72 Allerton Street, Plymouth, MA, USA
The largest freestanding solid-granite monument in the United States, standing 81 feet tall. Dedicated in 1889 “to honor the Pilgrims who sailed to America on the Mayflower and established self-government […]
9 North Park Avenue, Plymouth, MA, USA
Small park near Plymouth Harbor with benches and short walking path. Site of 1845 Old Colony Railroad depot.
Point Allerton, Hull, MA, USA
A scenic spot with a bench overlooking Massachusetts Bay, in the Allerton Hill neighborhood of Hull.
29 Manomet Point Rd, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA
Community center and town commons in the village of Manomet.
95 White Horse Rd, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA
This pleasant, grassy 2-acre park is located in a neighborhood setting, not far from White Horse Beach. It offers 0.25 miles of crushed stone/paved walking paths, numerous benches, and interpretive […]
34 Winnetuxet Rd, Plympton, MA 02367, USA
This scenic and historic spot on the Winnetuxet River offers a picnic area, short trails, and water views.
330 First Parish Rd, Scituate, MA 02066, USA
A historic tower built in the style of a European castle turret. Open to the public only on certain days, it offers far-reaching views of the area. Don’t miss the […]
645 Washington St, Duxbury, MA 02332, USA
This scenic spot features two historic sites as well as a town landing/ boat launch. Located across the street from the Reynolds-Maxwell Garden, on the banks of the Bluefish River.
1117 Nantasket Ave, Hull, MA 02045, USA
This small museum is dedicated to preserving Boston Harbor’s rich maritime heritage and lifesaving traditions. Housed in the restored 19th century Point Allerton US Lifesaving Station, it offers year-round education […]
Julian St, Scituate, MA, USA
The smaller of the two bridges connecting Marshfield to Humarock. Also known as the Francis R. Powers Memorial Bridge. Extends from Bayberry Road to Julian Street, on the southern end […]
94 Border St, Cohasset, MA 02025, USA
This varied site includes the headquarters of the Cohasset Harbormaster, Fisherman’s Park, a small commercial fishing wharf, the Cohasset Lighthouse Keeper’s Residence, and the Cohasset Sailing Club. Stop here to […]
86 Border St, Cohasset, MA 02025, USA
This scenic and historic bridge on the Gulf River offers extraordinary views, especially at high tide! Also known as the Mill Bridge, it connects Cohasset to Scituate. Swimming is prohibited.
60 Farina Rd, Hull, MA 02045, USA
Historic fort and grassy park with a spectacular view of Boston Harbor. Located atop Telegraph Hill in Hull Village. Features the remains of US military fortifications from the American Revolution […]
189 Main St, Hull, MA 02045, USA
Located at the tip of the Nantasket peninsula, this scenic and historic spot close to Hull High School is ideal for fishing, birding, and nature contemplation, with gorgeous views of […]
2 Sea St, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
Sea Street is the main road connecting Humarock to Marshfield. It crosses the South River and becomes Marshfield Avenue. The bridge was officially named in 1998 to honor Captain Frederick […]
774 Tremont St, Duxbury, MA 02332, USA
Duxbury’s main cemetery. Located on Tremont Street (Route 3A), it’s a beautiful, centrally-located, tree-filled place with about 2 miles of paved roadways. A great spot for a walk! Also explore […]
937 Franklin St, Duxbury, MA 02332, USA
The remains of a water powered grist mill and sawmill on Phillips Brook. Located within the 344-acre Lansing Bennett Forest.
