Plymouth is a small historic town with beautiful beaches on the coast of Massachusetts, south of Boston. Plymouth is well known for its historical attractions and as the place where the Pilgrims first settled and founded the town in 1620. The iconic Plymouth Rock is a boulder in Pilgrim Memorial State Park that marks the spot where settlers arguably first stepped on the shore.

Whether that is accurate or not, the rock attracts thousands of tourists, who come to see where America was born.

A replica of the ship on which Pilgrims sailed from the Old World, the Mayflower II, is anchored at the park when it is not being restored.

Plimoth Plantation is a fascinating re-creation of a 17th century Pilgrim village. If you are travelling with kids, stop by Edaville Family Theme Park, with train rides and a vintage carousel. Plymouth Map

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