| overlooking cohasset cove harbor, this airy hotel is 2 miles from north scituate train station and 5 miles from wompatuck state park. some add kitchenettes and extra bedrooms. other amenities include an elegant, harbor-view seafood restaurant, plus an outdoor tapas bar and a waterfront clam shack (both seasonal). upgraded rooms add minifridges and harbor views, while suites have living rooms, terraces and pull-out sofas. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. parking and continental breakfast are free. there's also a business center and boat docks, plus a waterfront patio. relaxed rooms come with free wi-fi, balconies and flat-screen tvs
Boston Logan International Airport 44 min
Boston Light (20 min)
Historic, functioning lighthouse constructed in 1783 features guide-led tours & broad coastal views. Scituate Lighthouse (16 min)
Lighthouse and harbor Georges Island (24 min)
Home to a Civil War-era fort, this 39-acre island offers a visitor center, picnic areas & restrooms. Quincy Quarries Reservation (31 min)
Former granite quarry known for its colorful murals, popular for rock climbing & picnicking. Wollaston Beach (31 min)
Historic 2.3-mi.-long beach with a paved promenade, plus lifeguards, boat piers & sunset views. Little Brewster Island (20 min)
Lighthouse and harbor Deer Island (1 hr 1)
Waterside walks & skyline vistas on a promontory with state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plant. Adams National Historical Park (28 min)
Historic homes in the former compound of the Adams family, which included 2 former presidents. Peddocks Island (24 min)
Island featuring a century-old fort as well as a state park for hikes, wildlife viewing & camping. Paragon Carousel (12 min)
Near an eatery & museum, this celebrated beachfront carousel offers nostalgic merry-go-round rides. Spectacle Island (39 min)
Harbor island with a seasonal ferry service, sandy beaches, marina, visitor center & city views. Nantasket Beach (18 min)
Laid-back beach for swimming, body surfing & other water activities, with food & shops nearby. World's End (12 min)
This tranquil coastal park offers scenic views of the Boston skyline, plus 4.5 miles of trails. Fort Warren (24 min)
Army stronghold built for harbor defense in the 19th century, now a museum with antique weapons. Boston Harbor Islands State Park (39 min)
Sizable park featuring a Civil War-era fort, hiking trails, picnicking areas, fishing & more. | 
