Looking for fun things to do on Massachusetts’ South Shore? This guide features some of my favorite local spots for dining, entertainment, outdoor adventures, family outings, and hidden gems. Whether you’re planning a day trip, date night, or just lo...
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Restaurants
Other Food & Drinks
Arts & Entertainment
Outdoor Activities
Beautifully kept park with wooded trails along the pond and paved walking paths. Dog friendly with poop bags. 2 Port a potty available which is a rare at parks
Forge Pond Park
Open Saturdays 9-1 through the summer
Hingham Farmers Market
Beaver Brook is a park which was totally renovated
Beaver Brook Playground
Nantasket beach has a boardwalk with restaurants, quick eats and ice cream. They have entertainment in the evenings at times. The have paid parking and meters.
Nantasket Beach
Park with boating & fishing lake plus trails for hiking, horseback riding & cross-country skiing.
Ames Nowell State Park
Off leash fenced in dog park. It has two sections one for small and large dogs. There are water fountains and bowls.
The only con is there can be irresponsible dog owners who don’t pick up after their dogs. I do t believe they offer poop bags so ...
Abington Dog Park
Beautiful walking trails along the water with a view all the way into Boston on a clear day. There is a fee to get into the trail which includes parking. You can bring a lunch and have a picnic. Public restrooms at the entrance which are very clea...
World's End
Beautiful walking paths along the harbor. Public restrooms. Stop at Sullivan for food. No fee for parking.
It has a small beach area, picnic table with grills and a playground for kids.
Castle Island
Restaurants
Great food also has out door patio with umbrellas and bar.
Mia Regazza
This restaurant is my favorite it sit on the rooftop of the building. It offers great outdoor bar and seating with umbrellas. Delicious food, drinks and atmosphere
Terrace Rooftop Dining
Great food, live entertainment. They are building an outdoor patio which will be open by the third week in August. I’m excited for this !!
Towne Tavern & Tap
This is a great app to find restaurants and hotels that are dog friendly
BringFido
The best chicken wings!! They were delicious, We had the sweet Bourbon flavored wings !!! On their menu is a lights section with smaller portion meals. I had the Baked Haddock with baked potato and zucchini and summer squash.
My friend had light...
Harry's Bar & Grille
Other Food & Drinks
Outdoor entertainment with great food, drinks and atmosphere with palm trees
Delicious pastries and coffee
Fratelli's Pastry Shop (Quincy)
Homemade ice cream, cows on the property. They also have a store to buy ice cream by the pint, candy, milk homemade breads and more. Definitely worth a stop in.
Hornstra Dairy Farm
Best subs and generous amounts.
Submarine Galley
Best Roast beef with large quantities on bulky rolls. They also have all kids of subs, pizza and salads
Brother's Roast Beef & Pizza-Abington
Family owned butcher shop with chicken, beef and seafood, They have meals already cooked to be heated up which are delicious and a great value like chicken parm, haddock dinner and pasta and meatballs. Great for week night meals. Favorite item Asi...
Crocetti's Butcher Shop
Arts & Entertainment
Comfy reclining seats. They offer discounts on Tuesdays. Full bar, food and refreshments
Showcase Cinema de Lux Hanover Crossing
Outdoor under a tent with live music with bar.
The Music Circus
Great family bowling alley with restaurant and bar
Webster Timber Lanes
Kids bowl 2 free games each everyday until August 28 just pay for shoes. Register kids online. The pizza is delicious.
They also have an arcade
