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

Overview

Duxbury is a city in Massachusetts. It is one of the wealthier communities in the South Shore region.

4 sights · 2 things to do · 2 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 2 places to stay

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Best things about Duxbury

Duxbury Beach

Over four miles of clean and well-maintained beach, mostly sandy but with patches of stones. Lifeguards, restrooms, showers, snack bar and luncheon restaurant. No alcohol; barbecues allowed with permits available from th…

Art Complex Museum

An 8,000 piece collection featuring prints, Shaker furniture, Asian art, and American painting.

King Caesar House

Federal style home built in 1808.

John Alden House Museum

Mid May to mid Oct. M-Sa Noon-4PM.

Myles Standish Monument

(seasonal). One hundred sixteen foot high granite monument. Stairs to the top when open. Nice views open or closed.

South Shore Folk Music Club

Supports traditional and contemporary folk and acoustic music on the South Shore.

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 Braintree)

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 — 28 mi away (major hub). Directions
EWB New Bedford Regional Airport, New Bedford — 29 mi away. Directions

From Boston take I-93 south to Route 3. Route 3 passes through Duxbury with exits onto Route 14 and Route 3A.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

Places to stay listed here: about $110–$140 a night (typical $140), from 3 listed prices.
Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$150, mid-range ~$220, comfortable ~$310.

Options are grouped as Bed and Breakfast in the Sleep guide ↓.

Sample 2-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Duxbury Beach, Art Complex Museum
Lunch The Sun Tavern
Afternoon John Alden House Museum
Dinner French Memories
Evening Milepost Tavern Restaurant

Day 2

Morning South Shore Folk Music Club, King Caesar House
Afternoon Myles Standish Monument

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