Duxbury
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Duxbury is a city in Massachusetts. It is one of the wealthier communities in the South Shore region.Get in
From Boston take I-93 south to Route 3. Route 3 passes through Duxbury with exits onto Route 14 and Route 3A.
See
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address: 189 Alden StreetAn 8,000 piece collection featuring prints, Shaker furniture, Asian art, and American painting.
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King Caesar House
address: 120 King Caesar RoadFederal style home built in 1808. -
address: 105 Alden StreetMid May to mid Oct. M-Sa Noon-4PM.
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address: Crescent St(seasonal). One hundred sixteen foot high granite monument. Stairs to the top when open. Nice views open or closed.
Do
Duxbury BeachOver four miles of clean and well-maintained beach, mostly sandy but with patches of stones. Lifeguards, restrooms, showers, snack bar and luncheon restaurant. No alcohol; barbecues allowed with permits available from the bathhouse. Public parking for 1400 cars.
Buy
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Duxbury Bay Cranberries
address: 700 Franklin StFresh cranberries for sale on order or via pick-your-own in season. -
Snug Harbor Fish Co.
address: 459 Washington StMostly local fish, including a dine-in menu.
Eat
Fine Dining
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address: 500 Congress Street(Rt 14). Fine dining or pub with fine, fresh ingredients.
Bakery
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French Memories
address: 459 Washington StGreat bakery with gourmet sandwiches and salads, too.
Drink
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Dunkin' Donuts
address: 5 Chestnut St -
Milepost Tavern Restaurant
address: 581 Tremont St
Sleep
Bed and Breakfast
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Powder Point Bed and Breakfast
phone: +1 781-934-7727address: 182 Powder Point Ave4 rooms. -
Winsor House Inn
address: 390 Washington St4 rooms.
Go next
Plymouth's attractions are just to the south. Boston and Cape Cod are well within range of day trips.