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Rockland is a small town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, located just ten miles inland from the Atlantic coast and approximately 20 miles southeast of Boston. As of the 2000 census, the population of Rockland was 17,670 residents. Situated midway between Boston and Plymouth, the city of Rockland adjoins the historic towns of Weymouth, Hingham, Abington and Hanover. The town was settled as a farming community in the early 1700s and was incorporated as the town of Abington in 1712. The area that is now the town center was developed in East Abington in 1812 and was a thriving commercial center by the time of the Civil War. In 1874, fueled by anger over taxes raised for a school in Abington Center, East Abington seceded and the "new" town of Rockland was formed. Today it is considered a suburb of Boston and is home to banking offices and light industry. All of the fine cultural attractions of Boston are just minutes from Rockland, including the New England Aquarium, Museum of Fine Arts, the John F. Kennedy Library, Harbor Walk and the Boston Athenaeum. A short drive south takes you to the historical settlement of Plymouth, "America's Hometown," where you can visit Plymouth Rock and the recreations of Plimouth Plantation and the Mayflower. Rockland makes a fine location from which to explore the area - off the beaten path, yet near all the fine restaurants, shopping and many attractions that Plymouth County has to offer.

Surrounding areas: Norwell, Massachusetts (6.6 mi), Pembroke, Massachusetts (6.8 mi), Hingham, Massachusetts (7.8 mi), Cohasset, Massachusetts (9.6 mi), Scituate, Massachusetts (10.7 mi), Marshfield, Massachusetts (11.1 mi), Hull, Massachusetts (11.8 mi)

Rockland Vacation Rentals




Rockland Hotels and Resorts

 
Hotels & Motels
Best Western Rockland Inn909 Hingham StRockland, MA (781) 871-5660
Comfort Inn850 Hingham StRockland, MA (781) 982-1000
Radisson Hotel Rockland929 Hingham StRockland, MA (781) 871-0545
Holiday Inn BrocktonWestgate MallBrockton, MA6.2 mi.(508) 588-6300
Motel 6125 Union StBraintree, MA6.9 mi.(781) 848-7890
Holiday Inn Brockton195 Westgate DrBrockton, MA7.4 mi.(508) 588-6300
Super 8 Motel385 Westgate DrBrockton, MA7.5 mi.(508) 588-8887
Boston Stoughton Courtyard By Marriott200 Technology Center DrStoughton, MA7.8 mi.(781) 297-7000
Sheraton Braintree Hotel37 Forbes RdBraintree, MA8.5 mi.(781) 848-0600
Bestern Carlton House1005 Belmont StBrockton, MA8.7 mi.(508) 588-3333
Candlewood Suites Hotel235 Wood RdBraintree, MA8.8 mi.(781) 849-7450
Extended Stay America20 Rockdale StBraintree, MA8.8 mi.(781) 356-8333
Hampton Inn Boston Braintree215 Wood RdBraintree, MA8.8 mi.(781) 380-3300
Holiday Inn Express190 Wood RdBraintree, MA8.8 mi.(781) 848-1260
Holiday Inn Boston-Randolph1374 N Main StRandolph, MA9.0 mi.(781) 961-1000
Residence Inn By Marriott Brockton124 Liberty StBrockton, MA9.1 mi.(800) 331-3131
Avalon At Faxon Park500 FLS BlvdQuincy, MA9.5 mi.(617) 773-9977
Boston Marriott Quincy1000 Marriott DrQuincy, MA9.5 mi.(866) 449-7387
Stoughton Motel1919 Washington StStoughton, MA9.5 mi.(781) 344-5722
Atlantic Inn Inc120 Nantasket AveHull, MA10.0 mi.(781) 925-4832
President City Inn845 Hancock StQuincy, MA10.3 mi.(617) 479-6500
Clarion Nantasket Beach Hotel & Conference Center45 Hull Shore DrHull, MA10.6 mi.(781) 925-4500
Best Western Adams Inn29 Hancock StQuincy, MA12.2 mi.(617) 328-1500
Quality Inn Boston900 Morrissey BlvdBoston, MA13.1 mi.(617) 287-9200
Ramada Inn800 Morrissey BlvdBoston, MA13.2 mi.(617) 287-9100
Holiday Inn Expess395 Old PO RdSharon, MA13.5 mi.(781) 784-1000
Hilton At Dedham Place25 Dedham PLDedham, MA14.5 mi.(781) 329-7900
Four Points By Sheraton Norwood Hotel & Conference Center1125 Boston-Providence TpkeNorwood, MA14.5 mi.(781) 769-7900
Hampton Inn434 Providence HwyNorwood, MA14.5 mi.(781) 769-7000
Days InnRt 44 New State HwyRaynham, MA14.9 mi.(508) 824-8647
Hampton Inn Of Raynham600 New State HwyRaynham, MA14.9 mi.(508) 822-6222
Faifield Inn235 Elm StDedham, MA15.0 mi.(781) 326-6700
Residence Inn By Marriott Dedham259 Elm StDedham, MA15.0 mi.(800) 899-7224
Bay View Motel20 Main StKingston, MA15.2 mi.(781) 585-2268
Courtyard By Marriott300 Riv RDG DrNorwood, MA15.2 mi.(781) 762-4700
Courtyard By Mattiott Raytham37 Paramount Dr Rt 44Raytham, MA15.2 mi.(800) 321-2211
Holiday Inn Express69 Boston StBoston, MA15.4 mi.(617) 288-3030
Best Western Roundhouse Suites891 Massachusetts AveBoston, MA15.9 mi.(617) 989-1000
Fairfield Inn4 Chalet RdMiddleboro, MA16.0 mi.(508) 946-4000
Hampton Inn & Suites Boston Crosstown Center811 Massachusetts AveBoston, MA16.1 mi.(617) 445-6400
 
