Skip to main content
Book your room
Set Reminder
Form Sucess Message will Come Here
(508) 747-4900
Book Direct Benefits
Exclusive Offers
Custom Add-Ons
Access to All Room Types & Suites
Premium Date Availibility
Historic ship docked by the water in Plymouth, MA.
Attractions

Key Plymouth, MA, Attractions for Every Kind of Visit

Plymouth, MA, attractions range from historic landmarks and museums to waterfront destinations and outdoor spaces. Dive into Plymouth’s connection to the Pilgrims at Plimoth Patuxet, Plymouth Rock, Pilgrim Hall Museum, and the National Monument to the Forefathers. Visit the Mayflower II, walk along the waterfront, or spend time at Scusset Beach State Reservation. Together, these places present different ways to experience Plymouth’s history, culture, and coastal setting.

Quaint courtyard with gazebo and at Hotel 1620 Plymouth Harbor in Plymouth, MA.
Shopping & Dining

Village Landing Marketplace

Village Landing Marketplace sits directly at Hotel 1620 and brings together locally owned specialty shops and restaurants. Have a meal, visit the shops, or pick up a treat without leaving the property. 

Browse The Shoppes
Historic wooden cottages with thatched roofs in Plymouth, MA.
17th-Century Life

Plimoth Patuxet

Plimoth Patuxet is an outdoor living history museum where visitors can experience a fully functioning community and get a glimpse into 17th-century English village life. 

Go to Website
Historic ship docked at the pier in Plymouth, MA.
Maritime History

Mayflower II

Mayflower II is a full-scale reproduction of the 17th-century merchant ship associated with the Pilgrims’ journey to Plymouth. Docked in Plymouth Harbor, the ship gives visitors a chance to tour the vessel and learn more about maritime travel, the Pilgrim story, and the historic connection between the ship and Plymouth for visitors today. 

Visit Website
Columns overlooking a calm harbor with boats in Plymouth, MA.
A Plymouth Landmark

Plymouth Rock

Plymouth Rock is one of the city’s best-known historic landmarks and a familiar symbol of the Pilgrims’ arrival in Plymouth. Located at Pilgrim Memorial State Park, the site offers visitors a chance to see the rock associated with the 1620 landing while exploring the waterfront and nearby historic destinations on foot during their visit.

See Official Website
Statue with figures and inscriptions in Plymouth, MA.
Pilgrim History

National Monument to the Forefathers

Standing 81 feet tall, the National Monument to the Forefathers is a granite memorial connected to the Pilgrims who arrived in Plymouth in 1620. 

Visit Website
Adult and child observing an exhibit in Plymouth, MA.
Plymouth’s Past

Pilgrim Hall Museum

Pilgrim Hall Museum gives you a closer look at Plymouth’s bygone days through an extensive collection of Pilgrim possessions. The museum tells the stories of the people who built new lives in a new world.  

Visit Website
Wooden path leading to the beach in Plymouth, MA.
A Day Outdoors

Scusset Beach State Reservation

Scusset Beach State Reservation combines outdoor recreation with a coastal setting on Cape Cod Bay. Visitors can hike, bicycle, fish, or camp within the state-operated public recreation area. 

Check Official Site

Discover all places near us and plan your day ahead

Map out your Plymouth day with local restaurants, shops, museums, beaches, and waterfront stops that can fill the gaps in your daily itinerary without adding much extra travel time.

Wondering what to see and do in Plymouth?

Below you'll find answers about the top attractions and how to make the most of your visit.

Plymouth Rock and Mayflower II are both close to Hotel 1620, while Plimoth Patuxet, Pilgrim Hall Museum, and the National Monument to the Forefathers offer additional choices. Visiting several attractions in one day depends on their hours, locations, and your available time.

Plimoth Patuxet, Plymouth Rock, Mayflower II, Pilgrim Hall Museum, and the National Monument to the Forefathers all focus on Plymouth’s history. Collectively, they cover 17th-century village life, the Pilgrim voyage, historic landmarks, artifacts, and beliefs associated with Plymouth’s early settlement.

Start at Village Landing Marketplace for shopping and dining, then tour Plymouth Rock, Pilgrim Hall Museum, or Mayflower II. Spend time outdoors at Scusset Beach State Reservation before returning to the harbor area for dinner and more time around Plymouth.

Scusset Beach State Reservation is located at the southwest corner of Cape Cod Bay. The coastal recreation area is ideal for hiking, bicycling, fishing, camping, picnicking, birding, and ship watching for visitors looking to spend time outdoors during their trip to Plymouth.

Plymouth Rock is 0.5 miles from Hotel 1620, while Mayflower II is 0.4 miles away. The National Monument to the Forefathers is also 0.5 miles away, putting several major historic attractions within easy reach of the hotel.