Exploring Plymouth, Mass.

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Getting there

From the North: Take I-93 south to Rt. 3 south, to Exit 6A into Plymouth
From the West: Take I-90 (Mass. Pike) or Rt. 2 east to I-495 south, to exit 6 into Plymouth
From the South: Take I-95 north through Providence, R.I. to I-495 south, to exit 6 onto Rt. 44 east into Plymouth
By bus: Take the Plymouth & Brockton bus to Plymouth
By MBTA: Take the commuter rail to Kingston then take a local bus link into Plymouth
Key points: Town Information Center (corner of Water St. and Memorial drive, across from Plymouth Harbor)

Twelve holiday events around New England

From making your own candy canes to taking a wintry sleigh ride, here's a round-up of the best holiday events.

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ATTRACTIONS

Mayflower II
Berthed a few steps from Plymouth Rock, the Mayflower II is a full-scale reproduction of the type of ... More
Pilgrim Hall Museum
This is a great place to get a sense of the day-to-day lives of Plymouth's first European residents ... More
Plimoth Plantation
Allow at least half a day to explore this re-creation of the 1627 English village, which children ... More

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Hotels

Best Western Cold Spring
This pleasant motel and its adjacent cottages surround landscaped lawns. The fastidiously maintained ... More
Pilgrim Sands on Long Beach
This attractive motel sits on its own beach 3 miles south of town, within walking distance of ... More
John Carver Inn
A three-story Colonial-style building with a landmark portico, this hotel offers comfortable, modern ... More

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RESTAURANTS

Lobster Hut
A busy self-service restaurant with a great view, the Lobster Hut is popular with both locals and ... More
Run of the Mill Tavern
This friendly restaurant sits 3 blocks inland, across from Town Brook Park. You won't mind not having ... More

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Touchstone

Modernity meets tradition at a museum that preserves and explains the Pilgrim experience of centuries ago.

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Discover Plymouth

Take a tour of modern day Plymouth. See historic sites, ocean views, and more.

Plimoth Plantation guide

Take a trip back in time and spend a day in 17th-century Plymouth.

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Photos at new heights

See some of the many stunning entries in our airplane photo contest.

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Your fall photos

Have the leaves already started to turn in your backyard? Check out some readers' photos of fall in New England, and when you see color this season, send in your own.