134 Court Street Plymouth, MA 02360

134 Court Street
Plymouth, MA 02360
This Vacation Planner is segmented
into four geographical regions:
Plymouth, the South Shore, Cranberry
Country and Metro South and also
includes sections on the neighboring
regions of Cape Cod and Southeastern
Massachusetts. Information on
attractions, accommodations and
restaurants is provided for each region.
If you know the name of the member
organization you would like to contact
check the alphabetical “Member
Directory” on page 29. Enjoy your visit
to Plymouth County where history is
just the beginning!
For additional information
call 800.231.1620 or visit
www.SeePlymouth.com
VisitorInfo
Plymouth visitor information is conveniently
located at the Waterfront Visitor
Information Center, the official visitor
information center for the town of Plymouth.
Here you can make room reservations, obtain
brochures, check out restaurant menus, acquire
maps and find the latest on special events in
and around Plymouth during your stay.
Open April through November.
The Massachusetts Tourist Information
Center is located on Route 3, Exit 5 in
Plymouth where you can pick up Plymouth
and State-wide information including maps
and brochures on attractions, lodging,
shopping and dining. Open year-round 24/7.
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Welcome
Experience the stories of “America’s
Hometown” by foot, pedicab or trolley.
Visit www.SeePlymouth.com for
further Plymouth information.
Welcome to Plymouth County Massachusetts where
America’s roots run deep. Plymouth County covers an
The South Shore is known for its
area of 690 square miles. It includes twenty-six towns
scenic
coastline, quaint villages, comfy
and one city, stretching from Hingham to Mattapoisett,
B&Bs
and
impressive lighthouses.
and Lakeville to Massachusetts Bay. You’ll find a
Traveling
along
Route 3A is the best
wealth of natural resources; state parks, salt- and freshway
to
visit
unique
museums sharing the
water beaches, scenic harbors and marshlands. Deep-sea
various
histories
of
such
businesses as
Scenic Coa
fishing excursions are available and with 24 golf courses,
st, South S
hore farming, lifesaving or Irish mossing, not
the county is a golfer’s destination.
to mention centuries-old “homes turned
Visits art museums and explore our historic coastline
restaurants” offering seaside dining.
and proud maritime heritage in Brockton, Cohasset,
Cranberry Country winds through the back
Marshfield, Norwell, Duxbury and Plymouth.
roads of southeast Plymouth County where
Daytrip excursions can include Boston and Cape Cod
the importance of the cranberry industry
and The Islands. Enjoy daily seasonal whale watch
and its continued influence is more than
cruises and narrated harbor and Cape Cod Canal tours.
evident. Look for colorful wet harvests in
Try Sandwich’s Heritage Museums & Gardens, New
September and October, so well known
Bedford’s Whaling Museum, Fall River’s Battleship
from Ocean Spray™ commercials. Visit
Cove and Newport Rhode Island’s Mansions.
a farm that uses the dry harvest process
In Plymouth County you’ll discover
that gives us fresh cranberries for our
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Cranberry Hountry
a blend of art and history, adventure
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and recreation, breathtaking natural
Metro South, with its proximity
beauty and more to do than can be
to Boston, is the perfect hub for
done in one day.
exploring the county and a true
Plymouth – America’s
Hometown, is the heart of
Plymouth County and the
site of the first permanent
settlement of English
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Mayflower
Colonists in New England.
Visit a re-creation of this settlement at the English
Village at Plimoth Plantation. Board Mayflower II, a
reproduction of the ship that carried the Pilgrims to the
New World. Take in the sights and sounds of a lively,
working waterfront. Boats cruise through Cape Cod
Bay for whale watching and deep-sea fishing. Lobstering
and even “pirate hunting” are available in Plymouth
Harbor. The streets of Plymouth continue to welcome
newcomers as they did four centuries ago.
Fuller Cra
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Metro Sou Museum,
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destination in its own right. Known
as the City of Champions due to
its prize-fighting heroes like Rocky
Marciano and Marvelous Marvin
Hagler, it is also home to the only
contemporary craft museum in New
England as well as other cultural
venues including a Black History Trail.
Plymouth County’s doors are open for you to
discover America’s historic past as well as its
vibrant present.
www.SeePlymouth.com
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Plymouth
What to See
Historic Homes & Societies
Jabez Howland House............6
Museums
Mayflower II.......................5, 31
Pilgrim Hall Museum.........5, 6
Plimoth Plantation.............5, 31
Outdoors
America’s Hometown
. Thanksgiving Celebration..13
.Beaches...............................5, 6
Birdwatching..........................6
Fishing....................................7
Golfing....................................6
Landmarks..............................6
Lighthouses............................6
Parks.......................................6
Parade...................................13
Whale Watching....................7
Tours
America’s Hometown Shuttle.7
Dead of Night Ghost Tours...7
Plymouth Cruises...................7
Shopping
Colony Place...........................8
Independence Mall.................8
Village Landing......................8
Camping
Pinewood Lodge.....................9
King Caesar House, D
uxbury
Hotels & Motels
Best Western PLUS...............9
Blue Anchor Motel.................10
Blue Spruce Motel..................10
Comfort Inn...........................10
Hampton Inn & Suites...........10
Hilton Garden Inn.................10
John Carver Inn & Spa...........11
Pilgrim Sands..........................11
Radisson Hotel.......................11
Where to Dine
Cabby Shack...........................12
Hearth ‘n Kettle......................12
The Upper Crust Pizzeria.......12
Wood’s Seafood......................12
Village Landing......................12
What to See
The Arts
South Shore Art Center
Cohasset................................16
Historic Homes & Societies
Alden House Museum
Duxbury...............................16
Back Roads, South Shore.........16
Paragon Carousel, Hull...........17
Scituate Historical Society......16
Museums
Hull Lifesaving Museum........16
2013 Events Calendar...............13
Outdoors
Beaches...................................16
Nantasket Beach, Hull............17
Bird Watching........................17
Fishing....................................17
Landmarks..............................17
Lighthouses............................17
Parks.......................................17
Where to Stay
B&B’s
Along the Harbor B&B..........9
Bayberry Inn B&B..................9
Sea Breeze Inn B&B..............9
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Plimoth Planta
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South
Shore
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Where to Stay
B&B’s
Oceanside Inn, Scituate...........18
Hotels & Motels
Comfort Inn, Rockland...........18
Holiday Inn, Rockland............18
The Nantasket Beach
Resort, Hull............................18
2013 Events Calendar...............13
Beyond the
County
Cranberry
Country
Outdoors
Beaches..................................20
Farms.....................................21
A.D. Makepeace, Wareham..21
Golfing................................... 21
Lighthouses........................... 21
Tours
Hy-Line Canal Cruises......... 21
Where to Stay
Hotels & Motels
Fairfield Inn by Marriot,
Middleboro.............................22
Holiday Inn Express,
Middleboro............................. 22
2013 Events Calendar.............. 13
More to
Explore
Did you Know?.......................31
Map of the County.................14
Member Directory............29, 30
& Design
Cape Cod
What to See
Heritage Museums
& Gardens, Sandwich............. 25
Pilgrim’s Monument,
Provincetown.........................25
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What to See
Bourne Scallop Fest, Bourne.. 20
Edaville USA, Carver............ 20
Cape Cod Cranberry
Growers.............................. 22
st at The A.D.
Cranberry Harve any, Wareham
Makepeace Comp
Metro
South
What to See
The Arts............................... 23
Historic Homes
& Societies........................... 23
Museums.............................. 23
Discover Brockton................ 24
Metro South Chamber
of Commerce..................... 24
Outdoors
Fair.........................................23
Golfing...................................23
Landmarks.............................23.
Parks......................................23
Where to Stay
Hotels & Motels
Cape Codder Resort & Spa,
Hyannis.............................. 25
Dan’l Webster Inn & Spa,
Sandwich............................ 25
The Islands
How to Get to Martha’s
Vineyard and Nantucket
Hy-Line Cruises...................26
Island Queen.........................26
The Steamship Authority..... 26
Fall River, New Bedford, Newport
What to See
Battleship Cove.....................27
New Bedford Whaling.......... 27
Newport Mansions.........27, 28
Boston
What to See..............................28
2013 Events Calendar..............13
2013 Events Calendar..............13
Pilgrim Monumen
t, Provincetown
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Plimoth Planta
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Historic Homes &Societies
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Immigration to the US in the 19th
century led to formation of societies
focusing on the Pilgrim story. Visit
the 1640 Sparrow House, 1667 Jabez
Howland House and 1677 Harlow
“Old Fort” House. Tour these historic
homes, each uniquely connected to
the Pilgrims.
