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surrounding 333 acres (135 ha) who survived the brutal
of undeveloped woodland are crossing on this small, cramped
ideal for walks, swimming, ship succumbed to illness
and fishing. and malnutrition during their
first winter in Plymouth. They
Y Walden Pond State are buried across the street
Reservation on Coles Hill, where there is
915 Walden St. Tel (978) 369-3254. a statue of the Native American
Open call for hours. & 8 7 chief Massasoit, who became
an ally of the survivors. There is
a panoramic view of the harbor
5 Plymouth from here.
The Pilgrim Hall Museum,
* 52,000. k g to Provincetown
(seasonal). n 130 Water St, (508) opened in 1824, has the largest
747-7525, (800) USA-1620. existing collection of Pilgrim-era
∑ seeplymouth.com Mayflower II, replica of the original Pilgrim furniture, armor, and decorative
ship, in Plymouth arts. There are also several
The ship Mayflower, with 102 historic homes, including the
Pilgrims aboard, sailed into Most of the historic sights can 1677 Harlow Old Fort House,
Plymouth Harbor in 1620 and be accessed on foot by the one of the few remaining
established the first permanent Pilgrim Path that stretches 17th-century buildings in
European settlement in New along the waterfront and the town. It is operated by the
England. Today the town bustles downtown areas. A sight seeing Plymouth Antiquarian Society,
with visitors exploring the sites trolley also connects points of which offers seasonal tours and
of Amer ica’s earliest days, interest. At the Harbor is special events, including an
including Plimoth Plantation. Plymouth Rock, a boulder annual Pilgrim breakfast.
Plymouth itself is a popular marking the spot where the
seaside town, with a 3.5-mile Pilgrims are said to have first P Plimoth Plantation
(6-km) beach, offering harbor stepped ashore. Moored by it is Rte 3A. n 137 Warren Ave, (508) 746-
cruises and fishing excursions. the Mayflower II, a replica of 1622. Open late Mar–Nov: 9am–5pm
In the fall, the surrounding bogs the 17th-century sailing ship daily. & 7 limited access to parts of
turn ruby red as the annual that carried the Pilgrims over site; wheelchairs available on request.
cranberry harvest gets underway. from England. Many of those = ∑ plimoth.org

Plimoth Plantation
Encircled by a palisade, Plimoth Plantation is a re-creation of the
Pilgrims’ 1627 village, complete with costumed interpreters,
portraying actual colonists, each with a story to tell. The Wampanoag
Village depicts Native American life before settlers arrived.
Hopkins House Storehouse
Provisions were stored here, along
Stephen Hopkins’ with furs and other goods to be
wife gave birth to their shipped to England.
son Oceanus on
the Mayflower.

Vegetable garden

Outer
palisade

Allerton House
The roof of this house
is thatched with the The Cow Shed
long-lasting, virtually is enclosed by
waterproof local reeds. a paddock.

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