Great location for military families operated by Hanscom AFB MWR. Campground sites, rental…read morecottages, picnic tables and gazebos, hiking trails, and hazardous cliffs.

First off, this is a recreation site for military personnel, current and retired. They rent a…read morevariety of housing options: parking sites for RV's, as well as tent sites, for which they have public facilities (which are closed during the pandemic for safety reasons). They also have a laundromat on site. There are a few studio efficiencies, no stoves in these but there are decks on both the front and back, so you can catch the sun rise over the ocean, and sunset over the river. Charcoal grills are available in the yard; you provide the charcoal and maybe some aluminum foil for the grill. There are several two bedroom houses and a few 3 bedrooms. The houses have full kitchens. We usually bring plenty of food: prepared if we are staying in an efficiency so we can heat them up in the microwave. The kitchens have a table large enough for the number of guests each house sleeps. The living room has sofa's, comfy chair, end tables, coffee table and TV. In the summer there are fans. In the winter there is a gas fireplace. Most everything you would need in the kitchen is provided: plates, cups, flatware, coffee maker, toaster, pans, spatula for cooking, mixing bowl, cutting board, etc. It's often mismatched, but it's all there. Sometimes there are a couple of wine glasses too. I usually bring a few items of my own, like my coffee cup, just because I prefer my own, as well as storage items like aluminum foil or plastic storage bags and paper towels. If I haven't pre-prepped food I plan to cook, I'll bring my own chef's knife as those are not provided. Basically anything I want to be sure of, I bring. They provide dish towels, sponge and dish soap. The bathroom has soap and toilet paper. The office provides sheets and towels. The guests are required to clean before leaving: sweep floors, vacuum carpets, wash dishes and put them away, strip the beds. The staff will clean the restrooms and leave new linens for the next guests. Towels can be delivered daily if needed. Just call the office. The cliff face is eroding and some of the RV parking spots have fallen into the ocean as has the roadway, which once made a loop along the cliff, creating two dead-end streets. The beach on the river side is stones that have been placed there to help reduce erosion. If you walk toward the river on the left side of this beach (it's a 'cove beach'), the area becomes more sandy. If you continue around to the left, you can walk along the river and marshlands. There are picnic tables 'here and there' provided by 4th cliff. We sometimes bring our coffee down here in the early mornings. Additionally, you can walk along the beach, around the end of the cliff, to the ocean side of the property. Once you get past the cliff face, the beach is sandy, although there may be a number of rocks in the water. Because of the rockiness of the beach areas in general, do bring your water shoes to save your toes. This ocean facing beach is used by homeowners along Central Ave. and there is plenty of space for everyone. At low tide, you can wander around the rocky areas and find all kinds of sea creatures in among the stones. The recreation area includes a small shop in the office building for things you may have forgotten and souvenirs, however, during the pandemic, the office is not open to guests. If you are military, this is a pleasant spot for a vacation along the water. Located in the little village of Humarock, within Scituate, there is a small restaurant where Central Ave meets Marshfield Ave. You can grab a morning coffee, breakfast or lunch here. A small 'beach shop' to get the floats, souvenirs and other things you may want is locate across the street on the other side of the intersection (think diagonally). Access to the public beach is here, however parking is not abundant, so maybe bring your bikes and take the ride down if you'd like to use this beach access. There is an Irish pub just a little further along on Marshfield Ave and a larger restaurant on the other side of the bridge where Marshfield Ave turns into Sea Street. (Check their policy during Covid - they may be 'take out' only) There is a convenience store/liquor store in this area. A grocery store is on Rt 139 at the intersection of Furnace St. And if those restaurants are not enough for you, drive into Scituate for one of the many food options they have available. We also make it a point to stop for a walk at one of the many Audubon or conservation areas nearby. There is a lighthouse in Scituate, and a marina on the North River where you can stop for a beverage and light meal while sitting outdoors on the river if that appeal to you. Plenty to keep you busy.

Visitor Center located in a busier part of Quincy, parked on street a few blocks away. The Historic…read morePark is spread out at several locations which encompasses the major spots. The Visitor Center is nicely done, staffed by knowledgeable Rangers & Volunteers. It has a gift shop & restrooms. The grounds around Historic buildings are well maintained along with the buildings. They had a program which covered the history of the location. Well worth a visit especially for history buffs !!!

