1749 Court House and Museum (circa 1749) Town Square, Plymouth, MA 02360, 508-830-4075, The oldest wooden courthouse in existence in the country, this courthouse was built in 1749 and retains its period authenticity architecturally, as well as standing on the spot that was used as far back as 1620 by the Pilgrims for elections, voting, and legislation of laws.

Harlow Old Fort House (circa 1677) 119 Sandwich Street, Plymouth, MA 02360, 508-746-0012, This historic structure, dating to 1677, now functions as a museum and offers craft demonstrations, as well as tours hosted by period costumed guides who relate the history of Old Colony Plymouth.  

Hedge House (circa 1809) 126 Water Street, Plymouth, MA 02360, 508-746-0012, This Federal style home was first built in the early Nineteenth Century by a Plymouth merchant and ship owner, and now serves as the headquarters of the Plymouth Antiquarian Society, is furnished with lush Nineteenth century pieces, and is host to changing exhibits of the vast collections owned by the society.  

Jabez Howland House 33 Sandwich Street, Plymouth, MA 02360, 508-746-9590, This house is the only known surviving house that was once the residence of a Mayflower passenger; the house was then owned by the son of the original pilgrims, and is of particular interest because it reflects the changing fashions and times of the century that followed its construction, and the house is resplendent with period furnishings and details.  

Jenney Grist Mill (circa 1636) 6 Spring Lane, Plymouth, MA 02360, 508-747-4544, A mill was originally constructed on this spot in 1636, being America’s first grist mill, which operated continually until 1847, when it was destroyed by fire; the reconstructed mill still uses the original hydro technology to grind corn meal, wheat and rye, and the site also features a museum, shops, and ice cream that has gained renown. more... 

Richard Sparrow House (circa 1640) 42 Summer Street, Plymouth, MA 02360, 508-747-1240, Dating back to the early Seventeenth Century, this house is a testimony and remembrance of the Richard Sparrow family that settled in the area in the 1630s; the house serves not only as a museum that teaches of the ways of those early days, but also offers a gallery that features changing exhibits and sales of paintings, jewelry, sculpture, pottery and more; there is also a gift shop.  more... 

Spooner House Museum (circa 1747) 27 North Street, Plymouth, MA 02360, 508-746-0012, This charming house takes one through the history of the Spooner family and the history that the family lived through and reflected; having been continuously occupied by five successive generations of the family, the house now traces the successive generations with the furnishings and heirlooms that were collected over the years.  

Forefather's Monument Allerton Street, Plymouth, MA 02360, 508-746-1620, The largest granite monument in the United States, this monument portrays the heroic figure of a personified Faith with her foot on Plymouth Rock, and her finger pointing heavenwards; below the main figure are a number of relief sculptures that depict important moments in the history of the Pilgrims and the heritage they left to this country.

Plymouth Rock Water Street, Plymouth, MA 02360, This famous rock marks the spot where the Pilgrims first set foot in the New World in their quest for religious freedom and tolerance, while holding the high ideal of building a country that would stand as a “light on the hill,” a beacon of Godliness to the world.

Plymouth Public Library 132 South Street, Plymouth, MA 02360, 508-830-4250, Not only does the Plymouth Public Library offer a vast collection of books and reference materials that cover a wide range of subjects, this library houses special collections and materials having to do with the history of Plymouth and a great number of genealogical resources. more... 

Art Complex Museum, The 189 Alden Street, Plymouth, MA 02332, Duxbury, 617-934-6634, Housed in a splendid modern structure, and found in nearby Duxbury, this museum features changing exhibitions of contemporary art, as well as exhibitions of its permanent collections that include such diversity as Asian art, Shaker furniture, as well as American paintings and prints; the museum also regularly offers concerts, lectures, and other events.  

Children's Museum 46 Main Street, Plymouth, MA 02360, 508-747-1234, This museum is geared towards children and includes a number of hands-on exhibits and a whale watching boat.  

Cranberry World Visitor's Center 225 Water Street, Plymouth, MA 02360, 508-747-2350, In downtown Plymouth, one will find the Ocean Spray sponsored Cranberry World that features exhibits that trace the history and procedures involved in the cultivation of cranberries.  

