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The Best Attractions In Duxbury

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Alden House Museum

Duxbury Beach Park

Marconi Beach

Nauset Beach

New Bedford Whaling Museum

Sandwich Glass Museum

Coast Guard Beach

Heritage Museums & Gardens

Duxbury is a historic seaside town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. A suburb located on the South Shore approximately 35 miles to the southeast of Boston, the population was 15,059 at the 2010 census. Geographic and demographic information on the specific parts of the town of Duxbury is available in articles Cedar Crest, Duxbury , Duxbury Beach, and South Duxbury, respectively.
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The Best Attractions In Duxbury

1. Duxbury Beach Park Duxbury
Duxbury is a historic seaside town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. A suburb located on the South Shore approximately 35 miles to the southeast of Boston, the population was 15,059 at the 2010 census. Geographic and demographic information on the specific parts of the town of Duxbury is available in articles Cedar Crest, Duxbury , Duxbury Beach, and South Duxbury, respectively.
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2. Alden House Museum Duxbury
Capt. John Alden Sr. was a crew member on the historic 1620 voyage of the Pilgrim ship Mayflower. Rather than return to England with the ship, he stayed at what became Plymouth Colony. He was hired in Southampton, England, as the ship's cooper, responsible for maintaining the ship's barrels. He was a signatory to the Mayflower Compact. He married fellow Mayflower passenger Priscilla Mullins, whose entire family perished in the first winter. He served in a number of important government positions such as Assistant Governor, Duxbury Deputy to the General Court of Plymouth, Captain Myles Standish's Duxbury militia company, a member of the Council of War, Treasurer of Plymouth Colony, and Commissioner to Dartmouth.
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3. Nauset Beach Orleans
Orleans is a town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts situated along Cape Cod. The population was 5,890 at the 2010 census.For geographic and demographic information on the census-designated place Orleans, please see the article Orleans , Massachusetts.
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4. New Bedford Whaling Museum New Bedford
The New Bedford Whaling Museum is a museum in New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States that focuses on the history of the international whaling industry and the Old Dartmouth region in the South Coast of Massachusetts. The museum is governed by the Old Dartmouth Historical Society , and its collections include over 750,000 items, including 3,000 pieces of scrimshaw and 2,500 logbooks from whaling ships, both of which are the largest collections in the world. The museum's complex consists of several contiguous buildings housing 20 exhibit galleries and occupying an entire city block within the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park. The museum also houses a collection of fine art, including works by major American artists who lived or worked in the New Bedford area, such as Albert Bi...
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5. Marconi Beach Wellfleet
Marconi Beach is part of the Cape Cod National Seashore in Massachusetts. The beach is named for Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi. In 1903, the first transatlantic wireless communication originating in the United States was successfully transmitted from nearby Marconi Station; a message from U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt to King Edward VII of the United Kingdom. The beach was also used by the former Camp Wellfleet for artillery and rocket testing. There is a broad, sweeping view of the Atlantic Ocean and Cape Cod Bay from the overlook atop the steep sand cliff above the beach. The National Park Service has built a display on-site that describes the history of wireless telegraphy, though parts have been removed due to beach erosion. During the summer season, restrooms and outdoor show...
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6. Heritage Museums & Gardens Sandwich
Heritage Museums and Gardens , formerly the Heritage Plantation of Sandwich, is located at 67 Grove Street, Sandwich, Massachusetts. The public garden, with its nationally significant collection of rhododendrons hybridized by Charles Dexter, over 1,000 varieties of daylilies and extensive hosta collection, is complemented by three gallery buildings containing a world-class collection of American automobiles, American folk art and a working 1919 carousel and rare carousel figures. Heritage is open April - October 7 days a week, and on weekend evenings between Thanksgiving and Christmas for its annual Gardens Aglow festival. The museum's grounds were once the estate of noted rhododendron hybridizer Charles O. Dexter, where between 1921-1943 Dexter developed between 5,000 and 10,000 seedlings...
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7. Sandwich Glass Museum Sandwich
Sandwich is a town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, the oldest town on Cape Cod, turning 375 years old in 2014. The town motto is Post tot Naufracia Portus, after so many shipwrecks, a haven. The population was 20,675 at the 2010 census.
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8. Coast Guard Beach Eastham
This page contains a list of United States Coast Guard stations in the United States within the United States Coast Guard's nine districts. There are currently many stations located throughout the country along the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, Pacific Ocean and Great Lakes. Although many of the stations have been located on shore, floating stations have been based on the Ohio River and Dorchester Bay.Many of the stations listed date from the 1800s, during the existence of the United States Life-Saving Service. Development of stations were started with the 1848 signing of the Newell Act. This act allowed Congress to appropriate $10,000 to established unmanned life-saving stations along the New Jersey coast south of New York Harbor and to provide surf boat, rockets, carronad...
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Charming Neighborhood Colonial in Duxbury, Massachusetts

