Things to do in Plymouth in May
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Overview
May is a great time to visit Plymouth. The weather is usually moderately chilly with a gentle breeze, with temperatures ranging from 50—62°F (10—17°C). There are plenty of events to check out and activities to try in Plymouth during this time. Some of our top recommendations: take a guided tour of Plimoth Plantation, take a scenic hike along the Plymouth Harbor Trail, explore the Plymouth Bay Winery, and more!
Plymouth has plenty to offer for visitors of all ages and interests. In this article, we tell you the top things to see and do for your May trip to Plymouth. Get inspired by the events, activities, attractions, and experiences unique to May. We’ll let you know where to explore events based on your interests, whether that’s food, culture, art, music, sport or others.
We’ll let you know everything you need to prepare for the weather in Plymouth in May. Learn about what to wear and pack for your trip, the average temperatures throughout May, temperature changes from morning to evening and much more.
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Best events and things to do in Plymouth in May
Top experiences in May
Take a guided tour of Plimoth Plantation
In May, the living history museum offers immersive experiences that transport visitors back to the 17th century. Costumed interpreters reenact daily life in the English and Native American villages, providing authentic insights into the challenges and triumphs of the early settlers. The guided tour offers a unique opportunity to engage with history in a meaningful and memorable way, gaining a deeper appreciation for the cultural exchange that shaped the Plymouth colony.
Take a scenic hike along the Plymouth Harbor Trail
In May, the trail offers breathtaking views of the waterfront, lush greenery, and historic landmarks. Whether you're a nature lover, history buff, or simply seeking a peaceful escape, the Plymouth Harbor Trail provides a picturesque and invigorating outdoor experience. The trail is well-maintained and suitable for all skill levels, making it a great way to connect with the natural beauty and heritage of Plymouth.Explore the Plymouth Bay Winery
May is a great time to sample the award-winning wines produced at this charming boutique winery. Visitors can enjoy guided tastings, learn about the winemaking process, and browse a selection of handcrafted gifts and gourmet treats. The Plymouth Bay Winery also hosts special events and live music, creating a relaxed and inviting atmosphere for wine enthusiasts and casual visitors alike.
Take a whale watching tour with Captain John Boats
May is the perfect time to spot humpback whales, minke whales, and other marine life off the coast of Plymouth. The experienced crew will guide you to the best viewing spots and provide fascinating insights into the behavior and conservation of these majestic creatures. It's an unforgettable experience that offers a close encounter with some of the ocean's most incredible inhabitants.Participate in the Plymouth Bay Half Marathon and 10K
This popular race takes place in May and offers a scenic route along the waterfront and through historic neighborhoods. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, the event provides a fun and challenging way to experience the beauty of Plymouth. Participants can enjoy post-race festivities, live music, and local food vendors, making it a memorable and rewarding day for all.I'll never travel to Plymouth without this trip planner again
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Weather in Plymouth in May
Temperatures on an average day in Plymouth in May
The average temperature in Plymouth in May for a typical day ranges from a high of 62°F (17°C) to a low of 50°F (10°C). Some would describe it as moderately chilly with a gentle breeze.
For comparison, the hottest month in Plymouth, July, has days with highs of 79°F (26°C) and lows of 67°F (20°C). The coldest month, January has days with highs of 38°F (3°C) and lows of 27°F (-3°C). This graph shows how an average day looks like in Plymouth in May based on historical data.
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Historical temperature average in May
62°F
highs50°F
lowsGeneral weather summary
Moderately chilly with a gentle breeze
Feels like
31%
Chance of rain
0.138 in
Amount
13.6 mph
Wind speed
80%
Humidity
14.5 hrs
Daylight length
5:23 AM
Sunrise
7:54 PM
Sunset
42%
Cloud cover
Sweater
What to wear
What to wear in May
With an average high of 62°F (17°C) and a low of 50°F (10°C), it generally feels moderately chilly with a gentle breeze. There might also be a small chance of rain. With that in mind, most people would dress in something moderately warm like a sweater
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Best attractions for Plymouth in May
Besides the array of exciting events and activities Plymouth has to offer for travelers in May, we want to remind you of the classic attractions in Plymouth that are great to visit at this time of the year as well! You can’t miss these iconic landmarks, local favorites, and places rich with cultural heritage. We hope to give you insights and inspiration into the best things to see and do to make the most of your visit. Here is a list of our top attractions in Plymouth for May.
1. Plimoth Patuxet Museums
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History museum
Museums
Complete re-creation of a 17th-century Pilgrim village, including costumed actors & activities.
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This was such a fun outing, especially with elementary school-aged kids. It was an easy drive to Plymouth from the North Shore on a weekend day. We went shortly after the kids had their Plymouth Rock social studies units (3rd and 1st grade kids!) and the kids were fascinated to see exactly what the settlements looked like and how the people lived. The medicines and musket/gunpowder display was particularly fascinating (the gun display might be scary for younger kids, as it was fairly loud), as was the wattle fencing. The kids actually got to make part of a fence with the (totally in-character) staffer who was exhibiting how to do it. My family loved the theatrical nature of the place, too, since all the staff members were in character and using language from that time period. I want to make this a yearly tradition for the next few years.
A great experience for kids! We had a great time participating in a militia muster, cooking by the water, and talking to 17-century English folks! Such an amazing way for kids to "experience" history. Kids got to touch animal pelts, actual building materials, tools, and wander through homes and gardens. It really brought history to life, and the kids have been so excited to learn more ever since. Worth it to get the Heritage Pass, but get there early if you want to see it all the same day!
This was such a learning experience! Native American was the first section. From their homes, cooking and boats they made from hand. The English colony has been very well preserved. I love how they answer our questions! The gift shops are great too
I have wanted to visit for a long time and we finally got to go. This is so interesting and full of history. There is so much to see and definitely worth the stop. We spent several hours walking around and enjoyed the staff who were performing in period pieces.
So much fun and rich in history! What a way to learn about the pilgrims and their stories, like a living story book. This is absolutely a place you need to go with children. Let them be inquisitive and ask all the questions on their mind. The actors are so good with kids and will answer any questions they ask, in fact I think it may be there favorite questions to answer!
If you really want to learn I would prepare questions in advance, it can be hard to come up with deep questions on the spot, so preparing a list of questions you want to learn about is rewarding!
The museum is a blast to the past and gives an amazing glimpse of what life was back in the Pilgrim age. I highly recommend this museum if you or your group likes history and wants to discover life hundreds of years ago.
This is an interesting place to go if you like history and want to learn about the pilgrims and natives. It was pricey for walking outside and visiting the villages. I wish they had actual native Americans and more with the village. It was nice talking with the English ladies. They were sweet and showed us the kids house where our daughter could play with games they had.
We had a great time. Informative and interesting. Great place for kids as it's not "don't touch" territory. There are lots of things to see, touch, smell etc. An interactive experience. We have been twice recently and will return soon. There's always something new to see or learn.
Pricey but worth it. The actors and demonstrations were very good. Highly recommend gif kids 4-12. Staff goes out of their was to teach and demonstrate. Not really recommended for people with walking disabilities because it's a long walk on uneven dirt. Entries are very low and easy to bump into. They do offer a golf cart ride between villages.
Very good interactive history experience. Less period era characters then I remember when I went years ago however it's the beginning of the season so they might not be fully staffed. Also to early for gardens to be planted so that aspect wasn't present. The period era characters that were on hand were very interactive welcoming and included everyone in the area in their presentation. Very very informative and great experience at a very reasonable price. Definitely will go again.
This was a great place to visit with elementary aged kids. My 5 and 8 year-old were as engaged and my wife and I were in learning. The actors were exceptional never breaking character and hold conversations with everyone about a multitude of topics. You want to make sure you are there for the militia exercise. This audience participation demonstration is awesome! In the Native American section there were not as many staff or actors to share information or ask questions. Overall we spent longer than expected here because we lost track of time.
Great place to take a historical walk through the woods, and some good views of the water as well. Colonial and Patuxet history is well preserved both in the museum and on the walking paths, where you can go in and out of centuries old dwellings. Staff are helpful and informative and will answer any questions. The performers are as well, and make it an immersive experience. Even if they aren't interacting with someone, they will blend into the background by doing colonial tasks in their historical clothing, regardless of temperature. While the Plimoth-Patuxet village is the main attraction, the interior museums and gift shops have fascinating items, an authentic old-school pottery barn, and full A/C.
