Button Island, Hingham
Map
Facts and practical information
Button Island is a small island in the Hingham Bay area of the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area. It is part of the Town of Hingham. The island has a permanent size of under 1-acre, plus an intertidal zone of a further 116 acres. It is composed of a massing of glacial till which rises to a height of 10 feet above sea level. The island is managed by the town of Hingham, and access is by private boat only. ()
Area: 116.14 acres (0.1815 mi²)Coordinates: 42°15'4"N, 70°53'4"W
Address
Hingham
ContactAdd
Social media
Add
Day trips
Button Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Old Ship Church, Loring Hall Cinema, Hingham Public Library, Trustees of The Hingham Bathing Beach.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Button Island?
Nearby attractions include Trustees of The Hingham Bathing Beach, Hingham (9 min walk), Old Ship Church, Hingham (18 min walk), Loring Hall Cinema, Hingham (19 min walk), Lincoln Historic District, Hingham (22 min walk).
How to get to Button Island by public transport?
The nearest stations to Button Island:
Train
Train
- Nantasket Junction (24 min walk)
- West Hingham (36 min walk)