12 Church St, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA
Pilgrim Plymouth’s first official cemetery, established in 1622. Also the site of their first fort and meeting house. Located on a hill directly behind Plymouth’s commercial area, this is a […]
Carver St, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA
Cole’s Hill is a spot to know for local history. It also boasts a spectacular view! This National Historic Landmark, located on a hill overlooking Plymouth Harbor and Pilgrim Memorial State […]
77 Water St, State Pier, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA
Follow the paved walkway from Water Street to view, and (in season) visit, Mayflower II, a full-scale reproduction of the ship the Europeans settlers known as Pilgrims sailed to America. […]
79 Water St, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA
This grassy state park with numerous shade trees extends along Plymouth’s waterfront, offering numerous views of the harbor. Also featured: a pavilion, at least a half mile of paved walking […]
6 Spring Ln, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA
A reconstruction of Plimoth Colony’s 1636 mill on Town Brook, now managed by Plimoth Patuxet Museums. Enjoy views of the brook and the 14-foot water wheel from outside. To learn […]
Duxbury, MA 02332, USA
This property includes a small historic site and a 13-acre pond. The Cushing Ice House once stood here. It was used to store ice harvested from the pond. Island Creek […]
2-102 King Caesar Rd, Duxbury, MA 02332, USA
Located across the street from the King Caesar House museum, this small grassy park offers gorgeous views of Duxbury Bay.
Weir River Estuary Park, 333 George Washington Blvd, Hull, MA 02045, USA
Extending into the towns of Hingham, Hull and Cohasset, this broad area features opportunities for fishing, paddling, boating, hiking, and birding, as well as historical points of interest. Consult the […]
Whitney Wharf Park, -99, 53 Summer St, Hingham, MA 02043, USA
This small town-owned park is situated on and beside Whitney Wharf in Hingham Harbor. One side features a grassy drumlin hill, a recently-updated (2023) launch ramp for boats, a dredged […]
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In a certain section of the North River in Norwell, at low tide, a series of Atlantic white cedar logs protrude from the salt marsh. We think that this is […]
Hanson, MA 02341, USA
Historic sawmill on Indian Head Brook. Building is available to rent for events.
100 Lighthouse Rd, Scituate, MA 02066, USA
Also known as Old Scituate Light, this c. 1810 structure was the 11th lighthouse built in the United States. Small plaques posted at various points on site offer tidbits of […]
238 Webster St, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
Renowned orator and statesman Daniel Webster named this estate “Green Harbor,” and kept it as his country home from 1832 until his death in 1852. Short trails connects the property […]
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Keene’s Brook flows through this small historic site between Keene and Temple Streets. In the 18th century, a sawmill produced boxes for cranberries here. Portions of the granite structure remain […]
634 Careswell St, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
Also known as the 1699 Isaac Winslow House and Education Center. The ancestral home of the founding family of Marshfield. The property includes trails which lead to the Hoyt-Hall Preserve and […]
Extension, Pine St, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
The last remaining water-powered mill on Two Mile Brook, which flows into the North River. Open to the public a few times a year. (Next date is September 30, 10am-3pm.)
Crescent St, Duxbury, MA 02332, USA
Climb to the top of Captain’s Hill for a panoramic view up and down the coast. The tower is open seasonally, on weekends, but you can hike up the hill […]
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A small open area with a stream running through it. Located at the intersection of Union and Congress Streets.
Herring Run Pool Park, Water Street, Weymouth, MA, USA
A pocket park in Jackson Square, at the corner of Water and Commercial Streets. Stop by in the springtime to see the herring run. Stop by anytime to learn more […]
361 River St, Weymouth, MA 02191, USA
A grassy peninsula between Weymouth’s Back and Fore Rivers with one mile of easy walking trails. This 36-acre state park is the only mainland portion of the Boston Harbor Islands […]
262 Union Bridge Rd, Duxbury, MA 02332, USA
344 acres of wooded property along Phillips Brook, owned by Duxbury Conservation. 2.8 miles of intersecting trails through forest and red maple swamp, with occasional boardwalks. Look for remnants of […]
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The Emma was built as a three-masted schooner in Maine in 1882. It was cut down to become a schooner barge, and then abandoned near Damon’s Point on the North […]
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An early wharf built of logs and stone marks this site at most tides. Access from Nelson Memorial Forest and by boat.
