Visiting America's Hometown

Top Things To Do and Experience While in Plymouth MA

 

FUN THINGS TO DO:

Long Beach: Grab a backpack, towel, and some sunblock ~You can drive, walk, bike, roll or stroll to the beach from downtown area. It’s about 3 miles or so from Ziggy’s ice cream shack… an important stop after the day at the beach ;)

Downtown: We walk and bike sometimes but drive down and park and walk around - parking is free at the Plimoth Gristmill (6 Spring Lane). Otherwise, you have to pay…don’t forget bc tickets are brutal down there.

Plimoth Gristmill and Brewster Gardens:  They are fun to explore and walk around - the gardens take you all the way down to the waterfront. 

Free Summer Concert Series: Wednesday evenings in the summer starting June 26th (except for 7/3) they hold free concerts at the waterfront pavilion. There are food trucks that have VERY yummy food.  Bring a chair or blanket (we have a supply for your convenience), BYOB, and enjoy the evening (starts around 6).

The Spire has a lobby series of concerts that are easy to get into - and inexpensive $15.00. Check out the dates and artists here: https://spirecenter.org/

Memorial Hall also has a bunch of concerts and events but you have to plan in advance for that… here is the link: https://memorialhall.com/shows-%26-events

Captain John has the best whale-watching excursions…book here: https://www.captjohn.com/

Woods Seafood has the best “hole in the wall” fried seafood in Plymouth:  https://www.woodsseafood.com/

Honey Baby has the best craft drinks (small app plates as well): https://www.honeybabyplymouth.com/

Uva is a fun wine-tasting experience (they have charcuteries): 

https://uvawineplymouth.com/. If Katie is working tell her Sheri sent you :)

The Rooftop is a new kickass bar/restaurant - fun for summer and a must experience: 

https://www.terracerooftopdining.com/. Make a resi

Cork & Table is our favorite restaurant.  Sit at the bar and enjoy the best She Crab Soup this side of the Mississippi.  If they have their Fried Green Tomatoes on the menu do not pass them up! https://corkandtableplymouth.com/

Obviously:  The Mayflower and Plymouth Rock are a must see - They are located at the waterfront.

 

BEYOND PLYMOUTH:

Martha’s Vineyard:  The Steamship Authority ferry from Woods Hole is walk-on and tickets are $10 per person one way. Woods Hole is about a 50-minute drive from the house and you must be there 30 minutes before departure so plan accordingly.  There are free parking lots with a shuttle to the port.

Check out the schedule here:

https://www.vineyardferries.com/steamship-authority-schedule

Cape Cod:  The best towns for walking around, shopping, and restaurants are Falmouth, Chatham and Province Town.  All have beaches as well.  Falmouth is about 30 minutes from the house Chatham is about an hour and PTown is about 1 hour and 20 minutes. 

For the Physical:  The Cape Cod Shining Sea Bikeway is a casual and lovely bike trail that starts in Falmouth and runs for 10 miles along several communities ending in Woods Hole.  We have done this adventure several times and always stop for lunch before riding back.  It’s a lovely day ride. 

https://www.capecodbikeguide.com/shiningsea.asp

For the More Physical:  The Cape Cod Rail Trail is a moderate bike trail that starts in S. Yarmouth and ends in Wellfleet.  It is a 25-mile (one-way) bike trail that takes you through 6 Cape towns.  It also is a lovely day, but a little more physical. 

https://www.mass.gov/locations/cape-cod-rail-trail

Province Town Ferry: There is a Fast Speed Ferry from downtown Plymouth to PTown.  The cost is $75.00 per person round trip and takes about 1 hour 30 minutes.  It is well worth it for the day.  Be warned…the ride back is ALWAYS choppy, always. 

https://www.captjohn.com/fast-ferry-ptown/

 

DUXBURY:

ICO (Island Creek Oysters):  Located in Duxbury (about a 15-minute drive) is the iconic waterfront outdoor raw bar and oyster farm.  They not only offer their delicious oysters and other seafood, beer, and games, but they also have tours available.  It is a great way to spend an afternoon and worth the trip… grab an Uber and go. 

https://shop.islandcreekoysters.com/pages/the-raw-bar-at-island-creek-oyster-farm

If you do go to Duxbury you must stop at French Memories for an iced coffee and a French pastry. 

https://www.frenchmemories.com/

Feel like sailing, paddle boarding or Sup Yoga?  Look no further than the Duxbury Bay Maritime School (DBMS):  From private lessons in sailing to a week course for adults or children, boat rentals, paddle board rentals or sup yoga this place has water adventures for the mermaid in you.  Plan ahead here: 

https://app.amilia.com/store/en/duxbury-bay-maritime-school/shop/programs