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8 Best Things to Do in Plymouth, MA

Walk in the Pilgrims’ footsteps, from a replica grist mill and Plymouth Harbor to a towering granite monument.

Pilgrim Hall Museum

Open since 1824, America’s oldest public museum shows Pilgrim artifacts and belongings that tell the story of the first settlers.

Brewster Gardens

Stroll this garden along Town Brook, the stream that gave the Pilgrims fresh water and reeds for thatching their roofs.

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Forefathers National Monument

Finished in 1888, this 81-foot granite tribute to the Pilgrims is billed as the world’s largest standalone granite monument.

Cranberry Harvest Celebration

Each October, nearby Wareham celebrates the state berry for a week, with bus rides to the bogs to see how the harvest works.

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Mayflower II

Hop aboard in Plymouth Harbor, imagine crossing the Atlantic in 1620 and peek into the captain’s cabin below deck.

Memorial Hall

Opened in 1926, this city-owned brick hall has hosted community events for generations and can still be rented for gatherings.

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Edaville Family Theme Park

A historic railway and amusement park in nearby South Carver, open since 1947 and among the country’s oldest railroad attractions.

Myles Standish State Forest

Paddle the ponds, hike or camp among oak and pitch pine woods in this huge state forest between Plymouth and Carver.

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