Bed & Breakfast
Emma C'S Bed & Breakfast18 French Farm RdAttleboro, MA23.9 mi.(508) 226-6365

Rockland Weather & Climate

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.

     Month       High Temp   Low Temp   Rainfall   Ocean Temp 
January 37°F 17°F 4.20 in. -
February 40°F 20°F 3.60 in. -
March 48°F 28°F 4.33 in. -
April 58°F 36°F 4.18 in. -
May 69°F 45°F 3.48 in. -
June 77°F 54°F 3.52 in. -
July 83°F 60°F 3.65 in. -
August 81°F 59°F 4.27 in. -
September 73°F 50°F 3.98 in. -
October 63°F 39°F 4.25 in. -
November 52°F 32°F 4.42 in. -
December 42°F 23°F 4.37 in. -

Rockland Map & Transportation

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The closest airports in the area are the General Edward Lawrence Logan International airport (BOS) located about 16 miles northwest of Rockland in Boston, Massachusetts, the Quonset State airport (OQU) located approximately 44 miles southwest of Rockland in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, the Manchester airport (MHT) located roughly 61 miles northwest of Rockland in Manchester, New Hampshire, and finally the Pease International Tradeport airport (PSM) located around 65 miles north of Rockland in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Rockland Attractions

 
Amusement and Theme Parks
JeepersMethuenMA43.5 mi.
Canobie Lake ParkSalemNH47.7 mi.
Pirate's Fun ParkSalisburyMA49.9 mi.
Funworld Game CenterNashuaNH52.1 mi.
Whalom ParkLunenburgMA52.9 mi.
Enchanted ForestHope ValleyRI60.0 mi.
York's Wild KingdomYork BeachME73.6 mi.
Ocean Beach ParkNew LondonCT81.2 mi.
Six Flags New EnglandAgawamMA87.2 mi.
 
Water Parks
Water WizWarehamMA27.3 mi.
Westport Water SlideWestportMA39.5 mi.
Yawgoo Valley Ski Area and WaterparkExeterRI49.9 mi.
Water CountryPortsmouthNH65.5 mi.
Water WizzWesterlyRI70.1 mi.
Maple Breeze ParkPawcatuckCT70.4 mi.
Aquaboggan Water SlideSacoME97.7 mi.
 
Golf Courses
Rockland Golf CourseRocklandMA 
Strawberry Valley Golf ClubAbingtonMA2.5 mi.
Pembroke Country ClubPembrokeMA5.4 mi.
White Pines Golf CourseBrocktonMA6.0 mi.
D W Field Golf CourseBrocktonMA6.6 mi.
South Shore Country ClubHinghamMA6.9 mi.
Ridder Farm Golf & Country ClubEast BridgewaterMA7.2 mi.
Braintree Municipal Golf CourseBraintreeMA7.5 mi.
Pine Valley Country ClubRehobothMA7.8 mi.
Furnace Brook Golf ClubQuincyMA9.3 mi.
Granite Links Golf ClubQuincyMA9.3 mi.
Cedar Hill Golf ClubStoughtonMA9.4 mi.
River Bend Country ClubWest BridgewaterMA9.4 mi.
Widows Walk Golf CourseScituateMA10.0 mi.
Olde Scotland Links at BridgewaterBridgewaterMA10.1 mi.
Pine Oaks Golf ClubSouth EastonMA10.5 mi.
Scituate Country ClubScituateMA10.5 mi.
Ponkapoag Golf ClubCantonMA11.0 mi.
Green Harbor Golf ClubMarshfieldMA11.4 mi.
Brookmeadow Country ClubCantonMA11.6 mi.
Easton Country ClubSouth EastonMA11.6 mi.
Presidents Golf CourseNorth QuincyMA11.7 mi.
North Hill Country ClubDuxburyMA12.5 mi.
George Wright Golf CourseHyde ParkMA13.3 mi.
William J Devine Franklin Park Golf CourseDorchesterMA13.5 mi.
Lost Brook Golf ClubNorwoodMA15.1 mi.
Norwood Country ClubNorwoodMA15.1 mi.
Willowdale Golf CourseMansfieldMA16.6 mi.
Lakeview Golf ClubWenhamMA17.2 mi.
Squirrel Run Country ClubPlymouthMA17.2 mi.
 
