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What to do and see in Massachusetts, United States: The Best Piers & Boardwalks
Discover the best top things to do in Massachusetts, United States including Mattapoisett Harbor, MacMillan Wharf, Boardwalk, Shipyard Park, Fan Pier, Chatham Pier and Fish Market, Hurricane Barrier Harbor Walk, Cape Cod Canal, Edgartown Memorial Wharf, Pickering Wharf.
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1. Mattapoisett Harbor
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Mayalavender - Los Angeles, United States
the wharf is a very active place with lots of boats being hauled in or out of the water. The harbor is beautiful with lots of large mansions on the waterfront to view as you sail past. There is an Inn across the street from the wharf that is popular with locals and visitors alike...I love this place and have spent a lot of time here...one of the most special places on the east coast. The wharf has beautiful parks of either side. The larger shipyard park has lots of special events weekly during the summer. The smaller park is a nice place to sit on a bench and read or just meditate, watch the water....
2. MacMillan Wharf
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 302 reviews
Reviewed By CATTSAR - Provincetown, United States
I had biked into town to run some errands and decided it was a perfect day to walk the pier. The views of the harbor, the town and the outer Cape are striking . This time of year the the water in the harbor shimmers and the backdrop of the sapphire blue sky provides an optimal background for the Pilgrim Monument and the buildings in town center. As you head down the pier, the right side is lined with shops full of local art. Further down are the kiosks that serve as the offices for the whale watch, fishing charters and other attractions. Near the end of the pier is the Whydah Museum which tells a bit of local history and is complete with a gift shop. At the end of the pier are the ferry launches to Boston. This is a nice way to kill time while waiting for a table at the Lobster Pot.
3. Boardwalk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 523 reviews
Reviewed By felixberto_eslao - Coventry, United States
Unique boardwalk, over marshes, and at times during high tide, one can see seals! and the walk ends at the "dunes" with excellent view of the beach and sea. Takes about half-hour or 2 hours walking at the dunes! Excellent breezes!
4. Shipyard Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
5. Fan Pier
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By MerelyATourist
My wife and I visited during a week-long trip to Boston in early July. We had just cracked some Dungeness crab at The Barking Crab, which is located just beyond the start of one end of the pier, and we decided to walk the pier from there to burn off some of the resulting calories. To call it a pier seems a little strange since it's not straight like most piers; you walk its path in an arc. From it you can view the Boston Harbor with its many sailboats, tour boats, water taxis and other watercraft plying the waves. Near the other (far) end of the pier you can view across to Boston Logan International Airport and watch the passenger jets take off and land. This end also has a marina where some nice (read "expensive") private boats are moored and where some of the smaller tour boats are based. Water taxis also arrive and leave from there. Looking away from the water you can see some pretty unusual buildings, including at one end the John Moakley United States Courthouse with its deeply curved glass window facade and an abundance of newish and no doubt extremely expensive condominiums at the other end. With respect to real estate development this is evidently one of the newest parts of the city. My wife remarked that this was the kind of Boston she wanted to see. If I had known I wouldn't have taken her to see so many old historic sites, which of course is what Boston is mainly known for. At the far end of the pier we encountered Frank Anthony's Marina Cafe, which as I write this does not yet have a listing on TripAdvisor. It apparently opened only a few weeks prior. We had not had dessert at The Barking Crab so we purchased some gelato. The Cafe also serves hot items and has apparently applied for a liquor license. They do serve coffee, of course. The servers were friendly and the place, naturally, was very clean and shiny. If you have an occasion to walk the Fan Pier consider stopping by for a snack or a drink.
6. Chatham Pier and Fish Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 799 reviews
Waterfront Fish Market and Take-Out fried Seafood serving the finest fresh local seafood. Homemade prepare foods and smoked fish.
Reviewed By dianekauai - Kapaa, United States
Something fishy going on here! Freshest fish, welcoming staff, a spot to return to during your stay in Chatham! Watch the fishing vessels followed by the flocks of seagulls coming into port...then you know who has the fresh fish.....during COVID-19 this summer they arranged social distancing, masks required and delightful quantities of the best New England fish. They will not disappoint!
7. Hurricane Barrier Harbor Walk
8. Cape Cod Canal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By Northern_Traveler00 - Boston, United States
Spent some time on the cape this weekend, started off by parking at the marina near the Cape Cod Canal Visitors Center and walked along the canal to the jetty and then along the beach near Scusset harbor. Then moved the car a bit south to Sandwich Marina Park where we took the REAL walk, down to the Sagamore Bridge and back. Nice paved path, plenty wide for bikers and walkers, with lots of fishermen and lots of boats passing in both directions. Not much access to the path south of the Marina Park until the baseball field near Pairpont glass, so plan accordingly
9. Edgartown Memorial Wharf
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By orienttrader - Edgartown, United States
The wharf accommodates the Chappy ferry on one side and is a double decker design with outstanding views of all the yachting activity. It is a popular place for fishing, l as well as lounging on wooden benches on the lower level. It is perhaps the most visited and popular tourist site in Edgartown.
10. Pickering Wharf
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 526 reviews
Reviewed By snjezanal2017 - Colombo, Sri Lanka
A great piece of American Maritime history! Was not able to climb aboard at the moment of my visit, but nonetheless I've thoroughly enjoyed walking around and reading the posted info about imports and the exports to and from the colonies. Definitely worth seeing, even from the shore!
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