Cohasset, Massachusetts travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Cohasset is a small seaside town in Massachusetts.

3 sights · 4 places to eat · 2 places to stay

Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage

Best things about Cohasset

Cohasset Maritime Museum

Seasonal. It was built about 1750 as a ship chandlery. This museum exhibits Cohasset's maritime history and artifacts.

South Shore Music Circus

Seasonal. Intimate theatre-in-the-round venue hosting major celebrity acts.

Donna Green Studio

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 Quincy)

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.
BOS Boston Logan International Airport, Boston — 13 mi away (major hub). Directions
BED Laurence G Hanscom Field, Bedford — 29 mi away. Directions

Cohasset is on Route 3A. From Boston follow Interstate 93 South to Exit 7 (Route 3 South). Follow Route 3 south to Exit 14, Route 228, (Hull, Nantasket, Rockland), at the bottom of the ramp go left. Follow Rt. 228 North about 7 miles then go right onto 3A.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

Typical meal: about $14 per person at listed restaurants.

See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Cohasset Maritime Museum, Donna Green Studio
Lunch Bernard's
Afternoon South Shore Music Circus
Dinner Red Lion Inn

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