18. (Tie) Plymouth, Massachusetts | Best Attractions, Eateries, and Lodging

Where to Stay in Plymouth, Massachusetts:

Pilgrim Sands Motel A family visit to Plimoth Plantation is a grand idea, but after a full day of time travel, you and the kids are going to want to hit the beach. That’s where this well-maintained motel with a private sandy strand comes in. There are also indoor and outdoor pools for swimming. pilgrimsands.com  

Where to Eat in Plymouth, Massachusetts:

Cornerstone Café Cornerstone is a cozy and comfortable breakfast and lunch option on Main Street. www.facebook.com/pages/The-Cornerstone-Cafe/120305824649096  

Great Attraction in Plymouth, Massachusetts:

Native Plymouth Tours An interesting companion piece to a visit to Plimoth Plantation, these tours present the Native American slant on New England’s first English colony from a guide steeped in the ways of the Wampanoag. nativeplymouthtours.com Plimoth Plantation. The story of America’s first settlement comes to life. www.plimoth.org Mayflower II. Hard not to feel goosebumps imagining the Atlantic crossing by the Pilgrims when you stand before this life sized replica.. http://www.plimoth.org/what-see-do/mayflower-ii  

Don’t Miss:

Plimoth Rock The great symbol of freedom is now housed in a colonnaded building down by the waterfront. www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/southeast/plgm.htm More information in Plymouth, Massachusetts: www.seeplymouth.com See recommendations for the other 24 best beach towns in New England.

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