Scituate, Massachusetts 02066
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Things to Do in Scituate, MA, Hotels, Statistics, and the History of Scituate Massachusetts
On this page, you can find fun things to do in Scituate, hotels and places to stay near Scituate, statistics, and history of the town, along with photos and videos.
Driving Directions to Scituate, MA
How to get to Scituate, Massachusetts
Scituate is famous for its "Army of Two" story, where two girls deterred the British from invading the town during the war of 1812.
Latest news about Scituate, MA
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- Scituate Library proponents kickoff fund-raising campaign for $12 million ...
- The fund-raising efforts will supplement a $5 million grant from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. Backers are hoping the final $2 million will come from the town, most likely in the form of an override. ?We're here to motivate everyone ...
- Garrett Clark of Hingham, MA, graduates, earns top scholar-athlete award at ...
- COLCHESTER, VT (05/22/2012)(readMedia)-- During Commencement Week activities May 11-14 at Saint Michael's College, Garrett Clark, son of Nancy Gunshanan of Hingham, MA and of William Clark of Scituate, MA, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in ...
- McCarthy accepts post as Scituate school chief Freetown-Lakeville school chief ...
- ?I did a little research and saw Scituate had passed an override for $2.2 million last year,? McCarthy said. ?The more I looked, the more I liked. In this case, timing was everything.? Tom Scott, executive director of the Massachusetts Association of ...
- Scituate, Mass. gun club prohibited from firing guns
- (NECN: Julie Loncich, Scituate, Mass.) - Scituate's Rod and Gun club was silent Thursday evening, and after nearly a century of being in business, it will likely sit relatively quiet for a while. "My clients didn't want litigation," explained Attorney ...
Scituate, MA Stats
Population and statistics for Scituate, Massachusetts
The population of 02066 is 17,323.
That's #5969 out of all 42,305 zip codes.
97% of the population is white, which is 23 points more than the national average.
The average household income in 02066 is $71,117, which is $41,419 more than the typical average.
This contributes to the average house being worth $276,000. When the survey was done in 2000, that represented a difference of 251% from the typical value.
Men make up 48% of the population, and the typical age in this part of MA is 40.6.
Stats about: Scituate, MA
Population: 17,323Number of Households: 7,033
Average House Value: $276,000
Average Income per Household: $71,117
Elevation: 50 ft
Population Breakdown:
Weather in Scituate, MA
The current weather and 5 day forecast for Scituate MA
Current weather conditions in Scituate, MA (02066)
Local Pollen Reports
63°F (Feels like 63°F)
Last update: 5/23/12 9:35 PM EDT
Humidity: 94%Visibility: 10.0 mi
Dew Point: 61°F
UV Index: 0 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 30.04in rising
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: 3mph From: Airport Conditions

Tonight
Low
Low: 57°F
Sunrise: 5:15 AM
Sunset: 8:05 PM

Thursday
May 24
N/A
High: 74°F
Low: 57°F
Sunrise: 5:14 AM
Sunset: 8:06 PM

Friday
May 25
Partly Cloudy
High: 72°F
Low: 61°F
Sunrise: 5:13 AM
Sunset: 8:07 PM

Saturday
May 26
Partly Cloudy
High: 81°F
Low: 61°F
Sunrise: 5:12 AM
Sunset: 8:08 PM
Things to Do in Scituate, MA
Fun things to do and activities in Scituate
Here's what Yelpers have to say about Active Life in 02066
- North Scituate Beach (Scituate)

- "Much better than Humarock. The sand is very soft, and the beach itself does not get too crowded. Also, it was fun to catch little sea creatures in the rocky..." more
- Widow's Walk Golf Course (Scituate)

- "If your an average golfer (or worse than average) this is not a fun place to play. It's not a forgiving course. You will lose golf balls in places you..." more
- Peggotty Beach (Scituate)

- "Peggotty Beach is a quaint lttle Scituate Beach open to only locals (unless you feel like parking a mile away). its the perfect beach to hit up wtih a..." more
- Mass Bay Guides (Scituate)

- "Greg S's follow-up is just as shallow as their initial response. I called MASS BAY GUIDES while I was still on their awful boat when the Labrador captain..." more
- World's End (Hingham)

- "One of the most beautiful places in the Boston area and well-preserved for being off the beaten path. This historic site (at one time or another proposed as..." more
Scituate, MA in pictures
The towns of Norwell, Hanover, and parts of Marshfield, were all part of Scituate at one point.
Scituate MA Hotels
Hotels near Scituate, Massachusetts
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.

Egypt Beach, located in North Scituate.
- Scituate Lighthouse Photo
- Intro photo of Scituate lighthouse is by flickr user leecullivan.
Scituate Massachusetts on Video
Things to do and sites to see in Scituate, MA
Scituate Then & Now
A history of Scituate comapred to today
Scituate (MA) (Then & Now)
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To live in Scituate is to live hand in hand with the past. Over three hundred and fifty years of recorded history makes this small coastal town one of the oldest in the United States. Its miles of coastline, ocean breezes, quiet byways, historic sites, and friendly people deem it one of the country's most peaceful and special places to visit. Then and Now: Scituate connects Scituate's past and present in a way that no book has before. Nineteenth-century photographs lead to historic Front Street in Scituate Harbor, where shipping entrepreneur George F. Welch helped rebuild the town after the once prosperous North River shipbuilding era came to an end.
Scituate, MA Aerial View
A video of Scituate from up above
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Official Scituate Town Links
Find out more about Scituate MA here:

The North River in Scituate, looking west towards the inland marsh (away from Humarock and Massachusetts Bay).
- Town of Scituate
- Scituate, MA's official town website, including town clerk, police department, beach sticker information and more.
- Wicked Local Scituate
- Scituate's Wicked Local blog, featuring local news and updates.
- Scituate Public Schools
- Grades K-12 in Scituate, the official public schools website.
Hurricane Bill Hits Scituate
2009 hurricane waves crash ashore in Scituate
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