Museums
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What toSee
Hedge
House,
Pilgrim Hall Museum exhibits
authentic Pilgrim possessions such
as the cradle of Peregrine White,
William Brewster’s great chair, William
Bradford’s Bible and the only portrait
of a Pilgrim, Edward Winslow, actually
painted from life.
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Beach
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Aboard Mayflower II, a re-creation of the
ship that sailed to the New World in 1620,
learn of the harrowing 66-day voyage. Then
visit Plimoth Plantation, a bi-cultural living
history museum dedicated to 17th-century
Wampanoag and Colonial English life.
Sparrow House,
Plymouth
Also visit the 1809 Hedge House, a
Federal-style home built by a merchant
ship owner. Furnished with 19th-century
comforts, it features exhibits from Plymouth
Antiquarian Society’s collections.
Outdoors­
Beaches
Mayflower II at Sunrise, Plymouth
Plymouth Beach, also known as Long Beach,
is a three-mile stretch of sand that juts into
Cape Cod Bay. Parking, concession, lifeguards
and restrooms. Rte 3A, three miles south of
Plymouth Center, across from Plimoth Plantation.
White Horse Beach, in the Manomet
section of Plymouth is a beautiful, long stretch
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of sandy beach enjoyed by visitors and residents alike.
Parking is on the street. No amenities. Rte. 3A five miles
south of Plymouth Center, left on White Horse Road.
tennis courts, a playground and is home to a Farmer’s
Market every Thursday in season. South on Water St., to
Union St., follow to end.
Golfing
Bird Watching
Some of the world’s finest golf course architects have
brought their designs to America’s Hometown.
Plymouth Beach is a major staging area for shorebirds
and terns in migration, while thickets and 365 ponds host
everything from golden-crowned kinglets to American
bald eagles. In 2009, Plymouth Harbor hosted the first
adult ivory gull seen in Massachusetts since 1946. Mass
Audubon leads birding trips in town throughout the year.
Landmarks
Plymouth Rock, an enduring symbol of the Pilgrims’
arrival in the New World, is the centerpiece of historic
Plymouth. The National Monument to the Forefathers
stands overlooking the town and harbor from her perch
on Allerton Street Hill.
1 66 7 Jabez Howland House
The only existing house in
Plymouth where Mayflower
passengers are known to
have lived! Open daily 10
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Memorial
Day to Columbus Day.
Plymouth is also home to monuments dedicated to
Wampanoag Sachem Massasoit, Pilgrim Mothers,
Pilgrim Maidens and Governor William Bradford.
The sarcophagus on Cole’s Hill contains the remains
of the settlers who perished that first winter. The final
resting place of many of the Pilgrims can be seen by
visiting Burial Hill.
508.746.9590
www.pilgrimjohnhowlandsociety.org
33 Sandwich Street • Plymouth
Lighthouses
1769 Gurnet Light, Plymouth
1871 Bug Light, Plymouth
Pilgrim Hall Museum
Parks
Morton Park is 180 acres of a delightfully forested area
around Little Pond and the northern shores of Billington
Sea. Includes four life-guarded swimming areas. From
Water St., head up Leyden St, across Rte. 3A, to Summer St.
and follow Summer St. one mile to Morton Park.
Myles Standish State Forest, a 14,000-acre preserve, was
the first Massachusetts state forest, created in 1916. Nine
ponds with bathhouses. Beaches at College and Fearing
Ponds. Bridle paths, bike trails, fishing, boating, hiking,
ski touring. 475 campsites. 508.866.2526. Off Rte 3, exit 5,
Plymouth, west on Long Pond Rd. or off Rte. 495, exit 2,
Rte. 58 north for one mile, off Tremont St. Carver.
Nelson Park, located at the north end of the waterfront,
boasts a small beach area, a playground for the kids and an
area for picnics. North to the end of Water St.; the park
is on the right.
Stephen’s Field, at the south end of the waterfront, has
Pilgrim Hall Museum offers a chance to
touch an authentic piece of Plymouth
Rock! View actual 17th-century Pilgrim
possessions including: William Bradford’s
Bible, Peregrine White’s cradle and Myles
Standish’s sword. Watch the 15 minute
film. Ask about “Treasure Hunts” for children.
On-site parking, air conditioning, museum store and
full accessibility. Open daily 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
508.746.1620
www.pilgrimhallmuseum.org
75 Court Street • Plymouth
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What toSee
Whale Watching and Fishing
Stroll Town Wharf and State Pier to explore numerous
water options. See majestic whales in their natural habitat
or take a more active role deep-sea fishing. Local experts
are on hand to ensure the best experience possible. Enjoy a
day on the water whale watching and deep sea fishing with
Captain John Boats.
Tours
Cruise Plymouth Harbor, become a lobsterman, or battle
a pirate on the high seas with Plymouth Cruises. Go on a
whale watch with Plymouth Whale Watching. Pilgrim Belle
Paddlewheeler provides relaxing harbor cruises.
An alternate route to Provincetown at the northeastern tip of
Cape Cod is the Plymouth to Provincetown Ferry.
America’s Hometown Shuttle tours run from the end of
June through Labor Day and Ryan Rotors offers helicopter
tours by air.
Narrated Tours Include:
Colonial Lantern Tours, Dead of Night Ghost Tours and
Discover Plymouth’s History Walking Tours.
America’s Hometown Shuttle
“All Aboard” for Plymouth’s Narrated Sightseeing
Tour! Have fun aboard our refurbished vintage trolley.
Hop on and off at any stop. See all of the historical
landmarks that Plymouth has to offer. Tours run daily
from mid-June through Labor Day. Trolley offers
connections to Boston, Hyannis, and Provincetown at
Exit 5 Park & Ride. Bring your camera and take home
some history! Visit www.p-b.com to purchase tickets
online or buy them from our friendly drivers!
For a unique perspective join a Native Plymouth Tour with
Native Americans as your guide or request Bettyann’s Tours.
Bettyann will hop in your car and show you places you may
otherwise miss.
Plymouth Cruises A board Lobster Tales
Fun Cruises for All Ages!
• Lobster Excursions
• Pirate Cruises For Kids
• Ice Cream
Sundae Cruises
• Wine Tastings
• Private Charters
508.746.0378
www.p-b.com/ahs.html
508.746.5342
www.plymouthcruises.com
9 Town Wharf • Plymouth
Dead of Night Ghost Tours
Plymouth Whale Watching
Twilight Lantern Ghost &
History Tours Hear the history,
learn why they haunt and see where
they haunt. Walk through Burial Hill
Cemetery. Capture Spirits on film!
90 min. tours nightly. Meet at the
Hearse, Plymouth.
508.866.5111 or 508.277.2371
Water Street • Plymouth
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Plymouth’s original Whale Watch since 1977
will take you to the feeding grounds of Humpback
Whales and mammals. Two open decks. Enclosed
lounge with food and drink. Known for our friendly
crew and naturalist.
Sightings guaranteed!
508.747.3434
www.plymouthwhalewatching.com
77 Water Street • Plymouth
Where toShop
Colony Place
Find more than 40 of your
favorite stores and restaurants
at Colony Place.
Enjoy fun activities and events for the entire family. Get
a FREE coupon book and gift at the Saxon Office next
to DSW Mon. through Fri., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or at Best
Buy after 5 p.m. and weekends. Between Boston and
Cape Cod near Routes 3 and 44 in Plymouth.
508.SHOP.ONE
or 508.746.7663
www.colonyplace.com
174 Colony Place • Plymouth
A stroll through Plymouth Center will feel like a walk
through old New England. You’ll find many stores to
shop for that perfect memento of your vacation.
