Hingham is a coastal town in the South Shore region of Massachusetts about 15 miles south of Boston.

Travel to Hingham - Visa Requirements

By air

  • Logan International Airport in Boston.

By train

  • Mass Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), [1], runs a commuter rail [2] through Hingham and a bus [3] from Hingham Center to Quincy Center Station which serves both subway and commuter rail.

By ferry

  • Boston Harbor Cruises Phone: +1 617-227-4321, [4]. Runs a ferry between Rowe's Wharf in Boston and Rowe's Wharf - Hingham Shipyard.

By car

  • Hingham is reached from Route 3. From Boston take Interstate 93 south to Rt. 3.

Tours and Getting around Hingham

Hingham tourist attractions and sightseeing

  • The Old Ordinary, 21 Lincoln St., Phone: +1 781-749-0013, [5]. Mid June-Labor Day, 1:30PM-4:30PM. Antiques and old artifacts in 17th century home. $3.

Hingham city tours

  • Hingham Riding Stable, 230 Ward Street, Phone: +1 781-331-7172. Full service equestrian facility offering lessons, trail rides, & more.
  • Worlds End Reservation, Martin's Lane, [6]. 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.
  • Wompatuck State Park, Union St., Phone: +1 781-749-7160, [7]. 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.

Hingham souvenirs and shopping

  • Derby Street Shoppes, 94 Derby St. (Route 3, Exit 15 toward Hingham), [8]. New, pretty and upscale mall.

Hingham Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

  • 99 Restaurant, 428 Lincoln St., Phone: +1 781-740-8599.
  • Burton's Grill, 94 Derby Street, in Derby Street Shoppes, Phone: +1 781-749-1007, Fax: +1 781-749-4007, [9]. M-Th 11:30AM-10PM; F,Sa 11:30AM-11PM, Su 11:30AM-9PM. Upscale casual, expensive. Recommended.
  • Chili's Grill and Bar, 6 Whiting St., Phone: +1 781-740-1313.
  • Blackfin Chop House & Raw Bar, 1217 Main St., Phone: +1 781-740-4000, [10]. Fine dining, expensive.
  • Tosca, 14 North Street, Phone: +1 781-740-0080. Italian fine dining, expensive.
  • Nino's Steak & Chop House, 415 Whiting St, Phone: +1 781-340-7300.

Hingham nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

Hingham cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels and lodging

  • Bare Cove Bed and Breakfast, 235 Rockland Street, Phone: +1 781-740-1422 [11]. 3 rooms and a cottage.

Camping

  • Wompatuck State Park, Union St., Phone: +1 781-749-7160, [12]. Mid Apr-late Oct. The park is very popular with trailer campers: electrical and water hookups are available on about half of the 262 available wooded campsites.
  • Holiday Inn Boston South, 929 Hingham St., ☎ 781-871-0545, [13]. checkin: 3:00; checkout: 114:00. The Holiday Inn Rockland is located 30 minutes South of Boston. A great hub-and-spoke location between Boston and Plymouth, the Holiday Inn Rockland is avaliable for all of your needs, whether for business or pleasure. Free parking and free wireless internet!  

Get out

Boston or Plymouth, or Cape Cod are easy next stops.

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