Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts
Buzzards Bay is a community of 2,909 people in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
Why visit Buzzards Bay
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 26 parks and trails, 20 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bourne Bridge, Bourne Highway Bridge, Jonathan Bourne Public Library and Aptucxet Trading Post Museum.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 22°F, and about 37 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Buzzards Bay
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Buzzards Bay
Buzzards Bay is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Bourne in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. As of the 2020 census, Buzzards Bay had a population of 4,279. It is the most populous of the five CDPs in Bourne.
From the Wikipedia article Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Bourne Highway Bridge
Bridge · 1.0 mi
Bridge in Bourne, Massachusetts
Cape Cod Canal Railroad Bridge
Bridge · 0.8 mi
Movable railroad bridge in Massachusetts
Museums and landmarks13
Jonathan Bourne Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Public library in Bourne, Massachusetts
19 Sandwich Road, Bourne
Aptucxet Trading Post Museum
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
American historical museum in Massachusetts
Bourne Town Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
24 Perry Avenue, Bourne
Bournedale Village School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic school building in Bourne, Massachusetts, USA
George I. Briggs House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic house in Massachusetts, United States
Gypsy
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic catboat (type of sailboat)
Old Bourne High School building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Building in Massachusetts, United States
1 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds26
Aptucxet Trading Post Mueseum
Park · 1.1 mi
24 Aptucxet Road, Bourne
Su-Th closed, Fr-Sa 10:00-16:00
The Cape Cod Military Museum
Park · 1.2 mi
30 Keene Street, Bourne
Mo-Tu 09:00-14:30; We 06:30-20:30; Th-Su off
14 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes20
East Wind Lobster and Grille
Restaurant · Seafood · 0.5 mi
2 Main Street, Buzzards Bay
We-Th 11:00-18:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 11:00-18:00
Betty Ann's Dairy Freeze
Ice cream · 0.7 mi
225 Main Street, Buzzards Bay
Mo-Fr 16:00-20:00; Sa-Su 12:00-20:00
Leo’s Breakfast
Restaurant · 0.7 mi
249 Main Street
Mo-Su 05:30-13:30
8 more on the map.
History
Buzzards Bay was originally Wampanoag territory. The "buzzards" for which the town was named were most likely turkey vultures or ospreys. Buzzards Bay was settled by Europeans in 1621.
Among the community's most prominent residents was President Grover Cleveland, who maintained a "Summer White House" at his home at Agawam Point in Buzzards Bay. Cleveland's home, a local landmark, was destroyed by fire on December 10, 1973.
From the History section of Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship4
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries15
Massachusetts Maritime Academy Facilities and Marine Operations
School · 1.1 mi
320 Main Street, Buzzards Bay
Healthcare2
Map of Buzzards Bay
101 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 22°F | 4.2 in | 12.9 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 22°F | 3.7 in | 9.2 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 28°F | 5.6 in | 7.3 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 37°F | 4.6 in | 1.3 in |
| May | 66°F | 48°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 75°F | 57°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 64°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 63°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 55°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 44°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 35°F | 4.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 27°F | 5.0 in | 6.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for E Wareham (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Barnstable County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2023-09-15: Hurricane Lee (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-06-25: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2015-04-13: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2013-04-19: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Cape Cod Coast Guard Air Station (FMH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Bourne 1 mi south, about 2 min by car
- Barnstable Town 15 mi southeast, about 24 min by car
- New Bedford 18 mi west, about 29 min by car
- South Yarmouth 22 mi east, about 36 min by car
- Bridgewater Town 24 mi northwest, about 39 min by car
- Fall River 25 mi west, about 40 min by car
- Taunton 27 mi northwest, about 43 min by car
- Somerset 28 mi west, about 46 min by car
- Brockton 31 mi northwest, about 50 min by car
- Abington 31 mi northwest, about 49 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Buzzards Bay Railroad Bridge, Buzzards Bay MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MBTA locomotive 010 at Buzzards Bay on CapeFLYER trial run, Pi.1415926535, CC BY 3.0
- CapeFLYER first run at Buzzards Bay, Pi.1415926535, CC BY 3.0
- BTC-4C coach on CapeFLYER at Buzzards Bay, Pi.1415926535, CC BY 3.0
- Buzzards Bay station HDR, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Buzzards Bay platform, ktr101, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Full view of Buzzards Bay platform, ktr101, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BourneMA JonathanBourneResearchCenter, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aptucxet Trading Post 1, Vejlenser, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1897 Bournedale School House, Bournedale MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WarehamMA WitchCatboat 2, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- George Briggs House, Bourne, MA, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BourneMA FormerKoadySchoolGymWing, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bourne MA Town Hall, T.S. Custadio aka ToddC4176 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cape Cod Canal - Railroad Bridge, Jpo at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cape Cod Canal - Bourne Bridge, Jpo at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sunset On The Settled Sea, Honenc789, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Feeding time for northern red-bellied cooters (5863198476), U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Northeast Region, Public domain
- Cooter hatchlings swimming (5861462396), U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Northeast Region, Public domain
- Check-up time at National Marine Life Center (5862648335), U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Northeast Region, Public domain
- BTC-4A coaches on the CapeFLYER, Pi.1415926535, CC BY 3.0
- BTC-1C cars on Capeflyer trial run, Pi.1415926535, CC BY 3.0
- CapeFLYER trial run entering Cape Cod Canal Railroad Bridge, Pi.1415926535, CC BY 3.0
- Westbound CapeFLYER crossing Cape Cod Canal Railroad Bridge August 2026 2, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
- Westbound CapeFLYER crossing Cape Cod Canal Railroad Bridge August 2026 1, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
- Cape Cod Canal - Flickr - dennis.weeks8 (1), Dennis Weeks, CC BY 4.0
- Cape Cod Canal Train Bridge - Flickr - dennis.weeks8, Dennis Weeks, CC BY 4.0
- Cape Cod Canal Railroad Bridge north side August 2026 2, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
- Cape Cod Canal Railroad Bridge north side August 2026 1, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
- Cape Cod Canal Railroad Bridge east end August 2026 9, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
- Cape Cod Canal Railroad Bridge west end August 2026 8, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
- Cape Cod Canal Railroad Bridge east end August 2026 6, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
- CapeFLYER crossing Cape Cod Canal Railroad Bridge August 2026 2, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
- CapeFLYER crossing Cape Cod Canal Railroad Bridge August 2026 3, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
- CapeFLYER crossing Cape Cod Canal Railroad Bridge August 2026 4, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
- Cape Cod Canal Railroad Bridge east end August 2026 4, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
- Cape Cod Canal Railroad Bridge east end August 2026 3, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
- Cape Cod Canal Railroad Bridge east end August 2026 8, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
- CapeFLYER crossing Cape Cod Canal Railroad Bridge August 2026 1, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
- Cape Cod Canal Railroad Bridge east end August 2026 7, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
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