High-end, open-air
shopping with
quality brands and
reasonable
pricing...seaside
boutiques...
antique shops
on tree-lined
streets...
Plymouth will
delight the
shopper in
everyone!
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lymouth
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Village Landing Marketplace
Independence Mall
Independence Mall is Plymouth County’s premier
enclosed dining, shopping and entertainment complex.
With Macy’s, Target, Sears, over 90 specialty shops, a
14-screen cinema, game arcade and food court there is
something for the whole family all under one roof.
781.582.2445
www.IndependenceMall.com
Rte 3, Exit 8 • Kingston
Located on the
scenic Plymouth
waterfront, Village
Landing Marketplace
provides a true New
England experience. The unique collection
of specialty shops and
restaurants are all locally
owned and operated.
Stop by to shop, dine
and enjoy some of our
other offerings.
www.villagelandingmarketplace.com
170 Water Street • Plymouth
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Campgrounds
photo: Ted Curtin
Mayflower II
rigging,
Plymouth
Plantation
Plymouth’s outdoor spaces provide the perfect back-tonature getaway. Camp by RV, cabin or tent then visit
exciting attractions just minutes away!
Pinewood Lodge Campground
Nestled in the Pines by the Lake in
Plymouth. Centrally located between
Boston and Cape Cod. More than
250 sites. Planned events. Group
areas for 70 rigs. Snack bar and
lounge. Video arcade.
Where toStay
Bed &Breakfasts
Plymouth’s B&Bs offer a “touch of home” be it a
quiet retreat, a romantic getaway or an out-ofthe-ordinary place to celebrate a special occasion.
A long the Harbor B &B
Enjoy an unobstructed panoramic view
of Plymouth Harbor and Mayflower II
with private entrances, parking, Wi-Fi
877.746.6898 or and private bathrooms. Short stroll to
restaurants, shops and attractions.
508.746.6886
www.alongtheharborbedandbreakfast.com
19 Winslow St. • Plymouth
508.746.3548
www.pinewoodlodge.com
190 Pinewood Rd. • Plymouth
Hotels & Motels
In Plymouth you’ll find accommodations for every
taste and budget, most within walking distance of
historic sites and restaurants..
Bayberry Inn Bed & Breakfast
An 1890 restored colonial home
overlooking Plymouth Harbor within
walking distance to shops, restaurants
and attractions. Penthouse suite.
888.830.1897 or 508.830.1897
www.bayberrybb.com
12 Hall Street • Plymouth
Sea Breeze Inn B &B
On historic Plymouth Harbor. Walk to
Plymouth Rock, Mayflower II, cruises,
shopping and dining. Private baths,
harbor views, off-street parking, Wi-Fi
508.746.0282 full breakfast.
virtual tour: www.seabreezeinnbandb.com
20 Chilton Street • Plymouth
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BEST Western PLUS Cold Spring
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Free breakfast buffet
Free high-speed internet
High definition LCD TVs
Heated outdoor pool
Walking distance to historic sites,
waterfront, and dining.
800.678.8667
bwcoldspring.com
180 Court Street • Plymouth
Blue A n c hor Motel
A small motel with a personal
touch. We offer privacy,
reasonable rates and walking
distance to most attractions.
All units have private bath, heat
and morning coffee. One night
deposit for advance reservations.
Four rooms. CC/AC/TV­
508.746.9551
7 Lincoln Street • Plymouth
Hampton Inn &Suites
Plymouth’s best kept secret!
Quiet atmosphere on picturesque
grounds just minutes from downtown
Plymouth and attractions. Renovated
in 2010 to include microwaves, refrigerators, hi-def TVs and
wireless internet. Complimentary continental breakfast. 800.370.7080
• 508.224.3990
www.bluespruce-motel.com
710 State Road, Route 3A • Plymouth
Plymouth’s Newest Landmark “On the House” hot
breakfast. Indoor pool and fitness center. 100%
Satisfaction Guarantee. Cozy Cloud Nine rooms and
suites. Area dining and attractions coupon booklet.
Minutes from downtown Plymouth and “The Rock”.
National restaurant chains and lifestyle shops adjacent.
The perfect New England getaway destination!
508.747.5000
www.plymouthsuites.hamptoninn.com
Intersection of Route 44 and Route 3
10 Plaza Way • Plymouth
Comfort Inn, Plymouth
Hilton Garden Inn
Blue Spruce Motel and Townhouses
Just one mile from the historic
waterfront, Plymouth Comfort Inn
features 67 comfortable guestrooms, 25-inch televisions
with free HBO, heated indoor pool, free high-speed
internet access and complimentary deluxe continental
breakfast. Beaches, restaurants and attractions only
minutes away. Convenient location makes for easy
access to Boston, Providence and Cape Cod.
Gold Award Winner!
800.772.9315 or 508.746.2800
www.plymouthcomfortinn.com
155 Samoset Street • Plymouth
Your time is our obsession. You put a lot of planning
into your trips. Believe it or not, so do we. That’s
why we provide lots of extras like complimentary
high-speed internet, a microwave, fridge, plus evening
room service, heated indoor pool, a workout facility
and more – for a lot less money than you’d think. So
feel free to obsess over every detail of your trip. And
let us obsess over you once you arrive.
Everything. Right where you need it.®
877.STAY.HGI or 508.830.0200
www.plymouthma.stayhgi.com
4 Home Depot Dr. • Plymouth
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Where toStay
From waterfront or center-of-town lodging to theme
pool adventures you’ll discover it here in Plymouth.
Hotels & Motels
John Carver Inn &Spa
Steps away from Plymouth’s attractions, relax in a spacious
room or luxury, fireplace suite. Pamper yourself in the
full-service Beach Plum Spa. Make a splash in the exclusive Pilgrim Cove Indoor Theme Pool with replica of
Mayflower II, 80-foot waterslide and whirlpool set amidst
a replica of Plymouth Rock. Hearth ‘n Kettle Restaurant.
Spa Overnight and Day, Passport to History and Family
Vacation Packages available.
Reserve online.
800.274.1620 or 508.746.7100
www.JohnCarverInn.com • info@JohnCarverInn.com
25 Summer Street • Plymouth
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Lounging at the Pilgrim Sands
keeps getting better! Enjoy an
overnight stay at our own private beach across from
Plimoth Plantation. Indoor/outdoor pools. Complimentary
continental breakfast. Free Wi-Fi. Visit our Sandcastle
Lounge. Ask about our entertainment schedule and
Sand Dollar function room for your next event. Open
year-round. Can you smell the salt air? You can here!
800.729.7263 or 508.747.0900
www.pilgrimsands.com
150 Warren Ave. • Plymouth
Radisson Hotel Plymouth Harbor
Ideally located in the heart of Plymouth’s historic
district and steps from Plymouth Harbor. 175 deluxe
guest rooms with hi-speed internet, indoor pool, fitness
room and Harbor Grille Restaurant & Pub. Walking
distance to Mayflower II, museums, waterfront attractions,
shopping and dining. Minutes from Plimoth Plantation
and PGA golf. Also convenient and central for visiting
Plymouth, Cape Cod, Boston and Newport.
508.747.4900
info@radissonplymouth.com
www.radisson.com/plymouthma
180 Water Street • Plymouth
Where to Dine
Savor seafood at one of Plymouth’s many harbor-side
restaurants. Devour a lobster or fried clams while
watching fisherman at work. Plymouth has plenty
of ethnic choices too: Italian, Thai, Brazilian and
Mexican to name a few.
CabbyShack Restaurant & Pub
“Top Ten Summertime Dining Destination”
in New England. Phantom Gourmet Award-winning food
in a family atmosphere with breathtaking views. Clam
chowder, served in a fresh baked bread bowl, seafood,
steaks, burgers, pasta, pizza, salads and
more! Open daily year-round.
Wood’s Seafood
Overlooks historic Plymouth
Harbor. Featuring fried clams,
seafood platters, lobster dinner,
baked schrod, haddock, salmon,
clambakes to go, and a variety
of sandwiches. Open daily
year-round.
508.746.5354
www.cabbyshack.com
30 Town Wharf • Plymouth
508.746.0261
www.woodsseafoods.com
15 Town Pier • Plymouth
Hearth ‘n Kettle at the John Carver Inn &Spa
Village Landing Marketplace
Wholesome, great tasting
food – competitively priced!
