First stop: Plymouth Rock and Mayflower II, enduring symbols of the Pilgrims’ arrival in the New World. The region also offers picturesque harbors, historic lighthouses, state-of-the-art golf courses, and acres of cranberry bogs that turn ruby red as harvest time approaches.
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Plymouth bills itself as "America's Hometown." The colonists’ struggle to build a new community and their relationship to the indigenous Wampanoag are brought to life at Plimoth Plantation, a re-creation of the 1627 Pilgrim community. Whale watch cruises and party fishing boats leave from Plymouth harbor. Edaville USA’s two-mile, narrow-gauge railroad and amusement rides are perennial family favorites. As is the Brockton Rox, a Minor League Baseball team whose home base is Campanelli Stadium in Brockton. The nearby Fuller Craft Museum is a dazzling showcase for contemporary crafts. Duxbury’s Art Complex Museum features a Japanese garden and tea hut. For dramatic views of Hingham Harbor and the Boston skyline, stroll or bike to the top of one of the four drumlins comprising World’s End in Hingham.
WHAT'S NEW?
The town of Pembroke is celebrating its 300th anniversary. Check out all the great events planned at pembroke300.com.
Check out the town of Carver's new website devoted to arts, culture, and tourism.
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- Where to Go
- Things to Do
Getting to the shops is easy - you can take the MBTA, rent a Zipcar, or even take the bus from various Boston hotels to Wrentham Village Premium Outlets. Don't miss Boston's world famous Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Essex's charming antique stores, and Yankee Candle's flagship store in South Deerfield.
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- Getting Around
State and regional resources, including air, land, and water transportation; Boston public transit info; detailed info on travel to Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Island
