| Name | See Plymouth |
| Address | 4 North StreetPlymouth, 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 Patuxet Museums is a living history experience whose related sites include Historic Patuxet, the 17th Century English Village, a crafts center, Mayflower II, and the reconstructed 1636 Plimoth Grist Mill on the site of the original settlement.
But Plymouth history is just the beginning of what you can discover in Plymouth County... the nation’s oldest public museum, breweries, a distillery and wineries, and numerous centuries-old historic houses. Other area exhibits are Fuller Craft Museum, Hull Lifesaving Museum, Scituate Lighthouse and cranberry harvesting at both wet- & dry-harvest farms, mid September through October.
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 seasonal harbor and Canal tours blend well with contemporary art museums located in Cohasset, Marshfield, Duxbury and Brockton.
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.
In November, Thanksgiving becomes a focus as Plymouth puts on the America's Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration the weekend before Thanksgiving.
The South Shore is known for its scenic coastline, quaint villages, comfy B&Bs and impressive lighthouses. Visit museums like the Alden House Historic site in Duxbury then share the history of lifesaving or the Irish Mossing industry, not to mention centuries-old homes offering 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, experience a Cranberry Harvest Celebration or 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 close 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 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 Patuxet, Pilgrim Hall Museum and historic houses like the 17th century Jabez Howland House. The footpaths, trails and streets of America’s Hometown continue to welcome newcomers as they did 400 years 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 |
| Email | paula.fisher@SeePlymouth.com |
| Handicapped Accessible | Yes |
| Time Allowance | Plymouth County 4-5 days - Plymouth 2-3 |
| Website | www.SeePlymouth.com |
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| Last Updated | 9/5/2022 |
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