Chowders, sandwiches,
seafood, beef and chicken
entrees. Breakfast all day; lunch
and dinner too!
508.746.7100
www.HearthnKettle.com
25 Summer Street • Plymouth
The Upper Crust Pizzeria
Each Upper Crust specialty pizza is
made with the freshest ingredients,
from hand-rolled dough baked
to thin-crust perfection to savory
toppings from the common to the
uncommon. Just a block from the
Rock! Open daily year-round.
508.747.6000
www.theuppercrustpizzeria.com
15 Court Street • Plymouth
Take a break from shopping and dine at one of our
locally owned and operated eateries. Stop by the
Blue Eyed Crab, Patrizia’s Trattoria or Waterfront Bar
and Grill for a fresh and delicious meal. After dinner
pick up a treat from our many offerings.
Open seven days a week.
Parking is always free.
www.villagelandingmarketplace.com
170 Water Street • Plymouth
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Below is just a sampling of events throughout the
County. For a full roster of what’s happening in
2013 visit:
www.SeePlymouth.com/events
May
18-26 • Rhododendron Festival at Heritage Museum and Gardens, Sandwich
June
14-16 • 58th Annual Arts Festival, Cohasset
July
7 • 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Pilgrim Breakfast, Plymouth
August
3 • Annual Onset Blues Festival, Onset
September
21 • Endless Summer Waterfront Festival, Hull
October
9-27 • Wednesday to Sunday
Pumpkins Aglow! Edaville USA, Carver
12 & 13 • 10th Annual Cranberry Harvest Celebration, Wareham
November
2 • 1:00 p.m.
Burial Hill Tours: History in Progress
Puritan Funerals, Plymouth
22-24 • America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration (See ad this page.)
22-1/1/14 • Christmas Festival of Lights, Carver
2 9-12/22/13 • Friday to Sunday, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Gardens Aglow, Sandwich
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Getting A round
By Car:
To Boston and Points North: Rte. 3N to 93N
To Cape Cod: Rte. 3S to Rte. 6E
Plymouth &
To Southeastern MA and RI.: Rte. 44W to Rte. 58S to Rte.
Brockton Bus,
I-495S to Rte. I-195 W
Plymouth
To the West: Rte. 3N to Rte. 44W to Rte, I 495N to I-90W
By Air:
Plymouth County
By Bus:
is served by Boston’s
Plymouth & Brockton – www.p-b.com, 508.746.0378
Logan International
provides scheduled bus service to and from Logan
Airport (BOS) –
International Airport (BOS) in Boston, the South Shore,
www.massport.com, 800.235.6426 and Green Airport
Plymouth and Cape Cod. Daytime local bus service in
(PVD) – www.pvdairport.com, 888.268.7222 in RI.
Plymouth via GATRA – www.gatra.org, 800.483.2500.
Also, Plymouth Municipal Airport – w­­ww.pymairport.org,
By Rail:
508.746.2020.
MBTA Commuter Rail­ – www.mbta.org,
By Ferry:
800.392.6100 service is available
Vehicle- and passenger-ferry service to Martha’s Vineyard
from Boston’s South Station
with eight stops on route to and Nantucket is available from Falmouth, Hyannis and
Woods Hole via the following companies:
Kingston or Plymouth.
Hy-Line Cruises – www.hy-linecruises.com, 800.492.8082;
Island Queen – www.islandqueen.com, 508.548.4800;
The Steamship Authority – www.steamshipauthority.com,
508.548.3788 See page 26 for ferry ads.
Key
Plymouth
South Shore
By Trolley:
America’s Hometown Shuttle
www.p-b.com/ahs.html,
508.746.0378. Narrated
historic 90-minute tour of
Plymouth, July and August.
Cranberry Country
Metro South
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The South Shore has some of
the oldest and most charming
communities and picturesque
regions in Massachusetts.
Breathtaking shorelines, quaint
antique shops and village greens,
the South Shore is quintessential
New England.
King
Caesar
House,
Duxbury
What toSee
The Arts
anover
quing, H
South Shore Art Center features
appealing gallery programs, fine arts
and crafts, courses and workshops.
Anti
Historic Homes
&Societies
Paragon
Carousel,
Hull
Hingham is home to Old Ship
Church, the oldest wooden
meetinghouse in America.
Cohasset offerings include the Bates
Ship Chandlery and Captain John
Wilson House.
In Scituate see the Cudworth House
Barn & Cattle Pound offering a
glimpse of early Americana south
of Boston.
Daniel Webster’s former Marshfield
estate provides a pleasant setting
for events.
Duxbury’s “King Caesar” house is
one of four Duxbury Rural Historical
Society dwellings.
Kingston’s Bradford House is an
excellent example of early 18thcentury architecture.
Museums
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Waterfall, Cohasset
Bare Cove Fire Museum, Hingham,
has been recently restored and
welcomes your visitation.
The Hull Lifesaving Museum brings to life stories of
courageous shipwreck rescues.
Scituate’s history includes the Maritime & Irish Mossing
Museum and the Mann Farmhouse & Museum.
At Norwell’s South Shore Natural Science Center
nature surrounds you while enjoying fun, family activities.
Station Five Firehouse Museum and Stetson House
Museum make a trip to Hanover worthwhile.
John and Priscilla Alden chose Duxbury as their home.
The homestead still stands today as Alden Museum.
Outdoors
Beaches
Nantasket Beach, Hull
Three miles of beach. Rte. 3 to Rte 228 to Nantasket Ave.
Duxbury Beach, Duxbury
One of the state’s finest swimming beaches. Rte. 3A to
Rte. 139 north, right at Canal St.
For a comprehensive view of historic attractions and their
events visit www.brss.org.
A lde n House Museum
Visit the 17th-century homestead of
Mayflower passengers John and Priscilla
Alden where the furnishing styles
represent the three centuries in which
the family occupied the home. Open
June 1 til Sept. 28, Wednesdays through
781.934.9092 Saturdays from 12:00 to 4 p.m.; Last
www.alden.org tour: 3:30 p.m. Tours. Museum Shop.
105 Alden Street • Duxbury
Hull Lifesaving Museum
Heroes and Hands-on Fun!
Discover Boston Harbor’s dramatic
stories of shipwreck and survival.
Unequalled view of Boston Light,
captivating children’s exhibits,
exceptional maritime artifacts.
Open year-round.
781.925.5433
www.hulllifesavingmuseum.org
1117 Nantasket Ave. • Hull
Scituate Historical Society
Back Roads of theSouthShore
Visit Historic Scituate!
Let us guide you back in time through
the Bates House, Lawson Tower,
Stockbridge Mill, Scituate Light,
Maritime Museum, and more!
A collaborative of twelve leading historical organizations in
eight towns south of Boston.
Hanover
The Station Five Firehouse Museum
The Stetson
House Museum
Hingham
Bare Cove
Fire Museum
Old Ordinary
Old Derby Academy
Hull
Hull Lifesaving
Museum
508.747.0100
www.brss.org
Cohasset
Bates Ship Chandlery
Captain John
Wilson House
Marshfield
Daniel Webster Estate
Historic Winslow
House
Marcia Thomas House
Duxbury
Alden Homestead
Capt. Gershom Bradford House
King Caesar House
Kingston
Major John
Bradford House
Plymouth
Harlow Old
Fort House
Hedge House
Jabez Howland
House
Pilgrim Hall Museum
Visit the website for special events, hours.
For schedules & fees: 781.545.1083
www.scituatehistoricalsociety.org
South Shore Art Center
South Shore Art Center offers art
classes for adults and children,
compelling contemporary art
exhibitions, and a three day outdoor
arts festival on Cohasset Common
on Father’s Day weekend.
781.383.2787
www.ssac.org
119 Ripley Rd • Cohasset
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What toSee
Bird Watching
Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary, Marshfield
400 acres of grasslands, 100 acres of woodlands/wetlands.
North River Wildlife Sanctuary, Marshfield
184 acres with boardwalk and woodland trails.
North Hill Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary, Duxbury
134 acres with oak forest, marsh and 90-acre lake.
