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Town in Massachusetts, United States
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Hingham is a coastal town in the South Shore region of Massachusetts about 15 miles south of Boston.
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In the 1700s, the inn was a common stopping place for travelers between Boston and Plymouth. It remains open for tours. Open only in the summer.
Firefighter History
This is a museum about the history of local firefighters.
Known as Hingham Bathing Beach by locals. Gazebo on site is a common place for weddings. Plenty of space to roam around for picnics, playing, etc. Also known for famous statue of a horse at the southern end.
A part of Boston Harbor Islands, a National Park Area. A 244-acre peninsula with beautiful views, walkways and plantings. Limited parking (fee charged). Toilets available.
Over 12 miles of paved bicycle trails, and many miles of wooded bridle paths and hiking trails. Fishing, boat ramp for car top boats (no trailers). Cross country skiing, hiking, visitors center. Campsites available.
Peninsula with small hills and hiking trails looking over the Back River of Weymouth. Popular dog walking area. In the winter, a common destination for sledders.
Hiking trails, dog walking, great destination for kids. Several abandoned bunkers from World War II remain. It's along the inset of Back River. There are baseball fields, lacrosse fields, and basketball courts. It is also home to the Bare Cove Museum.
Located at Town Hall, offers a game room, indoor basketball court, fitness room, and many outdoor fields including playgrounds, tennis, volleyball, street hockey, baseball and soccer fields. Open to the public, free of charge except for fitness center. Many programs run throughout the year, most notably a summer camp in July and August for kids aged 6-13.
Open daily 6 AM-4PM, weekend hours may vary. Hingham’s go-to destination for bagels. Due to its proximity to Hingham High, it is a very popular destination both before and after school for students.
Crow Point Pizzeria, usually shortened to "Crow Point" by locals is among the more popular take-out destinations in Hingham. Known primarily for their buffalo chicken calzones, Crow Point, in northern Hingham, attracts customers from across the South Shore. Take out is not the only option; there are roughly 10 tables of varying sizes in an eat-in section on one half of the restaurant. Popular destination for middle school-college aged kids on weekends, also family friendly and attracts older patrons during mid-afternoon lunch rush. Always seems to be somebody in there buying something.
Upscale American cuisine. Located within Derby Street Shoppes, good destination for functions.
Stars
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Very simple food, seafood, steaks, burgers, salads. Casual dining, known for its bar. Has both lounge and restaurant sections.
Within the Launch at Hingham Shipyard, it is known for attracting celebrities because its head chef, Paul Wahlberg, is related to Donnie and Mark. Baseball players David Ortiz and Johnny Damon are just a few of the celebs who’ve had a meal there. Fancy, Italian, located right along the water in a prime location. Indoor and outdoor seating available.
This is an American bistro restaurant in Hingham Square. It's a casual dining experience and can be very busy on Saturday nights. The restaurant says they have an American menu with a French-Asian twist. They are also very big on organic ingredients. With the variety of meals they offer prices do vary but they can be on the pricier side.
Italian dining, upscale restaurant. Walking distance from Hingham Harbor, making it a popular dating destination.
Local pub with entertainment on the weekends.
Best known for its bar and lounge area. Four big screen TVs make it a great destination for sporting events.
Opened in 2004-2005, it is an upscale shopping center containing nearly 80 shops, retailers, and restaurants. Unique in that it is “outdoors”, with a giant parking lot in the middle rather than the perimeter. The Crate and Barrel there is home to the only escalator in Hingham.
the Launch, est. 2010, contains a breathtaking view of Boston Harbor. Like the Derby Street Shoppes on the opposite side of town, it is primarily outdoors. Its signature restaurant, Alma Nove, is owned by Paul Wahlberg, brother of Mark and Donnie. Also within the Launch is in the commuter boat to Boston, as well as a 220 bus route stop. Multi-screen movie theater.
By train
Hingham has the following two stops along the MBTA Greenbush Line. These stations are mostly useful for commuters, offering large parking lots but little else in the way of nearby amenities.
By ferry
By bus: The MBTA Bus Route 220 runs through the northern part of town, taking you into Quincy Center.
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