Tip: If it is sunny out, bring sun glasses. The buildings are very dark and you will need to adjust your eyes each time you go in and out.
What a fun experience! The site was beautiful and did an amazing job of capturing what it must have been like during that period. All of the staff was friendly and hugely informative. The interactive roleplay by staff was such a charming and immersive touch that I've not experienced elsewhere. I live in a city similarly steeped in history from the period, but it was so fascinating seeing a totally different perspective from a completely different region. Wholeheartedly recommend a visit.
Wonderful historic area. We learned a lot during our visit. Great for families. Glad they are honoring Native people’s by creating more structures and stories of the people who first inhabited the land.
The Plimoth Colony area is really neat. Being able to go and explore the homes and buildings and speak to the character actors (they don’t break character and are very informative) was very cool.
Beautiful & educational way to spend the day.
The bathrooms were clean!
Of course, it's off season, so there was no crowd- but also, there were very few in costume employees. Annie, in the gift shop was particularly friendly and helpful. The grounds are beautiful and full of learning opportunities, especially for the littles. Not wheelchair friendly, as the hills and gravel will be a challenge. Snacks and drinks are available.
The recreation work was so well done. You are allowed to touch everything and go onto everything. Good introduction movie. The docents were great as well as the characters. All were very willing to answer all our questions. One in particular spent over an hour with us.
I have not been here for years. Seems so much smaller than I remember. Not many people in the pilgrims homes. I know it's a bit early (it is almost May) but if they are open I guess they should have pilgrims to give us information. Out of all the homes there we only talked to people in 2 homes and a few people were outside making something. No Indians at the Indian huts just 2 regular people, I'm guessing they were pilgrims.
Really neat living history museum with ample parking and friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff. Went there on a rainy cold day but still had a great time and learned a lot about the pilgrims and the Native Americans. It's hard to imagine what they went through 400 years ago but this place does an amazing job of demonstrating it and making it fun and engaging.
Very atmospheric and historic place that you would expect to see in Europe but not in the US.
The Plimoth Patuxet Museums is a living history museum, that tells the story of the Indigenous people and English colonists who met along these shores in the 17th century.
Unfortunately, it's well known that this meeting did not end well for the indigenous people...
The most interesting exhibit is of course 17th-Century English Village. It recreates the 1627 Pilgrim settlement, complete with thatched-roof houses, a palisade fence, and costumed interpreters who portray the lives of the Pilgrims.
Cool educational experience. They start with an explanation of when the pilgrims arrived in a short show, then they let people explore the area. There are goats, cows and pigs to see. The people in the English Village stay in character and definitely have interesting things to talk about. Definitely feel free to ask them questions, touch and learn about their everyday items, and have fun! Definitely recommend visiting!
Travel back to the 1600s to the home of the Pilgrims!!! This is a fun place to visit and experience a bit of early American history! There were dozens of "colonists" there to interact with and observe. They wear authentic clothing and perform the daily tasks that would have been needful on the plantation all while staying in character. It is a great place to bring the kids to learn some history but is just as enjoyable for adults. This is truly a "living museum!" A great way to spend a day!
Charming outdoor museum, perfect for adults and children, solo and groups. It's just the right size to enjoy a gorgeous outdoor walk on the paths, and admire the sights and smells of fall foliage, without feeling overwhelmed. The fort had the best view of the 17th century village. Wow! I love how they encourage asking questions and talking with the "locals" (actors who do their jobs perfectly). There are volunteers and "local villagers in the village. Weather was 68F, which made for a perfect day to spend outside. I enjoyed the other exhibits as well. Learning about the first Thanksgiving, and the 15 minute intro video in the welcome center gave me new perspectives.
I highly recommend making spending the day here.
Such a great outdoors museum. They have folks dressed up in period clothes. There are a few settler homes and a wonderful native American home. The nice restarant serves Thanksgiving and period food which was fun. There is a great gift shop but need more postcards for us seniors and collectors.
Back in my days this place used to be called The Plimoth Plantation, Now it’s Plimoth Patuxet Museums. I used to love coming here on school field trips when I was a little kid and coming back here as an adult brings back a lot of good memories and nostalgia. You can learn so much History from this place! I bet it’s really wonderful to come here on Thanksgiving Day and to enjoy a wonderful feast and buffet with lots of food lol. The museum has actors that portray that 1600’s era and will not break character. There were some cows and goats but I remember that there were more different animals than my last visit 20 years ago, But regardless the experience was great!
2. Plymouth Rock
4.4
(4718)
Historical landmark
Sights & Landmarks
Waterfront monument showcasing the storied rock where the Mayflower Pilgrims first landed in 1620.
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It’s literally a rock in an encasing right off of
The street. There is a museum for the mayflower a few feet away, but it was not open at the time I was there. I went early in the morning around 830am during the off season, but I’m sure it gets packed up, and there does not seem to be much parking. It’s definitely cool to see, but I wouldn’t go spending and entire day there, you only need a few minutes. As far as the idea that it’s where the pilgrims landed, I will leave that alone (wink wink). I hope my review helped.
Beautiful little town with tons of history! Perfect for walking! I visited in mid October and the weather was perfect. Enjoyable time walking to the different delicious restaurants and shops located within a very manageable stroll! Definitely worth your time for a afternoon or a short weekend trip! I love mural hunting and the painted shells placed throughout the area was brilliant!!!
Nice town to visit if you are in the area. Not sure I would make a cross country trip just to see it but it was interesting. There is a mayflower replica nearby. Gift shops and restaurants are also nearby.
An excellent addition to any New England itinerary. The Mayflower II sits at port just ahead. The stone marked with the year 1620 AD. The oldest town in Massachusetts has many historical treasures to reveal. As part of the Cape Cod region, the area boasts a beautiful vista of the waters to the East. Boston is only 30 to 45 minutes away, depending on the time of day. There are plenty of novelty shops along the way to pick up souvenirs. I especially enjoy the ice cream shoppe across from the Rock.
Always love going here, plenty of trails to walk with the family and your pup. There is an abundance of restaurants and ice cream. Tourist attractions are fun and educational. Stick around and watch the sunset.
Not what I expected!
Plymouth Rock is very well seated away from the public, which is probably best to keep from deterioration from touching. It's inside an enclosure several feet under ground level, so all photo's are taken from a top down view.
Near by is a replica of the Mayflower and various other statues. Lavatory facilities are available. Walking around the trails was pleasant and dog friendly. The views are beautiful.
There is parking near by, and if you don't mind walking a few streets away free two hour parking as well.
One visit is enough, but would visit with relatives again.
A great place to see your elementary history textbook come to life. The rock is surrounded by a guard structure with park ranger on duty. No touching, but plenty close to enjoy it. While on premises, go across the street to the pilgrim grave and enjoy the view of the bay and replica Mayflower.
Interesting history behind this rock! Marked as 1620 but first time someone claimed as pilgrims landed here was a claim by someone in 1700. Not sure if that is enough evidence!
TIP: Cute downtown area. Find a parking on Main Street for a two hour parking and walk 2mins to get to water rather than paying to park at the water!
Didn't realize that Plymouth rock was literally just a rock. I thought it referred to the land in general.
But here it is. Plymouth rock in all it's glory.
Not much to look at but cool to think about all that came from such humble beginnings
Wow, a rock. What else can I say? The area seemed nice and clean, there are some shops along the water, beach type areas. We parked and took a look at the rock, it has a nice walk through building around it. Then we walked up some stairs and looked out to the water using the binoculars. Nice area to stop on our road trip.
Super small and underwhelming- but.. the park surrounding it, is absolutely beautiful. Nice for a quick walk by but this is not an all day event at all. Make sure to check the shops out, just one street over!
It's a rock, that we "think" is the one the Mayflower and first settlers arrived at (read the history and you'll see why the quotes). I am a fan of history, so can say I was there and saw it, but I wouldn't plan a trip just for that. We did a trip that included Boston and all together it was very worthwhile - but be aware of the distance between Boston and Plymouth. The ranger at the rock was very informative and nice to chat with.
