Plymouth district, Massachusetts, United States

Places to visit near Hingham

Hingham is a town in Plymouth district, Massachusetts, United States, home to about 5,650 people. Within 50 km by road there are 291 places to visit — 61 parks, 46 churches, 33 forts & heritage and 30 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Old Ship Church (1 km), Button Island (1 km) and Ragged Island (2 km).

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Hingham, Massachusetts
Hingham, Plymouth district, Massachusetts, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Hingham at a glance

Location
Plymouth district, Massachusetts, United States
Population
about 5,650
Coordinates
42.2418° N, 70.8898° W
Places within 50 km
291 (291 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Hingham

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Hingham: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Parks near Hingham

61 parks within 100 km of Hingham. The closest is Button Island (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Hingham

46 churches within 100 km of Hingham. The closest is Old Ship Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Hingham

33 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hingham. The closest is Fort Revere Park (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Hingham

30 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Hingham. The closest is Aaron River Reservoir (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hingham

28 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hingham. The closest is Weir River Farm (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Hingham

22 museums within 100 km of Hingham. The closest is Maritime Museum - Samuel Bates Ship Chandlery (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Hingham

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 7 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hingham
  2. 1 km Old Ship Church · church, Plymouth
  3. 1 km Button Island · island, Plymouth
  4. 1 km Sarah Island · island, Plymouth
  5. 1 km Langlee Island · island, Plymouth
  6. 1 km Ragged Island · island, Plymouth
  7. 2 km Back to Hingham

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How to reach Hingham

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    Within 15 km of Hingham

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hingham by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks6161Button Island (1 km)
    Other attractions4848Wmex (am) (16 km)
    Churches4646Old Ship Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3333Fort Revere Park (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3030Aaron River Reservoir (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2828Weir River Farm (3 km)
    Museums2222Maritime Museum - Samuel Bates Ship Chandlery (9 km)
    Beaches & coast1212Nantasket Beach (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints66Eliot Tower (23 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Castle Rock (25 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Islamic Society of Boston (28 km)
    Temples11Temple Sinai (27 km)

    Hingham: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hingham?

    Old Ship Church (church, about 1 km), Button Island (island, about 1 km), Ragged Island (island, about 2 km), Sarah Island (island, about 2 km), Langlee Island (island, about 3 km), Bare Cove Park (park, about 3 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Hingham?

    291 places on Spotwander: 61 parks, 48 other attractions, 46 churches, 33 forts & heritage, 30 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest park to Hingham?

    Button Island, about 1 km by road; Ragged Island (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Hingham?

    Old Ship Church, about 1 km by road; Quincy Point Congregation Church (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hingham?

    Fort Revere Park, about 9 km by road; Fort Andrews (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hingham?

    Start in Hingham, visit Old Ship Church, then Button Island, then Sarah Island, then Langlee Island, then Ragged Island, and drive back — about 7 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hingham?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Hingham

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Hingham’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Hingham on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.