Fishing
Anglers fish at Humarock Beach at the mouths of South
and North Rivers and Third and Fourth Cliff beach are a
favorite among surf casters. Scituate
Landmarks
Hull peninsula offers miles of beach, kayaking and three
lighthouses to view. Young and old alike enjoy the restored
1928 Paragon Carousel.
Old Oaken Bucket Homestead and Lawson Tower are
two more of Scituate’s places of interest.
Lighthouses
1811 Scituate Light and Lightkeepers House, one of the
most scenic harbors in Massachusetts. Scituate
1888 Minot’s Light is the second on that site. The first
was put into operation on New Year’s Day 1850 and
washed away in an April 1851 storm. Scituate
Parks
Fort Independence/Fort Revere Memorial Park, Hull
Panoramic views of Boston Harbor. Tip of Hull Peninsula
Wompatuck State Park, Hingham
Fishing, hiking, bridle paths, ski touring and bike trails.
Off Rte. 228
World’s End, Hingham
A Frederick Law Olmstead designed 251-acre peninsula.
Rte. 3A to Summer St. to Martin’s Ln.
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Hull Nantasket Beach – Open Year-Round
Home to Nantasket Beach, one of the most beautiful
beaches in New England. Hull is a gateway to the Boston
Harbor Island State Parks system and boasts a very
heroic and interesting maritime history. Our five mile
sand beach faces easterly towards the Atlantic Ocean,
and our quiet harbors and bays make for a beautiful
backdrop to your day of boating, fishing, or swimming.
Attractions include Paragon Carousel, Hull Lifesaving
Museum, and Revolutionary Fort Revere. Home to fine
restaurants, shopping, and hotels and B&Bs. A short ride
from Boston or Cape Cod. Open year-round.
781.925.9980
www.hullchamber.com
See also County Events pg 13.
Paragon Carousel
The centerpiece of Nantasket Beach for 85 seasons!
One of only 150 hand-carved historic carousels left in
the U.S. Experience the magic of this treasure, inspiring 100,000 annual visitors, uniting generations and
people from all walks of life. Available for birthdays and
special events. Open Easter Day and weekends through
Memorial Day then daily through Labor Day and
weekends through Halloween.
781.925.0472
www.paragoncarousel.com
205 Nantasket Ave. • Hull
Where toStay
Comfort Inn, Rockland
Book an oceanside room where the salty Atlantic
air will fill your senses or choose a convenient,
right-off-the-highway location adjacent to
public transportation.
Bed & Breakfasts
Oceanside Inn Bed & Breakfast, Scituate
Scituate’s only beachfront
lodging. Spectacular Atlantic
oceanfront rooms with private
baths and balconies and Wi-Fi.
781.544.0002
www.bnboceansideinn.com
8 Oceanside Drive • Scituate
Hotels & Motels
In a land that is as diverse as the people who live
there, the coastal area south of Boston has it all!
We are centrally located between Boston and
Plymouth. Our beautiful colonial-style hotel offers
101 guest rooms featuring indoor corridors. Our
inviting lobby area is a great place to unwind and
relax. Our complimentary Deluxe Continental Breakfast
now features a Hot Breakfast menu. Free bus parking.
781.982.1000
www.bestmasshotels.com/Rockland
850 Hingham Street • Rockland
Holiday Inn, Rockland
Experience Boston, Cape
Cod and Plymouth from
one great central location!
The Nantasket Beach Resort, Hull
Ocean-front resort situated on a three-mile
stretch of sandy beach midway between
Boston, Plymouth and Cape Cod. Just a 15-mile drive
or 20 minutes by water shuttle from Boston and Logan
Airport. Amenities include: Paragon Grill, Surf Lounge,
room service, business center, indoor/outdoor pool,
and fitness club. Guest rooms: ocean views, balconies,
whirlpool baths, refrigerators, microwaves and fireplaces.
781.925.4500
www.nantasketbeachhotel.com
45 Hull Shore Drive • Hull
Featuring spacious guest
rooms and suites, Kick
Off Cafe Restaurant with
room service, fitness
center, outdoor pool,
complimentary Wi-Fi
and interior corridors.
Ample free parking.
Located off Route 3 for
easy access to Boston
and Cape Cod.
781.871.0545
www.holidayinn.com/bostonsouth
929 Hingham Street • Rockland
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In Cranberry
Country a colorful
ritual begins just
after Labor Day,
the harvesting of
the cranberry so
associated with
Plymouth,
The­ Pilgrims,
Onset Beach, Onset
Thanksgiving and Plymouth County!
Cranberries are the number one agricultural crop
in Massachusetts. Rural landscapes abound where
400+ growers farm 12,000 acres of cranberry bogs
each year.
What toSee
Home to thousands of acres of cranberry bogs, wet
and dry harvesting processes can be viewed. The
Jenney Museum in Plymouth hosts an educational
cranberry exhibit.
Carver’s cranberry bogs limit development to retain a
rural flavor for the community.
Lakeville is named for the chain of lakes that occupy
4,000 acres.
Handsome homes dot the waterfront in Marion.
Whaling ships built in Mattapoisett include the
Acushnet, on which Herman Melville was a
maiden-crew member.
Middleborough is not only the cranberry capital of the
world but a major center for antiques.
Lights,
Christmas Festival of
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Mattapoisett H
arbor,
Mattapoisett
Plympton preserves its quiet small-town feel amid the
hustle and bustle of today’s world.
Rochester retains many of the farms that began in the
town over 300 years ago.
Wareham, with over 54 miles of coastline is home to
Victorian Onset Village, the gateway to Cape Cod.
Historic Homes &Societies
The Mattapoisett Historical Society exhibits maritime
and whaling artifacts. The Mattapoisett Museum &
Carriage House (a replica of a 200-year-old barn) allows
visitors to relive the charm of the 19th century. The
Meetinghouse has been beautifully restored to include
ancient pews, graceful galleries and a replica of the old,
high pulpit.
The Wareham Historical Society maintains the Fearing
Tavern Museum, The Capt. John Kendrick House and a
Maritime Museum tracing the town’s historic past.
Join hundreds of locals and out-of-towners and escape to
the Renaissance period for the time of your life!
Beaches
Onset Beach, Onset
Adjacent to Onset Pier, it has a bathhouse, concession
stand and parking. In the summer, enjoy a picnic while
listening to early-evening music at the bandstand.
Cranberry Highway Rtes. 6 & 28, to Onset Ave.
Museums
Visit the Middleborough Historical Museum which
includes a Tom Thumb exhibit of famous circus
performers of the P.T. Barnum era, General and Mrs.
Thumb, two prominent 19th-century residents.
Sorting cranberries
at Flax Pond Farm,
Carver
Outdoors
Weekends in the fall, don your gayest apparel and head
to Carver to play your part in King Richard’s Faire.
44 TH Annual Bourne Scallop Fest
Edaville US A
September 20, 21 & 22. New England’s largest
Scallop Festival. Named a Top 100 Event by the
American Bus Association for the fourth year in a
row! 50,000 people enjoy entertainment, rides and
games and a Juried Arts & Crafts show under Big Tents
along the banks of the Cape Cod Canal. Scallop and
chicken dinners plus a food court with beer and wine.
Admission charged, children 12 and under free.
Open rain or shine!
All Aboard For Family Fun! This unique amusement
park features a picturesque 20-minute ride on vintage
railroad cars through working cranberry bogs. Admission
also includes unlimited use of all carnival rides as well as
the many indoor and outdoor play spaces. Special events
include Day Out With Thomas™, National Cranberry
Festival and Edaville’s renowned Christmas Festival
of Lights.
508.759.6000
www.bournescallopfest.com
Main Street • Buzzards Bay
508.866.8190
www.edaville.com
Rte. 58 • South Carver
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What toSee
Farms
The A. D. Makepeace Company, Wareham is the
largest cranberry grower in the world. Stop in to learn
more about today’s cranberry industry or attend their
Columbus weekend harvest celebration.
Unlike most Cranberry farmers, Flax Pond Farms dry
harvests their berries. Step into yesteryear in their antique
barn for a first-hand look at cranberry history.
