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Exploring the South Shore of Massachusetts

Your list of South Shore things to do has to include visits to historical places, eating fresh seafood and of course, heading to the beach!

The Shanty (Rose), a seaside bar on the Plymouth Waterfront, looked as if it was another victim of the wrecking ball, but it shall be back!

To celebrate our state park system here in Massachusetts, we’ll dig into history, take in some beautiful views, and enjoy the coastal breeze.

When the weather gets warm, there’s no better fun than Cape Cod summer family activities such as the beach, mini golf, and ice cream.

Here’s a look at some of the top family and kid-friendly breweries in New England where kids can play and parents can relax with a tasty brew.

For excellent beer, delicious sandwiches, the coolest swag, a sunny patio and so much more, check out Vitamin Sea in Plymouth.

For this road trip to the history lover’s Plymouth, we’re visiting a gruesome site where the remains of King Philip remained and so much more.

We’re on a road trip to Massachusetts’ North Shore for records and roast beef with a stop at a a chocolatier along the way.

We’re taking a trip to find the lobster trap Christmas trees of the South Shore from Hull to Plymouth, with one extra detour.

Check out these five dining and drinking destinations for your next friends night out in Plymouth; from wine bars to fine dining.