It was a beautiful day when we visited, which made the experience much nicer. Holiday weekend so…read moreadjacent parking area was open with parallel spots at a reasonable price. We walked the area, beautiful park with different sculptures and views of the bay. We loved all the different seals statues located throughout the area. There are some gift shops and places to eat. You can see the Mayflower ll on the water (optional tour), we did not do. The rock itself is protected by a fence and a pavilion which is nice & makes it stand-out more. The rock is not huge so building around it definitely adds to the experience. There was a Park Ranger on-site who answered any questions that visitors had.

When visiting downtown Plymouth there are many sites to see including Plymouth Rock…read more This is a large boulder located along the shore under a beautiful monument. This is the location of where the Mayflower Pilgrims first landed to establish Plymouth Colony back in December 1600's.

Breathtaking, majestic, and absolutely free, this monument with 5 statues will remedy your…read moredisappointment from the underwhelmingly small Plymouth Rock, and it's only an 18-minute walk away. It will fill you with pure thoughts to inspire your day.

An amazing structure that is basically unknown, but is absolutely worth the trip! Plus it had just…read morebeen completely scrubbed clean!

Stopped in here at the tail end of our visit to Plymouth and really enjoyed the demonstration. Our…read moreson was invited up to help turn the dials and the staff did a great job explaining how the mill works. Really neat to see the recreation.

If you're getting a combination pass with the Plimoth Plantation, it's not bad to come over here,…read morebut I wouldn't recommend $8.95 just to visit this place alone. Since I bought a weekend pass and was going to take advantage of that, I came on a Saturday and Sunday. One good feature is there was a lot of parking on the road it's on. It's not walkable from the museum/village, but it is walkable for the Mayflower II so if you'd like to see that, parking near the mill is great since no meters and a lot of parking both times I went. It's also right near a lot of shops/restaurants, so if it's a stop along your path, you can find other things to do in the area. Only one of the days at one time (Saturday around 2 pm) was the mill actually going for a demonstration, so aim for this. Any other time they might talk about how the mill works, but that's not as exciting, so check the say schedule. Not that grinding corn is super engaging, but it's interesting to see how the large stones and wheel combo going. Downstairs, you could see where the ground corn came out with another worker describing the process. On Sunday, the wheel wasn't going at all, but downstairs they had a small demo about how a recipe using the ground corn was traditionally made, and they sell what they make in the gift store. It probably will take 30 minutes to an hour of your time depending on what time you come. If you bought the combination pass, it's a nice addition, but it's not worth it for just this on its own.

What makes this impressive memorial even more impressive is that it was built with private funds,…read moreand it reportedly was the first monument to bear the names of every single person killed on 9/11 -- in New York, Shanksville, and at the Pentagon. It features seven black granite slabs engraved with the names - the police, the firefighters, the office workers, the flight crews and the airline passengers. There is also a 9/11 steel beam and figures of a firefighter and police officer. It was dedicated on September 11, 2004 and was created by local businessman Richard J. Quintal, Jr. In fact, the memorial is located at his produce store on South Spooner Street. Quintal was so deeply affected by 9/11 that he took out a mortgage to fund the lion's share of the $85,000 cost. The shortfall came from private donations. It's a spectacular sight. The plaza also includes ten flagpoles with all sorts of flags, including one for each branch of the armed services. There is a gorgeous etching of the pre-9/11 skyline prominently showing the Twin Towers, there is a quote from Mayor Giuliani about courage and patriotism and freedom, and there are benches to sit and reflect. By the way, what did Mr. Quintal, Jr. do to mark the tenth anniversary of 9/11 Day? He had a tattoo of the towers inked onto his arm.

