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

Overview

Halifax is a Massachusetts town of 8,000 (2020).

1 sights · 1 things to do · 1 places to eat

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

Best things about Halifax

Monponsett Pond

The best views are from Route 58 north of Route 106.

Country Club of Halifax

Golf course with public tee times. Shanks Restaurant.

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.
EWB New Bedford Regional Airport, New Bedford — 22 mi away. Directions
BOS Boston Logan International Airport, Boston — 27 mi away (major hub). Directions

The heart of Halifax lies at the intersection of MA-106 and MA-58.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Monponsett Pond
Lunch Grille 58
Afternoon Country Club of Halifax

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

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