Duxbury – A Perfect Location

Duxbury is perfectly located almost midway between Boston and Cape Cod. This historic seaside town of just over 15,000 people is bordered by Cape Cod Bay and the towns of Plymouth, Kingston, Pembroke and Marshfield. Duxbury has a total area of 37.6 miles with 23 square miles of land and 14 square miles of water. Open space and the preservation of the heritage and rural environment have been important in maintaining its appeal as a small, classic New England town. The town owns and maintains approximately 3,000 acres of land for public walking trails and enjoyment.

Rich in History

Settled in 1624 by Pilgrims Myles Standish and John Alden, Duxbury was incorporated in 1637. The town was named after Duxbury Woods of Chorley, Lancashire, Great Britain, the home town of Myles Standish. Duxbury became known for its shipbuilding with 20 shipyards building schooners, brigs and three-masted ships. In the mid-1800’s, the trade became obsolete as ships became too large to navigate shallow Duxbury Bay. Today, the town boasts many beautiful Colonial ship captains’ homes from this era. Duxbury is the sixth largest cranberry producer in Massachusetts. Island Creek Oysters is famous nationwide for its shellfish.

A Seaside Jewel

Snug Harbor on Duxbury Bay is one of the most attractive and active recreational boat basins on the Massachusetts coastline. The Atlantic Ocean continues to influence the seaside character of the community – to enjoy Duxbury senior living, Duxbury Beach is picturesque and unspoiled and the Duxbury Bay Maritime School serves over 1,800 students during summertime boating. Cultural events and the arts are integral to the lifestyle with the Art Complex Museum and the South Shore Conservatory of Music at the Ellison Center hosting many fine events.

Affluent & Accessible

Duxbury retains its charm and is considered an affluent suburb that attracts families for its outstanding public schools, library, community services and recreation. Residents are employed in primarily managerial and executive positions in the Boston area which is accessible via car by Route 3, local commuter rail stops in Kingston and Plymouth, and commuter ferry service from Hingham and Quincy. Come and visit The Village at Duxbury, a senior living in Duxbury MA