Mattapoisett

United_States

Mattapoisett is a charming town along the southern coast Massachusetts with a large harbor on Buzzards Bay. Its name is thought to come from the Wampanoag native word for "resting place". It is now a classic small coastal town.

  • Mattapoisett Historical Museum, 5 Church St, +1 508 758-2844.
  • Ned's Point Lighthouse. Veteran's Memorial Park, This 39 foot stone lighthouse is at a great picnic spot overlooking the harbor. Tours available on summer Thursdays.
  • Summer Concerts at Shipyard Park.

Mattapoisett Historical Museum, 5 Church St, +1 508 758-2844.

Ned's Point Lighthouse. Veteran's Memorial Park, This 39 foot stone lighthouse is at a great picnic spot overlooking the harbor. Tours available on summer Thursdays.

Summer Concerts at Shipyard Park.

  • Nasketucket State Park, +1 508 992-4524. Brandt Beach Road. Hike over 200 acres of woods, fields and rocky shoreline.

Nasketucket State Park, +1 508 992-4524. Brandt Beach Road. Hike over 200 acres of woods, fields and rocky shoreline.

The Inn at Shipyard Park, 13 Water St (across from Town Wharf, +1 508 758-4922. Year round. Built in 1799 this is the oldest seaside inn in the country.

Turks Market, 83 Marion Rd, +1 508 758-3117. Family place, good fried food. Cash only.

Mattapoisett Chowder House & Tavern, 79 Fairhaven Road, +1 508 758-4782.