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Hingham
is located in east-central Massachusetts in the Greater Boston area. It lies in the South Shore region, which stretches east and south of Boston along the shores of Massachusetts Bay and Cape Cod Bay. As of the 2010 census, the population of Hingham was 22,157. Hingham is a town strongly rooted in its Colonial past, yet modern and vibrant, as well. In recent years, the town has seen a rise in residential development and expanding availability of public transportation to the city of Boston. The town of Hingham offers 21 miles of shoreline, including World's End, a 250-acre peninsula that overlooks the harbor and offers fantastic views of Boston. Bare Cover Park covers 500 acres along the Black River and has miles of hiking and biking trails. Nearby Wompatuck State Park includes the largest public campground in the Boston area. Hingham is divided into six historic districts and retains much of its historic character. Other attractions in town include antique shops, the Hingham Historical Society Museum, and Derby Academy (circa 1784) which is the oldest wooden structure in the USA. Boston is a mere 15 miles away and offers fine dining, world-renowned museums, galleries, shopping, beautiful parks and gardens.
Surrounding areas: Hull, Massachusetts (4.3 mi), Cohasset, Massachusetts (4.4 mi), Norwell, Massachusetts (7.4 mi), Rockland, Massachusetts (7.8 mi), Scituate, Massachusetts (9.0 mi), Winthrop, Massachusetts (10.4 mi), Boston, Massachusetts (11.9 mi)
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Hingham Vacation Rentals
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Hingham Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Atlantic Inn Inc | 120 Nantasket Ave | Hull, MA | 2.7 mi. | (781) 925-4832 | | Clarion Nantasket Beach Hotel & Conference Center | 45 Hull Shore Dr | Hull, MA | 2.9 mi. | (781) 925-4500 | | Best Western Rockland Inn | 909 Hingham St | Rockland, MA | 5.5 mi. | (781) 871-5660 | | Radisson Hotel Rockland | 929 Hingham St | Rockland, MA | 5.5 mi. | (781) 871-0545 | | Comfort Inn | 850 Hingham St | Rockland, MA | 5.7 mi. | (781) 982-1000 | | Avalon At Faxon Park | 500 FLS Blvd | Quincy, MA | 5.8 mi. | (617) 773-9977 | | Boston Marriott Quincy | 1000 Marriott Dr | Quincy, MA | 5.8 mi. | (866) 449-7387 | | Motel 6 | 125 Union St | Braintree, MA | 6.2 mi. | (781) 848-7890 | | President City Inn | 845 Hancock St | Quincy, MA | 6.4 mi. | (617) 479-6500 | | Extended Stay America | 20 Rockdale St | Braintree, MA | 7.3 mi. | (781) 356-8333 | | Sheraton Braintree Hotel | 37 Forbes Rd | Braintree, MA | 7.3 mi. | (781) 848-0600 | | Hampton Inn Boston Braintree | 215 Wood Rd | Braintree, MA | 7.6 mi. | (781) 380-3300 | | Holiday Inn Express | 190 Wood Rd | Braintree, MA | 7.6 mi. | (781) 848-1260 | | Candlewood Suites Hotel | 235 Wood Rd | Braintree, MA | 7.7 mi. | (781) 849-7450 | | Best Western Adams Inn | 29 Hancock St | Quincy, MA | 8.1 mi. | (617) 328-1500 | | Quality Inn Boston | 900 Morrissey Blvd | Boston, MA | 8.8 mi. | (617) 287-9200 | | Ramada Inn | 800 Morrissey Blvd | Boston, MA | 8.9 mi. | (617) 287-9100 | | Holiday Inn Boston-Randolph | 1374 N Main St | Randolph, MA | 9.3 mi. | (781) 961-1000 | | Inn At Crystal Cove | 600 Shirley St | Winthrop, MA | 9.8 mi. | (617) 846-9217 | | Suburban/Atlantic Shores Inn | 312 Shirley St | Winthrop, MA | 10.3 mi. | (617) 539-9466 | | Holiday Inn Express | 69 Boston St | Boston, MA | 10.4 mi. | (617) 288-3030 | | Boston Stoughton Courtyard By Marriott | 200 Technology