In 1678 the area now known as Wareham was settled and considered a part of the towns of Rochester and Plymouth. In 1739 it was named Wareham after a town in the county of Dorset, England. Back then, ship building was its main industry. Today, it's visited mainly for its retail attractions along Routes 6 and 28. Coastal areas to visit include Parkwood Beach and Onset Beach. There's the Water Whiz Water Park for the kids and the Captain John Kendrick Maritime Museum to see. So it's a great place to relax in one of the local, comfortable hotels and enjoy a vacation or business trip.
Built in 1903 by John Crocker Makepeace and Grace Parker, the Cranberry Gardens Inn is a historic house in Wareham with beautiful gardens. It's a place to relax and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere. It is just a few minutes' walk to the center of town where you can find restaurants and stores. The inn is also close to the local harbor and beaches. Breakfast is served at the Cranberry Gardens Inn, and an octagonal glass sun room overlooks the garden.
If you like clean, functional, affordable accommodation, the Atlantic Motel is AAA-approved and very conveniently located for getting to the major roads. The rooms are comfortable and there is a pool and spacious parking lot. It provides easy access to beaches, the golf courses and other attractions. It is also close to New Port, Plymouth, Hyannis and other places of interest. All basic amenities are provided for a comfortable stay whether you are in town on business or on vacation.
The Mulberry B&B is an original, historic house from the 1840s in the Cape Cod Style. The Mulberry was built by a local blacksmith and was later used as a general store in the 1920s. It is located in the Parker Mills historic district of Wareham. Three rooms are available with two shared baths. A traditional New England breakfast is provided which includes homemade jam, muffins, tea and coffee. A large mulberry tree is in the garden. The bed and breakfast is located in proximity to small shops and canal cruises and is a few minutes' drive from the beaches.
A number of other motels are in the area to chose from such as the Briarwood Beach Motel, on Marion Road; the Stone Village Motel, on Cranberry Highway; and the Point Independence Inn, which has a spa and is situated along Eagle Way on the shores of Onset Bay. A wider choice of hotels are in neighboring towns just outside of Wareham and some of these include the chain hotels such as the Holiday Inn and other familiar names.
