Exploring Plymouth, Mass.

Getting there

- From the North: Take I-93 south to Rt. 3 south, to Exit 6A into Plymouth
- From the West: Take I-90 (Mass. Pike) or Rt. 2 east to I-495 south, to exit 6 into Plymouth
- From the South: Take I-95 north through Providence, R.I. to I-495 south, to exit 6 onto Rt. 44 east into Plymouth
- By bus: Take the Plymouth & Brockton bus to Plymouth
- By MBTA: Take the commuter rail to Kingston then take a local bus link into Plymouth
- Key points: Town Information Center (corner of Water St. and Memorial drive, across from Plymouth Harbor)

Community

Take 10 - Apres ski destinations
From eclectic dining to late-night carousing, New England has its share of legendary àpres destinations. Here are 10 of the best.


ATTRACTIONS

Mayflower II
Berthed a few steps from Plymouth Rock, the Mayflower II is a full-scale reproduction of the type of ... MorePilgrim Hall Museum
This is a great place to get a sense of the day-to-day lives of Plymouth's first European residents ... MorePlimoth Plantation
Allow at least half a day to explore this re-creation of the 1627 English village, which children ... More

Hotels

Best Western Cold Spring
This pleasant motel and its adjacent cottages surround landscaped lawns. The fastidiously maintained ... MorePilgrim Sands on Long Beach
This attractive motel sits on its own beach 3 miles south of town, within walking distance of ... MoreJohn Carver Inn
A three-story Colonial-style building with a landmark portico, this hotel offers comfortable, modern ... More

RESTAURANTS

Lobster Hut
A busy self-service restaurant with a great view, the Lobster Hut is popular with both locals and ... MoreRun of the Mill Tavern
This friendly restaurant sits 3 blocks inland, across from Town Brook Park. You won't mind not having ... More
Touchstone
Modernity meets tradition at a museum that preserves and explains the Pilgrim experience of centuries ago.


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