I am so sadden by so many tepid reviews of this symbol of greatness. Never mind that Plymouth Rock may not be historically tied to Mayflower Pilgrims. The fact remains, it symbolizes the great sacrifices Pilgrims made for the greatest day in American history -- Black Friday, the day that follows Thanksgivings. So the next time you are shopping for a 5-year old TV discounted by $50 on Black Friday at Best Buy, think about this rock and what it represents.

Anyone who knows the story or has ever been to the Cape Cod peninsula knows that the Pilgrims did not take "the first step onto the new land" here, but on Pilgrim Heights (but Plymouth Rock is traditionally seen as the place where the Pilgrims landed and settled down). However, if you are wondering why there is a crack in the stone, it should be explained that around a third of the boulder (which was only declared to be the original 121 [!] years later) was used over time to build another building and so a corresponding (partial) restoration had to be carried out so that the stone lying in the Plymouth Rock Monument would also present itself "properly" to future generations.

Certainly the Rock itself is not necessarily awe-inspiring; but the history of the area certainty is. Even though the Pilgrims first checked out and eventually rejected the Provincetown area of Cape Cod, the historic significance of their settlement here, is still a touchstone of the European arrival on the continent. The Memorial encompassing the Rock, and the Park surrounding it; are nicely conceived and well-maintained. Having the Mayflower II docked nearby, makes for an engrossing duo. Being an off-season weekday, the area was uncrowded and quite serene overall; though several large school groups gave an occasional glimpse into what the summer season might bring to the area.

Wow! What a site to see. We arrived just as dark when a big storm was coming in. The waterfront was beautiful, watching the lighting off in a distance. Enjoyed reading the verbiage about the history of the Plymouth rock and Mayflower.

Sure, it's a rock. Sure, it's relatively small for what we maybe imagine. Sure, it's probably not even the rock they landed upon. The idea is cool, though, and a must see whilst in Plymouth.

Visiting Plymouth Rock, the symbolic birthplace of America, is a moving experience. I stood in awe of the boulder etched with the year 1620, and imagined the Mayflower Pilgrims stepping onto this historic ground. While there, my friend and I explored the Pilgrim Memorial State Park. It's a must-do when visiting the area.

We did our research beforehand so we knew visiting Plymouth Rock was a quick visit and there are some historical questions about it being the original landing point of the Pilgrims. However, a very worthwhile visit if you are in the area. The Mayflower II is also in the area to visit although not open for boarding in the winter.