Folks and families can “Pick Your Own” at Mayflower
Cranberries in Plympton. Waders, just like in the Ocean
Spray™ commercials are provided.
Golfing
Bay Pointe Club, Onset possesses the unique collection
of 18 holes to include the famous island green 7th hole.
Lighthouses
1837 Ned’s Point Light, Mattapoisett
No trip to the shore would be complete without a stop
by the region’s lighthouses. Ned’s Point Light is still
operating and open to the public for limited summer hours.
Bird Island Light, East Marion
Although in operation it is not open to the public.
The best view is from Point Rd.
Tours
Bettyann’s Tours and Colonial Lantern Tours provide
guided bog tours. Sightseeing boats offer frequent trips
from Onset Pier. Board a Hy-Line Cruises vessel for a
Cape Cod Canal Cruise.
Make it a point in the fall to tour the back roads of
Cranberry Country in your own vehicle to enjoy the
colorful cranberry harvesting that is sure to take your
breath away.
Cranberry Harvesting at
Mayflower Cranberries,
Plympton
Cape Cod Canal Cruises
10 Minutes from the Bourne Bridge!
Conveniently located in the charming Victorian village of
Onset. Enjoy a relaxing cruise through the majestic Cape
Cod Canal and learn about the many sights unique to
this historic waterway.
During the Summer KIDS RIDE FREE at 4 p.m. and
Live Music Cruises are available on weekends. Snack
bar and cocktails on board. Something for everyone!
508.295.3883
www.hylinecruises.com
184 Onset Avenue • Onset
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The A.D. Makepeace Company
Visit the world’s largest cranberry
grower! Join us Columbus Day
Weekend for our annual Cranberry
Harvest Celebration. Stop by the
Tihonet Village Market, year round.
Tours available by appointment.
508.295.1000
www.admakepeace.com
158 Tihonet Rd. • Wareham
Cape Cod Cranberry Growers’ A ssociation
Ned’s Point Light, Mattapoisett
Where toStay
Convenient lodging at the intersections of
I-495 and Rtes. 24 and 44 make Middleborough
properties a wise choice for hub & spoke forays.
Fairfield Inn Marriott Plymouth-Middleboro
Plymouth? Cape Cod? Boston? We are centrally
located for our guests to take in all of the best
attractions the area has to offer! After your days
of adventure, retreat to our hotel where you will
experience friendly service, free WiFi, 24-hour fitness
center and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary
Deluxe Continental Breakfast and many more amenities
are included for your enjoyment and convenience.
508.946.4000
www.marriott.com/pymfm
4 Chalet Road • Middleboro
Nestled among the towns and villages of Southeastern
Massachusetts and Cape Cod is the home of over
14,000 acres of working cranberry bogs. The cranberry
is Massachusetts’ number one agricultural commodity
crop. Select growers offer differing opportunities
to explore and taste the goodness of cranberries
grown in Massachusetts. Some are open for visitors
to purchase fresh cranberries or other products at
their farm stands or to watch the harvest operation
up close, while a few offer tours.
To review the details for each farm and to best
understand what each has to offer, hours of
operation and availability of products and
services visit:
www.cranberries.org
Holiday Inn Express &Suites
Centrally located in
Cranberry Country!
18 miles to Plymouth, 30
miles to Cape Cod, 38 miles
to Boston or Providence.
Amenities include:
complimentary full, hot
breakfast bar, indoor pool
and whirlpool, 24-hour fitness
center, complimentary wireless
internet and 24-hour business
center. On-site guest laundry,
spacious guest rooms,
whirlpool suites and one and
two-bed suites. Microwaves
and refrigerators in every room.
508.946.3398
www.himiddleboro.com
43 Harding Street • Middleboro
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Plymouth County’s only city, Brockton and
neighboring towns encompass Metro South.
Brockton makes a great hub for day trips to
Southeastern Massachusetts.
What ToSee
The Arts
The Buckley Performing Arts Center at
Massasoit Community College has an exceptional
theater program and features a number of
productions throughout the year.
Historic Homes &Societies
The Brockton Historical Society’s exhibits
consist of a Shoe Museum, “The Homestead”
(an early Brockton residence) pays homage to
both undefeated Heavy Weight Champ Rocky
Marciano and Thomas Edison who electrified the
city in 1882.
Museums
Along with the Shoe Museum, visit Fuller Craft
Museum presenting exhibits of contemporary craft.
Outdoors
Fair
The Brockton Fair, held this year June 27 July 7, has been drawing crowds since 1874.
Golfing
D. W. Field Golf Course is one of six
courses in Metro South golfers can play.
y
Brockton Symphon
Orchestra, Brockton
Fuller Craft Museum
special events and
exhibits, Brockton
n
D.W.Field Park, Brockto
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Landmarks
See the Thomas Edison statue at City Hall Plaza
and the 22 ½’ Rocky Marciano statue
outside Brockton High School Football Stadium.
Parks
D.W. Field, Brockton
Activities include cross-country skiing, fishing,
walking trails, bicycling, non-motor boating and
ice skating.
MetroSouth Chamber of Commerce
Hundreds of Dining Options
Including Christo’s Restaurant
Great Conference Space
Including the Shaw’s Center
Over 500 Hotel Rooms
Including Marriott
Many Parks and Biking Including
Wheaton Farm Conservation
Rocky Marciano
exhibit at
the Brockton
Historical
Society.
Whether it is for business or pleasure, the Metro
South Region provides exceptional value in the
heart of Eastern Massachusetts. Centrally located 30
minutes between Boston, Providence, Plymouth and
Cape Cod. Contact us today for your free business
brochure or visitor’s guide!
Discover the Fun in Brockton !
Professional baseball. An outstanding craft museum.
Terrific golf. Fabulous dining. Great shopping.
Brockton offers wonderful accommodations at
reasonable rates. Centered between Boston,
Providence, Plymouth, and Cape Cod.
Discover the fun!
Call for your free brochure.
508.586.0500 ext. 221
metrosouthchamber.com
508.586.0500 ext. 221
www.metrosouthchamber.com
Metro South Chamber of Commerce
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Just east of Plymouth County is beautiful and
picturesque Cape Cod. The “Cape” has an abundance
of activities to enjoy.
Cape Cod
Cape Cod, just a short trip over
the bridge from Plymouth
Heritage’s Hidden Hollow, Sandwich
Heritage Museums and Gardens
What toSee
Visit Heritage Museums & Gardens in Sandwich which
includes galleries for American Folk Art, a vintage
carousel, antique automobiles and traveling exhibitions,
as well as expansive outdoor gardens.
In Provincetown, climb the Pilgrim Monument, built to
commemorate the Pilgrims landing in the New World in
November 1620.
Where toStay
Whether Sandwich or Hyannis, you can’t go wrong at a
Catania Hospitality lodging.
Heritage Museums & Gardens inspires people to
explore, discover and learn. Heritage’s 100 acres feature
specialty gardens, water features, sculpture and Hidden
Hollow, an outdoor discovery area. Heritage boasts three
gallery buildings housing automobiles, folk art, historical
artifacts, a vintage carousel, and special exhibitions.
The 2013 special exhibition is “Driving Our Dreams:
Imagination in Motion” which explores the innovative
world of motordom.
508.888.3300
learn more at: www.heritagemuseumsandgardens.org
67 Grove St. • Sandwich
Cape Codder Resort &Spa
Full-service resort, spacious rooms and fireplace/whirlpool
suites; Wi-Fi; two restaurants; Indoor Wave Pool with 80’
water slides, whirlpool, fitness center; Heated Outdoor
Pool; full-service Spa. Shopping,
attractions, beaches nearby.
Reserve online.
toll-free 877.221.2157
info2012@CapeCodderResort.com
www.CapeCodderResort.com
Rte. 132 & Bearse’s Way • Hyannis
Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum
The Dan’l Webster Inn &Spa
Complete your pilgrimage! Did you know
the Mayflower Pilgrims first landed in
Provincetown on Cape Cod? During their
five-week stay, they wrote and signed the
Mayflower Compact, the seminal document
of American democracy.