Definitely worth the stop, just to see, feel, and learn the history. The area is really nice, with paid parking nearby. Stop and see the rock, walk around, there are other statues, and the Mayflower II is docked nearby. There are nice restrooms, and a also a couple of nice little souvenir stores. There is also a museum, but we didn't have a chance to stop by there.
It was neat to see a piece of history and to read about it and learn more.
I feel the rock could have been on some type of pedestal or something to elevate it.
I'm not sure I completely understand why it was moved to begin with years ago, hence the big crack in it from dropping off the truck that moved it.
It kind of feels like it's in a mausoleum versus a showcase. (I hope this makes sense to someone)
I did not know that the Mayflower was a replica built from 1955 to 1957. I'm pretty sure I can understand the reasoning behind it, that a boat from 1620 would not withstand this many years in the water as a showcase.
It is beautifully done and if the museum was open I would have gone in. But because this is a winter visit we took the chance, overall with shops / restaurants and museums being closed until spring.
It is a nice waterfront walk and there is more history here than I could show.
For anyone planning on visiting Plymouth Massachusetts and this area specifically, I would suggest at least two nights in 3 days. If you are a history buff or someone who wants to learn more, I think that would be sufficient time to get it all in.
I like hearing and seeing where history happened. It's a great place to visit to reflect on that! We visit Mayflower II as well. Well worth-it trip! Recommend to anyone!
It was a beautiful rock. A meaningful trip for my friends and family. We had friends from Germany come and visit and we took them here. It meant a lot, it’s a beautiful and worked up monument to history. But it’s also a small rock 😂🤷🏼♀️
Easily accessible! There is something humbling about witnessing a piece of history. As I had no previous conception regarding the actual size of Plymouth Rock, there was some shock relating to how small the rock was, this was a misconception on my part. Nevertheless, the fact that it remains is a testament to it's importance in American history.
It's a small rock, so don't expect a big boulder. But it is very cool to see where America all started. Really nice park, and shops/restaurants all around.
This is a good rock. I went here and was satisfied with my experience. It’s said that the Pilgrims first landing in North America was at this rock, but there isn’t any historical evidence to confirm this. This is a small rock located in Maude a memorial with a roof like the Pantheon. This rock gets very busy with tourists, but I was here during the morning after Easter so it wasn’t very busy when I was here. I gave this rock five stars because it was a cool experience to get to see what is thought to be a piece of history. If it was super busy when I went here I would’ve rated it lower.
Plymouth is a great, old, scenic, New England town with a charming waterfront filled with working fishing boats,and seafood joints, plenty of shops and restaurants. A replica of the mayflower ship resides in the harbour. Plymouth Rock is a symbol of the first Europeans to venture to North America. It's a big rock on the ground surrounded by a beautiful iconic structure. It's worth taking a look for 5 mins or so, (or however long you can stare at a rock.) Take a picture and move on.
Plymouth Rock is a must-see for any American history buff or anyone curious about the origins of our nation. While the rock itself may be small and underwhelming at first glance, the weight of history it carries is immense. Standing on that very spot where the Pilgrims first stepped ashore in 1620, you can't help but be transported back in time and imagine the challenges and trepidation they must have felt. There is some amount of legend however, about Plymouth Rock, as to whether it was actually stepped upon by the Pilgrims, its movement from one place to another and how it has been chipped down in size over the years . Either way, it is a major symbol of our country.
The park surrounding Plymouth Rock is well maintained, with gorgeous views of Plymouth Harbor. There are also informative plaques and markers that tell the story of the Pilgrims' arrival and the early days of Plymouth Colony.
Overall, visiting Plymouth Rock was an incredibly enriching experience. It's a place where you can truly connect with the past and gain a deeper understanding of American history. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is interested in our nation's story.
Really nice to be able to see some history and was a beautiful view all around
Plymouth is a vibrant waterfront city packed full of attractions, shopping, entertainment and sightseeing. I love it!!
Fantastic to see history like this. I never knew the Pilgrim father's landed at twenty minutes past four and how significant it was. Any later and they would have missed the Indians that fed and saved them.
Great history there in that town wish we would have arrive earlier in the day so we could have seen more of the sights.
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Didn't like the fact that we had to pay for parking and there was very few sports to park.
3. Mayflower II
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History museum
Sights & Landmarks
Full-scale replica of a 17th-century Pilgrim ship with exhibits & tours led by costumed guides.
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Very cool piece of history and very knowledgeable and polite staff! Kids enjoyed touring the ship and the experience overall. It’s much smaller than we thought! No lines and it just got back from some major repairs, I think they said $13-14 million worth. Go see this piece of history!
Buy tickets online ahead of time and buy the package deal for other events. It makes for a great afternoon! Then walk along the water and visit an ice cream shop for a post-tour treat!
This was a very interesting location to explore. There were staff positioned throughout the ship answering questions and sharing information. We were shocked to learn how long they were on the boat but mostly by standing in the space they lived in. It was surprisingly small. Physically being in the space and imagining the number of people, livestock, gear and things was mind boggling. I recommend taking the time to explore this piece of American history.
Another piece of history. We loved seeing the replica. It was so interesting and the staff on board was very knowledgeable. This is definitely worth the stop to tour the ship.
Seeing the Mayflower II replica, was like taking a step back in time, and experiencing what it was like to be aboard the ship that the Pilgrims used for their journey to the New World. The staff was very friendly and let us walk about the ship answering any questions that we might have. Down below, we could see the quarters where the passengers and crew slept and some interesting artifacts. The ship was beautifully crafted and an enjoyable learning experience
Came here on a Thursday in July after I found a Groupon deal. The deal I got had entry to the Mayflower, Grist Mill, and the Plimoth Plantation. I love history, especially Massachusetts history and my kids thankfully do too. My three daughters loved it and learned a lot from the staff inside the ship. The ship is a replica and a good one at that! I highly recommend if you're in Plymouth, Ma or doing a history trip in New England.
How enchanting to step back in time! To be on a ship built to scale and to try to imagine the 102 people plus the crew living on this ship for 6 weeks while traveling to a new world! WOW! I highly recommend this experience!
We had a good time walking on the water to get to the mayflower, visited the mayflower then walked for some food, overall made a couple hour adventure out of it.
This is a recreation of what they think the Mayflower looked like in 1620. Some modifications like the location and height of the deck are for tourists but overall this will give you an excellent idea of how cramped the ship was for 100 people to spend a year on. Very quick attraction so I’d recommend getting the three attraction pass to visit the grist mill and recreation villages while in town.
Our walk through of the Mayflower II exhibit was interesting but sadly, uninspiring. A very secular, scrubbed history was displayed without delving into the inspiring stories behind why the pilgrims actually came to America. I'm glad I read the book by Tim Ballard, the Pilgrim Hypothesis, so I could actually really experience the amazing miracles of the Mayflower and the founding of America.
Fun tour on this cool reproduction of the original Mayflower. You can see how the pilgrims and the crew lived on the ship. Nearby, you can visit Plymouth Rock. Good tour to go on your own or to take your family with you. There were plenty of kids around. If you want to visit a significant checkpoint in American history - this is your opportunity!
We bought a ticket for the grist mill, the mayflower 2 and the Plantation. We had two following days to visit so three. The Mayflower 2 is a rebuild from 1957 and passed the ocean once. If you are the size and get all the explanations from the guides and text boards the first pilgrims risked the life's to start a new chapter. 102 people and 8 animals plus crew sailed 66 days.
Impressive to see!!!
Visited the Mayflower replication during a slow period. Parking was difficult to find but it is available with a short walk. I was amazed at the small size. Imaging over 100 people packed between decks of this small ship made me feel very spoiled. The “crew” were helpful in their explanations.
If you don't get dizzy, then I recommend this place. As with Patuxet, they are open seasonally, not year round. It's a short exhibit, however, an enlightening one. The basic necessities that we take for granted were neither basic, nor given to people in that era, let alone those on the ship. The crew and volunteers are so happy to chat and answer your questions. I purchased a combo ticket with Patuxet museum.
From there, walk over to Plymouth Rock monument to get the full experience before enjoying a stroll down Water Street. It's a charming town with charming people.
Really neat reproduction of the mayflower and informative for how the pilgrims traveled and what they experienced. Staff were friendly and explained what it was like on the voyage and how difficult it was for them. Definitely should be on your list of places to stop while in town.
