Overview
Bridgewater is a city in Massachusetts. Its population was about 29,000 in the 2020 census, and it is home to Bridgewater State College. This article also covers East Bridgewater, population about 14k in the 2020 census; and West Bridgewater, population about 8k in the 2020 census.
4 sights · 2 things to do · 4 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Bridgewater
Bridgewater State University
A 235-acre college campus right in the center of town, it was founded in 1840 by Horace Mann as one of America's first teacher preparation institutions. BSC sports teams (the Bears) provide sports fans with games to watc…
Reverend James Keith Parsonage
Built in approximately 1662, this is perhaps the oldest remaining parsonage in the United States. Today it operates as a museum and is owned by the Old Bridgewater Historical Society.
Robbins Pond
Largest body of water in town.
Riverbend Country Club
Riverbend Country Club is West Bridgewater's premier golf course. Specials include all you can play after 5PM on week nights. It is an 18-hole course which plays narrow on the front 9, but opens up on the back.
East Bridgewater Cinemas
Showings on weekdays start at 4PM and earlier on weekends. The theater is tiny, with five rooms. However, tickets are cheap, so this is a great choice when you want to see a movie but are short on funds and do not care a…
Olde Scotland Links
An 18-hole links-style championship public course. Par 72, 5000-6800 yards, Black rating/slope 72.6/126. Host and founding club of the quintennial Master's by Night tournament.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about 18°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Mar and Oct. (climate data from nearby Canton)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- EWB New Bedford Regional Airport, New Bedford — 22 mi away. Directions
- BOS Boston Logan International Airport, Boston — 26 mi away (major hub). Directions
Bridgewater is centrally located at the interchange of Interstate 495 and Route 24. Routes 104, and 18 intersect at the town's center. East Bridgewater is directly on Route 18.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Typical meal: about $10 per person at listed restaurants.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Bridgewater State University, East Bridgewater Cinemas
- Lunch Mockingbird Restaurant & Martini Lounge
- Afternoon Reverend James Keith Parsonage, Riverbend Country Club
- Dinner Crispi's Italian Cuisine
- Evening Barrett's Alehouse Bridgewater
Day 2
- Morning Robbins Pond
- Lunch Daybreak Family Restaurant
- Afternoon Olde Scotland Links
- Dinner Emma's Pub and Pizza
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
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Get in
Bridgewater is centrally located at the interchange of Interstate 495 and Route 24. Routes 104, and 18 intersect at the town's center. East Bridgewater is directly on Route 18.
By train
See
Do
Do East Bridgewater Cinemas (South Shore Cinemas)
Showings on weekdays start at 4PM and earlier on weekends. The theater is tiny, with five rooms. However, tickets are cheap, so this is a great choice when you want to see a movie but are short on funds and do not care about high-end visual and audio equipment, size, or seating.
Eat
Eat Daybreak Family Restaurant
A popular weekend spot for a fast delicious breakfast. Breakfast is served all day and there is a wide range of items to choose from. The most popular choices include eggs benedict and breakfast sandwiches. Although the restaurant is pretty small, they keep customers moving in and out so the waiting time is usually under 15 minutes.
Eat Emma's Pub and Pizza
Drink specials and a large menu of reasonably priced appetizers and entrees keep Emma's busy Monday through Friday. There is a spacious outdoor deck, 40-seat bar, and large dining area. There most popular item is the 99-cent cheese pizza which is served every Wednesday from 8:30 to 10:30PM. The atmosphere Emma's provides is suitable for all.
Eat Mockingbird Restaurant & Martini Lounge
If you’re in the mood for Italian food (and/or martinis), this is the place to go in East Bridgewater. It has a slightly more formal atmosphere than Pier 18 but its prices are higher. Wedding venue.
Drink
Drink Barrett's Alehouse Bridgewater
(Rte 18). Inside and out. Local live bands or DJ Th-Sa.
Sleep
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