Duxbury - town in Massachusetts

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

Get in

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

Get around

See

• Art Complex Museum, 189 Alden Street, +1 781 934-6634, info@artcomplex.org. W-Su 1PM-4PM. An 8,000 piece collection featuring prints, Shaker furniture, Asian art, and American painting.
• King Caesar House, 120 King Caesar Road. Federal style home built in 1808.
• John Alden House Museum, 105 Alden Street, +1 781 934-9092. Mid May to mid Oct. M-Sa Noon-4PM.
• Myles Standish Monument, Crescent St, +1 508 208-0676. (seasonal). One hundred sixteen foot high granite monument. Stairs to the top when open. Nice views open or closed.

Do

• 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 the bathhouse. Public parking for 1400 cars.
• South Shore Folk Music Club, 842 Tremont St, 41.99275°, -70.73214°. Supports traditional and contemporary folk and acoustic music on the South Shore. 2023-01-11

Buy

• Duxbury Bay Cranberries, 700 Franklin St, +1 781 834-8657, duxburybay@adelphia.net. Fresh cranberries for sale on order or via pick-your-own in season.
• Snug Harbor Fish Co., 459 Washington St, +1 781 934-8167. Mostly local fish, including a dine-in menu.

Eat

Fine Dining

• The Sun Tavern, 500 Congress Street, +1 781 837-4100. Tu-Th 5PM-9PM, F 5PM-10PM, Sa 4PM-10PM, Su 3PM-9PM. (Rt 14). Fine dining or pub with fine, fresh ingredients.

Bakery

• French Memories, 459 Washington St, +1 781 934-9020. Great bakery with gourmet sandwiches and salads, too.

Drink

• Milepost Tavern Restaurant, 581 Tremont St, +1 781 934-6801.

Sleep

Bed and Breakfast

• Powder Point Bed and Breakfast, 182 Powder Point Ave, +1 781-934-7727. 4 rooms. $140-330
• Winsor House Inn, 390 Washington St, +1 781 934-0991. 4 rooms. $110-$210

Go next

Plymouth's attractions are just to the south. Boston and Cape Cod are well within range of day trips.