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

Overview

Winthrop is a town in Massachusetts with a population of 19,000 (2020).

1 sights · 3 places to eat · 1 places to stay

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

Best things about Winthrop

Deane Winthrop House

One of the oldest wood frame houses in the country. Open to visitors by appointment.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about 23°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Dec and Mar. (climate data from nearby Boston)

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 — 2 mi away (major hub). Directions
BED Laurence G Hanscom Field, Bedford — 17 mi away. Directions

Given that Winthrop is relatively close to Boston, please refer to the Get In and Get Around sections of that article for transportation details.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

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

Food for you

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What to ask about, for your diet

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Get in

Given that Winthrop is relatively close to Boston, please refer to the Get In and Get Around sections of that article for transportation details.

Get around

The MBTA bus lines 712 and 713 serve Winthrop from the Orient Heights Blue Line station seven days a week.

Go Winthrop Ferry

The Winthrop Ferry runs seasonally between Winthrop Landing, Quincy, Logan Airport, Boston Seaport, and Boston Aquarium (Central Wharf). When in season, the service is 7 days per week. Ferry service may be suspended during extreme weather.

📍 Winthrop Landing, 705 Shirley St, Winthrop, MA 02152🕒 Daytime only💲 $6.50☎ +1 617 222-3200Checked Jun 2026

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