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Did you know that Plymouth was the site of the colony founded in 1620 by the Pilgrims who were the passengers of the famous ship “Mayflower”?
Population: 56,468
Fun Fact: Plymouth is considered as the oldest municipality in New England and one of the oldest in the United States.
Top attractions within Plymouth
Plimoth Plantation is a historical museum recreating Plymouth as it was settled in the early 17th century. The tour guides are dressed in accordance to that era. The farm incorporated in the area of the museum also hosts several animals that the colonists were supposed to raise.
Mayflower II is an identical replica of the Mayflower ship which brought the first settlers to Plymouth in 1620. The ship works as a museum and can be admired inside the limits of the Plimoth Plantation.
Pilgrim Hall Museum is the oldest public museum from Plymouth. It was opened in 1824 and now houses a museum history related to the travel of the pilgrims.
Guru is the one of the most appreciated restaurants from Plymouth. It serves Indian and Southeast Asian cuisine and is considered a hot spot of the city.
5 Things You Must Do in Plymouth
1. Pilgrim Hall. Visit the Pilgrim Hall which is America’s oldest Museum boasting a range of activities and historical artefacts which relate to the Pilgrims and their voyage across the water. A real eye opener for all the family.
2. Whale Watching Expedition. Try a Whale Watch excursion, from Captain John Boats, leaving from Town Wharf. You will sail out to Stellwagen Bank and watch the whales feeding. An awesome experience.
3. Harlow Old Fort Museum. For a museum which is just that little bit different, try visiting the Harlow Old Fort Museum on Sandwich Street. Here you can learn to live like the Pilgrims, with candle dipping and learning to spin and then weave wool. Fun for everyone.
4. Blake Planetarium Learn about the ’real’ stars at the Blake Planetarium in Long Pond Road, which has a detailed and informative range of facilities, including a projector which shows you the sky from any location you choose on earth. You can even choose the time and date!
5. The Ships! The Ships! Visit the Mayflower II on the State Pier. It is an almost exact replica of the Mayflower which travelled from England and actors help bring the whole story to life. Marvel at just how cramped conditions were and how frightening the journey would have been.
Other locations near Plymouth
| Book At | Miles/km to Plymouth | Directions to Plymouth | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover | 13/21 | Directions | 42.11316 | -70.81199 |
| Wareham | 14/22 | Directions | 41.7626 | -70.7217 |
| Buzzards Bay | 15/24 | Directions | 41.74538 | -70.61809 |
| Whitman | 16/26 | Directions | 42.08066 | -70.9356 |
| Sandwich | 16/26 | Directions | 41.759 | -70.49392 |
| *Distance is calculated aerial. Actual will be different. | ||||
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