508.487.1310
www.pilgrim-monument.org
One High Pole Hill • Provincetown
The Romance of a four poster bed, fireplace, whirlpool
…The Elegance of Award-Winning dining …
The Pampering of a Full-Service
Spa…The Tradition of family
ownership! Shopping, museums,
beaches nearby. Reserve online.
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800.444.3566 or 508.888.3622
www.DanlWebsterInn.com
149 Main St. • Sandwich
The Islands
How To Get To Martha’s
Vineyard and Nantucket
Hy-Line Cruises provides
ferry service from Hyannis to
“The Islands”.
The Steamship Authority offers
transportation to Martha’s Vineyard
and Nantucket from both Hyannis
and Wood’s Hole.
From Falmouth, home to Kathryn
Lee Bates, poet and author of
“America the Beautiful”, the Island
Queen sails across Vineyard
Sound late spring to early fall
to the docks at Oak Bluffs on
Martha’s Vineyard.
The Steamship Authority
Experience the enchanting islands
of Nantucket and Martha’s
Vineyard with the Steamship. We
offer the lowest fares and frequent
daily departures from Woods Hole to Martha’s Vineyard
and Hyannis to Nantucket. Travel on our traditional
ferries to both islands, or take our high-speed ferry
Iyanough to Nantucket now offering a special round-trip
same-day fare of only $50 Monday through Thursday.
508.477.8600
or to book online visit:
www.SteamshipAuthority.com
Hy-Line Cruises Island Ferries
Island Queen
High-Speed and Traditional Ferries to Nantucket and
the Vineyard from Hyannis! Family owned and
operated since 1962, KIDS RIDE FREE on our traditional
ferries, we offer same-day online reservations, on site
parking with no shuttle hassles, Insider’s Travel eGuides
and Specials online, and a Travel Alert System that sets
the standard.
The Fun Way to Martha’s Vineyard! Sail away on the
Island Queen from Falmouth, Cape Cod and experience
Martha’s Vineyard within 35 minutes. Convenient parking
just 200 yards from the dock. Enjoy our enclosed lounge,
outside decks, full-service snack bar and friendly crew!
Daily sailings beginning at 9:00 a.m. from late May to
mid-October. 2013 round trip fares are $20/adult, $10/
child. Children four and under travel FREE!
Group discounts available.
508.548.4800
www.IslandQueen.com
75 Falmouth Heights Road • Falmouth
800.492.8082
www.hylinecruises.com
220 Ocean Street Dock • Hyannis
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Heading south you will encounter some of the
most interesting attractions in New England.
New Bedford
What toSee
First stop is the New Bedford Whaling Museum with
collections that represent the allure and adventure of
American Whaling.
Heading west on I-195 will bring you to the Pearl
Harbor Experience at Battleship Cove in Fall River.
FallRiver
What toSee
Your next sojourn lies at Fall River’s Battleship Cove.
See the attack on Pearl Harbor as never before. Don’t
just watch history, be part of it!
Battleship Cove
New Bedford Whaling Museum
World’s largest museum devoted to the
historical interaction of humans and whales.
20 galleries of maritime art and science
exhibits. Five whale skeletons. World’s
largest ship model.
508.997.0046
www.whalingmuseum.org
18 Johnny Cake Hill • New Bedford
The only outdoor multimedia reenactment anywhere!
“I couldn’t believe how real it is. I felt like I was really
there. And when I heard the sound of planes, I actually
looked up to the sky. I got goosebumps!
Opens for the season April 14.
Show times: 11 a.m., 12 noon, 1, 2 & 3 p.m.
Daily through August. Weekends through September. 508.678.1100 or 800.533.3194
www.battleshipcove.org
5 Water Street • Fall River
From the rough and tumble times of World War II
meander south on Rte. 24 to Newport, Rhode Island.
Newport, R.I.
New Bedford
Whaling Museum
What toSee
dio Tours
Newport Mansions Au
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In Newport, the leading architects of the 19th century built
magnificent mansions as “summer cottages” for America’s
wealthiest families. Many today are National Historic
Landmarks maintained by The Preservation Society of
Newport County and open for public touring. Don’t miss a
visit to the Newport Mansions.
Swan Boats on the Common,
Boston
Faneuil Hall,
Boston
Public Garden, Boston
Newport Mansions
Heading north from Plymouth County consider
RT 3A for some scenic Massachusetts shore views.
Boston
What toSee
Visit the Newport Mansions in nearby Newport, RI.
and enjoy audio tours at The Breakers, The Elms, Marble
House, and Rosecliff. Adults and children alike will enjoy
the Family Tour at The Breakers. Don’t miss the Servant
Life Tour at The Elms for a behind-the-scenes experience.
Visit Chateau-sur-Mer and Kingscote for a taste of
Victorian Newport, and Green Animals Topiary Garden
in nearby Portsmouth for a whimsical garden walk with a
giraffe, camel, teddy bears and
other topiary creatures.
401.847.1000
www.NewportMansions.org
Boston is a wonderful blend of stylish sophistication and
historic New England charm. Uncover the city’s past
while enjoying its distinctively modern edge.
Take pleasure in America’s Walking City with a journey
along the Freedom Trail to Faneuil Hall Marketplace
and The Paul Revere House all the way to the U.S.S.
Constitution. The Children’s Museum, Museum of
Science and the New England Aquarium are only a few
of “Beantown’s” many other exciting attractions.
Tours of Boston
Super Tours Boston—custom high riding trolleys ensure
you see above traffic to 400 years of Boston history. Splash
into Boston Harbor on a Duck Tour, the only trolley tour
of Harvard Square. Charter a Boston Upper Deck Trolley
or Super Duck for a custom tour or transport to and
from your wedding, party, or other event. Day trip from
Plymouth. Only $4 all-day parking! 877.343.8257
Call 888.SEEBOSTON or visit www.bostonusa.com
for more information.