Ski Areas
Nashoba ValleyWestfordMA40.9 mi.
Wachusett MountainPrincetonMA53.8 mi.
Temple MountainPeterboroughNH73.5 mi.
Pats PeakHennikerNH85.9 mi.
Mount TomHolyokeMA87.2 mi.
Highlands MountainNorthfieldNH96.3 mi.
Mount SnowBrattleboroVT97.0 mi.
Haystack at Mount SnowBrattleboroVT97.0 mi.
GunstockGilfordNH101.0 mi.
Mount SunapeeMount SunapeeNH102.1 mi.
Berkshire EastCharlemontMA105.5 mi.
Mount SouthingtonSouthingtonCT107.5 mi.
Ragged MountainDanburyNH107.7 mi.
Otis RidgeOtisMA111.5 mi.
 
State Parks
Ames Nowell State ParkMA3.4 mi. 
Ames Nowell State ParkMA3.6 mi. 
Wompatuck State ParkMA6.2 mi. 
Cushing Memorial State ParkMA9.3 mi. 
Borderland State ParkMA12.9 mi. 
Boston Harbor Island State ParkMA13.8 mi. 
Myles Standish State ParkMA14.7 mi. 
Watson Pond State ParkMA16.0 mi. 
Dighton Rock State ParkMA24.1 mi. 
Cochituate State ParkMA26.3 mi. 
Diamond Hill State ParkRI27.9 mi. 
Ellisville Harbor State ParkMA28.2 mi. 
Ashland State ParkMA28.9 mi. 
Richard Callahan State ParkMA30.5 mi. 
Lincoln Woods State ParkRI31.2 mi. 
Hopkinton State ParkMA31.5 mi. 
Squantum Woods State ParkRI33.1 mi. 
Peter Randall State ParkRI34.0 mi. 
Haines Memorial State ParkRI34.1 mi. 
B W Palmer State ParkMA34.5 mi. 
 
Museums
Kendall Whaling MuseumSharonMA13.5 mi.(History)
USS Constitution MuseumBostonMA17.4 mi.(History)
Boston Area and New England MuseumsBostonMA17.4 mi.(Miscellaneous)
New England Museum AssociationBostonMA17.4 mi.(Miscellaneous)
Museum of ScienceBostonMA17.4 mi.(Science)
Museum of Bad ArtBostonMA17.4 mi.(Art)
Museum of Fine ArtsBostonMA17.4 mi.(Art)
Commonwealth Museum of Massachusetts HistoryBostonMA17.4 mi.(History)
Longyear MuseumBrooklineMA17.4 mi.(History)
Plimoth PlantationPlymouthMA17.4 mi.(History)
Museum of TransporationBrooklineMA17.4 mi.(Technology)
Museum Loan NetworkCambridgeMA19.5 mi.(Miscellaneous)
MIT MuseumCambridgeMA19.5 mi.(Science)
Davis Museum and Cultural CenterWellesleyMA22.4 mi.(Art)
Charles River Museum of IndustryWalthamMA23.6 mi.(Technology)
Spellman Museum of Stamps and Postal HistoryWestonMA25.7 mi.(History)
Salem Witch MuseumSalemMA26.9 mi.(History)
Museum of Sentimental ArtSalemMA26.9 mi.(Miscellaneous)
Peabody Essex MuseumSalemMA26.9 mi.(Multidisciplinary)
DeCordova Museum and Sculpture ParkLincolnMA28.5 mi.(Art)
 
Zoos and Aquariums
New England AquariumBostonMA17.4 mi.
Franklin Park ZooBostonMA17.4 mi.
Roger Williams Park ZooProvidenceRI33.2 mi.
Mystic AquariumMysticCT76.3 mi.


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