Center Dr | Stoughton, MA | 10.7 mi. | (781) 297-7000 | | Winthrop Arms Hotel | 130 Grovers Ave | Winthrop, MA | 10.9 mi. | (617) 846-4000 | | Best Western Roundhouse Suites | 891 Massachusetts Ave | Boston, MA | 11.1 mi. | (617) 989-1000 | | Hampton Inn & Suites Boston Crosstown Center | 811 Massachusetts Ave | Boston, MA | 11.3 mi. | (617) 445-6400 | | Boston Harbor Hotel | 70 Rowes Wharf | Boston, MA | 11.4 mi. | (617) 439-7000 | | Intercontinental Boston | 510 Atlantic Ave | Boston, MA | 11.4 mi. | (617) 747-1000 | | Embassy Suites Hotel Boston | 207 Porter St | Boston, MA | 11.5 mi. | (860) 567-5000 | | Westin Boston Waterfront | 435 Summer St | Boston, MA | 11.5 mi. | (617) 532-4801 | | Boston Long Wharf Marriott | 296 State St | Boston, MA | 11.6 mi. | (617) 227-0800 | | Double Tree Hotel Boston | 821 Washington St | Boston, MA | 11.6 mi. | (617) 956-7900 | | Langham Hotel | 250 Franklin St | Boston, MA | 11.6 mi. | (617) 451-1900 | | Wyndham Boston Hotel | 89 Broad St | Boston, MA | 11.6 mi. | (617) 556-0006 | | Board Of Trade-oakwood | 1 India St | Boston, MA | 11.7 mi. | (800) 724-9660 | | Club Quarters | 161 Devonshire St | Boston, MA | 11.7 mi. | (617) 357-6400 | | Courtyard By Marriott Boston Tremont | 275 Tremont St | Boston, MA | 11.7 mi. | (617) 426-1400 | | Boston Seaman's Friend | 45 Church St | Boston, MA | 11.8 mi. | (617) 426-1667 | | Chandler Inn | 26 Chandler St | Boston, MA | 11.8 mi. | (617) 482-3453 | | Millennium Bostonian Hotel | 26 North St | Boston, MA | 11.8 mi. | (617) 523-3600 | | Milner Hotel Inc | 78 S Charles St | Boston, MA | 11.8 mi. | (800) 453-1731 |
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Hingham Weather & Climate
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Southeastern Massachusetts , along the coast, has a continental climate with maritime influences. Some areas are classified as humid continental, and others are humid subtropical. Summers are warm and humid with the possibility of thunderstorms. Occasionally these storms are severe with hail and heavy downpours. Winters are cold and snowy, with most snowfall occurring between December and March. Spring and autumn are mild, but changeable depending on the wind direction and jet stream. Cool sea breezes are common, especially in spring. Fog is also commonplace, especially in spring and early summer. Tropical storms or hurricanes are possible, especially in early autumn, but not common.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
36°F |
19°F |
4.80 in. |
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| February |
38°F |
22°F |
4.01 in. |
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| March |
46°F |
29°F |
4.69 in. |
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| April |
56°F |
37°F |
4.26 in. |
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| May |
67°F |
47°F |
3.76 in. |
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| June |
75°F |
56°F |
3.47 in. |
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| July |
81°F |
62°F |
3.51 in. |
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| August |
79°F |
60°F |
4.17 in. |
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| September |
71°F |
53°F |
3.75 in. |
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| October |
62°F |
42°F |
4.41 in. |
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| November |
51°F |
34°F |
4.66 in. |
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| December |
41°F |
25°F |
4.39 in. |
