| Name | Plymouth County Convention & Visitors Bureau |
| Address | 134 Court Street2nd FloorPlymouth, MA 02360 |
| Brief Description | Plymouth County... Where History is just the Beginning...... |
| Type | Information |
| Category | Tourism |
| Description | The Pilgrims established the first permanent English settlement in New England when the Mayflower landed in 1620. Because of its role in American history, Plymouth County continues to be a popular destination.
Plimoth Plantation is a re-creation of the Pilgrims’ English settlement. Related sites include a crafts center, a Wampanoag Homesite, indoor exhibits, and Mayflower II in Plymouth Harbor.
But Plymouth history is just the beginning of what you can discover in Plymouth County… the nation’s oldest public museum, wineries, numerous centuries-old historic houses and a reconstructed 1636 gristmill. Other area exhibits are Fuller Craft Museum, Hull Lifesaving Museum, Scituate Lighthouse and cranberry harvest viewing at both wet- & dry-harvest farms, mid September through October. In November, Thanksgiving becomes a focus as Plymouth puts on the America's Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration the weekend before Thanksgiving.
Plymouth County has a wealth of natural resources; State Parks, salt- and fresh-water beaches and scenic parks and marshlands. Deep-sea fishing excursions are available from a number of harbors. With 24 golf courses, some designed by the world’s finest course architects, the County is well known as a golfer’s destination.
Daily seasonal whale-watch cruises or daytrips to Cape Cod, narrated harbor and Canal tours blend well with contemporary art museums located in Cohasset, Marshfield, Duxbury and Brockton. The South Shore Natural Science Center in Norwell is an educational opportunity nature lovers will enjoy.
Explore our historic coastline and proud maritime heritage. Take a driving tour on our Back Roads or enjoy lunch or evening dining overlooking Cape Cod Bay.
The South Shore is known for its scenic coastline, quaint villages, comfy B&Bs and impressive lighthouses. Visit museums that share the history of lifesaving or the Irish Mossing industry, not to mention centuries-old homes that now offer seaside dining.
Cranberry Country takes you through the back roads of the cranberry industry and the influence it has had on Plymouth County. You can drive yourself, hire a professional escort to take you to places you may not find otherwise or even ride a narrow-gauge train through the heart of the bogs where this truly American berry grows.
Metro South, although alluding to the area's proximity to the city of Boston, makes a perfect hub for exploring the area. The County's only city, Brockton, is quite a city in its own right. Known as the City of Champions due to its prize-fighting heroes like Rocky Marciano and Marvelous Marvin Hagler, it also contains the only contemporary craft museum in New England, a shoe museum and a professional baseball stadium.
Plymouth, established in 1620 when the Pilgrims chose to settle here will forever be the stepping stone of today's America. Their story, and that of the Native People who befriended them, is told in colorful detail at museums, like Plimoth Plantation, Pilgrim Hall and historic houses like the 1667 Harlow House. The footpaths, trails and streets of America’s Hometown continue to welcome newcomers as they did 4 centuries ago.
Plymouth County’s doors are open for you to discover America's historic past as well as our vibrant present.
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| Phone 1 | (508) 747-0100 |
| Phone 2 | (508) 747-3118 |
| Email | paula.fisher@SeePlymouth.com |
| Handicapped Accessible | No |
| Time Allowance | Plymouth County 4-5 days - Plymouth 2-3 |
| Website | www.SeePlymouth.com |
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| Request Brochure | Plymouth County Vacation Planner |
| Last Updated | 12/2/2011 |
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