Plimoth Patuxet Museums is an immersive living history museum that features two key experiences: a re-created 17th-century English village where actors portray life as Pilgrims, and the Wampanoag Homesite, where Indigenous educators share the culture and traditions of the region’s original inhabitants.
Climb aboard the Mayflower II, a full-scale replica of the ship that carried the Pilgrims across the Atlantic in 1620. Gifted by the UK in 1957, it’s docked in Plymouth Harbor near the iconic Plymouth Rock, which is small in size, but rich in symbolic significance.
Thought to be the largest solid granite monument in the US, the National Monument to the Forefathers is an 81-foot-tall statue honors the Mayflower Pilgrims. Designed by Boston sculptor Hammatt Billings, it features allegorical figures representing Faith, Morality, Education, Law, and Liberty.
Plymouth Long Beach is a scenic barrier beach that stretches for miles and offers beautiful views of the ocean and harbor. It’s perfect for a peaceful walk, birdwatching, or simply relaxing by the water. Accessible by car or on foot, it’s a favorite local spot for sunrise and sunset.
Wood’s Seafood - classic seafood dishes 42 Degrees North - coastal cuisine with local ingredients Rye Tavern - rustic farm-to-table fare Surfside Smokehouse - barbecue by the beach 1620 Wine Bar - great selection of wines and small plates Mamma Mia’s - authentic Italian favorites Tavern On The Wharf - casual bar food with harbor views