Plimoth Patuxet Museums
A living-history village and a Wampanoag homesite.
Plymouth
Where the Pilgrims landed in 1620: a replica Mayflower, a living museum of their village and of the Wampanoag people.
Plymouth Rock itself is famously small, but the Mayflower II and Plimoth Patuxet Museums are the true draws. Costumed interpreters speak in 17th-century English in the English Village, and Native people tell their own story at the Wampanoag Homesite.
- Best Time
- May–June and September–November
- Time Needed
- 1 day
- Cost Level
- $$$$
- Open
- Check before you go; hours vary by season
- Getting There
- About an hour by car south of Boston.
What to See
1 of 3 are freeMayflower II
A full-scale replica, smaller than you'd think.
Plymouth Rock
Under a portico on the waterfront, and a bit of a letdown.
Know Before You Go
- The first Thanksgiving is a complex story here, and it's told honestly.
Where to Stay
A day trip from Boston, or on the way to Cape Cod.
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Last checked 2026-11-02. Part of the Northeast list.