Very nice place to go with the kids read names and take in a tragic part of history…read more Very informative and a wonderful teaching expert experience

Yesterday's weather was made even more perfect while enjoying a whale watch with Captain John out…read moreof Plymouth MA. We journeyed out to Stellwagen Bank and saw 30 WHALES, dolphins and grey seals! It was an exceptional day for viewing these amazing creatures. I would like to highlight our tour guide and narrator, Lindsay who is a naturalist and someone whose passion, expertise and knowledge was palpable. She is articulate and personable combining just the right amount of enthusiasm and humor throughout the trip. You could feel not only her energy but her authentic respect and devotion to educating others about these giants of the ocean. I feel blessed everyday that I get to live near the ocean here in Massachusetts and to know these amazing mammals live and breathe in our waters. Thank you to Lindsay and the entire Crew on Captain John's Whale Watch!

The return trip from Provincetown on 7/18/26 was unacceptable and genuinely unsafe. I've spent…read moreyears in the boating industry, and what I witnessed was not a matter of "rough seas" -- it was a matter of poor judgment and improper vessel handling. The captain maintained a speed completely inappropriate for the sea state, causing violent hull slamming for nearly the entire crossing. Passengers were being thrown around, hanging onto tables just to stay upright. Several people were vomiting. This went on for an hour. At multiple points, the impact force was strong enough that injuries could easily have occurred and may have. With roughly 100 passengers aboard, this was not just uncomfortable -- it was dangerous. They better hope lawsuits do not come their way. The weather and wave conditions were fully predictable well before departure. Any competent operator would have known to reduce speed, adjust heading, or delay the trip. Instead, the captain chose to plow through steep chop at high speed, ignoring basic seamanship principles and putting everyone at unnecessary risk. To make matters worse, the crew announcer praised the captain afterward and asked for tips, while many passengers were shaken and demanding refunds. The disconnect between the crew's messaging and the reality of the situation was astonishing. This was not an unavoidable rough ride -- it was the result of reckless decision‑making. The captain's handling of the vessel was unacceptable, and the company should be held accountable for allowing a trip to be run in such a manner. Captain Johns needs to re-evaluate their quality control and training protocols.

If you can find it, it's impressive. I used the map by the Harbour, and could NOT find it as we…read morewalked around. But once I opened Yelp, and clicked on directions, it was easy. If you are walking, it's up stairs or steep street.

An elegant statue of the Native American leader. Often the Pilgrim story is often told but not the…read moreother side. Imagine what would have happened if they refused to help the Pilgrims. If you visit Plymouth Rock then you ought to make the effort to visit this statue.

The Hedge House is a historical landmark @ 126 Water St., next to the Plymouth Visitors Center…read more It was originally built on Court St. by sea captain William Hammatt in 1809. It was subsequently purchased in 1830 by Thomas Hedge, one of Plymouth's early industrialists & entrepreneurs. His family lived there until 1918 when the last family member died. The home was almost demolished to make way for Memorial Hall, but was saved by the Plymouth Antiquarian Society, which is dedicated to preserving historic houses and landmarks, & moved to its current location. From 2002-2007 the Hedge House underwent an extensive restoration & was brought back to its original pristine condition. It is a fine example of Federal period architecture, & the original Carriage House still stands. Interior rooms, some of which are octagonal, display 19th century American furnishings, paintings, textiles, & toys. The Rose T. Briggs Memorial Garden fills the side & back yards with beautiful perennials in full bloom. The museum is open June - August, Wednesday - Sunday, 2pm to 6pm. The vast front lawn is the last piece of open green space on the Plymouth Waterfront. The Plymouth Antiquarian Society envisions a community venue that will be in place by 2020, in time for the 400th Anniversary of the Pilgrims' Landing on Plymouth Rock. An effort is underway to raise the necessary funds.

From the owner: The 1809 Hedge House features period wallpaper and furnishings.read more

As with many of my stops in my New England trip, I came by this house. This is the only house in…read morePlymouth that was home to a known Mayflower passenger. John Howland lived here with his wife, Elizabeth Tilley, and their son Jabez and his family. Howland actually fell from the Mayflower during the voyage but was actually rescued, lucky. Beautiful house, been restored to how it was during colonial era. Definitely worth a stop.