Duxbury

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.

Art Complex Museum, 189 Alden Street, ☏ +1 781 934-6634, fax: +1 781-934-5117, 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.

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.
41.99275-70.732141 South Shore Folk Music Club, 842 Tremont St. Supports traditional and contemporary folk and acoustic music on the South Shore. (updated Jan 2023)

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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