Wareham, MA 02571

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Things to do in Wareham, Hotels, Stats, Photos, Videos, and More About Onset, MA

Wareham, MA is a town on the South Shore near Cape Cod, just a few minutes from Buzzard's Bay. Wareham once revolved around the shipbuilding industry, but today has become a popular summer resort town. The town also contains the village of Onset, which has a beautiful harbor at the western end of the Cape Cod Canal.

On this page, you can find recommended things to do in Wareham, maps of the town, statistics, photos and videos, as well as products featuring Wareham, MA. Scroll on down to start reading!

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Onset & Wareham

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Wareham is located at the western end of the Cape Cod Canal, and runs north along Carver, MA, west to Marion, and east towards Plymouth.

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Wareham, MA Stats

Statistics and population of Wareham, MA

The population of 02571 is 10,085.

That's #8675 out of all 42,305 zip codes.

89% of the population is white, which is 15 points more than the national average.

The average household income in 02571 is $40,988, which is $11,290 more than the typical average.

This contributes to the average house being worth $127,200. When the survey was done in 2000, that represented a difference of 62% from the typical value.

Men make up 49% of the population, and the typical age in this part of MA is 39.1.

Stats about: Wareham, MA

Population: 10,085
Number of Households: 5,266
Average House Value: $127,200
Average Income per Household: $40,988
Elevation: 50 ft

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Where is Wareham, MA?

Towns neighboring Wareham, MA

Cranberry Bog, Between Onset and Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts, USAWareham is approximately 55 miles south of Boston, with Carver, Middleboro, and Plymouth to the north, with Marion and Rochester to the south and southwest. Wareham is located on the western entrance of the Cape Cod Canal west of Bourne, and has dubbed itself "The Gateway to Cape Cod." To get to Cape Cod from Wareham, take Route 6 east to the Bourne Bridge and follow to Route 28 South. Alternatively, you can follow Route 6 east to the Sagamore Bridge, which will take you to the northern side of Cape Cod.

Weather in Wareham, MA

Current weather and five day forecast for Wareham, MA

Current weather conditions in Wareham, MA (02571)

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63°F (Feels like 63°F)

Last update: 5/23/12 9:52 PM EDT

Humidity: 93%
Visibility: 10.0 mi
Dew Point: 61°F
UV Index: 0 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 30.04in rising
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
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Sunrise: 5:14 AM
Sunset: 8:06 PM

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Mostly Cloudy
High: 77°F
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Sunrise: 5:14 AM
Sunset: 8:07 PM

Fireworks at Onset, MA

4th of July fireworks at Onset

A full color video of Onset's fireworks display:
Onset Massachusetts Fireworks July 6, 2008
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Hotels Near Wareham

Hotels in and near Wareham - where to stay

Wareham has many hotels and motels that book quickly. If this is the case, try neighboring Plymouth. 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.

Things to do in Wareham, MA

Yelp recommendations on things to do in Wareham

Here are some of the recommended things to do from Yelp users in Wareham and the surrounding area:

Here's what Yelpers have to say about Active Life in 02571

Atlantic Boats Inc (Wareham)  
"Rented a 20' motorboat from them and had an awesome time. Carl was super helpful in getting us set up." more
Cartland of Cape Cod Inc (Wareham)  
"Disclaimer: I haven't been to Cartland in about five years." more
Water Wizz of Cape Cod Inc (Wareham)  
"Good: Lines move fairly quickly for the big slides; selection of variety of slides was good for the different ability/interests of our group. Able to bring..." more
Bay Pointe Country Club (Wareham)  
"I played here yesterday with a large group - 16. They were ready for us and we tee'd off as scheduled. We didn't have to wait at all the whole round. The..." more
Golf Shots Driving Range (Wareham)  
"If you just want to hit a bucket of balls to work on the mechanics of your swing then this is the place to be because that's about all you can do. The..." more
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Wareham Vikings Hooded Sweatshirt

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Wareham Vikings Hooded Sweatshirt

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Wareham: Images of America

A photograhpic history of Wareham, MA

Wareham (MA) (Images of America) (Images of America, Massachusetts)

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Wareham nestles along the coast of picturesque Buzzards Bay in southeastern Massachusetts. First visited by Native Americans who made it their summer home, the villages of Wareham and Onset were incorporated as the town of Wareham in 1739. The town's long and varied history includes the development of the salt, iron, shipping, and cranberry industries and the decades of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries when the town provided an exciting resort destination. Many ethnic groups made Wareham their home, including the Cape Verdeans, who contributed to the development of the cranberry industry and brought the richness of their culture to the community. Wareham spans the years from the eighteenth century to the mid-twentieth century and includes images of important buildings, many of which no longer exist.

Just Around the Corner from Wareham

Cape Cod's beautiful beaches

Wareham is considered the "Gateway to Cape Cod," so it's only natural that on your trip to Wareham that you make a trek over to see Cape Cod's finest beaches. Here are a few of the best ones:
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Burgess Point Shores, Wareham

A picturesque community on Onset Bay

Wareham's Onset Harbor and Burgess Point have some of the best views of the Cape (without actually being on the Cape). Here's an aerial view of a neighborhood in Onset called Burgess Point Shores.
Burgess Point Shores, Wareham, Massachusetts
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South Shore Massachusetts Themed T-Shirts from South Shore Tees

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Go Green Wareham Reusable Tote Bag

Wareham MA reusable canvas tote bag

Perfect to use as a reusable tote bag, work office tote bag, or to give as a gift to any eco conscious Wareham resident!

Go Green Wareham Reusable Tote Bag

Be more eco friendly and support your home town with this Go Green Wareham tote bag! Features varying shades of green, with the state of Massachusetts in the background. Below are varying shapes of green trees, with a large tree design on the backside.

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Latest news about Wareham, MA

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Wareham, Cape Cod, MA, Point Independence View of Onset Bay
4th suspect in Wareham home invasion caught; police seek fifth man
AP WAREHAM, Mass. ? A fourth person has been apprehended in connection with a home invasion and rape in Wareham last week and police are looking for a fifth. Police say 20-year-old Brian Santiago was arrested early Tuesday in Savannah, Ga.
WCTV investigates spirits dwelling in Fearing Tavern
By Rishi Sidhu | May 20, 2012 Photo by: Rishi Sidhu A snapshot of an audio recording made during the filming of "Enter the Tavern," a working title for a program of Wareham Community Television entitled Phantom Paranormal Investigations, filmed in the ...
Kim L. Rufo, 58
She graduated from Wareham High School in 1972 and later from Bentley College where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting and finance. Mrs. Rufo worked as a director for Commonwealth of Mass. Department of Employment and Training in ...
Fireworks fundraiser brings in $400
By Jaime Rebhan | May 19, 2012 Photo by: Jaime Rebhan Members of the Onset-Wareham Fireworks Committee with the 1932 Maxim Pumper fire truck outside of Stop & Shop. In just four hours, a fundraiser to fill a fireman's boot with donations for the annual ...

Home Remodeling in Wareham

Reliable building and remodeling in Wareham, MA

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