Mayflower II State Pier, Plymouth, MA 02360, 508-746-1622, This faithful reproduction of the Mayflower includes a host of educational exhibits that trace the history and show the sailing techniques involved in the historic voyage of the original Mayflower in 1620.

Mayflower Society Museum 4 Winslow Street, Plymouth, MA 02360, 508-746-2590, With a museum, a library and more, this organization strives to help the many descendents of those who braved the journey to the New World aboard the Mayflower to trace their lineage and learn the history of their ancestors who came to Plymouth from Europe, as well as information regarding the following generations who settled New England and spread out to other areas of what was to become the United States.  more... 

Pilgrim Hall Museum 75 Court Street, Plymouth, MA 02360, 508-746-1620, This museum chronicles the brave struggle of the Pilgrims who came to the New World for freedom of religion and belief, and showcases such objects of interest as the William Bradford Bible, Peregrine White’s cradle, an actual portrait of a Pilgrim that was painted from life, as well as paintings, furniture, household objects, and antique artifacts that help to illustrate the history of the pilgrimage to and settlement in America of these religious purists; the museum also boasts a library and research centre.  more... 

Plimoth Plantation 137 Warren Avenue, Plymouth, MA 02362, 508-746-1622, This living history museum brings history to life with costumed re-enactors and guides who demonstrate the way of life in 17th century Plymouth. Plimoth Plantation has a large collection of archaeological artifacts, the Mayflower II, educational sites, hands-on activities, the Nye Barn, 1627 English Village, Patuxet Café, and much more. more... 

Heliops Helicopters 226 South Meadow Road, Plymouth, MA 02360, Plymouth Municipal Airport, 617-571-6117, The South Shore’s premier helicopter service. Sightseeing Tours, Charter, Aerial Photography & Video, Aerial Survey, Adventure Tours, Corporate Team Building, Birthday, Anniversary, Special Event, Wedding. Helicopter Tours include spectacular views of Plimoth Plantation, Plymouth Harbor with its Lighthouses and Mayflower II. Special Baseball Photo Flight right over Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox and Daisuke Matsuzaka.  more... 

Captain John Boats 117 Standish Avenue, Plymouth, MA 02360, 508-746-2643, 800-242-2469, For nearly sixty years this professional operation has been offering a wide range of cruises and tours that explore the beauty of the Cape Cod area, with options including whale watching tours, deep sea fishing, Plymouth Harbour cruises, narrated tours, and much more.  more... 

Colonial Lantern Tours 4 South Russell, Plymouth, MA 02360, Many Tours Depart From Plymouth Rock Trolley Stop, 508-747-4161, 800-698-5636, This popular and timeless tour features evening tours in which each person carries a candlelit tin lantern to light his way on guided, narrated tours that explore the history of the region with visits to the town’s historic district, the original plantation site, the waterfront, and more; on the tour the guide will walk one through four centuries of change and developments that have shaped the area to be what it is today.  more... 

Lobster Tales Town Wharf, Plymouth, MA 02360, 508-746-5342, On these adventurous excursions, visitors get the chance to haul in lobster traps, learn about marine life, enjoy the beautiful scenery, and more; there is also a touch tank and pirate adventures for children.  more...

Pilgrim Belle State Pier, Plymouth, MA 02360, 508-747-3434, 800-242-2469, This picturesque and romantic Mississippi style paddle-wheeler features narrated harbour tours, dinner cruises, and more.  more...

Plymouth Bay Winery 114 Water Street, Plymouth, MA 02362, Located in the Historic Waterfront District, 508-746-2100, Overlooking Plymouth Bay, this family winery produces fruit wines using age-old methods. Plymouth Bay Winery is open from March 1 to December 31, Monday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Sundays from noon to 5:00 p.m.  

Plymouth Colony Winery 56 Pinewood Road, Plymouth, MA 02360, 508-747-3334, Situated in a renovated circa 1890, screening house, surrounded by nine acres of cranberry bogs a few miles west of historic Plymouth Center, Plymouth Colony Winery is New England's original cranberry winery.