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The remains of a North River ferry boat. Only visible from the northern bank at dead low tide. Look on the Norwell side of the North River, just upstream of […]
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A sunken ship approximately 70 feet long is located here with keel and ribs sometimes in view. Local lore claims it to be either a rum runner or a WWI […]
21 River Rd, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
A Humane Society Lifesaving Station was located at the south corner of River Road and Cliff Road, from 1879 to 1915. Some remnants of the foundation remain. The Humane Society […]
176 Central Ave, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
Site of a boat yard and active hunting club in the 1940’s and 1950’s. Most of its remains were destroyed in the Blizzard of 1978, but portions of the foundation […]
1250 Ferry St, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
Look for the historic marker at the western end of the Sea Street Bridge , across the street from the Bridgewaye Inn. A ferry service operated here from 1638 to 1881 […]
325 Standish St, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
Prior to the 1898 Portland Gale, the area between Marshfield’s Rexhame Beach and the southern end of Humarock was the mouth of the North River. It was a major center […]
104 Peregrine White Dr, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
Peregrine White was the first child born to the Pilgrims in the New World. After he married in 1648, he built a home here. At one time there was a […]
2054 Ocean St, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
Originally constructed 1646 when it was known as Otter Bridge. There is no historic marker. In the past, the adjacent banks were used as a canoe launch, but there is […]
226 Webster St, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
Marshfield Conservation owns the 130-acre Webster’s Wilderness. It is part of the 1200 acres that once belonged to US Senator and two-time Secretary of State Daniel Webster. A trail network […]
348 Central Ave, Humarock, MA 02047, USA
This historic site is owned and operated by the United States Air Force for its own private use. The concrete submarine watch tower still remains and serves as a landmark […]
301 Driftway, Scituate, MA 02066, USA
Scituate’s Maritime & Irish Mossing Museum is located in the 1739 residence of Captain Benjamin James. There are six exhibits, each with its own descriptive video. These include the Portland […]
9 Washington St, Pembroke, MA 02359, USA
In 1656, Plymouth Colony paid William Barstow 12 pounds sterling to build the first bridge to cross the North River. For foot and horse traffic only, it stood about 50 […]
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Looking downstream from the stone bridge during the peak years of North River shipbuilding, one could see 11 shipyards, with vessels in various stages of construction. From 1800 to 1808, […]
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A footbridge across the Third Herring Brook was once located here. Workers in the shipbuilding industry used it as a shortcut from the Hanover Yards to Fox Hill. Named for […]
68 Brigantine Cir, Norwell, MA 02061, USA
This was the location of the Fox Hill Shipyard, which was active from 1690 to 1869. Barstow and Waterman built a number of sleek hermaphrodite brigs here. The yard is […]
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The Brick Kiln shipyard was located here from 1730-1848. It was an extremely active place, with two separate yards, often with three or four vessels under simultaneous construction, side by […]
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Site of the early Stetson Shipyard. Now the location of the Route 3 bridge over the North River. In earlier times, a prehistoric Native American encampment was location here. Records indicate […]
290 Corn Hill Ln, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
Mary’s Garden is tiny “pocket park” at the end of Cornhill Lane. It offers gorgeous views of the North River and its marshes. It was created in honor of Mary […]
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There were two shipyards at this site, divided by a stone wall. A plaque marks the site. Water access only. Edward Wanton began building ships here as early as 1670, […]
110 Chittenden Ln, Norwell, MA 02061, USA
This Norwell Town Landing was the 1871 launch site of the schooner Helen M. Foster, the last ship built on the North River. A shipyard was located here as early […]
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This shipyard, which was active from 1701 to 1848, is named for the building that was used as a garrison house, or “block house” during King Philip’s War. It was […]
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A shipyard was located on this site from 1645 to 1842. A bronze plaque marks the spot. It can be viewed from the river, but there is no public access.
8 Cushing Rd, Scituate, MA 02066, USA
A short woodland trail leads to the burial site of Chief Justice William Cushing. Possibly the smallest state park in the Commonwealth.
12 Chief Justice Cushing Hwy, Scituate, MA 02066, USA
This state highway bridge features a scenic pull-off area with views of the North River. Originally constructed in 1825 as Little’s Bridge, and now known as the Sergeant Michael Jason […]
1 Country Way, Scituate, MA 02066, USA
Pocket park managed by Scituate Historical Society. Views of the First Herring Brook and a historic water-driven mill and dam. Cross the street to Old Oaken Bucket Pond to view […]
