in a leafy residential area, this casual guesthouse on the shores of hingham bay is 3 miles from nantasket beach and 2 miles from state route 3a. parking is available. there's also a guest lounge, and a garden with an open-air seating area offering bay views. all provide whirlpool tubs. breakfast is served in an informal dining room. warmly decorated rooms featuring wood floors come with free wi-fi, flat-screen and fireplaces, as well as sofabeds, and furnished balconies offering views of the bay. Boston Logan International Airport 39 min
Boston Light (10 min) Historic, functioning lighthouse constructed in 1783 features guide-led tours & broad coastal views. Georges Island (14 min) Home to a Civil War-era fort, this 39-acre island offers a visitor center, picnic areas & restrooms. The Paul Revere House (36 min) Revere's legendary ride began at this restored Colonial-era home, which includes family furnishings. Boston Children's Museum (36 min) Fun, hands-on educational exhibits aimed at kids 11 & under, plus a play space for toddlers. Boston Common (39 min) Storied, nearly 50-acre urban park that hosted British troops during the American Revolution. Faneuil Hall Marketplace (36 min) Shopping center with many stores & restaurants comprising 3 historic market buildings & a promenade. World's End (5 min) This tranquil coastal park offers scenic views of the Boston skyline, plus 4.5 miles of trails. Old State House (37 min) The original seat of colonial government & later state capitol, today housing historical exhibits. Old North Church (39 min) Hallowed 18th-century church & launch point for Paul Revere's revolutionary ride, with tours & more. Castle Island (39 min) Site of Fort Independence (open in the summer), with beach, picnic & jogging areas. New England Aquarium (38 min) A giant glass tank spiraled by a multilevel walkway is the main draw at this waterfront attraction. Adams National Historical Park (21 min) Historic homes in the former compound of the Adams family, which included 2 former presidents. Spectacle Island (32 min) Harbor island with a seasonal ferry service, sandy beaches, marina, visitor center & city views. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum (34 min) President Kennedy exhibits, videos & research collections in a striking I.M. Pei-designed building. Nantasket Beach (8 min) Laid-back beach for swimming, body surfing & other water activities, with food & shops nearby. |