Carver, Massachusetts 02330

Ranked #10,539 in Travel & Places, #269,281 overall

Carver, MA - Things to Do, Hotels, Videos, History, and More About the Town

Carver, Massachusetts is a town on the South Shore located between Boston and Cape Cod. The town has over 11,000 residents, and is the second largest town in Plymouth County according to square miles. Carver is home to two famous attractions, Edaville Railroad, a historic railroad turned amusement park, and King Richard's Faire, a Renaissance festival. Carver is bordered by the towns of Plympton, Plymouth, Kingston, Wareham and Middleboro. Scroll down for population stats, things to do in Carver, maps, hotels, products, videos, and more about Carver!
Cranberries by ReneS
Great Blue Heron, Cranberry Harvest White's Bog New Jersey by harmonica pete
Cranberry's Anyone? by Bruce Foster
Cranberries on my window? by *PaysImaginaire*
Cranberry by daveparker
curated content from Flickr

If you have time for a scenic drive in Carver, head to the gigantic Myles Standish State Forest. It covers both Plymouth and Carver, and has 16 ponds, 15 miles of bicycle trails, 35 miles of equestrian trails and 13 miles of hiking trails.

Carver, MA Stats

Stats and population for Carver

The population of 02330 is 11,063.

That's #8293 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 02330 is $53,506, which is $23,808 more than the typical average.

This contributes to the average house being worth $166,200. When the survey was done in 2000, that represented a difference of 111% from the typical value.

Men make up 49% of the population, and the typical age in this part of MA is 37.4.

Stats about: Carver, MA

Population: 11,063
Number of Households: 4,126
Average House Value: $166,200
Average Income per Household: $53,506
Elevation: 50 ft

Population Breakdown:

Population Chart

Restaurants in Carver, MA

Where to grab something to eat in Carver

Carver is a big town by area, but a small town in terms of businesses/commerce. Driven largely by cranberry growing, the restaurants in Carver have been town mainstays for years. Here are some of the best restaurants in Carver, in no particular order.

Georgio's Pizza
105 Main Street, Store 1

Mama Mia's Pizza
73 Main St

Crane Brook Restaurant
229 Tremont St
(closed in 2009)

D's Omelet Shoppe
128 Main St,

Moore Dogs
Located at the roadside stand on Route 58, across from CVS/Shaw's

Cornerstone's
93 N Main St

Driving Directions to Carver, Ma

Use Google Maps to get to Carver

Zoom in or zoom out to find directions and greater detail!

King Richard's Faire in Carver

A video of some of the events and attractions of autumn's King Richard's Faire

King Richard's Faire is a very popular Renaissance Fair in Carver. It is held every autumn, and is located on Route 53 in the southern part of town.
2009 King Richard's Faire in Carver, MA - New England Renaissance Festival
by 1982KRF | video info

4 ratings | 32,400 views
curated content from YouTube

Weather in Carver, MA

Current weather and five day forecast for Carver

Current weather conditions in Carver, MA (02330)

Local Pollen Reports

65°F (Feels like 65°F)

Last update: 5/23/12 8:52 PM EDT

Humidity: 87%
Visibility: 10.0 mi
Dew Point: 61°F
UV Index: 0 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 30.01in rising
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: 3mph From: Airport Conditions
powered by weather.com

Tonight


Low
Low: 57°F
Sunrise: 5:16 AM
Sunset: 8:05 PM
 

Thursday
May 24 


N/A
High: 72°F
Low: 58°F
Sunrise: 5:15 AM
Sunset: 8:06 PM

Friday
May 25 


Partly Cloudy
High: 72°F
Low: 61°F
Sunrise: 5:14 AM
Sunset: 8:06 PM

Saturday
May 26 


Mostly Cloudy
High: 81°F
Low: 62°F
Sunrise: 5:14 AM
Sunset: 8:07 PM

Carver was incorporated in 1790, and was once part of Plympton.

Things to do in Carver, MA

Fun things to do recommended by Yelp users

Here's what Yelpers have to say about Active Life in 02330

Edaville USA (Carver)  
"I took my family to the Christmas Lights and train ride. My expectations were low and was pleasantly surprised on how good it was. It was a balmy evening..." more
Duxbury Beach Park (Duxbury)  
"A great beach for packing a cooler and spending the day. I hoped to avoid the $15.00 dollar parking but unlike most beaches before Memorial Day I didn't...." more
Indian Pond Country Club (Kingston)  
"doesn't get any better than this folks" more
Ellisville Harbor State Park (Plymouth)  
"What a beautiful spot! When we went, although the center of Plymouth was full of people, we saw very few people here. We did see marshes and then seals..." more
Just Ride! (Plymouth)  
"Awesome" more
powered by Yelp

Carver, MA in pictures

Wet bog cranberry harvest by hfb
Carver by c21jrooney
The bog by hfb
Tiger cub feeding by Wolfrage
Light Sculptures by Eric Kilby
Chainsaw Sculptor by AndWat
curated content from Flickr

Hotels Near Carver, MA

Where to stay near Carver

Carver has just about zero hotels or inns to stay at. Instead, you can try camping in the state forest, or stay at one of these recommended hotels nearby. Plymouth is the next town to the east, and about 15-20 minutes from most points in Carver. Also, you'll want to stay away from the Cape Cod bridges during the weekends, especially on Friday nights and Sunday nights, when they experience the most traffic. The best time to head over to Cape Cod is on a weekday, or off peak on the weekends (Saturday afternoon, Saturday night, early Sunday morning).

