Plymouth, United States

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Alternative names: Settled: 1620Population: 7.5 thous.Area: 134 mi²Elevation: 82 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 41°57'25"N, 70°39'55"W
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Plymouth Top Attractions

Plymouth Attractions - What to See and Explore

Plymouth offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Plimoth Plantation, Cole's Hill, Pilgrim Hall Museum, National Monument to the Forefathers. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • plimoth plantation plymouth
    Re-creation of a 1627 Pilgrim village

    Plimoth Plantation

    Plimoth Plantation, nestled in the scenic coastal town of Plymouth, Massachusetts, is a living history museum that offers a unique window into the lives of the English colonists and Native Wampanoag people of the 17th century.

  • coles hill plymouth
    Cemetery • Plymouth Center

    Cole's Hill

    Cole's Hill is a National Historic Landmark containing the first cemetery used by the Mayflower Pilgrims in Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1620. The hill is located on Carver Street near the foot of Leyden Street and across the street from Plymouth Rock. Owned since 1820 by the preservationist Pilgrim Society, it is now a public park.

  • pilgrim hall museum plymouth
    Museum • History museum • Greek Revival architecture

    Pilgrim Hall Museum

    The Pilgrim Hall Museum at 75 Court Street in Plymouth, Massachusetts is the oldest public museum in the United States in continuous operation, having opened in 1824.

  • national monument to the forefathers plymouth
    Historical place • State park • Monuments and statues

    National Monument to the Forefathers

    The National Monument to the Forefathers, formerly known as the Pilgrim Monument, commemorates the Mayflower Pilgrims. Dedicated on August 1, 1889, it honors their ideals as later generally embraced by the United States.

  • massasoit statue plymouth
    Monuments and statues • Plymouth Center

    Massasoit Statue

    Massasoit is a statue by the American sculptor Cyrus Edwin Dallin in Plymouth, Massachusetts. It was completed in 1921 to mark the three hundredth anniversary of the Pilgrims' landing. The sculpture is meant to represent the Pokanoket leader Massasoit welcoming the Pilgrims on the occasion of the first Thanksgiving.

  • pilgrim memorial state park plymouth
    Park • State park

    Pilgrim Memorial State Park

    Pilgrim Memorial State Park comprises two monuments — Plymouth Rock and the National Monument to the Forefathers — in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

  • first parish church plymouth
    Church • Plymouth Center

    First Parish Church

    First Parish Church in Plymouth is a historic Unitarian Universalist church at the base of Burial Hill on the town square off Leyden Street in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The congregation was founded in 1620 by the Pilgrims in Plymouth. The current building was constructed in 1899.

  • hedge house plymouth
    Museum • History museum • Historical place

    Hedge House

    The Plymouth Antiquarian House is an historic house museum in Plymouth, Massachusetts owned by the Plymouth Antiquarian Society. The house was built in 1809 for William Hammatt, a New England sea captain. The Hedges, a family of entrepreneurs, purchased the house in 1830 and lived there until 1919.

  • burial hill plymouth
    Cemetery • Plymouth Center

    Burial Hill

    Burial Hill is a historic cemetery or burying ground on School Street in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Established in the 17th century, it is the burial site of several Pilgrims, the founding settlers of Plymouth Colony.

  • brewster gardens plymouth
    Park • Garden

    Brewster Gardens

    Brewster Gardens is a park located in the center of Plymouth, Massachusetts. The park runs along both sides of Town Brook from the nature trail at the headwaters of the brook, past Jenney Grist Mill, underneath the Market Street and Main Street Extension bridges to Water Street...

  • plimoth grist mill plymouth
    Museum • Specialty museum • History museum

    Plimoth Grist Mill

    The Plimoth Grist Mill is a working grist mill located in Plymouth, Massachusetts. It is a reconstruction of the original Jenney Grist Mill, and it stands on the site of the original mill.

  • richard sparrow house plymouth
    Museum • History museum • Historical place

    Richard Sparrow House

    The Richard Sparrow House is a historic house at 42 Summer Street in Plymouth, Massachusetts and the oldest surviving house in Plymouth. The house was built around 1640 by Richard Sparrow, an English surveyor who arrived in Plymouth in 1636. He was granted a 16-acre tract of land in 1636 on which the house was later built.

