Cohasset, Massachusetts 02025

Cohasset is your typical, quiet New England coastal town. It has no major highway that runs through town, save for the relatively minor Route 3A. This means you won't find big chains restaurants or even fast food. The town has the ocean to rely on, and that's all it needs.

If you're in Cohasset and you're looking for something to do, here are some things you should add to your list:

1. Visit Minot's Ledge Lighthouse. You can't visit the actual lighthouse, per se, because it's in the middle of the ocean, but you can visit Government Island, where one of the lanterns from the lighthouse is kept. You can also get a good view of the lighthouse from here.

2. Go to a live event at the Music Circus. There are plenty of well known musical acts and comedians that visit here year after year.

3. Get food at the Red Lion Inn. This is perfect for couples, but they also have a tavern that has great food and beer.

4. Head to Hull for the day. This small town to the north has its own giant beach, Nantasket, which spans for miles. The end of the peninsula offers a gorgeous view of Boston.

5. Drive south to Cape Cod. It's only 45 minutes away, and has some of the most scenic beaches and shoreline on the east coast.

Cohasset is a mainly residential town, but does have some hotels nearby that you can stay at.

Cohasset Harbor Resort

Cohasset Harbor Resort overlooks beautiful Cohasset harbor, with rooms that have either harbor views or garden views. The resort also has the Atlantica restaurant on site, as well as the Old Salt House. The resort is a popular choice on the South Shore for weddings and corporate events.

Clarion Nantasket Hotel

The Clarion Nantasket is located in Hull, which is just miles from Cohasset Center. With beautiful views of the open Atlantic, the Clarion Nantasket has a lot to do nearby, from the tidal pools to the local restaurants and ocean views.


Holiday Inn Rockland
The Holiday Inn is located on Route 228 (Hingham St.) in Rockland. It is directly off Route 3, convenient to both Boston and Cape Cod. Also nearby is the Italian restaurant Bella's, as well as many more restaurants further east on 228 heading towards Hingham.


Comfort Inn Rockland, Rockland,MA
The Comfort Inn is also located on Route 228, across from the Dunkin' Donuts in Rockland. Located on Hingham Street, this is also right off the highway and adjacent to the other hotels in Rockland.


Best Western Rockland, MA
The Best Western in Rockland is in the general area of the rest of the Rockland hotels, right on Route 228. A great location for trips north or south, and a good stopping point.

Hotels in Plymouth
Plymouth is approximately 25 minutes south of Hanover along Route 3. Plymouth is a convenient town for travel between both Cape Cod and Boston, as well as the South Shore area. Stop by the Mayflower II, stroll along the historic waterfront, take a harbor cruise, or take a whale watch on Cape Cod Bay in Plymouth. There's plenty to do in Plymouth, especially in the warmer months of the year. Plymouth also has a vibrant downtown area with shops, restaurants, and cafes. Here are some hotels in Plymouth, MA, along with some information on each hotel:


Plymouth Comfort Inn
The Plymouth Comfort Inn is located not on the waterfront, but about a mile inland to the west. The waterfront area is a quick drive or walk from the Comfort Inn. Also nearer to the hotel is the downtown area. It is located conveniently off Route 3, which heads to both Cape Cod and Boston.


Hampton Inn & Suites Plymouth, MA
The Hampton Inn & Suites is located in the Route 44 shopping area in Plymouth known as Colony Place. This part of Plymouth is about 2 miles from the downtown Plymouth area, with ample parking and a Bertucci's restaurant, Starbucks, Wal-Mart, Olive Garden, and other shops and restaurants in the outdoor shopping area. Route 44 also leads to I-495.

Hilton Garden Inn Plymouth MA
The Hilton Garden Inn at Plymouth MA is located at Exit 5 off of Long Pond Rd. in Plymouth. It is south of the waterfront area, but still only approximately 3 miles from the waterfront and downtown. Also adjacent to the Hilton Garden Inn at Plymouth are restaurants like Bugaboo Creek Steakhouse, Uno Pizzeria, and the Shops at Five. One of the best reviewed hotels in the Plymouth area.

Cohasset is part of Norfolk County, but is not part of the contiguous county. The town is surrounded by Plymouth County, with Hingham to the west, Hull to the north, and Scituate to the south. Norwell is also nearby to the south, but does not border the town. Cohasset can be reached via Route 3A, which travels along the western edge of town. Access to the downtown area of Cohasset and the Town Common can be reached from Scituate, or by taking Sohier Street from Route 3A. You can also find the South Shore Music Circus on Sohier Street, which is a very active part of the South Shore concert scene during the warmer months of the year.

Cohasset T-Shirt

This Irish themed t-shirt features a vintage, four leaf clover. A great way to show some Cohasset pride!