Holiday Inn Rockland, Rockland,MA
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
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, Rockland,MA
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, Plymouth,MA
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, Plymouth,MA
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, Plymouth,MA
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.

Edaville USA Christmas Festival of Lights

A great place to visit on the South Shore during the holidays

Edaville dawns some great Christmas decor during the holidays. Visit the Edaville Railroad website for more information and upcoming events.
Edaville USA Christmas Festival of Lights
by frherald | video info

1 rating | 2,166 views
curated content from YouTube

Edaville Railroad Steam Engine

A look back at a video from 1996 of Edaville

Edaville #7 in 1996
by Superedit | video info

22 ratings | 11,872 views
curated content from YouTube

You can easily get to Carver from Route 3 via Route 44. Take Route 44 west to Route 58, in Carver.

Official Carver Town Links

Find out more about Carver..

Cranberry Bog Carver MA

Town of Carver
The official website with services, news, town meetings and more.
Wicked Local Carver
News and updates for the town of Carver from Wicked Local.
King Richards Faire
The New England Renaissance Festival, located in Carver.

Carver MA T-Shirt

Carver shirt - available in other styles and colors

Carver Massachusetts Irish T-Shirt shirt
Carver Massachusetts T-Shirt

Show your Irish heritage and Carver pride with this t-shirt! Features a four leaf clover and vintage, distressed look available on sweatshirts, hoodies, long sleeve shirts, womens shirts, mens shirts and more!

Latest news about Carver, MA

A live feed of news from Carver

Raritan Copper Works #10 South Carver, MA June 16, 1991
A curious case
George Washington Carver, portrayed by Paxton Williams, was the centerpiece of Tuesday evening's Chautauqua program at Homestead National Monument. ?I'm very happy to be here, but I must admit that I'ma bit upset right now,? Carver said, portrayed by ...
Norwalk-Based Boys U15 Team Wins Two Hoop Titles
The TMT 15-and-under boys basketball team, based out of the Carver Center in Norwalk, won two tournaments in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts in recent competition. The Norwalk-based team won the Penn/Jersey tournament in Philadelphia in early May, ...
'My heart is broken,' says mom of suspect in Duxbury home invasion attempt
Valerie Aho said she, Brett and her husband, Robert Aho, had come to Massachusetts last week for the funeral of Brett's cousin, Jessica McPhail of Pembroke. McPhail, 24, died May 14. Her funeral was Saturday. Aho said Roderick was supposed to return to ...
Save at Marlborough's new consignment shop
Edaville Railroad is located at 5 Pine Street in Carver, MA. 3) Seen on sale at Stop & Shop, Hudson: Get the following deals when you use your Stop & Shop card: California strawberries 2 lb container $3.99, 1 pint blueberries $2.99; whole seedless ...

Images of America: Carver

A photographic history of Carver

Learn more about the history of Carver from the acclaimed Images of America Guide:

Carver (MA) (Images of America)

Amazon Price: $12.34 (as of 05/23/2012)Buy Now

The mention of Carver usually conjures up images of cranberries and brilliant red bogs. In the 1800s, immigrants from Finland and the Cape Verde Islands came to Carver as cranberry harvesters and later became prominent residents and owners of their own bogs. By 1940, more cranberries came from Carver than from any other town. While much of Carver's infrastructure and industry was driven by the berries, the discovery of iron ore and construction of several foundries also had great influence. Through historical images gathered from the public library and local residents, Carver chronicles the growth of the town; various industries; landmarks such as Savery Avenue, Union Church, and the Edaville Railroad; and Old Home Day, a one-hundred-year-old tradition.

Reliable Home Remodeling in Carver

Carver, MA home remodeling and building

Have a home renovation project coming up in Carver or on the South Shore? Green Star Builders serves all of Eastern Massachusetts, has reliable, quick service, and meets your budget without sacrificing quality. Visit the website for testimonials, videos, photos, or to contact today for a free estimate.
Loading

Promote Your Carver, MA Based Business!

Free advertising for Carver, Massachusetts businesses


Do you have a Carver, MA based business that you'd like to promote? Tell us about your business in 100 words or more, along with a link to your website if applicable, and also including any photos you may want to include. Then, you'll be featured right on this page! The more people that participate the better the outcome for this project, so spread the word! This is at no cost to you. Contact us using the guestbook on this page.

Have You Been to Carver? Tell Us About Your Experience in Carver!

Recommend a restaurant, something to do, or tell us about your Carver experience!

Thanks for stopping by! Here, you can recommend a local restaurant in Carver, a campsite in Myles Standish State Forest, a certain hiking path, local business, or anything else you think is worth visiting in Carver!

King Richard's Faire

More Towns on the South Shore

Just a short distance from Carver...

Loading

by

kiwisoutback

I'm Kiwisoutback. I write about traveling, marketing, video games, and the music I like. Besides being a writer, I'm also an artist and the co-founder... more »

Feeling creative? Create a Lens!

More Information on Destinations in New England: 

Loading