Plymouth Rock
The legendary landing place of the Mayflower Pilgrims in 1620, this iconic boulder sits beneath a neoclassical memorial portico. While its authenticity is debated, it remains one of America’s most symbolic historical landmarks. Visitors can view the rock and learn about its significance in American colonial history.
Phone: (508) 746-1620
Mayflower II
This full-size replica of the famous 1620 Mayflower ship offers visitors an immersive experience into Pilgrim life. Built in England in the 1950s, the ship features period-accurate details and costumed interpreters. Guests can explore the cramped quarters and learn about the harrowing Atlantic crossing.
Phone: (508) 746-1622
Plimoth Plantation
This living history museum recreates 17th-century Plymouth Colony with authentic buildings and costumed historical interpreters. Visitors can interact with “Pilgrims” who stay in character and speak in period dialect. The museum also features a Wampanoag homesite showcasing Native American culture of the era.
Phone: (508) 746-1622
Plymouth Beach
A beautiful 3-mile stretch of sandy beach offering swimming, sunbathing, and beachcombing opportunities along Plymouth Bay. The beach provides stunning views of the Duxbury Beach barrier and is popular for family activities. Facilities include restrooms, concessions, and parking areas for visitors.
Phone: (508) 830-4095
Spooner House
Built in 1747, this colonial home showcases 18th and 19th-century life in Plymouth through period furnishings and artifacts. The house was home to five generations of the Spooner family and features original architectural details. Guided tours reveal fascinating stories of colonial and Federal-era domestic life.
Phone: (508) 746-0012
National Monument to the Forefathers
Standing 81 feet tall, this granite monument commemorates the Mayflower passengers and was dedicated in 1889. The monument features allegorical figures representing Faith, Liberty, Morality, Law, and Education. Visitors can climb to the top for panoramic views of Plymouth and Cape Cod Bay.
Phone: (508) 746-1620
Plymouth Rock Museum
This museum houses an extensive collection of Pilgrim and Mayflower artifacts, including furniture, tools, and personal items from the 1620s. Interactive exhibits tell the story of the first Thanksgiving and early colonial life. The museum also features rotating exhibits on Plymouth’s maritime and industrial history.
Phone: (508) 746-6468
Howland House
Built around 1667, this is the only house in Plymouth where Mayflower passengers actually lived. John and Elizabeth Howland resided here, and it remained in their family for generations. The house features period furnishings and offers insights into 17th-century colonial architecture and daily life.
Phone: (508) 746-9590
Burial Hill Cemetery
Established in 1620, this historic cemetery is the final resting place of several Mayflower passengers including William Bradford. The hilltop location offers beautiful views of Plymouth Harbor and contains fascinating colonial-era gravestones. Walking tours reveal stories of Plymouth’s earliest settlers and their descendants.
Phone: (508) 830-4013
Cranberry Bog Tours
Plymouth County is famous for cranberry cultivation, and these working bog tours showcase traditional and modern harvesting methods. Visitors can walk through active cranberry bogs, learn about the growing process, and witness the spectacular fall harvest. The tours include tastings and educational presentations about this iconic New England crop.
Phone: (508) 866-3322
Duxbury Beach
This pristine 4-mile barrier beach offers excellent swimming, fishing, and bird watching opportunities. Protected as part of the Duxbury Beach Reservation, it features rolling dunes and diverse wildlife habitats. The beach is accessible by a scenic drive over the Powder Point Bridge and provides stunning views of Plymouth Bay.
Phone: (781) 934-1100
King Caesar House
Built in 1809 for shipbuilder Ezra Weston II, this Federal-style mansion showcases the wealth of Duxbury’s maritime golden age. The house features period furniture, Chinese export porcelain, and maritime artifacts. Guided tours reveal stories of the China trade and shipbuilding industry that made Duxbury prosperous.
Phone: (781) 934-6106
Captain Myles Standish State Forest
This 15,000-acre forest offers hiking trails, camping, fishing, and seasonal hunting opportunities. Named after the Plymouth Colony’s military leader, it features pristine ponds, diverse ecosystems, and peaceful woodland settings. The forest includes 16 kettle ponds perfect for swimming and kayaking during warmer months.