If you’re visiting Plymouth, I’d say this is a worthwhile site to visit. Lots of info, staff were knowledgeable, etc. It was interesting to see the size of the ship, a well as to get a feel for what the pilgrims had to go through in order to arrive here.
4/5 due to the price of admission. Almost $100 for my family of 6 to spend 30 minutes exploring seems a little steep.
This was a good experience, if you buy the whole tour in plimoth museum which I recommend, it is included, I loved being inside of the bout because I have never been inside of a travel boat. Inside you can see how they traveled to a new place that was the start of a new life.
An excellent visit, loved the storytelling by the staff. We learned a lot!
Very nice recreation of the Mayflower. Interesting to view. Just a "stones" throw (joke intended) from the traditional Plymouth Rock. This is a full size historical replica of the tall ship that brought the Pilgrims from Plymouth, England, to the New World in the year of our Lord, 1620. Tours of the ship are available led by guides in period clothing. If you are in town to visit Plymouth Rock, make sure to take the short walk over to see the ship (or at least a lifelike replica) that made the passage possible!
Expensive. However, my family really enjoyed the tour. The employees aboard the boat were very helpful and knowledgeable. It was a lot of fun to walk around the ship to imagine what life would be like. I also liked how they had character cards allowing you to follow what happened to each character. It helped put the time period into perspective.
4. National Monument to the Forefathers
4.7
(1150)
Monument
Sights & Landmarks
81-ft.-tall grouping of granite statues erected in 1889 to commemorate the Pilgrims.
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This is huge! It is really cool! I liked finding the different values (like trust or hope) in the stone, so you might be interested in that. I think everyone who is visiting Plymouth should come here, it’s just so cool!
History that you can touch and feel is amazing! Don't just drive around the monument, but get out of your car and read each side. Great symbolism of the founding of what became our nation.
I went there with a family member to this monument, we enjoyed a lot in this park, even though it was summer that day, we only took a 15 minute walk in this monument, and it was enough to satisfy us.
At one point, both me and a family member were talking about a failed attempt of the British people trying to colonize USA, Roanoke or something. In conclusion: I would recommend!
In my opinion the National Monument to the Forefathers is the coolest point of interest in all of Plymouth. It is never busy when I go, a very underrated historic site. It is awesome being right underneath it. And the details and historic value of the monument is amazing. I highly recommend visiting the monument when you visit Plymouth.
Amazing monument, especially when you know the back story.
SITTING ATOP A HILL IN Plymouth, Massachusetts, and gazing across the sea toward Plymouth, England, is the largest freestanding solid-granite monument in the world. Made as a tribute to the Pilgrims who landed the Mayflower at Plymouth and their religious values, and reaching 81 feet tall, the National Monument to the Forefathers took 30 years to build in the late 19th century. A 36-foot-tall sculpture representing “Faith” tops the monument. Sitting on buttresses extending from four sides of the octagonal pedestal are smaller allegorical figures, each carved from a single block of granite.
This was an interesting monument. There is a kiosk that provides you with the information about this Monument. We only spent a short time here.
I visited Plymouth on business, I had only a few hours to spend and spent it at this park. It was great fun seeing where our nation started!!
Much taller than I thought it would be! This is a great spot to just relax for a little while especially if you're heading down to the waterfront. Plenty of parking here, I could even have gotten my RV around the circle easily. Definitely worth a visit!
Firstly, I never knew this monument existed until digging in and doing research on things to see in Plymouth. I wish more people knew to see this monument. If you are in the area you MUST stop to see this monument! It is phenomenal, It's way bigger than I would imagine and super detailed which made it even more shocking that it was finished in 1888. This is a historical must if you are in the area.
Definitely an underated monument. You must go. SO much history and information in this one monument. Please get out of your car and walk around reading everything on the monument. It's worthy.
Massive and Beautiful statue commemorating the Pilgrim’s arrival in Plymouth. Love the presentation of it with the location and the walk up to it.
We visit this monument each time we come to Plymouth. A notable piece of history recalling those who traveled to Plymouth from England. This well preserved, massive sculpture that's inspiration stems from the courage to exercise faith, hope and a willingness to seek opportunities. The desire to experience living as these people possibly felt God intended us all to experience with a greater measure of freedom and justice as the statue states. It's also interesting to note this statue uses God's personal name, Jehovah, when stating their appreciation for passage into a new land.
HUGE monument that no one ever talks about. Beautiful structure hidden on a hill overlooking Plymouth harbor. Not heavily advertised but definitely impressive and worth visiting. Approaching 150 years old.
The largest solid granite monument in the United States. This 81 ft tall monument is made up of several statues and carvings that were hand carved back in the last 1800s. Engraved into the sides of the monument are the names of the first pilgrims that took the journey over to America on the Mayflower and settled here. Taking a walk around this massive piece of stone and seeing the amount of detail in each of the carvings you can tell that alot of hours were put into creating this historical landmark.
We stumbled upon this on accident when we got lost driving, and it was such a fun find! This monument is huge and gorgeous. There's some cool history in the inscriptions, and the art is beautiful. It had free parking and was a quick walk up to the monument from the car, so super accessible!
Cool place to visit in Plymouth. Not a lot of people come here. Kind of a reverent quiet feeling here. Worth checking out for sure
5. Jenney Interpretive Centre
4.7
(88)
Education center
Museums
This museum features changing exhibits on local Pilgrim life & offers guided tours of Plymouth.
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The tour guided by Leo was phenomenal! I recommend that everyone visiting Plymouth should book with the Jenney for the history tour. For only $25 per person this is a no brainer to book for your visit!
If you want an informative and entertaining tour of Plymouth and the story of the Mayflower, take a tour with Leo! He's a joy and definitely made learning an enjoyable experience. Their shop is cute too!
Incredible Staff!! They were amazing! We got there just before they closed and you would never have known that they probably were exhausted, because they were so enthusiastic and educational and answered all of our questions with such cheerfulness. Such an amazing exhibit. Would highly recommend to anyone. Very interactive as well!
If you are in Plymouth, don’t miss out on the best historical walking tour you will ever take. We enjoyed two wonderful tours around Plymouth from Leo Martin. He is highly knowledge, a treasure trove of factual & historical information regarding the Pilgrims & Plymouth. Leo and Nancy are wonderful people committed to preserving the true history of the Pilgrims. The Jenney Center museum was wonderful as well.
What a refreshing tour. No pretext just the facts about the great history of the pilgrims. Could not recommend enough. Leo and his wife Nancy are amazing people and love what they do.
Guided Tours are only $25 . Plymouth walking tours,National Monument of Forefathers tours (this one is highly rated by Kirk Cameron who has the MONUMENTAL movie/ dvd). Well stocked on books with our founding father's and mother's values and view points, and also a variety of books and games from colonial as well as more modern for kids. A variety of local snacks and small jar delights, as well as souvenir Magnets, bookmarks, etc.
We are giving it 5 stars
Couples/May 20
Plymouth's best kept secret!
Come here with an open mind if you are interested in hearing the whole truth, and nothing but the truth about our nation's Godly heritage that we so seldom have an opportunity to hear.
My husband and I recently had the pleasure of meeting Leo and his lovely wife, Nancy, while in Plymouth/New England. We enjoyed visiting many of our nation's fascinating historical sites while in the region, but Leo's "Discovering Plymouth's History" presentation was a highlight, if not THE highlight of our vacation!! It was so refreshing to hear the unbiased, WELL DOCUMENTED, unopinionated truth about our nation's Christian roots. We were in such awe of his knowledge, we would have listened to every presentation and tour he had to offer had time permitted. My husband and I are extremely grateful to Leo for the bold stand he takes every day to proclaim the truth-regardless of the backlash! I think that the same Spirit that guided the Pilgrims here in the first place is alive and well in this kind and courageous man!
You can book historical tours through their website and they are well worth it. We did the 90 minute walk covering the history of the city and we were quite pleased with what we saw and how knowledgeable Leo was because we learned a lot. He was engaging and friendly and really added to the experience. Well worth your time if you want to learn about the area.
The Jenney Museum's monument tour was the highlight of our family's visit to Plymouth. And their walking tour was so great we did it twice, once ourselves and then later with friends. We learned so much. Leo does all the tours and he is fantastic. Don't miss these! Leo is the best resource here, if you want to learn about the Pilgrims and what they stood for.
