Step Back in Time With a Charming Visit to Plymouth, America’s Historic Hometown
Step back in time with a visit to Plymouth, home to historic landmarks and coastal beauty
Step back in time with a visit to “America’s Hometown.” The site of the first Pilgrim settlement in 1620, this coastal town (located south of Boston) is now home to picturesque museums, monuments, gorgeous parks and more.
Begin your getaway following in the footsteps of the settlers with a Plymouth Pilgrims Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour. Stroll through the town at your own pace to see artifacts like Plymouth Rock as you listen to fascinating facts.
Next, get a more in-depth look at 17th-century life with a visit to the Pilgrim Hall Museum. See an expansive collection of Pilgrim possessions, from documents and furniture to books and clothing.
For your Thanksgiving feast, head to the Plimoth Patuxet Museums for their annual “The Story of Thanksgiving Dinner.” Enjoy classic roast turkey and traditional New England trimmings as performers entertain and enlighten you about the holiday.
See the Plymouth Rock Portico that shelters the famous rock
Visit the fully functional Plimoth Grist Mill replica, which uses water power from Town Brook to grind up
Spy the bronze Pilgrim Maiden Statue located in Brewster Gardens
Catch a glimpse of wild turkeys throughout the area
Take a mini vacation—at home!
Enjoy a parfait inspired by Yellow Deli and see the Mayflower!
Spiced Apple Parfait
Ingredients
- 2 soft oatmeal cookies (finely crumbed)
- 2 tsp. butter (melted)
- 1 apples (peeled, cored and cut into ½” pices)
- 1/3 cup dried currants
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds
- 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Mix cookies and mutter until crumbly. In large nonstick skillet, mix next 4 ingredients and ¾ cup water; over high heat, bring to boil. Cover; over medium-low, cook until apples are tender, 8-10 min.
- Uncover; cook until thickened, 5 min. Cool. Stir in almonds. Serve over yogurt topped with crumbs.
Virtual tour: Mayflower II
See what it was like aboard the original Mayflower as you explore the life-sized replica in this quick virtual tour. Simply watch the Mayflower II video posted by “Odyssey Visual Media” on YouTube.com.
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