Our small little group of 3 traveled to Quincy from Boston to come and see this National Park, as…read moremy husband and son are history enthusiasts. In the sweltering July 2026 heat we traveled by train to arrive in Quincy. Only to be lectured by a Park Ranger about how my backpack wasn't able to let us visit any of the locations. This same Ranger continued to lecture us on the possible heat closures and then chastise us for our lack of planning and prepartion to come and see the properties. How dare we come see a National Landmark and not think to plan in advance and get tickets. Listen my husband was having a history gorge on this trip so I wasn't going to pitch a fit. But, come on National Parks. We WANT people to be interested in our national history, be proud of our hertitage, and WANT to visit. Maybe we remove some barriers and not dress down visitors. Everything was closed for tours because of the heat risk. But, that sweet air conditioned bus was solid. Driver played good music, the AC was cranking and we were able to see all the different parts. The Park did have actors performing a scripted role of the Adams Family- they were impressive, the gardens of the home were beautiful. Additional bright spots: the movie was great at the welcome center. The Family history was amazing- the dedication and duty of service was astounding. The lessons and connection to a time gone by was great. Remove some barriers, be more welcoming, create more opportunities...

A friend suggested that it wouldn't be a good idea to check out the Quincy Quarries Reservation on…read moremy own. So, last year, when I saw an event was scheduled to take place there, I figured it would be a safer time to visit. Well, yes and no. I wasn't the only person going, but because I wasn't the only person going, their parking lot was full, so parking was a bit of an issue. I checked out the grafitti, making my way around the folks standing or sitting around, to get a closer look at the rocks. I stayed on the grassy ground while I noticed some folks climbing up the rocky cliffs, both with and without rock climbing gear.

My friend is from Boston and while visiting here she want to go to the quarries. I thought to…read moremyself "whats the big deal we see graffiti in FL on everything " when we arrived I was surprised at the place. I found myself walking around and reading all I could, wondering how they got to the heights to do the artwork. Why they wrote or painted what they did, how long it took for all this beauty. Next trip I will be adding my name, someplace low! LOL

Had lunch at Trident after church one Sunday... took a walk along the pier at the Hingham…read moreShipyard... all the way down to the MBTA terminal and pier. Asked my bride if she ever rode the boat, she did and spoke well of it. Immediately bought tickets and in the next boat and went to Boston. Fun ride. 35 minutes. Very clean boat, and stocked little snack stand. Good coffee. Economical. We walked to the North End, went to the Old North Church and just enjoyed a lazy Sunday summer afternoon. Lovely and easy ride back, nice to see the many islands too.

Love the water and hate to think about it while trapped in horrendous I-93 traffic? Same! The…read moreferry is a great option for commuting or just enjoying life on the water with a beer from the on-site bar. Courteous, friendly staff makes the trip even better.

Very unique landscape with being the tallest esker in the country! Really enjoyed the walk here…read more Saw trash that was left which was disappointing but the landscape is beautiful! Will definately go back!

A beautiful and unique park. Park and neighborhood are good for sight-seeing, eating, and involve…read morea lot of history.

Great little spot nestled into the North End with views of the water & adjacent parks. When I was…read morestationed here back in my car younger days I would run a stairs circuit early in the morning. Some of the metal work has been removed so one can lean or sit on the wall. Plenty of benches & a few picnic benches as well. Smells like honeysuckle as I'm writing this :) It is so difficult to keep this area clean because Boston is still in the Stone Age for trash collection & folks literally just leave bags of trash along the curb.

Great Massachusetts beach park for the upper crust in life... Frank enjoyed my beach day experience…read moreand didn't even get devoured by a Great White Shark while swimming so I have that going for me... Hopefully your experience is as wonderful as mine was in Duxbury.

Duxbury Beach is quite long with portions reserved for town residents, overland four-wheel-drive…read morevehicles with the necessary permit, and a portion that is open to the public regardless of residency. As I write this (July 2024), the cost per vehicle is $25 for the public portion of the beach. I'm only familiar with this public portion of the beach, but it's a mixture of rocky sections and sandy sections mixed together. It was pretty busy when I was there, so I didn't want to make anyone feel uncomfortable by snapping pictures. I did capture a picture of the walk up over the sand dune, as well as some pictures from the awesome wooden bridge that leads to the entrance. There's an old-fashioned snack bar/ seafood joint near the parking lot entrance. Bonus: Very close by is Island Creek Oysters!

Sunlight dappling on gentle ripples on the surface, the gentle slap of oars in the water, the soft…read morechatter of ducks as they glide past... one could wax poetic about a day spent on the pond. HOW have I never done this before? Ideal spot to rent SUP, kayaks, rowboats, or sailboats. Very reasonable rates, plus a Boston resident discount, makes this a perfect morning or afternoon date option. Definitely do two hours so that you can bring a snack along and laze out on the water. It's always very quiet, with few folks around, so it's also a great place to either learn to kayak/row or reacclimate to it.

Very limited boat selection, not well maintained area to sail in is pretty limited. A better…read moreoption is community boating on the Charles, much bigger area with different types of boats