Duxbury is a city in Massachusetts. It is one of the wealthier communities in the South Shore region.
Get in
[edit]From Boston take I-93 south to Route 3. Route 3 passes through Duxbury with exits onto Route 14 and Route 3A.
Get around
[edit]See
[edit]- Art Complex Museum, 189 Alden Street, ☏ +1 781 934-6634, fax: +1 781-934-5117, [email protected]. 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
[edit]- 1 Duxbury Beach (Route 139 to Canal Street). 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. Parking $25.
- 2 South Shore Folk Music Club, 842 Tremont St. Supports traditional and contemporary folk and acoustic music on the South Shore.
Buy
[edit]- Duxbury Bay Cranberries, 700 Franklin St, ☏ +1 781 834-8657, [email protected]. 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
[edit]Fine Dining
[edit]- 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
[edit]- French Memories, 459 Washington St, ☏ +1 781 934-9020. Great bakery with gourmet sandwiches and salads, too.
Drink
[edit]- Milepost Tavern Restaurant, 581 Tremont St, ☏ +1 781 934-6801.
Sleep
[edit]Bed and Breakfast
[edit]- 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
[edit]Plymouth's attractions are just to the south. Boston and Cape Cod are well within range of day trips.
| Routes through Duxbury |
| Boston ← Hanover ← | N  S
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→ Kingston → Plymouth |
| Boston ← Marshfield ← | N  S
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→ Kingston → Plymouth |
| Quincy ← Hanover ← | N  S
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→ Kingston → Ends at 
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| Stoughton ← Marshfield ← | W  E
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→ END |