Worth every penny! Such great information about the TRUTH of the pilgrims. They came for freedom of religion and were led by God! What powerful truths Leo shares. It resounded in my heart! I left wanting to be a better mother, wife, scripture reader and improve my relationship with the Savior and my Heavenly Father! I loved Leo sharing the information about the Monument to the Founding Fathers.
If you stop at Plymouth and want to learn anything about the Pilgrims you must take one of Leo Martin's walking tours. He is amazing and so knowledgeable. Wish they would teach this in school. Learned so much. Take the whole family or just go yourself. Do not pass up this opportunity.
A wonderful daytime walking tour at a leisurely pace Our guide, Leo, was dressed in costume. He was highly knowledgeable about Plymouth history. We saw and learned a lot of things that we not have known if we had not gone on this tour. I would highly recommend.
Phenomenal tour, wonderful guide!!!
Our group of 9 had adults and kids (11-14) who all left with a very different view of the Pilgrims than we came with. Truly exceptional!!!
6. Pilgrim Hall Museum
4.3
(101)
Museum
Library
The oldest public museum in the U.S. (built in 1824), showcasing possessions of the early Pilgrims.
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Great little museum. The hall of paintings is fabulous! More fashion from the time of the pilgrims would be great. Amazing tapestry on display!
Staff were so friendly and welcoming! The collection was good but I do wish they had more Native American items. I do wish they also shared other facts about what really happened in those times as we know from online it wasn't always peaceful but overall nice museum.
Really well done museum. Tells the story about the first pilgrims that no history books tell you about growing up. The exhibits were very well done and had a surprisingly large amount of age appropriate artifacts. The videos at the beginning of the museum are a great intro into explaining where the pilgrims came from, why they came, the timeline of their journey and their interaction with the native Americans (along with all of the common misconceptions associated with all of those topics). The museum itself isn't massive but is appropriately sized for the content available. I'm not sure if the place had its own parking but we parked on the street. Price wise it was a good deal ($35 family pass for 5 adults).
Interesting, informative museum. The building itself is fascinating, dating in the oldest parts to 1830. Video featuring both European settler and Native women's experiences is very well done. Appreciate the attention to Native information for more balanced history. Portrait gallery stunning in scale.
We enjoyed the kids scavenger hunt available during school vacation week, it was a great way to get kids more engaged in the material.
Great museum where you will learn a lot about the Pilgrims. Great artifacts, short movie, a piece of Plymouth Rock, names of all aboard the Mayflower. Prepare to spend about an hour and a half here
Great museum that thoroughly explains the history of Plymouth from the arrival of the early settlers. Contains many genuine artefacts found from the Mayflower, as well as a lot of information on the first years of the colony. Also has a Great Hall containing some creative and expansive representations of the first landing as well as the first thanksgiving. Super friendly and talkative staff available to discuss anything you'd like !
Beautiful building and museum. It is a little pricey at $12.00 per person, though. They offer discounts for active duty military, but not veterans.
I hadn’t been to a museusm in many years. Very informative exhibits. Appreciated the balanced historical perspectives and representation. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Love this amazing museum steeped in history from a woman's perspective. Donna executive director thank you for putting together a historical record that is fascinating and fun. Just go and be wowed.
7. Burial Hill
4.7
(48)
Cemetery
Sights & Landmarks
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We went here as part of a ghost tour. I loved it! So much history. I was happy that I was able to see William Bradfords burial site. Great view looking down on Plymouth.
Historic and beautiful, very quiet. Amazed at how old some of the headstones are, they’ve done an amazing job preserving this area. Worth looking at if you’re in the area with time to spare. No animals allowed in The area.
If you enjoy standing in historic places and experiencing views that are similar to what it would have been 400 years ago, this is well worth a lap. The cemetery has stones from 1600s (including original Mayflower travelers) on and contains the ruins of the original Pilgrim fort. Also on top of a hill with good views of the bay.
No trip to Plymouth would be complete without visiting Burial Hill Cemetery. Be sure to find William Bradford's grave and read the inscription: "Qua patres difficillime adepti sunt nolite turpiter relinquere." When you've translated this quote, and much more importantly figured out WHY Bradford's grave gives us this challenge, you'll be much closer to understanding the story of the Pilgrims. Love history? Then continue exploring by visiting "The Jenney" in Plymouth, the Mayflower II, and Plimoth Plantation - all three destinations are nearby.
What a gorgeous cemetery. I'm the type of person who loves going to cemeteries and seeing the dates and names. It's a bit of a walk and has a fair number of stairs, but it's worth it once you get to the top. Don't skip this one!
Visited over Memorial Day weekend. Plenty of parking. Lots of history at this graveyard. It is well kept I saw a few stones that were being repaired.
A great place to visit when you are in the area
Very quiet and beautiful, historic cemetery on the top of a hill that overlooks a portion of downtown. Great views of downtown and the harbor.
Absolutely beautiful piece of history. Serene
8. Plymouth Waterfront Visitor Center
4.7
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Tourist information center
Visitor Centers
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Great info and the 2 men in there were very helpful with all kinds of ideas of ways to spend our time while visiting
These two guys who work here go above and beyond. Ed and his colleague sorted out my parking fee with the local council (machine had given me no change from a 10 dollar bill). They then told me tales of previous visitors and entertained me no ends! Many Thanks guys, you are the best!!
So helpful with information on what to see, where to eat, park, etc. Found things easily after going here.
Start your visit to this amazing town by stopping at the Plymouth Visitors Information Center. We got a warm welcome from Barbara and Michel who were extremely helpful, warm, kind and informative. We had only a couple of hours in town and they recommended places to see and provided maps, brochures, etc. Meeting them made our trip memorable. You guys are the best!!
Wonderful experience.
Lisa and Diane were so friendly and helpful. We had parked our truck just outside the visitor center and walked up Water Street to check out the Mayflower and Plymouth Rock. When we returned to the truck, the battery was dead. They brought one of their vehicles around and let us use our jumper cables to start the truck. We wanted to do something to thank them and they said “just pay it forward”. We certainly will do that.
Gave 3 stars because Mayflower II wasn't there. Was OK. Seems like it could be better organized.
Highly recommend this as your first stop in Plymouth! Very knowledgeable staff that gave us excellent advice, maps, and guides all for free. Also has clean restrooms. Our Plymouth exploration would not have been as great without their advice.
Great information, friendly helpful staff.
Incredibly nice people and very helpful. Fully stocked with brochures and information on Plymouth. Gave us a great info on local attractions and a map orientation. We came late in the day so parking was not a problem. They are within walking distance of marina, Mayflower, ice cream, and several restaurants. Open early and late.
I love Plymouth waterfront! It is beautiful and greatly taken care of! The 2 women in the Visitor's Center was extremely friendly and they wicked great attitudes
9. Plimoth Grist Mill
4.5
(843)
History museum
Museums
17th-century mill & museum built by early colonists for the milling of corn into cornmeal.
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Fun and informative tour which came packaged with our tickets to the Plimoth colony site. There was an interactive section for the kids and you can buy cornmeal ground on site.
Overall a solid place to visit. The mill tour is two stops total, but definitely worth a trip if they are actively milling (you can tell by if the wheel outside is turning or not). Probably best if done as part of the Plimoth pass instead of a standalone visit. Cemetery up the hill nearby also worth a walk if you have time!
I thought this place was interesting. It wasn’t as good as the Plimouth Museum, but it was still cool. If you have the time to visit, I would recommend.
This was part of a combination ticket and it was pretty decent to walk through. It would have been better if we had visited on a day that they were actually grinding corn, instead we saw a video on how it is done. They had a few interactive things downstairs for the kids, which my 11 year old took advantage of and liked.
Note purchased 3 location ticket. The docents were excellent discussing both history and technology of the mill. Free parking nearby. Nice gift shop. No character dressed docents
Tour is very short. We've been to a mill before so this was nothing special. It is a recreation of the original mill. We actually liked the pub next door more.
A working mill with a free car park. Quite a tourist draw so the spaces fill quickly. Many take the chance to walk to the larger sites in the town. Must see Leyden Street, made up of old preserved houses.
