Scituate, MA Road Trips

The Scituate Historical Society owns a dozen or so historic buildings in town; and has detailed archives of the town history. Plan ahead if you'd like to see the insides of any of these historic buildings. Check their calendar to find the next Society Open House date. Maritime and Irish Mossing Museum, 301 Driftway, ☏ +1 781 545-5565. Su 1-4PM. Set in a sea captain's 1739 home, exhibits recount local maritime history including the many Scituate shipwrecks. The Irish mossing trade (red algae scraped from the sea floor and used in many products) is also covered. (updated Mar 2022) 1 Scituate Lighthouse, ☏ +1 781 545-1083. Cedar Point, An 1810 granite lighthouse with a charming story. Open at times during the summer, including Heritage Days. Nice historical display outside. This is a very popular sight for visitors. The surrounding rocks, calm harbor, and often gorgeous summer weather makes this also a popular spot for wedding photos! There are two jetties off of the lighthouse area, and both are often walked by adults and children alike. Though the parking lot is small, it is free. There is also a small sandy beach in front of the Lighthouse; this is a beautiful place to enjoy the summer sun, and is the only beach in Scituate with a free parking area. (updated Mar 2022) The Old Oaken Bucket Homestead and Well, 47 Old Oaken Bucket Road. The mill and the pond were made famous in 1817 by Samuel Woodworth in his poem The Old Oaken Bucket. Under renovations. The "ancient ell" on premises dates from 1675. $3.

1 Bates Lane Conservation Area (Carl Pipes Memorial Trail), Bates Lane. Sunrise-sunset daily. 335 acres of open space preserved in this 450 acre forest. It is part of the largest remaining unfragmented forest in Scituate, this area contains important headwaters of Scituate's drinking supply. The walking trail capacity is around 2½ miles, covering a variety of ecosystems and habitats for the public to appreciate and enjoy. Teepee rock is a landmark within the park. Trails are well maintained and marked. You'll pass the trailhead on your way to the parking lot at the end of Bates Lane. Free. (updated Mar 2022) Mill Wharf Cinemas, 1 Mill Wharf Plaza. Owned by South Shore Cinema, these two screens play current films. Temporarily closed. (updated Mar 2022) Satuit Bowlaway, 1 Cole Parkway, ☏ +1 781 545-9726. This bowling alley and small arcade is home to candle pin bowling. It also has kid friendly lanes with bumpers and is available for birthday parties. Call to inquire about "cosmic bowling" for a fun nite. Temporarily closed. (updated Mar 2022) Widow's Walk Golf Course, 250 Driftway, ☏ +1 781 544-0032. 7AM-5PM daily. Golf Digest 4-star, voted area's top course. A 6,403-yard, par-72. $15-50. (updated Mar 2022) The major beaches of Scituate are Minot, Peggoty, and Egypt Beach, and are all open to the public throughout the year. Lifeguards are usually available from late June through Labor Day. Porta potties are available, and water is safety tested weekly during this time. Trying to park nearby? You need a Beach Sticker to use a beach parking lot.

Coffee Corner, 1 Cole Pkwy, ☏ +1 781 545-8225. 5AM-1PM daily. Scituate Harbor, Locally owned coffee, donut and bagel place that has been here before Dunkin Donuts moved in down the street. Has a small town charm to it. (updated Mar 2022) Dribble's Ice Cream, 4 Brook Street, ☏ +1 781 544-3600. 11AM-10PM daily. Popular with locals and busy during the summer months. There are 2 walk up windows to order from. They serve large portions and have some picnic tables outside. Closeness to the harbor allows one to walk the waters edge near Cole parkway. $6. (updated Mar 2022) Dribble's Ice Cream, 367 Gannet Road (North Scituate), ☏ +1 781 545-8118. 11AM-9PM daily. Awesome ice cream place with a large menu including hard and soft serve, milkshakes, ice cream cakes and is home to the one of a kind Wilbur wheel. Also has a sandwich shop and a candy section. Very busy during the summer months and definitely one of the best ice cream places on the south shore. $6-10. (updated Mar 2022) Nona's Homemade Ice Cream, 1 Mill Wharf Plaza, ☏ +1 (781) 378-1464. W-Su noon-9PM. Next to the movie theater along the shoreline, this stop for ice cream is the perfect place to grab a cone for the show, or a stroll along the water. The parlor also has seating to enjoy their many different flavors with sweet-tooth-happy toppings. (updated Mar 2022) Maria's Submarine Sandwich Shop, 47 Front Street, ☏ +1 781 545-2323. Tu-Sa 11AM-8PM, Su 11AM-5PM. Very casual, very popular among the locals. Around lunch time the line can be out the door since it is a small place, but it moves quickly.

There are no clubs, lounges or bar only establishments in Scituate. However, the restaurants Mill Wharf, Satuit Tavern, and T.K. O'Malley's are popular on Friday and Saturday nights. Last call is 12:45AM.

Allen House Bed and Breakfast, 18 Allen Place, ☏ +1 781 545-8221, fax: +1 781 544-3192, [email protected]. Six rooms. $125-215. The Inn at Scituate Harbor, 7 Beaver Dam Road, Scituate Harbor, ☏ +1 781 545-5550, fax: +1 781 545-5576. Many rooms, indoor pool, outside deck, and a beautiful view of Scituate Harbor and the light house. Oceanside Inn Bed and Breakfast, 8 Oceanside Drive, ☏ +1 781 544-0002, fax: +1 781 544-7374. Beachfront. Four rooms. $100-230.

From points north: head south on Route 3, take exit 13 onto Route 53 north. At the first set of lights go right onto Route 123 east. Follow to Scituate. From points south: head north on Route 3, take exit 14 onto Route 228 east until intersection with route 3A. At the lights, go right onto 3A south and follow through Cohasset and into Scituate. North Scituate village will be the first exit on your left once you cross into Scituate. To get to Scituate Harbor, continue straight along route 3A until you see the town hall on your left (about 2 to 3 miles ahead). Take a left at that lights onto Beaver Dam road and continue all the way into Scituate Harbor. MBTA Commuter Rail has stops [1] in North Scituate and Greenbush. The fare for adults is $6.75 one way from South Station (Boston), to Greenbush station. Adults pay $6.25 one way from South Station to North Scituate. Children under 12 ride for free with an adult. 1 North Scituate railway station, 777 Country Way. (updated Dec 2020) 2 Greenbush railway station, 247 Old Driftway. (updated Dec 2020)

Much of the shopping and dining are within the compact Scituate Harbor area. The action goes down along Front Street from the Satuit Brook bridge to Beverdam road. A municipal parking can be found just behind the main drag. Likely one of the best views from a parking lot you'll ever see. The beaches are a longer walk, maybe 10-15 minutes to Sand Hills or Peggoty beaches. Near the harbor, bikes can speed you between locations. There's not much cycling infrastructure to speak of, but most roads are quiet and calm enough for even children to bike safely on. There is a scenic bike path along most of the Drift Way. Locals are used to seeing bikes, this is a beach community after all. If you are leaving the harbor area, you'll need a car to get any real exploring done.