One of the many great things about Boston is
that you can be in a completely different world at any given time. One moment
you’re in the North End eating a Maria’s Cannoli (because the Queen Beans go to
Maria’s and not the other guys), the next minute, you’re having Dim Sum in
Chinatown.
Boston is also great when it comes to
visiting other areas of interest; for instance, taking the Cape Flyer train on
the weekends to the Cape, hopping on a bus to Manchester/Essex to enjoy the
beautiful beach views, or in this case- taking a ferry boat from Boston to
Hingham Shipyard.
I hopped on the ferry in Rowes Wharf by the
New England Aquarium which cost $17 round trip. It was a perfect day for a boat
ride, only a few clouds in the sky floated along with us for the ride.
We arrived in Hingham Shipyard about 45
minutes later and I was ready to see what the Shipyard had to offer.
Originally built in the 1940’s as a World War
II Shipyard to build and launch warships, Hingham Shipyard has transformed to
an upscale shopping and dining on the South Shore, however, there still
remnants of the old shipyard scattered around the premise.
There were a few stores to check out as I walked around the area including Petco Unleashed, Andrea Savoy Boutique Shop, and I knew that Talbot’s headquarters was local,
but I didn’t know they were located right in Hingham. I bring this us because
right in Hingham Shipyard is a Talbot’s Outlet!
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Hingham Shipyard even has a small movie theater |
After a bit of shopping, it was time to pick
a place for lunch. Easier said than done since Hingham Shipyard has many choices
in dining options including, Unions Fish, Zendo Asian Bistro, Stonehearth Pizza
and a pair of restaurants owned by some local family named Wahlberg? If you’re
a fan of reality TV, action movies, or still a lover of all things 90’s (New
Kids on the Block fan for life!), then you would know I’m talking about none
other than Donnie, Mark, Chef Paul, mama Alma and all the entire Wahlberg clan.
The original Wahlburgers, an eat-in or takeout restaurant serves burgers,
shakes and tater tots and Alma Nove is an upscale Mediterranean style cuisine
with a glowingly lit fire pit outside on
the lounge creates the mood of romance
by the harbor.
I decided to go to Hingham Beer Works, where
I sat by the water and enjoyed an iced cold beer and a southwestern bronzed
chicken sandwich topped with Cajun seasoning, avocado and bacon.
I finished up lunch just in time before the
next ferry arrived and right before the rain came in. Once back on the water, I
was able to reflect on the day spent at Hingham Shipyard and looking forward to
my next trip.
Have you been on a ferryboat for an adventure?
That sounds like so much fun! My grandparents used to take us on the Ferry boat when we were little but I can't remember exactly where we were going! We went on the one that took cars, too.
ReplyDeleteThanks! It was a perfect day for a day trip on the ferry! I love taking boat rides to different places, so much more fun and scenic than driving on a highway!
DeleteLove to travel using boats but Boats should have Sdarot TV.
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