Boston Logan International Airport 45 min
Plimoth Patuxet (10 min) Complete re-creation of a 17th-century Pilgrim village, including costumed actors & activities. Plymouth Beach (20 min) Pilgrim Memorial State Park (10 min) Harborside park commemorating the first pilgrim landing, with Plymouth Rock & a Mayflower replica. Howland House (12 min) Timber-framed pilgrim house dating from the 17th century, with tours available 7 days a week. Brewster Gardens (12 min) A walking path runs alongside a stream in this well-maintained, grassy park with a tranquil vibe. Burial Hill (8 min) Duxbury Beach (24 min) Lengthy barrier beach with bayside & ocean swimming, diving spots & a casual restaurant. Edaville Family Theme Park (19 min) Train rides, vintage carousel & other amusement park staples plus seasonal holiday attractions. Plymouth Rock (11 min) Waterfront monument showcasing the storied rock where the Mayflower Pilgrims first landed in 1620. Pilgrim Hall Museum (3 min) The oldest public museum in the U.S. (built in 1824), showcasing possessions of the early Pilgrims. The Plimoth Grist Mill (12 min) 17th-century mill & museum built by early colonists for the milling of corn into cornmeal. National Monument to the Forefathers (9 min) 81-ft.-tall grouping of granite statues erected in 1889 to commemorate the Pilgrims. Myles Standish State Forest (13 min) Giant property with 16 ponds, hiking & biking trails, plus hunting & 35 miles of equestrian trails. Captain John Boats (7 min) Whale watching, dolphin, and cetaceans Mayflower II (9 min) Full-scale replica of a 17th-century Pilgrim ship with exhibits & tours led by costumed guides. |