Kingston, Massachusetts
Kingston is a community of 5,910 people in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
Why visit Kingston
Townapedia lists 34 museums and landmarks, 26 parks and trails, 8 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Duxbury Pier Light, Regal Cinemas, Alexander Standish House and Bartlett–Russell–Hedge House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 22°F, and about 38 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Kingston
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Kingston
Kingston is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Kingston in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 5,591 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Kingston (CDP), Massachusetts (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Duxbury Pier Light
Lighthouse · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Lighthouse in Massachusetts, United States
Museums and landmarks34
Alexander Standish House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
United States historic place
Bartlett–Russell–Hedge House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic house in Plymouth, Massachusetts
Bradford House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house in Kingston, Massachusetts
Burial Hill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Cemetery in Plymouth, Massachusetts
Capt. Gamaliel Bradford House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in Duxbury, Massachusetts
Capt. Gershom Bradford House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
House in Duxbury, Massachusetts, United States
Captain Daniel Bradford House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic house in Duxbury, Massachusetts
Cole's Hill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic cemetery and settlement site of the Pilgrims in Plymouth, Massachusetts
Frederic C. Adams Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic building in Kingston, Massachusetts, United States
Hillside
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Building in Massachusetts, United States
John and Priscilla Alden Family Sites
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Duxbury, MA, listed on the NRHP in Massachusetts
Kingston Center Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
In Massachusetts
22 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds26
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Myles Standish Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Municipal park of the town of Duxbury, Massachusetts
14 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes8
Cancun Family Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.5 mi
145 Main Street, Kingston
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 2.2 mi
367 Court Street, Plymouth
Mo-Fr 05:00-18:00; Sa-Su 05:30-18:00
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship12
Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church and Parsonage
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
First Parish Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
First Parish Church in Plymouth
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries24
Healthcare1
Map of Kingston
116 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 22°F | 4.8 in | 10.1 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 23°F | 4.2 in | 11.5 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 29°F | 5.8 in | 8.5 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 38°F | 4.7 in | 1.0 in |
| May | 69°F | 48°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 58°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 63°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 57°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 46°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 36°F | 4.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 28°F | 4.9 in | 6.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Plymouth-Kingston Hcn (2 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
Plymouth County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2023-09-15: Hurricane Lee (Hurricane)
- 2022-04-18: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 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)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Plymouth Municipal Airport (PYM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- South Duxbury 2 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- Duxbury 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Green Harbor 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Cedar Crest 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Marshfield 7 mi north, about 12 min by car
- North Pembroke 8 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Hanson 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Marshfield Hills 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Bridgewater Town 13 mi west, about 21 min by car
- Abington 15 mi northwest, about 24 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
- Kingston Town House, Kingston MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- KingstonMA WilliamSeverHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Trolley in Kingston postcard, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- South side of Solstice (former Kingston station), June 2017, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Solstice (former Kingston station), June 2017, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- KingstonMA GraniteMileMarker 20170521 (35563329673), Niranjan Arminius, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Inbound train crossing Summer Street, Kingston, June 2017, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kingston Branch tunnel portal, June 2017, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kingston Branch tunnel vent, June 2017, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- KingstonMA CenterHD 3, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- KingstonMA CenterHD 2, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- KingstonMA CenterHD 1, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 30.05.25 Kingston 2017 (54569658592), Phil Richards from London, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kingston station, Sdkb, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Buses stored at Kingston Route 3 station, June 2017, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kingston Route 3 station, June 2017, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Storm clouds over Kingston Route 3 station, June 2017, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kingston Layover from station platform, June 2017, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Stored locomotives in Kingston Layover, June 2017, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kingston Layover, June 2017, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Plymouth Historic District, Historical Perspective, Public domain
- PlymouthMA Hillside, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 251 Harrison Street, Duxbury MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- DuxburyMA GamalielBradfordHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cole's Hill, Plymouth, MA, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Frederic C. Adams Library, Kingston, MA, Unknown photographer, Public domain
- Monument to the Forefathers 1, T.S. Custadio aka ToddC4176 at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Plymouth MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Duxbury Pier light house in Plymouth harbor, Frank van Mierlo, Attribution
- PlymouthMA PartingWays Detail, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sweetser's General Store, Duxbury MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hedge-Hammatt House, Plymouth, MA, Historical Perspective, Public domain
- Bradford House, Kingston MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- Plymouth Rock, Plymouth, MA, jjron 03.05.2012, jjron, GFDL 1.2
- The 1871 South Hall of the Tarkiln Historic Twin Schoolhouses at Sunset, Fall 2013, RT Carpenter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Post Office Plymouth, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- Myles Standish Homesite, Ltam46, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old County Courthouse in Plymouth MA, Swampyank at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- DuxburyMA AlexanderStandishHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Plymouth Mayflower II, OldPine, CC BY-SA 1.0
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