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Town in Massachusetts, United States
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Scituate (pronounced sit-you-et) is a small seacoast town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts south of Cohasset and north of Marshfield in the South Shore region. Scituate Harbor is the main town center and is where most of the shops and restaurants are located. Scituate includes the villages of North Scituate and Humarock.
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Set in a sea captain's 1739 home, exhibits recount local maritime history including the many Scituate shipwrecks. The Irish mossing trade (red algae scraped from the sea floor and used in many products) is also covered.
Cedar Point, An 1810 granite lighthouse with a charming story. Open at times during the summer, including Heritage Days. Nice historical display outside. This is a very popular sight for visitors. The surrounding rocks, calm harbor, and often gorgeous summer weather makes this also a popular spot for wedding photos! There are two jetties off of the lighthouse area, and both are often walked by adults and children alike. Though the parking lot is small, it is free. There is also a small sandy beach in front of the Lighthouse; this is a beautiful place to enjoy the summer sun, and is the only beach in Scituate with a free parking area.
The mill and the pond were made famous in 1817 by Samuel Woodworth in his poem The Old Oaken Bucket. Under renovations. The "ancient ell" on premises dates from 1675.
Unusual European style bell-tower which was built to hide a steel water standpipe. Open to climb to the top during Heritage Days. Claimed to be the most beautiful water tower in the world, the Lawson Tower was built in the early 20th century.
A working 1650-era mill.
A preserved 18th-century house, barn and cattle pound.
Kathleen Laidlaw Center
Home of the Scituate Historical Society, genealogy experts. Come on a Tuesday if you'd like to meet the archivist.
Carl Pipes Memorial Trail
335 acres of open space preserved in this 450 acre forest. It is part of the largest remaining unfragmented forest in Scituate, this area contains important headwaters of Scituate's drinking supply. The walking trail capacity is around 2½ miles, covering a variety of ecosystems and habitats for the public to appreciate and enjoy. Teepee rock is a landmark within the park. Trails are well maintained and marked. You'll pass the trailhead on your way to the parking lot at the end of Bates Lane.
Owned by South Shore Cinema, these two screens play current films. Temporarily closed.
This bowling alley and small arcade is home to candle pin bowling. It also has kid friendly lanes with bumpers and is available for birthday parties. Call to inquire about "cosmic bowling" for a fun nite. Temporarily closed.
Golf Digest 4-star, voted area's top course. A 6,403-yard, par-72.
Stony and small. 77 parking spots.
One of the largest beaches in Scituate. Over a mile of fine, hard-packed sand. After the storm of 1888, Humarock was cut off from Scituate by the rerouting of the South River. Today the beach is only accessible via Marshfield, which can turn into quite the drive during summer. 120 parking spots.
Small residential sandy beach with many rock features and tidal pools. Good for kids. Views of Minot Light and Massachusetts Bay. 101 parking spots in three locations, most are found along Bailey's Causeway.
Half a mile of sandy beach. Parking lot with 200 spots on Inner Harbor road just off Peggoty Beach road.
Sandy but small. Gets even smaller at high tide. 24 parking spots. Closest to Scituate Harbor.
This annual event combines live music and entertainment, artisan crafts, kid’s activities, historical site visits, and vendor booths. Additionally, nearby Scituate Harbor is replete with a wide variety of gift shops, clothing stores, restaurants and other businesses. Some restaurants feature outdoor seating where you can enjoy spectacular views of Scituate Harbor. This festival takes place the first weekend in August.
Held in the third week of July, the Scituate carnival provides fun for children of all ages. Rides, games, and food are on offer. Enjoy some cotton candy and a hot dog while walking along the harbor's edge. Fireworks displays on Friday and Saturday nights. The carnival takes place within the main parking lot, so visitors should look to park in several nearby smaller lots; free of charge. Hosted by the Scituate Knights of Columbus since 1953.
Scituate Harbor, Locally owned coffee, donut and bagel place that has been here before Dunkin Donuts moved in down the street. Has a small town charm to it.
Popular with locals and busy during the summer months. There are 2 walk up windows to order from. They serve large portions and have some picnic tables outside. Closeness to the harbor allows one to walk the waters edge near Cole parkway.
Awesome ice cream place with a large menu including hard and soft serve, milkshakes, ice cream cakes and is home to the one of a kind Wilbur wheel. Also has a sandwich shop and a candy section. Very busy during the summer months and definitely one of the best ice cream places on the south shore.
Next to the movie theater along the shoreline, this stop for ice cream is the perfect place to grab a cone for the show, or a stroll along the water. The parlor also has seating to enjoy their many different flavors with sweet-tooth-happy toppings.
Very casual, very popular among the locals. Around lunch time the line can be out the door since it is a small place, but it moves quickly. Unfortunately, they don't offer lettuce as a sub topping. Call ahead for pizza pickup only; no delivery. Very low prices.
A great sandwich shop with home made desserts and treats. Very busy around lunch time, but it is worth the wait.
Fresh seafood, steaks, sandwiches & pizza. Casual dining room and bar. All menu items available to go.
Full service indoor dining room, casual lounge and sports bar. Seasonal outdoor full service patio and bar overlooking harbor. Drive up dock for boats. Lunch, dinner and to go. Very popular in the summer months.
Outstanding location with views of the harbor, lighthouse and bay. Outside dining in nice weather. Finer dining downstairs, pub located upstairs. More of bar atmosphere upstairs and sometimes they have live music. Local tip: ask to sit outside upstairs for a nice view, but downstairs has a larger outdoor area.
This restaurant features fine entrees including sophisticated seafood and steak items. Swanky ambiance.
Six rooms.
Many rooms, indoor pool, outside deck, and a beautiful view of Scituate Harbor and the light house.
Beachfront. Four rooms.
Scituate Harbor, Indigenous, tribal, and unique folk art and items from around the world.
Locally owned surf and skate shop selling surf boards, gear, decks, and apparel. Has local surf reports.
Women's clothing.
Antique store featuring cool stuff, consignment, and shabby chic furniture.
Just next door to the Quarterdeck is a bright and fresh looking shop full of accessories. This shop is one of the most decently priced for gifts among then stores on Front Street.
By train
route=GREENBSH in North Scituate and Greenbush.75 one way from South Station (Boston), to Greenbush station.25 one way from South Station to North Scituate.
Much of the shopping and dining are within the compact Scituate Harbor area. The action goes down along Front Street from the Satuit Brook bridge to Beverdam road.
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