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This gracious 4 bedroom Colonial has been completely renovated and sits on 2+ acres in an established neighborhood. Everything has been done for you except moving in, including a remodeled chef's kitchen with center island, custom cabinets and large, informal eating area, a sunken family room with cathedral ceiling, fireplace and surround sound and a finished basement with tons of space, exterior access and workshop. There is also a bright dining room with wainscoting and a living room/office with fireplace, gorgeous windows and lots of light. Upstairs is a master suite with Jacuzzi tub and three additional, nicely-sized bedrooms. Light, bright and neutrally-decorated, this home offers fabulous living space as well as plenty of options for outside recreation. There is a sports court, tree house, outdoor shower, specialty lighting, outdoor speakers and so much room to play!

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Girls Getaway Guide to Massachusetts' South Shore

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Breathtaking Waterview Home in Wellfleet, Massachusetts

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Perched high on a bluff in a Wellfleet premier location, this property offers breathtaking views of the harbor, Great Island and beyond. Watch the tide roll in as you gaze over Cape Cod Bay from just about any room in this exquisite home. Beautifully designed and constructed with exceptional use of windows to take advantage of the magnificent water views. This five bedroom home offers a wonderful open layout with multiple levels for entertaining or relaxing, a large master suite, separate guest quarters, expansive decking as well as a private staircase to the beach for an early morning swim or walk.

Property ID: 3DYNER

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A Day at Wingaersheek Beach - North of Boston

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Devin and Davina spent a day at Wingaersheek Beach in Gloucester, MA - north of Boston. Aug 3th, 2014

Wingaersheek Beach is a 0.6-mile long beach located on the Annisquam River in West Gloucester, Massachusetts, USA. According to the USGS the name is a corruption of the earlier Dutch name Wyngaerts Hoeck, which was derived from Wyngaerton. Wikipedia

This is a great family beach in my opinion. We love and enjoy this beach very much. Here, you can dig for clams when the tide is low, yes clams digging here people.

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Explore Saratoga Springs, New York: An American Northeast Crown Jewel

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Nestled in the foothills of the scenic Adirondack Mountains, historic Saratoga Springs is one of the crown jewels of the American Northeast. The city’s early fame arose from its numerous natural springs, each one producing its own distinctive healthful waters. Founding father Gideon Putnam himself built two renowned hotels to accommodate visitors seeking their legendary benefits and healing powers.

Saratoga Springs has been widely acclaimed as the home of health, history and horses, and for good reason. The famous natural springs and spas have been contributing to our well-being literally for centuries. The city is surrounded by sites simply breathing history. And the extraordinary thoroughbred track is one of the premier sports venues in the United States. Add in all the other attributes of both the immediate area and the region as a whole and it’s clear Saratoga Springs richly deserves its rapidly-growing reputation as one of the finest small cities in America.

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Private and Unique Offering in Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Discover this rare offering by famed Architect Jeff Harnar of Santa Fe's desired Tano Road. Detailed perfection in both design and execution. Spacious and versatile rooms, and elegant landscaping. Private setting assures views and tranquility.

Property ID: 32EMYB

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Nauset Beach, Orleans, Cape Cod, MA

Produced in 2014 by Trevor Collins, Freshman at Nauset Regional High School for the Orleans Chamber of Commerce.
Featuring the idyllic Nauset Beach, the 5th top attraction on Cape Cod as rated on TripAdvisor and described by National Geographic Traveler as nearly perfect.

Modern Elegant Home in Cambridge, Massachusetts

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What do you get when you combine the visions of a 19th century brick mason and two 21st century designers? The splendid combination of craftsmanship and modern elegance found at 44 Walker St. This 1880 neighborhood treasure beautifully integrates its 130-year history, retaining the playfully detailed Victorian exterior and pairing it with a state of the art interior.

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European Inspired Estate in Columbus, Ohio

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European inspired retreat on the Scioto River, featuring beautiful architectural details which include steel beams and flagstone flooring in the family room, Scottish limestone in the entry and kitchen, and illuminated stone columns in the great room. French doors lead to a separate owners wing. The owners bath boasts marble flooring, mosaic tile walls, private dressing areas with walk-in closets and custom wardrobe cabinetry.

Property ID: 27RHPN

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