This was an interesting stop but was my least favorite of the Plimoth Patuxet Museums. We learned about the process of millin corn and were even able to purchase milled corn products they processed there. If we had gone on a Saturday between 1 and 3 we could have seen them milling the corn which would have been cool. They did have a water table with a model of the mill which was cool for the kids to play with and learn.
Nice place to walk around. Didn’t eat there or go inside, but you can see the mill from outside and the trout stream around back.
This was for me one of the best experiences in the city, plymouthits a beautiful city that i bever thoughti was going to visit, the place is so beautiful and the people inside explains very well how the pilgrims used to work the cork and how this mill works.
It doesn't look like it from the outside but it's a REALLY solid museum. The first part in the upper portion of the mill was really interesting. The guide, Frank, knew a ton about the mill as well as the surrounding area and history from when the area was settled. He gave a lot of info insights that history books never mention. The bottom portion of the museum is setup to process the corn that the mill runs (the mill itself only runs on the weekend). The woman running that area knew a lot about what she was doing and did a nice job of explaining it and showing us all of the steps. Between the two guides you get a full understanding of how a mill works and the products it can produce. I would highly recommend you go if you're in the area since it's relatively inexpensive (especially compared to other museums in the area) and was a good place to stop when it's raining.
The Plimoth Grist Mill is a charming and historical location nestled in the heart of Plymouth. This picturesque mill showcases the rich history and importance of grain processing during the early days of the Plymouth.
Overall, the Plimoth Grist Mill is a must-visit for history enthusiasts, families, and anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the early colonial era.
Awesome sauce. Glad we were able to go
Plimoth Mill is an attraction you must visit. The amount of history behind the mill is amazing. The workers have so much knowledge and can explain every step in great detail.
You will be shocked how much does into the mill and the physics behind it all! They also have a small shop to buy food from!
Charming place. I underestimated it first and had doubts if to visit together with MayflowerII and Plymouth Colony, but I liked it the most out of three places. We visited in November on Saturday and luckily saw how the mill works. I would suggest to search for the mill work schedule or call them to ask what days mill will work to see more and make a visit much more entertaining. The gift shop was also very nice. You can buy flour from this mill. As I remember the flour is produced for a fancy Boston restaurant ( don’t remember the name). Kids also had some minor activities. Overall the place is worth to walk around. It was the end of our Plymouth day visit and I think it was perfect at that order : the Colony, Mayflower and the Mill. So we walked a lot and stayed for dinner in nearby restaurant.
This is a cool piece of history. It was fascinating watching the kids figure out how this works. There's also a fantastic tavern on the side with amazing food with some of the best sweet potato fries I've ever had. Not to mention it's free parking so if you want to walk down to Mayflower you can.
10. Brewster Gardens
4.7
(408)
Garden
Nature & Parks
A walking path runs alongside a stream in this well-maintained, grassy park with a tranquil vibe.
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A nice park in Plymouth Massachusetts with trails that lead you a gristmill and a museum.
Great walk from the grist mill to the waterfront. Comes out near Plymouth Rock. Statuaries in the gardens.
Whoever is responsible for all the work put into this space is doing a fantastic job! The gardening, tree care & artwork are all unreal— might be the most beautiful park I have ever seen!! Thanking you for the time I had here~💧
We parked at the waterfront and walked upstream. Beautiful scenery with lots of fun stuff to do at the waterfront including restaurants, shopping, sight seeing, and walking.. Nice little area to visit for sure
I visited in the summer, not in the winter, so my photos will look greener than winter ones. Anyway, we had a great time. It was very beautiful and the tunnels were fun to walk through. There are some giant art shells here, so it was fun to spot all of those. The giant murals in the tunnels were also super creative. I think the best part was walking next to the river. If I lived in Plymouth, I would probably walk through this a lot with my friends. We had a great time, and I would recommend this to anyone in the area, including families!
Love this place. it's so beautiful you need to look around and smell the roses. Very relaxing and enjoyable.
A beautiful trail and history. I also loved the murals under the bridge. It makes the culture of Plymouth come alive.
Beautifully maintained gardens. It’s a great spot for a picnic! The path alongside the brook leads to Jenney Grist Mill — it’s a very nice and fairly short walk! In the spring, be on the lookout for herring running. Be careful near the fountain & grass close to water if it has rained recently as those areas tend to flood. The Light the Night event is great. Bring your hot cocoa and enjoy a short stroll through the gardens lit by various Christmas lights and inflatables!
Because it is one of the most, important places, due to it's long time history of, Plymouth, Mass, and, the Pilgrimage of the first individuals who decided to come here, to start a better life.
It's beautiful, amazingly, wonderful to walk through...here are a couple pics of one of the many times, I've had the pleasure of walking through, Brewster Gardens....
Wonderful and peaceful little walk.
11. Pilgrim Memorial State Park
4.6
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State park
Nature & Parks
Harborside park commemorating the first pilgrim landing, with Plymouth Rock & a Mayflower replica.
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The RV made it's way to Cape Cod and another bucket list item was knocked out!
Plymouth as a whole and Coastal Massachusetts is truly poster card beautiful. The stunning views from this State Park the history associated with the area, easily put Pilgrim Memorial as one of the best State Parks you can visit.
To stand on Cole's Hill and attempt to process what happened 400+ years ago will fill anyone with wonder.
The surrounding area is phenomenal. Tons to look at. Being there off-season is tough because so much is still closed, but the pedestrian friendly areas are full of history and things to see. Plymouth rock itself was a bit of a letdown until a local came up and started telling us about how it used to be bigger but people kept breaking chunks off as souvenirs. It's hard to get a photo with it, but I suppose it's intentionally difficult to get to due to the disrespect and vandalism it's been through. There's about a 10 ft drop and a camera hopefully preventing anyone from doing anything stupid, but it's a shame nonetheless.
Take a stroll on a nice day. Some say you can still hear columbus' footsteps behind you if you come late enough and no one's around.
Nice area to visit to see the Plymouth Rock. I think I had different expectations in my head that the rock would be bigger or encased in glass. But it is on the beach, enclosed in a metal gate with a nice structure over it. The park around it was nice and clean. Smaller building and restroom to visit, but both were closed during the winter season.
While the rock itself was thoroughly underwhelming, the park as a whole was beautifully maintained. There are lots of signs and activities for education on the significance of the area in out nations history as well as a nifty little reproduction of the Mayflower.
Stopped by while vacationing. Neat historical locations that are well marked. Just a short walk to the different sites. Lots of tour buses in town so lots of people milling around. Great historical site everyone should see.
Great place to go for a walk with the dog and the family. The Mayflower is always fun to look at along with Plymouth Rock. There are great restaurants within walking distance. The best part is the sunsets.
Catch a slice of the coast and some seafood to boot! Surrounded by Wonderful little shops and restaurants and an easy walk from some of the coziest hotels I've ever seen.
For November, the weather was great. Lots of people around and a coach full of school children also arrived
Lovely place to walk between the Mayflower 2 and Plymouth rock
Lots of parking available, souvenir shops, and also restrooms if needed.
It is a definite go-to. The pilgrims landed on 1620 and met friendly relations with the Wampanoag natives to help them survive the harsh winter and starvation until the King Phillip's War. A great view from the harbor and will be back during the months of spring thru fall to check out the Museums including the Mayflower replica!
Visited the historic Plymouth Rock and Replica Mayflower II. Plymouth is a historic town with shopping, boating, tourism and food! Pleasantly surprised at how beautiful of an area.
Our favorite bench overlooking the harbor is such a peaceful, blissful spot. The locals are so friendly...We never get bored with coming here, it's so beautiful!
Nice area to walk around and see Pilgrim Rock, the statue of Massasoit, and the replica of the MayflowerII. The self guided tour of the ship is eye-opening!
They are a couple of small shops for "retail therapy" and an ice cream shop that has some yummy treats. Very nice area to spend an hour or two.
Enjoyed the visit and the history thru plaques and statues.
Wonderful place to visit! Definitely glad we had the experience to visit this part of American History!
They redid all the sidewalks, looks good. Statues to walk around the area and see. Historical plaques for reading. Don't need to pay to get in or anything. Plymouth rock actually has another peice. It's inside the pilgrim museum. A-holes through history were hitting it with sledgehammers.