Phone: (508) 866-2526
Alden House Historic Site
The former home of Mayflower passengers John and Priscilla Alden, this 1653 house is one of the oldest surviving structures built by Pilgrims. The house contains original 17th-century furnishings and family artifacts spanning multiple generations. Interactive exhibits tell the famous courtship story immortalized by Longfellow.
Phone: (781) 934-9092
Marshfield Historical Society
This museum complex includes the 1803 Winslow House, a historic barn, and extensive collections documenting Marshfield’s agricultural and maritime heritage. Exhibits feature local artifacts, genealogical resources, and rotating displays on South Shore history. The society also maintains several other historic properties throughout town.
Phone: (781) 837-5753
Daniel Webster Estate
The preserved homestead of America’s famous 19th-century orator and statesman Daniel Webster showcases Federal and Greek Revival architecture. The estate includes his law office, period gardens, and personal artifacts from his political career. Guided tours reveal Webster’s role in American politics and his love of farming and fishing.
Phone: (781) 837-5753
Rexhame Beach
This quieter beach in Marshfield offers a more secluded coastal experience with excellent walking and bird-watching opportunities. The beach features gentle waves perfect for families and provides access to tidal pools during low tide. Parking is limited, making it a peaceful alternative to busier South Shore beaches.
Phone: (781) 834-5590
South Shore Music Circus
This unique theater-in-the-round venue has been entertaining audiences since 1951 with Broadway musicals, concerts, and comedy shows. The circular stage ensures every seat offers an intimate viewing experience, with performers often interacting directly with audience members. The venue hosts major touring productions and local theatrical events throughout the summer season.
Phone: (781) 834-0650
Plymouth Rock Wax Museum
This family-friendly attraction features lifelike wax figures depicting scenes from Pilgrim history and early American life. Interactive displays and dioramas tell the story of the Mayflower voyage, the first Thanksgiving, and colonial settlement. The museum includes a gift shop with educational materials and souvenirs.
Phone: (508) 746-6468
Plymouth Harbor and Waterfront
This scenic harbor area offers boat tours, fishing charters, and waterfront dining with views of historic Duxbury Beach. The working harbor features a marina, fishing fleet, and recreational boating facilities. Visitors can stroll the waterfront boardwalk, watch boats coming and going, or take sunset cruises around Plymouth Bay.
Phone: (508) 830-4095
Brewster Gardens
These beautiful landscaped gardens follow Town Brook from the town center to Plymouth Harbor, featuring walking paths, bridges, and seasonal plantings. The gardens commemorate Elder Brewster and provide a peaceful retreat with benches, picnic areas, and wildlife viewing opportunities. The brook was historically important for powering the colony’s gristmill.
Phone: (508) 830-4095
Jenney Gristmill Village
This working replica of Plymouth’s 1636 gristmill demonstrates colonial-era grain processing using water power from Town Brook. The site includes a blacksmith shop, pottery workshop, and general store with period crafts and goods. Educational programs show visitors how the Pilgrims ground corn and wheat using traditional methods.
Phone: (508) 747-4544
Plymouth Rock Trolley Tours
These narrated trolley tours provide a comprehensive overview of Plymouth’s historic sites with hop-on, hop-off convenience at major attractions. Knowledgeable guides share stories of Pilgrim history, local legends, and points of interest throughout the town. The tours cover all major landmarks and provide insider tips for exploring on your own.
Phone: (508) 747-3419
Harlow Old Fort House
Built in 1677, this house incorporates timbers from the original Plymouth fort and represents one of the oldest structures in Plymouth. The house features 17th-century architectural details and period furnishings that showcase colonial domestic life. Special exhibits highlight the transition from the Pilgrim era to later colonial periods.
