Overview
Hingham is a coastal town in the South Shore region of Massachusetts about 15 miles south of Boston.
3 sights · 7 things to do · 7 places to eat · 2 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Hingham
Wompatuck State Park
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.
The Old Ordinary
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.
Bare Cove Fire Museum
This is a museum about the history of local firefighters.
Hingham Harbor
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.
Worlds End Reservation
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.
Stoddard’s Neck
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.
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 — 10 mi away (major hub). Directions
- BED Laurence G Hanscom Field, Bedford — 26 mi away. Directions
Route 3 is the only major highway in town, although it only runs through parts of South Hingham. Route 3A and Route 228 are the other state roads in town; Main Street, the towns longest, is made up mostly of 228.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $17–$17 a night (typical $36), from 2 listed prices.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$60, mid-range ~$110, comfortable ~$180.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning The Old Ordinary, Loring Cinema, Hingham Recreation
- Lunch Stars on Hingham Harbor
- Afternoon Hingham Harbor, Worlds End Reservation
- Dinner Tosca
- Evening Stars
Day 2
- Morning Bare Cove Fire Museum, Bare Cove Park
- Lunch Alma Nove
- Afternoon Stoddard’s Neck
- Dinner Crow Point Pizzeria
- Evening The Snug
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
By car
Route 3 is the only major highway in town, although it only runs through parts of South Hingham. Route 3A and Route 228 are the other state roads in town; Main Street, the towns longest, is made up mostly of 228.
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
Get around
By bus: The MBTA Bus Route 220 runs through the northern part of town, taking you into Quincy Center. A small portion of Bus Route 222 also runs through the western part of town along High Street, which also goes to Quincy Center.
See
See The Old Ordinary
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.
See Hingham Harbor
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.
Do
Do Worlds End Reservation
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.
Do Stoddard’s Neck
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.
Do Bare Cove Park
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.
Do Hingham Recreation
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.
Do Hingham Skating Club
known as "the Red Shack", offers pond hockey and ice skating for people of all ages in the winter.
Buy
Downtown Hingham has a variety of shops. It is more commonly known as Hingham Square.
Shop Derby Street Shoppes
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.
Shop Hingham Launch
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.
Eat
Budget
Eat Atlantic Bagel and Coffee Co.
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.
Mid-range
Eat Crow Point Pizzeria
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.
Eat Burton’s Grille
Upscale American cuisine. Located within Derby Street Shoppes, good destination for functions.
Eat Stars on Hingham Harbor (Stars)
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Very simple food, seafood, steaks, burgers, salads. Casual dining, known for its bar. Has both lounge and restaurant sections.
Splurge
Eat Alma Nove
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.
Eat Square Cafe
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.
Eat Tosca
Italian dining, upscale restaurant. Walking distance from Hingham Harbor, making it a popular dating destination.
Drink
Drink The Snug
Local pub with entertainment on the weekends.
Drink Stars
Best known for its bar and lounge area. Four big screen TVs make it a great destination for sporting events.
Sleep
There are no hotels in Hingham. The nearest is the Clarion Hotel in Hull.
Go next
- Borders Cohasset, Hull, Norwell, Rockland, Scituate, and Weymouth. Weymouth will lead into Boston via Rt. 3/I-93 N or Rt. 3A/I-93 N (via Quincy).
Nearby
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City / town · 10 listings · 4 mi away
Quincy
City / town · 23 listings · 6 mi away
Braintree
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Boston Harbor Islands
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Scituate
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