Things to Do in Plymouth, MA
Whale watches, harbor cruises, museums, breweries, spas and state parks — the experiences we send our guests to, with hours, directions and what to expect.
Top Plymouth Experiences
The handful of things we tell every guest to book before they arrive — evenings and mornings on Cape Cod Bay that people remember long after the drive home.
Sounds & Sunsets Cruise
Two hours of live music, margaritas and the Plymouth sunset aboard the Lobster Tales.
Whale Watching
Stellwagen Bank is right offshore — humpbacks and finbacks from April into October.
Harbor Cruises
Short scenic runs around Plymouth Harbor, the light and Long Beach.
Fishing Charters
Deep-sea and inshore trips leaving from Plymouth Harbor.
Everything else to do in Plymouth
Canal Cruisers Bicycles
Bike rentals delivered straight to the house — ideal for the Cape Cod Canal path.
On the waterCaptain John Boats
Plymouth's long-running whale watch and deep-sea fishing fleet, sailing from the Town Wharf on the harbor.
Groceries & provisions · 4 minsClements' Marketplace
Groceries & provisions in Plymouth.
AttractionEllisville Harbor State Park
A quiet coastal preserve with a short walk down to the shore — the best sunset in Plymouth, and seals from October to May.
On the waterF/V Fishbone Charters
Private deep-sea fishing charters out of Plymouth Harbor for striped bass, bluefish and bottom fishing.
Spa & wellnessKūR Village Spa
Waterfront spa.
AttractionMayflower II
A full-scale reproduction of the ship that carried the Pilgrims, berthed on the Plymouth waterfront.
Spa & wellnessMirbeau Inn & Spa
Reserve well in advance.
AttractionMyles Standish State Forest
Miles of biking and hiking trails.
AttractionNelson Memorial Park
Playground on the beach.
AttractionPilgrim Hall Museum
Artifacts of the early colonists.
AttractionPlimoth Patuxet
An open-air recreation of the 1627 English village and a Wampanoag homesite, staffed by historians in character.
AttractionPlymouth Bay Winery
Tastings of Plymouth's own sweet, fruity wines made from locally grown cranberries.
AttractionPlymouth Grist Mill
A preserved grist mill built by the Pilgrims.
AttractionPlymouth Harbor
The waterfront district for shopping and dining.
AttractionPlymouth Rock
The iconic landing site of the Mayflower.
Groceries & provisions · 15 minsShaw's
Groceries & provisions in Plymouth.
Evening cruise · 2 hours · all ages · 20 min driveSounds & Sunsets Cruise
A two-hour evening sail aboard the historic Lobster Tales with live music, margaritas, wine, beer and appetizers as the sun goes down over Plymouth Harbor.
AttractionSpire Center for Performing Arts
Local performances in a beautifully renovated historic church.
On the waterThe Flyin' Finn Charters
On the water in the Plymouth area.
On the water · 20 min driveWhale Watching in Plymouth
Stellwagen Bank sits just offshore, making Plymouth one of the most reliable whale watching ports in New England.
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