5 things to do when visiting Scituate

Visit a lighthouse, hit the beach, eat fresh seafood, and more.

By: Kristi Palma
September 12, 2023

The quaint coastal town of Scituate, located halfway between Boston and Plymouth, is one of America’s oldest towns and has been designated the most Irish town in America.

But what makes the South Shore town so special is its natural beauty, according to Patrice Maye, a resident for 19 years and the founding chair of the Scituate Harbor Cultural District.

“What is exciting about it is it’s a waterfront community and all of the natural beauty that that entails,” said Maye, the executive director of the South Shore Art Center in Cohasset. “Our waterfront is huge. We have a very long coast line within our town.”

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