Went on a Sunday and there weren’t too many people, truly gorgeous park and great landmark. If you live in the area you must visit. There are restrooms available on site for free, which is nice. Parking was also free. Bunch of restaurants around the area and park is dog friendly. I’d say best season to visit is spring and summer.
What a special piece of history. It is definitely awe inspiring to see Plymouth rock. To know over 400 years ago this is where it all began. The town is beautiful. There is a mayflower 2 you can visit. There are 2 cute gift shops in the park. The park is very well taken care of and clean.
It was a quick trip, but one I will treasure for the scenery and what this place means to America.
12. Plymouth Bay Winery
4.8
(161)
Winery
Food & Drink
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Had an excellent experience here. The tasting options were plentiful and had lots of sweet wines available (our preference). Also got to try some of their jelly’s - they were great as well! Our service experience was top notch - she was a ball of energy and seemed very knowledgeable about their wines!
This is a great winery! The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The wines are delicious and very reasonably priced. Looking forward to serving the Cranberry Bay wine at Thanksgiving. Just steps away from Plymouth Rock. Plenty of free parking. Handicapped accessible.
Loved popping in as we were walking around Plymouth. The person who helped us was super friendly and I left with six bottles of wine!
This unplanned stop for my wife and I turned into a great afternoon of wine tasting. The staff was great and the wine excellent. I personally prefer sweeter wines and they had just what I needed. 😁 6 bottles later and we're asking if they shipped to the west coast!
We stopped in on a whim and had a great time. The staff were so friendly and the wines were much better than we expected. We left with a couple bottles and some jelly. We loved it! Highly recommended.
On August 8 we visited and were met by two amazing, knowledgeable,friendly young ladies. Our tasting experience was fantastic and both ladies explained in detail each wine we sampled. Kudos to a great team!
We came to Plymouth for the day with no plan, we walked past the winery and decided to stop in on a whim and it turned into a lovely experience! We opted for the tasting and it was so hard to choose a favorite. We were served by the owner, Mike, and his knowledge about the products they produce and the ingredients they use was impressive. We laughed quite a bit as he was so witty and funny! After all the wines, we were able to try their jellies and sauces/marinades. They also have homemade balsamic vinegars and olive oils as well as other goodies inside! We sat on the patio with a view of the water. Nothing but great things to say about this place, highly highly recommend!
If you would like to taste and buy good local wine, this small but nice winery is the place to spend time on a lazy weekend afternoon. Friendly folks, nice family atmosphere. Very attentive. Good water views and not too far from the rock.
This place was amazing!! My family from Minnesota came to visit me since I’m stationed out here in Massachusetts now. It was really a great place, the staff was so knowledgeable and friendly while we were there. I love love loved the feeling of it being like a “mom & pops” winery versus heavily commercialized. The Wicked Pissah was a fan favorite - both sangria AND the Jelly/Jam. Definitely recommend and will be coming here again!
Thank you!
Sam and I went on a day in March when they first opened. We have an our own personable tasting with the owner. He was full of knowledge and great stories. The wine and scenery was impeccable. It was a very memorable experience.
I had a wonderful time at Plymouth Bay Winery. I did a wine tasting which allows you to sample 5 wines. $28 for 4 ppl on Expedia. Each person is given a list of wines to make there selections. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable about each wine and it's ingredients. They also sell jelly and marinades made with the wines. Definitely a good.
The wine tasting was excellent. They have a wide variety of specialty wines from fruits other than grapes and explain everything and how they might be paired or used in mixed wines. Tons of fun. I highly recommend.
Love love loooooooved this experience! We went for the wine tasting and the owner of the winery, Pam served us! We tried all the wines in the list and just couldn’t pick a favorite, they were all so good! Pam was also super sweet and let us even try their house made jellies! Definitely worth the drive from Boston! And the view from the table is breathtaking!
Wow! On our northeastern road trip, this was by far the best winery we have been to. Great wine, view, reasonable prices, and most of all amazing people. The owner Mike is very knowledgeable about not only wine, but Plymouth. It is a must!
What a great experience. The wines were all fantastic - and that's reason enough to stop in (they're all fruit wines, just to set expectations). But the people here are amazing. From the moment we walked in everyone made us feel welcome.
Our server, Kat, was incredible. Knowledgeable, friendly, great recommendations. She somehow kept our 3 year old engaged the whole time we were there. People like this can turn a good experience into a great one.
No doubt we'll be back.
It was a beautiful day for a wine tasting! We sat outside on the deck where we could see the boats on the ocean. Erin was fabulous! Her descriptions were spot on. I love their wines. My only complaint is the tasting was a bit pricey. At some wineries I have visited, you are credited the price of the tasting if you make a purchase. Otherwise, I highly recommend. I shall return!
13. Plymouth to Provincetown Fast Ferry
4.5
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Ferry service
Transportation
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good trip -commentary on the way -but there's something they dont tell you about provincetown 😉😉😉----nothing to worry about
Definitely the way to get to Salem! Fun history lesson on the way. They have a limited bar and food. Only rating this 4 stars because they closed the bathrooms 10 minutes before arriving and told everyone they had to wait. Only porta potties when you arrive. Overall, the staff were extremely friendly.
The definitive way to get to Ptown and back, with top-notch commentary adding that extra flair to our trip! Plenty of seating inside and out. We didn’t see any whales on our trip but you might. Check Plymouth parking site to find nearby 10-hour lots if you drive in or you will get a $30 ticket (ask me how). Be on time; they are not afraid to leave people behind.
Beautiful smooth ride. Captain John highly recommended 👌
Located at the end of the pier. It was an excellent tour of Plymouth and the bay. The information was wonderful and the crew very responsive. Beautiful scenery. Well worth the money. Join the boat cruise, ahoy mate!
I just arrived to take the fast ferry to Provincetown. As I was walking to the ferry they cancelled the service because of wind. The wind has not changed since last night. After driving far to get here and paying for parking we are very disappointed this company didn’t give more advanced notice of cancellation, or offer anything other than to rebook for another day or take the refund. I’m out time and parking money! So frustrating!!
Easy way to get to Provincetown if you don't want to deal with driving yourself or getting a designated driver. If you go through Groupon you can save a lot of money. The captain and crew are friendly and knowledgeable. Some days the water can be VERY choppy, as in you WILL get soaked if you're on the deck, so I would suggest bringing a poncho. Don't be late, because they will not wait for you!
After a 15 minute late start, we were off to the races.
Bar line is long and rations scarce so plan ahead or go without the bloody mary. Captain Bob keeps the trip humorous and gets you there safe and sound. Parking is plentiful in Plymouth center so you should have no fear! Suggest you make reservations in advance!
Took the ferry from Plymouth to P-town last Sunday. It is a fast and Convenient way to get from south shore to Provincetown. The trip over (a little over an hour) was relaxing and far less stress than driving. My problem was with the trip back to Plymouth, Suddenly our passenger ferry became a booze cruise with blasting dance music and a lot of very intoxicated riders. they must make $$$ at the on board bar as they really encourage a party atmosphere. I wouldn't have minded the music so much if it was at reasonable levels, but we had to shout at each other just to converse, and that was inside the boat. We asked a crew member if it could be turned down, no was the answer. Too bad without the drunks and music it could have been a 5 star experience. p.s. if you're gonna blast music at us at least update your playlist.
We got a good deal to this very on Groupon. I was able to take a large family from Plymouth Rock to Provincetown. We left in the morning and were supposed to come back in the late afternoon. At first I thought it was going to be too long of a time since we will be discovering Provincetown on foot, but the time flew by and there were so many things to do that it seemed like we didn't have enough time to fully explore Provincetown. There are lots of places to eat at Provincetown that will accommodate a family, whether you want to eat expensively or inexpensively. The water going across to Provincetown was really smooth, but coming back it was a little bit choppy. My husband, who is typically very scared to be in a boat, did not even get seasick even when the waters got really choppy. It's 45 minutes to get from Plymouth Rock to Provincetown, but you can pretty much see land from wherever you are.
14. Myles Standish State Forest
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State park
Nature & Parks
Giant property with ponds, hiking & biking trails, plus hunting & 35 miles of equestrian trails.