Phone: (508) 746-0012
Richard Sparrow House
Dating to 1640, this is Plymouth’s oldest surviving wooden frame house and showcases the evolution of colonial architecture. The house features a pottery studio where visitors can watch demonstrations of 17th-century ceramic techniques. The building itself tells the story of how Pilgrim homes evolved from simple shelters to more sophisticated dwellings.
Phone: (508) 747-1240
Plymouth Antiquarian Society
This historical organization operates multiple house museums throughout Plymouth, preserving and interpreting the town’s rich heritage. Their collections include furniture, textiles, and artifacts spanning three centuries of local history. The society offers research facilities, educational programs, and rotating exhibits on various aspects of Plymouth’s past.
Phone: (508) 746-0012
Mayflower Society House
Home to the General Society of Mayflower Descendants, this elegant Victorian mansion houses genealogical records and artifacts related to Mayflower passenger families. The library contains extensive resources for tracing Pilgrim ancestry and conducting family history research. The house itself is a beautiful example of 19th-century domestic architecture.
Phone: (508) 746-2590
Saquish Beach
This secluded beach on the barrier peninsula offers pristine sand dunes and excellent bird watching opportunities in a protected natural setting. Accessible only by 4WD vehicle or boat, it provides a truly remote coastal experience with minimal development. The area features diverse ecosystems including salt marshes, dunes, and beach grass communities.
Phone: (508) 830-4095
Town Brook Park
This linear park follows the historic Town Brook from Billington Sea to Plymouth Harbor, offering walking paths, picnic areas, and historical interpretation. The brook powered Plymouth’s first mills and remains an important natural feature connecting the inland areas to the harbor. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound along the stream corridor.
Phone: (508) 830-4095
Cordage Park
This former rope manufacturing complex has been transformed into a mixed-use development with shopping, dining, and entertainment options while preserving historic industrial architecture. The site tells the story of Plymouth’s maritime rope-making industry that supplied ships worldwide. Visitors can explore renovated mill buildings and learn about 19th-century industrial heritage.
Phone: (508) 746-7707
Plymouth Colony Winery
This local winery produces wines from both estate-grown and sourced grapes, offering tastings in a scenic countryside setting. The facility includes vineyard tours, educational programs about winemaking, and seasonal events celebrating local agriculture. Visitors can sample wines while learning about the region’s growing viticulture industry.
Phone: (508) 747-3334
Plymouth Memorial State Park
Centered around Plymouth Rock, this small but significant state park includes the Memorial Hall, Massasoit statue, and waterfront walkways with views of Plymouth Harbor. The park provides interpretive exhibits about Pilgrim history and the significance of Plymouth as America’s hometown. Seasonal events and ceremonies commemorate important historical anniversaries.
Phone: (508) 866-2580
Clark Island
This small island in Plymouth Harbor is accessible by causeway at low tide and offers hiking trails, bird watching, and spectacular harbor views. The island features granite quarrying ruins and diverse coastal ecosystems including tidal pools and salt marshes. It’s a perfect destination for nature photography and peaceful contemplation away from crowds.
Phone: (508) 830-4095
Nelson Memorial Park
This recreational park offers playgrounds, sports fields, walking trails, and picnic facilities for family activities in a beautiful natural setting. The park features both open spaces and wooded areas with seasonal programs and events throughout the year. It’s a popular destination for local sports leagues, family gatherings, and community celebrations.
Phone: (508) 830-4095
Hedges Pond
This pristine kettle pond in Myles Standish State Forest offers excellent swimming, fishing, and kayaking opportunities in a peaceful woodland setting. The pond features clear water, sandy beaches, and is surrounded by pine forests typical of the coastal plain. It’s less crowded than ocean beaches and perfect for freshwater recreation activities.
Phone: (508) 866-2526
Historic Downtown Plymouth
The heart of America’s hometown features a charming historic district with unique shops, restaurants, museums, and preserved colonial architecture. Visitors can stroll cobblestone streets, browse antique stores, and dine at establishments housed in centuries-old buildings. The downtown area serves as the gateway to most major historical attractions and offers convenient walking access between sites.
Phone: (508) 830-4095
