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A shorter drive than Provincetown and an easier family day trip from Boston, Plymouth is home to great beaches and unique attractions.
- Plimoth Patuxet Museums is a living history museum located less than an hour outside of Boston. Known for serving as the set for many modern films, Plimoth Patuxet Museums began in 1947 with two English cottages and a small waterfront fort.
- Now Plimoth contains a range of historic pieces, including the Mayflower II, the Wampanoag Homesite, several barns, and a grist mill.
- Plimoth Patuxet Museums regularly holds educational and seasonal events for families. The Plantation also partners with schools to provide in-classroom demonstrations and to facilitate hands-on history lessons.
- Plimoth Patuxet Museums is open for visitors year-round.
137 Warren Avenue, Plymouth, MA 02360, Phone: 508-746-1622
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