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Updated review : 1/8/23
Much cooler today but plenty of people &animals out. Great to walk with the sun out. There are people that love going to the gym to "exercise "...not me. The park is free, go at your own pace, wear comfy clothes, bring your dog or as today's surprise was 2 ladies riding their horses. Now if you ride, the Reservation trail, 2.5 miles supposed to be an easy trail, riding this route is walking only. The photos will show that the trail goes super narrow (<18" wide) with no guard rails to keep you sliding down into the ponds. You have to be alert to the root stairs which could easily turn your mounts leg or cause them to trip.
I haven't made it past post#6, so not sure if the trail has sections that are wider. Horses are definitely welcome, just watch their path presents as you walk along :)
I can't believe I actually found a bench, a real one, although the fallen logs are a blessing too! Here's a great Girl Scout, Boy Scout project- put up some 2 or 3 seater benches closer together, I'm sure I'm not the only person to have wished for them to be added to the park. The real bench was between post#4-6. Great view. If you come to get in better shape, remember to bring a walking stick, I was lucky found 1 as I went thru the park, which helps on the inclines & then coming down again. The park changes every time I come. It's so relaxing & I've never been to a gym that did that!
Fun, clean, and cheap! Sites are on top of each other, so it's not a middle of the woods feel, but if you are going with multiple families like we did, it's not too bad. They do not allow visitors and limit every site to 4 registered people with 2 vehicles. They are pet friendly and do NOT charge an extra fee! Clean showers and restrooms. Clean beach with clear fresh water pond.
I know this place got good reviews and we were SO excited to take our kids for their first camping trip. Unfortunately we are a family of 5. The reservations are max 4 people.. Guy at the campground told us tough luck because we additionally had our 5 year old with us and basically told us to pick and choose which kids to take with us camping.
Ate a cancellation fee too. I understand that rules are rules but to give us such a hard time over a small child is crazy. It’s not like we had a school bus of people. Thanks for taking my money and ruining a family trip.
Camped 6 days at charge pond loop E. The site was big with lots of shade. Only one bathroom shared with 59 sites. Bathrooms were gross and not cleaned enough. The shower drain and sink drain was backed up the last 2 days of our stay. One day there was heavy rain and people's tents and sites were FLOODED. Thankfully my site had a runoff and the pooling did not last long. Unfortunately my sister's site next to me did not have a run off and had about 6 inches of rain water right up to the zipper of her tent. DON'T camp here if there will be heavy rain, 90% of the sites flood. If you want to use the pond you have to walk there with everything, there is no parking available close to the pond and if you park outside of the pond entry where there seems to be plenty of space to park, you'll get a violation and your car could be potentially towed. We like the grills and pavilion available on the other side of the pond near loop A and B but there is NO PARKING. So if you have a lot of kids with a lot of stuff like chairs, cooler, toys, towels, blankets, I hope you're strong. The pond was beautiful.
Love this Forest!! Great staff and they do the best to keep it clean with so many people camping .
Had a wonderful time with the kids the first weekend of June 2022.
Check-in process was seamless. Was given a map to Charge Pond site which was not needed. You should just follow road signs to get there.
Bought firewood for $7 - they only take credit cards except Mastercard.
The campsite was private.
The bathrooms were fairly clean - save for bugs which are inevitable.
Quiet times were not strictly enforced but generally was quiet after 10.
Lots of fun activities to do like swimming, fishing, basketball, hiking.
Loved the hiking trails in this gorgeous pine tree filled park. There are several lakes and ponds you can meander around. Some paths are more travelled than others. Trails are well marked.
Great hike with lots of elevation and terrain changes. If you leave the trail and walk down to some of the small ponds it adds some great views. Trail is fairly well marked but I'd recommend an app like AllTrails just in case.
Love to go to Fearing pond for the day! The water is nice and clear with a sandy bottom. There are picnic tables and grills that you can use. My grandsons also enjoy going there!
We camped for five days in Yurt A and loved it! Site was spacious and yurt was great for the rain!! Bathrooms were quite clean and the campground around Barrets pond was quiet! Loved being a short walk from the pond! Would 100% return again!
A novice camper who found this place amazing. Right from selecting and booking online to the check in process, a feel of comfort. Having set the camp 🏕 in F27 near charge pond, took a stroll 🚶♀️ and saw almost all the sites occupied. Kids played at 🏖 while we relaxed on a good ☀️ day. .. then 🍗barbecue veg chicken and hot tea in the evening.
Many sites are level and all have a fire ring or some sort. Bath house is clean and kept stocked with TP. Regular visits by rangers. They keep track of vehicles that comes in and out of their areas, which is a must. Fellow campers were mindful of others. Each site had fire pit, you can buy woods at the time of checkin $7. You can't add members after check in, So, if someone joining later, you should add them at the time of checkin.
Every summer my family and I enjoy camping. This place is very affordable for big family’s like my own. The kids enjoy it very much. If you don’t wish to camp the have ponds you can go for the day which the day pass is 8 bucks for mass people. They have bathroom with free showers when camping you can take your pets. I take are two dogs which one is a pug and Pitbull. The sites are all nice ferry pond and college ponds are great. July 4 gets so packed so we skip that day. Other then that’s kids enjoy fishing swimming going on paddle boats.
15. General Society of Mayflower Descendants (Research Center)
3.9
(7)
Library
Sights & Landmarks
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Check the hours especially around Holidays . Especially at Thanksgiving.
Huge content that does require some time to really use. I am not sure how much of this is available online. The Librarian was friendly and . very helpful. The Library can be busy with researchers so you need to sharpen your focus.. I think.
The building and grounds are very nice with quite a bit of ready parking.
Drove from Mississippi mainly to visit Library and research. Was told they open at 10am to 3:30. Walked in the pouring rain and had a sign on the door saying closed on March 14th. For absolutely no reason, just THAT day. This place is not worth visiting. Everything was closed down and no way of knowing if you looked at certain websites
If you are interested in a gift for a family member or membership wait to apply. While the staff, that I dealt with, seems in touch with technology and how to operate in this century during a pandemic, it appears that the executives or people in charge have no interest in customer service or assisting potential members, just being able to boast they work for the Mayflower Descendants. I understand that the Governor General is new to the position but she may wish to make her tenure revamping an aging and antiquated office structure and be able to provide service to people who WANT TO GIVE THEM MONEY. Look elsewhere if you wish to support history, Jamestown was settled first.
The rating is for the library. Carolyn was awesome and very, very helpful. Wished I had more time to explore their collection!
Can't Wait To Visit This Library I Am Excited 😆
16. The Jabez Howland House
4.7
(64)
Historical landmark
Sights & Landmarks
Timber-framed pilgrim house dating from the 17th century, with tours available 7 days a week.
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One of my favorite sites in Plymouth. The Howland family epitomize the American dream and being where John and Elizabeth Howland were is so meaningful.
I was very excited to visit what is said to be the oldest house in Plymouth Massachusetts. The fee was minimal to enter but we had seen many historical houses on out Great American Roadtrip of 2019, so we chose to not do the tour.
This house provides a one of a kind opportunity to learn history in a place where it happened. The on-site volunteers shared some in depth knowledge of 17th century life in general, and specifically the role of the Howland family in the colonization of New England from Massachusetts to Maine. I highly recommend a visit to the historic site.
A beautiful historic home, located not far from the historic waterfront. We enjoyed the guided tour very much. The tour fee was reasonable. John Howland is a direct descendent of mine so it was nice to see the inside of his first home.
Had an absolutely wonderful tour guide. I appreciated the lady taking the time to teach us all the extras for the time period and answering all of our questions joyfully. Everyone should tour this house when visiting Plymouth.
Incredible building with the right front corner (the most square of all) being the original beams and wood milled by a 20 year old for his bride who was 13 from the Mayflower! Many items from the 1600s to look at in the room, obviously don't touch them!
This was a very humble and inspiring home to visit. The guide was very helpful as she told us about the home. She showed us which part was original and the parts that were added on a little later. It is incredible to think that this house is nearly 400 years old. It is definitely a treasure of our history.
This place is truly a piece of history. Built in 1667 with additions since. Original has been restored. Plenty on the family history and items from the earliest period on. Truly gives a feel for living at the time of the pilgrims. Cost is minimal for the tour. When in Plymouth, avoid the rock and spend time here instead.
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