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Hingham Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the General Edward Lawrence Logan International airport (BOS) located about 10 miles northwest of Hingham in Boston, Massachusetts, the Quonset State airport (OQU) located approximately 52 miles southwest of Hingham in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, the Manchester airport (MHT) located roughly 55 miles northwest of Hingham in Manchester, New Hampshire, and finally the Pease International Tradeport airport (PSM) located around 57 miles north of Hingham in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
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Hingham Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Jeepers | Methuen | MA | 36.8 mi. | | | Canobie Lake Park | Salem | NH | 41.0 mi. | | | Pirate's Fun Park | Salisbury | MA | 42.1 mi. | | | Funworld Game Center | Nashua | NH | 46.6 mi. | | | Whalom Park | Lunenburg | MA | 49.9 mi. | | | York's Wild Kingdom | York Beach | ME | 65.8 mi. | | | Enchanted Forest | Hope Valley | RI | 66.6 mi. | | | Ocean Beach Park | New London | CT | 87.4 mi. | | | Six Flags New England | Agawam | MA | 89.2 mi. | | | Funtown Splashtown U.S.A. | Saco | ME | 89.9 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Water Wiz | Wareham | MA | 34.2 mi. | | | Westport Water Slide | Westport | MA | 47.3 mi. | | | Yawgoo Valley Ski Area and Waterpark | Exeter | RI | 56.7 mi. | | | Water Country | Portsmouth | NH | 57.7 mi. | | | Water Wizz | Westerly | RI | 76.8 mi. | | | Maple Breeze Park | Pawcatuck | CT | 77.0 mi. | | | Aquaboggan Water Slide | Saco | ME | 89.9 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| South Shore Country Club | Hingham | MA | | | | Furnace Brook Golf Club | Quincy | MA | 5.7 mi. | | | Granite Links Golf Club | Quincy | MA | 5.7 mi. | | | Braintree Municipal Golf Course | Braintree | MA | 5.8 mi. | | | Presidents Golf Course | North Quincy | MA | 8.2 mi. | | | Rockland Golf Course | Rockland | MA | 8.4 mi. | | | Widows Walk Golf Course | Scituate | MA | 9.2 mi. | | | Scituate Country Club | Scituate | MA | 9.7 mi. | | | William J Devine Franklin Park Golf Course | Dorchester | MA | 9.8 mi. | | | Strawberry Valley Golf Club | Abington | MA | 10.1 mi. | | | Pembroke Country Club | Pembroke | MA | 11.4 mi. | | | George Wright Golf Course | Hyde Park | MA | 11.8 mi. | | | Ponkapoag Golf Club | Canton | MA | 11.9 mi. | | | D W Field Golf Course | Brockton | MA | 12.1 mi. | | | Kelley Greens Golf Course | Nahant | MA | 12.4 mi. | | | White Pines Golf Course | Brockton | MA | 12.8 mi. | | | Putterham Meadows Golf Club | Brookline | MA | 13.3 mi. | | | Cedar Hill Golf Club | Stoughton | MA | 13.7 mi. | | | Brookmeadow Country Club | Canton | MA | 14.3 mi. | | | Green Harbor Golf Club | Marshfield | MA | 14.3 mi. | | | Pine Valley Country Club | Rehoboth | MA | 14.8 mi. | | | Ridder Farm Golf & Country Club | East Bridgewater | MA | 14.9 mi. | | | Larry Gannon Municipal Golf Course | Lynn | MA | 15.4 mi. | | | Mount Hood Golf Course | Melrose | MA | 16.2 mi. | | | Cedar Glen Golf Club | Saugus | MA | 16.3 mi. | | | Lost Brook Golf Club | Norwood | MA | 16.3 mi. | | | Norwood Country Club | Norwood | MA | 16.3 mi. | | | North Hill Country Club | Duxbury | MA | 16.7 mi. | | | Fresh Pond Golf Course | Cambridge | MA | 17.0 mi. | | | Newton Commonwealth Golf Course | Newton | MA | 17.0 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Nashoba Valley | Westford | MA | 36.4 mi. | | | Wachusett Mountain | Princeton | MA | 52.4 mi. | | | Temple Mountain | Peterborough | NH | 69.4 mi. | | | Pats Peak | Henniker | NH | 80.3 mi. | | | Mount Tom | Holyoke | MA | 88.4 mi. | | | Highlands Mountain | Northfield | NH | 89.7 mi. | | | Gunstock | Gilford | NH | 94.0 mi. | | | Mount Snow | Brattleboro | VT | 94.4 mi. | | | Haystack at Mount Snow | Brattleboro | VT | 94.4 mi. | | | Mount Sunapee | Mount Sunapee | NH | 96.7 mi. | | | Ragged Mountain | Danbury | NH | 101.5 mi. | | | Berkshire East | Charlemont | MA | 104.5 mi. | | | Mount Southington | Southington | CT | 111.5 mi. | | | Otis Ridge | Otis | MA | 112.8 mi. | | | Ascutney Mountain Resort | Brownsville | VT | 116.6 mi. | | | Stratton | Stratton Mountain | VT | 119.0 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Wompatuck State Park | | MA | 3.9 mi. | | | Boston Harbor Island State Park | | MA | 6.3 mi. | | | Cushing Memorial State Park | | MA | 9.5 mi. | | | Ames Nowell State Park | | MA | 9.6 mi. | | | Ames Nowell State Park | | MA | 10.2 mi. | | | Borderland State Park | | MA | 18.3 mi. | | | Myles Standish State Park | | MA | 19.3 mi. | | | Watson Pond State Park | | MA | 23.1 mi. | | | Cochituate State Park | | MA | 25.0 mi. | | | B W Palmer State Park | | MA | 26.8 mi. | | | Richard Callahan State Park | | MA | 28.9 mi. | | | Ashland State Park | | MA | 29.2 mi. | | | Warren H Manning State Park | | MA | 30.5 mi. | | | Dighton Rock State Park | | MA | 31.7 mi. | | | Hopkinton State Park | | MA | 31.7 mi. | | | Plum Island State Park | | MA | 32.3 mi. | | | Diamond Hill State Park | | RI | 32.3 mi. | | | Ellisville Harbor State Park | | MA | 33.3 mi. | | | Whitehall State Park | | MA | 35.4 mi. | | | Lincoln Woods State Park | | RI | 36.9 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| USS Constitution Museum | Boston | MA | 11.9 mi. | (History) | | Boston Area and New England Museums | Boston | MA | 11.9 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | New England Museum Association | Boston | MA | 11.9 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Museum of Science | Boston | MA | 11.9 mi. | (Science) | | Museum of Bad Art | Boston | MA | 11.9 mi. | (Art) | | Museum of Fine Arts | Boston | MA | 11.9 mi. | (Art) | | Commonwealth Museum of Massachusetts History | Boston | MA | 11.9 mi. | (History) | | Longyear Museum | Brookline | MA | 13.4 mi. | (History) | | Museum of Transporation | Brookline | MA | 13.4 mi. | (Technology) | | Museum Loan Network | Cambridge | MA | 14.4 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | MIT Museum | Cambridge | MA | 14.4 mi. | (Science) | | Kendall Whaling Museum | Sharon | MA | 16.9 mi. | (History) | | Salem Witch Museum | Salem | MA | 19.2 mi. | (History) | | Museum of Sentimental Art | Salem | MA | 19.2 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Peabody Essex Museum | Salem | MA | 19.2 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Charles River Museum of Industry | Waltham | MA | 20.0 mi. | (Technology) | | Davis Museum and Cultural Center | Wellesley | MA | 21.0 mi. | (Art) | | Plimoth Plantation | Plymouth | MA | 22.6 mi. | (History) | | Spellman Museum of Stamps and Postal History | Weston | MA | 22.8 mi. | (History) | | DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park | Lincoln | MA | 24.7 mi. | (Art) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| New England Aquarium | Boston | MA | 11.9 mi. | | | Franklin Park Zoo | Boston | MA | 11.9 mi. | | | Roger Williams Park Zoo | Providence | RI | 39.4 mi. | | | Mystic Aquarium | Mystic | CT | 82.7 mi. | |
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