N Shore RdThe Marina has the best steamers on the North Shore and is a must visit. Very local, very New England.
Mission on the Bay has a great half off menu Monday - Thursday. Great appetizers and food.
43 locals recommend
Mission on the Bay
141 Humphrey StreetMission on the Bay has a great half off menu Monday - Thursday. Great appetizers and food.
City advice
Getting around
Exploring Nahant
Nahant is best explored via walking or biking! With quite neighborhoods, amazing ocean and city views, and hidden beaches and sea cliffs.
Travelling with kids
Walking Nahant
Nahant is a quiet and small town, and is great for walking with pets and children. Bringing a stroller is recommended, and bikes are great.