  • harlow old fort house plymouth
    Museum • History museum • Historical place

    Harlow Old Fort House

    The Harlow Old Fort House is a First Period historic house at 119 Sandwich Street in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

  • jabez howland house plymouth
    Museum • History museum • Historical place

    Jabez Howland House

    The Jabez Howland House is a historic house at 33 Sandwich Street in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The oldest portion of this two-story wood-frame house was built by Jacob Mitchell in 1667, and purchased by Jabez Howland, son of Mayflower passengers John Howland and Elizabeth Tilley Howland, two of the original Pilgrims.

  • bartlett pond plymouth
    41°55'40"N • 70°33'25"W

    Bartlett Pond

    Bartlett Pond is a 33-acre pond in the Manomet section of Plymouth, Massachusetts. The inflow of the pond is Beaver Dam Brook, and the outflow is an unnamed river that empties into Cape Cod Bay.

  • old county courthouse plymouth
    Museum • History museum • Specialty museum

    Old County Courthouse

    The Old County Courthouse is an historic court house on Leyden Street and Market Street in the Town Square of Plymouth, Massachusetts.

  • mayflower house museum plymouth
    Museum • History museum

    Mayflower House Museum

    The Mayflower House Museum is an 18th-century period historic house museum in Plymouth, Massachusetts operated by The Mayflower Society, also known as the General Society of Mayflower Descendants. The Society purchased the Edward Winslow House in 1941.

  • duxbury pier light plymouth
    Lighthouse

    Duxbury Pier Light

    Duxbury Pier lighthouse also called Duxbury Light is a lighthouse located in Plymouth Harbor, Massachusetts. Duxbury Pier Light was built in 1871 on the north side of the main channel in Plymouth Harbor to mark the dangerous shoal off Saquish Head.

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    41°57'29"N • 70°39'44"W

    Plymouth Rock

    Plymouth Rock is the traditional site of disembarkation of William Bradford and the Mayflower Pilgrims who founded Plymouth Colony in December 1620.

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Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in Plymouth.

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Plymouth – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Plymouth, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Mashpee Commons (Mashpee), Blue Hills Ski Area (Canton), New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park (New Bedford).

  • mashpee commons25 milesS
    Neighbourhood, Shopping centre, Shopping

    Mashpee Commons, Mashpee

    Nestled in the charming town of Mashpee, Massachusetts, Mashpee Commons presents a delightful fusion of shopping, dining, and entertainment. This open-air shopping center is a modern-day interpretation of a classic New England village, offering visitors a unique...

  • blue hills ski area canton29 milesNW
    Winter sport, Outdoor activities, Ski area

    Blue Hills Ski Area, Canton

    Just a short drive from the bustle of Boston, the Blue Hills Ski Area offers a winter escape for both seasoned skiers and those new to the slopes. Nestled in the picturesque town of Canton, Massachusetts, this ski destination provides a variety of trails and activities...

  • new bedford whaling national historical park26 milesSW
    Park, Historical place, National park

    New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, New Bedford

    Nestled in the historic heart of New Bedford, Massachusetts, the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park offers a fascinating glimpse into the city's storied past as the world's preeminent whaling port during the 19th century.

  • paragon park carousel hull24 milesNW
    Amusement, Theme park, Amusement park

    Paragon Park Carousel, Hull

    Step back in time with a visit to the Paragon Park Carousel, a treasured piece of Americana located in the coastal town of Hull, Massachusetts. This classic amusement park ride, a centerpiece of the historic Paragon Park, offers a delightful experience for visitors of...

  • new bedford whaling museum26 milesSW
    Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum

    New Bedford Whaling Museum, New Bedford

    The New Bedford Whaling Museum stands as a testament to the historical significance of the whaling industry in New Bedford, Massachusetts, once heralded as the "Whaling Capital of the World." This museum is an essential visit for anyone interested in maritime history...

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Best Time To Visit Plymouth

Learn when is the best time to travel to Plymouth weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

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July and August are the busiest months in this location. Many people also choose to visit in June.

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in May, June and July. Most of it rains in January, March, April, September, November and December.

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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What are the top attractions to visit in Plymouth?

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What is the best time to visit Plymouth?

July and August are the busiest months in this location. Many people also choose to visit in June. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

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