Taunton (Massachusetts)

Taunton is a city in Massachusetts with a population of 59,000 (2020). It is nicknamed the "Silver City" for its tradition as a center of silversmithing, and the "Christmas City" for its festive Christmas displays on Taunton Green. Taunton is the economic and cultural hub and county seat of Bristol County.

Berkley is a town with a population of 7,000 (2020). Its church was founded in 1737.

Dighton was established in 1668 and has a rich history that reaches back to before America gained its independence. With a population around 8,000 (2020), it's a rural secret off the beaten path. Since it has no major highway access, its growth has been slow compared to the rest of the region.

Raynham is a town with a population of 15,000 (2020). Site of the first iron works in America, a big milk bottle, and produced the anchor for the Civil War-era ironclad USS Monitor.

Rehoboth is a mostly rural community with many historic sites, including 53 historic cemeteries, a population of 13,000 (2020).

By car
Taunton is crossed by Interstate 495 and is very near Route 24 which heads north to Boston. Interstate 95 is only about 15 minutes away. A half-hour drive to/from Plymouth and Providence, Rhode Island via US-44. It is about a 40-minute drive away from the Cape Cod Canal via Interstate 495/Route 25, also New Bedford via Route 140. Berkley is crossed by Route 24 and Route 79. Dighton is crossed by US-44 and Route 138.

Get around

 * The Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority (GATRA), (Route #19) designated stop in Rehoboth: Anawan St./Route 118, Toll Free: +1-800-483-2500, Phone: +1 508-823-8828, TDD: +1 508-824-7439. Convenient and relatively inexpensive city bus service to/from Taunton via Providence, including the town of Seekonk. Fares: $2 o/w to/from Providence, $1.75 o/w to/from Taunton.
 * The Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority (GATRA), (Route #19) designated stop in Rehoboth: Anawan St./Route 118, Toll Free: +1-800-483-2500, Phone: +1 508-823-8828, TDD: +1 508-824-7439. Convenient and relatively inexpensive city bus service to/from Taunton via Providence, including the town of Seekonk. Fares: $2 o/w to/from Providence, $1.75 o/w to/from Taunton.

Sleep
Also try nearby Middleborough for lodging choices.



Go next
Taunton is an excellent starting point for any tour of southern New England, as most of the region's major roads cross near Taunton center. You're about a 45 minute drive from destinations like Boston, Plymouth, Cape Cod, Providence, and Newport (Rhode Island).