Plymouth is 40 miles south of Boston. Routes 3 and 44 (now a highway extending west to the Carver-Middleborough line) are the main roads into town. It's also accessible from Boston by bus and commuter rail (with stations at Cordage Park and in neighboring Kingston).
Where to eat
Plenty of national chains have discovered Plymouth, but an increasing number of unique eateries have developed loyal followings. This is a sampling:
Tuscany Tavern 294 Court St.
508-747-9291
North End-style restaurant in North Plymouth. Cuisine evokes the owner's Italian hometown near the Amalfi Coast. Seats only 28 close together. Dinner $11- $24.
Namaste 56 Main St.
508-747-2353
Indian cuisine. Friendly staff, impressive menu. Ask for a window seat, and start with a basket of freshly-baked nan. Lunch $5.50- $6.25, dinner $9- $12.
Daniela's Cafe 23 Court St.
508-746-0707
Intimate, creative dining with attentive service. Breakfast $3- $7, lunch $5- $7, dinner $17- $31.
Cafe Strega
16 Main St. Extension
508-732-9996
Glass-enclosed dining room, cozy bar accented with mahogany and marble. Dinner $11- $28.
What to do
Dead of Night Ghost Tours 508-866-5111; 508-277-2371
Explore Burial Hill and other shadowy places in search of restless spirits. Nightly tours are about 90 minutes long. Adults $12, children 12 and under $10. Call for times.
Ellisville Harbor State Park Off Route 3A, in the Ellisville section
A gorgeous strip of undeveloped coastline perfect for a brisk autumn walk.
The Vine 18 Main St. Extension
508-830-1942
European-style wine bar offers wine tastings and live music -- from blues to jazz to pop.
Kiskadee Coffee Co.
18 Main St.
508-830-1410
Jazz Tuesday evenings; open mike night Thursdays; blues, jazz , and pop weekend afternoons. Free.