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A ttractions
1749 Court House & Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.830.4075
A. D. Makepeace, Wareham. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.295.1000
Alden House Museum, Duxbury. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .781.934.9092
Americana Theater Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.591.0282
America’s Hometown Shuttle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.746.0378
America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration. . . . . . 508.746.1818
Art Complex Museum, Duxbury. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 781.934.6634
Arts, Culture, Tourism, Carver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.866.3450
Back Roads of the South Shore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.747.0100
Battleship Cove, Fall River. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.678.1100
Bettyann’s Step-On Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.801.2300
Billingsgate Farm, Plympton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 781.293.6144
Buckley Performing Arts Center, Brockton. . . . . . . . . . . 508.588.9100
Cape Cod Canal Cruises, Onset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.295.3883
Captain John Whale Watching & Fishing Tours. . . . . . 508.746.2643
Cohasset Historical Society, Cohasset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 781.383.1434
Colonial Lantern Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 774.454.8126
Daniel Webster Estate & Heritage Center, Marshfield. .781.834.0548
Dead of Night Ghost Tours/Trask Museum. . . . . . . . . 508.866.5111
Discover Plymouth’s History – Walking Tours . . . . . . . 508.747.4544
Duxbury Rural & Historical Society/Museums, Duxbury. 781.934.6106
Edaville USA, Carver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.866.8190
Events at The Pinehills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.209.2000
First Parish Church Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.747.1606
Flax Pond Farms, Carver . . . . . . . . . . 508.866.2162 or 508.866.3654
Fuller Craft Museum, Brockton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.588.6000
Harlow “Old Fort” House. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.746.0012
Hedge House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.746.0012
Heritage Museums & Gardens, Sandwich . . . . . . . . . . . 508 888.3300
Hingham Historical Society/Museums, Hingham . . . . . 781.749.7721
Hull Lifesaving Museum, Hull . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .781.925.5433
Hy-Line Cruises-Ferry, Hyannis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800.492.8082
Hy-Line Cruises-Harbor & Fishing, Hyannis. . . . . . . . 800.492.8082
Island Queen-Ferry, Falmouth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508 548.4800
Jabez Howland House. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.746.9590
James Library & Center for the Arts, Norwell . . . . . . . . 781.659.7100
Jenney Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.747.4544
Major John Bradford House, Kingston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 781.585.6300
Marshfield Fair, Marshfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .781.834.6629
Massachusetts Audubon/South Shore Sanctuaries,
Duxbury and Marshfield. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 781.837.9400
Mattapoisett Museum & Carriage House, Mattapoisett. 508.758.2844
Mayflower II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.746.1622
Mayflower Brewing Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508 746.2674
Mayflower Cranberries, Plympton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 781.585.1999
Mayflower Society Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.746.2590
National Monument to the Forefathers. . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.747.4544
Native Plymouth Tours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 774.454.7792
New Bedford Whaling Museum, New Bedford. . . . . . . . 508.997.0046
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Newport Mansions, Newport, RI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401.847.1000
North River Arts Society, Marshfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 781.837.8091
Paragon Carousel, Hull. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 781.925.0472
Parting Ways Cemetery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.317.2488
Pilgrim Belle Paddlewheeler Cruises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.747.3434
Pilgrim Hall Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.746.1620
Pilgrim Memorial State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.747.7533
Plimoth Grist Mill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.746.1622
Plimoth Plantation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.746.1622
Plymouth Antiquarian Society/Museums. . . . . . . . . . . . 508.746.0012
Plymouth Bay Winery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.746.2100
Plymouth Center for the Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.746.7222
Plymouth Cruises aboard Lobster Tales. . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.746.5342
Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.746.8008
Plymouth to Provincetown Ferry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.747.2400
Plymouth Rock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.747.7533
Plymouth Whale Watch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.747.3434
Plymouth Winery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.746.3532
Project Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.747.7727
Richard Sparrow House Museum & Pottery. . . . . . . . . 508.747.1240
Ryan Rotors Helicopter Tours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.746.3111
Scituate Historical Society/Museums, Scituate . . . . . . . . 781.545.1083
Short Takes Old Tyme Photos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.830.0008
South Shore Art Center, Cohasset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 781.383.2787
South Shore Natural Science Center, Norwell . . . . . . . . 781.659.2559
Spooner House. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.746.0012
Super Duck Tours, Boston. . . . . . . . . . 877.343.8257 or 617.742.1440
The Steamship Authority, Woods Hole. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.477.8600
Trolleys by Tes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.747.5335
Bed & Breakfasts
Above the Bay at the Thornton Adams B & B . . . . . . . 508.830.1849
Along the Harbor Bed & Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 877.746.6898
Auberge Gladstone Bed & Breakfast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.830.1890
Bayberry Inn Bed & Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.830.1897
Bradford Cottage Bed and Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.746.7015
By the Sea Bed & Breakfast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.830.9643
Hall’s Bed & Breakfast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.746.2835
Oceanside Inn, Scituate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 781.544.0002
Seabreeze Inn Bed & Breakfast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .508.746.0282
Campgrounds
Pinewood Lodge Campground. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.746.3548
Dining
Al’s Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.746.3383
Blue Blinds Bakery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.747.0462
Cabby Shack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.746.5354
Carmen’s Café Nicole. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.747.4343
Cupcake Charlie’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.747.9225
East Bay Grille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.746.9751
Golf
Bay Pointe Club, Onset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.759.8802
D. W. Field Golf Course, Brockton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.580.7855
Pet Services
Four Paws Pet Boutique. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.747.7297
Hotels, Motels & Rentals
Beach House on Plymouth Long Beach/Rental. . . . . . . 508.746.8742
BEST WESTERN PLUS Cold Spring™. . . . . . . . . . . 508.746.2222
Blue Anchor Motel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.746.9551
Blue Spruce Motel & Townhouses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.224.3990
Cape Codder Resort & Spa, Hyannis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.771.3000
Comfort Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.746.2800
Comfort Inn, Rockland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 781.982.1000
Dan’l Webster Inn & Spa, Sandwich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.888.3622
Fairfield Inn by Marriott, Middleboro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.946.4000
Hampton Inn & Suites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.747.5000
Hilton Garden Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.830.0200
Holiday Inn, Rockland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 781.871.0545
Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Middleboro. . . . . . . . . . . 508.946.3398
John Carver Inn & Spa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.746.7100
Nantasket Beach Resort, Hull. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 781.925.4500
Pilgrim Sands on Long Beach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .508.747.0900
Radisson Hotel Plymouth Harbor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.747.4900
Hospital
Jordan Hospital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.746.2000
Lily’s Apothecary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.747.7546
South Shore Skin Center and Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.747.0711
Susan Perry Skin Care Day Spa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.746.0220
Shopping
Bramhall’s Country Store. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.746.1844
Claychick. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.746.8296
Colony Place. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.746.7663
Common Sense Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.732.0427
Daisy Riley Clothing & Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.747.2882
Eco Chic Gifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 774.773.9967
Fedele’s Chocolates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.746.8907
Independence Mall, Kingston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 781.582.2445
Jenney Museum Shop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.747.4544
Makepeace Farms, Wareham. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.295.5437
Pilgrim Hall Museum Shop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.746.1620
Pioppi’s Liquors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.746.1943
Plimoth Candy Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.747.1107
Plimoth Grist Mill Museum Shop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.746.1622
Plimoth Plantation Museum Shops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.746.1622
Richard Sparrow House Pottery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.747.1240
South Shore Antique Dealers, South Shore. . . . . . . . . . . 781.826.0220
The Market. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.209.0000
Village Landing Marketplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.746.3493
Tour Operators
Cape Cod Custom Tours, Hyannis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 888.793.8687
Northeast Unlimited Tours, Sandwich. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 774.413.5251
Tour Trends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.224.2288
Transportation
A & A Metro, Bridgewater. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800.437.3844
Access Express. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .508.746.5715
Mayflower Taxi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.746.8294
Plymouth & Brockton Bus Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.746.0378
Wineries &Breweries
Mayflower Brewing Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508 746.2674
Plymouth Bay Winery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.746.2100
Plymouth Winery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.746.3532
*All listings are in
Plymouth unless
otherwise noted.
Radio
95.9 WATD-FM, Marshfield. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 781.837.1166
Services/Health &Beauty
Aristocracy Salon & Day Spa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.747.0744
Beach Plum Spa at the Cape Codder Resort, Hyannis. . 508.771.3000
Beach Plum Spa at the Dan’l Webster Inn, Sandwich . . 508.888.3622
Beach Plum Spa at the John Carver Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.746.7100
Whale Watch,
Captain John Boats
photo: Carol “Krill”Carson
Harbor Grille Restaurant & Pub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.591.5035
Hearth ‘n Kettle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.747.7405
Kick-Off Café, Rockland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 781.871.0545
Lobster Hut. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.746.2270
Paragon Grill, Hull. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 781.925.6650
Patrizias Italy Trattoria. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.747.0015
Rio’s Steakhouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.830.6802
RooBar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.746.4300
Sam Diego’s Mexican Cookery & Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.747.0048
Sandcastle Lounge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.747.0900
The Upper Crust Pizzeria. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.747.6000
Village Landing Marketplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.746.3493
Waterfront Bar & Grill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.591.8393
Wood’s Seafood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .508.746.0261
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In Plymouth...
Plymouth was already named Plymouth when the
Pilgrims arrived in 1620. Captain John Smith, of
Pocahontas fame, had named it Plymouth in 1612
due to its physical resemblance (in reverse) to
Plymouth, Devon, England.
On theSouthShore...
In 1635 Samuel Lincoln originally of Hingham,
Norfolk, England was one of the founders of Hingham,
Massachusetts. 174 years later, his great, great, great,
great grandson and future President of the United
States, Abraham Lincoln, was born.
In Cranberry Country...
In 1782, Deborah Sampson of Plympton was the first
woman to serve in a U.S. military uniform when she
disguised herself as a man and fought in the American
Revolutionary War.
In MetroSouth...
The catcher’s mitt was invented in 1875 by William
H. McGunnigle, of Brockton a shoemaker who had
the idea to use a protective leather glove for catching a
speedy baseball.
Scan to visit:
SeePlymouth.com
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For additional travel information stop by the Massachusetts
Tourist Information Center, Route 3, Exit 5, Plymouth.
Call 800.231.1620 or visit www.SeePlymouth.com.
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Published by the Plymouth County Convention & Visitors Bureau and
Destination Plymouth and is designed by MacPherson Creative. Photography
by Don Teague. This material has been compiled carefully but PCCVB is not
responsible for errors or omissions.
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