Hull (Massachusetts)

• Logan International Airport in Boston is the nearest large airport.
• From Boston by car, take Interstate 93 South to Route 3 South to Exit 14 (Route 228). At exit 14, go left and follow Route 228 north about 10 miles.

• Ferry service to/from Boston

  address: 180 Main St
  Service to Long Wharf and Logan Airport in Boston.

Hull is a narrow peninsula and therefore has one major road in and out, Nantasket Ave. Hull is surrounded by two waterfronts, the "beach side" and "bay side". Most neighborhood streets run in a grid-like fashion leading to either the bay or beach side, and cross over Nantasket Ave which runs down the middle of the peninsula. One can travel Nantasket Ave. all the way to the tip of Hull, known as Hull Gut, which is where the local high school, ferry and windmill are located. A good view of Boston proper can be seen across the channel.

• The Hull Lifesaving Museum

  address: 1117 Nantasket Av
  Year round. W-Su 10AM-4PM. Lifesaving exhibits on history and tools. Children's area with a play attic for youngsters, complete with dress-up trunks, games, puzzles, maritime activities, and a climb-on sailing ship. Nice observation cupola with great views. Adults $5, Seniors $3, under 18 free.

• Paragon Carousel Station

  address: 205 Nantasket Av
  A 1928 carousel rescued from the Nantasket Park closure.

• Boston Harbor Islands, a National Park AreaTake a Ferry, (180 Main St. at Pemberton Point, ) out to Georges Island and water shuttles to visit any of five other islands in Boston Harbor. Ranger-led activities, events, narrations, or just swim, picnic, camp or fish.

• Nantasket Beach

  address: 228 Nantasket Av
  Over 3.5 miles of fine, hardpacked sand beach. 1,000-car parking lot. Lifeguards, bathhouses and refreshments. No cooking or alcohol.

• Bridgeman's

  address: 145 Nantasket Avenue
  Casula fine dining on Northern Italian specialties. Desserts are special here, too. Has the celebrity connection too as the chef is brother to Donnie and Mark Wahlberg. Has the great view, too. $17-$25.

• Raffael's

  address: 45 Hull Shore Dr
  Daily, lunch and dinner. Casual fine dining.

• Saporito's Club Car Cafe

  address: 11 Rockland Circle
  Dinner W-Su. Italian/pizza. Tables are packed tightly.

• Le Calypso

  address: 42A State Park Road
  French. Great sunsets from the outside deck or dine in.

• La Dalat

  address: 181 Nantasket Ave
  Asian.

• Jake's Seafood Restaurant and Market

  phone: +1 781 925-1024
  address: 250 Nantasket Road
  Seafood and market.

• The Red ParrotNantasket Beach. Large bar and grill on the oceanfront.

• Ocean ClubNantasket Beach. Seafood restaurant on the oceanfront.

• Dry Dock Lounge

  address: 280 Nantasket Av
  Local hangout, biker friendly.

• The Red Parrot

  address: 175 Atlantic Av
  Casual oceanfront bar and grill.

• The Gunny

  address: 280 Nantasket Av
  Oceanfront local hangout.

• The Sea Note

  address: 159 Nantasket Av
  Casual. Quality blues & rock club and billiards. Seasonal from April to Dec.

• Jo's Nautical

  address: 1125 Main St
  Local maritime hangout, boats for sale.

• Clarion Hotel Nantasket Beach

  address: 45 Hull Shore Dr

• Nantasket Beach Inn

  address: 115 Nantasket Av

• Allerton House Bed and Breakfast

  address: 15 Tierney Av
  2 rooms.

• Coastal Cottage Inn

  address: 1 Porrozzo Road
  4 rooms, 3 with ocean view.

Boston or Cape Cod are easy next stops. For an excellent backroads daytrip to Plymouth, take Nantasket Ave southeast to follow the beach coast up towards Gunrock Beach onto Jerusalem Road. Jerusalem Road is a beautiful winding road that offers views of oceanfront mansions. Visit Cohasset village, a quaint New England style town. From there pick up the road 3A to take to Scituate and then Duxbury, more quaint New England villages. Another good place to go for shopping and restaurants would be the town of Hingham which is only 5 minutes away by car. Scenic 3A will lead you all the way to Plymouth. Cape Cod can be accessed in Plymouth by car on 3A or ferry at Plymouth Harbor.