Pilgrimage to Plymouth

There are some cool things to see and do in Plymouth. It's a nice stop if you're on your way to the Cape or need a break from the city life in Boston. If you want to learn about the history of how this country started, it's worth the trip. Fun for families with young children or seniors looking for some outdoor activities and education.

This is by far my favorite tourist attraction in Plymouth. It is so fun to go through the village and see how the houses were set up and speak with the "pilgrims" about how hard their life was in 1621. Don't forget to go over to the Native American section. Depending on the day, you could witness a number of events as they would have occurred on those days.

They've changed the tour on this over the years, but you can still get on the boat to see how small the quarters were for the 102 passengers plus livestock. There are several people on board to answer any questions you may have about the lives of the passengers on the Mayflower.

A unique tour where you walk around town each carrying an old lantern while getting the history of Plymouth. I'm partial to this one because my mom was a tour guide for a while with them.

I believe it is still free to come to see this house. You can come in and speak to some of the people inside similar to the homes in Plimoth Plantation. Sometimes they have activities for children making candles or spinning wool.

Don't get too excited about this attraction... it's just a rock (well named). The collusem that houses the rock is quite impressive. While you're there, go up the hill directly facing the rock for a nice view of the harbor and the Mayflower.

Great for a whale watch or deep sea fishing. Plan at least a half day if you want to go fishing. The whale watch is also a few hours long. Fun for kids. The whales can get pretty close to the boat too.

Walk through the Brewster Gardens from the waterfront and you'll end up at Jenney Grist Mill. There's not much to see, but it's a nice walk, and depending on the time of year, you might get to see the Salmon Run. Pretty cool to watch. Some nice places to eat around there too.

While you're downtown along the waterfront, definitely stop in for a soft serve ice cream at Ziggy's. A great treat any time of year. My favorite stop as you can sit and watch the boats in the harbor while enjoying your treat.

If you're looking for good old-fashioned breakfast place, head over to the All American Diner on Main Street.

A nice place for dinner... none of that fried seafood stuff that is offered all over Plymouth (unless that's what you're looking for.. if so, go to Woods for great friend clams). East Bay Grill is always packed, but worth the wait.

If you're looking for some sun and sand, skip the madness at Plymouth Beach (Long Beach) and go a few miles south to White Horse Beach. The sand is nicer and the water is better (it'll still be cold). Plus you don't have to pay for parking, if you're lucky enough to find a spot on the street. There are several entrances so don't worry if you can't get into the first one. Note, there are no public restrooms here so don't plan on staying here all day unless you live close by.