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Top Things to Do in Plymouth "Top Things To Do in Plymouth" A city that has earned the epithet for being 'America's Hometown', Plymouth's history can be traced back to the era of the Pilgrims. A city steeped in culture, Plymouth is an open book waiting to enlighten visitors through its museums and many historic sights. Realizzata per : Cityseeker 10 Posizioni indicati Plymouth Rock "Homage to the Plymouth Pilgrims" An English ship, Mayflower, brought with it over 100 pilgrims who landed on the harbor of Plymouth and discovered their newfound freedom in the year 1620. The Plymouth Rock is supposedly the exact spot of the landing of the pilgrims and today a major portion of it is sheltered under a grand canopy made of granite. Located within the Pilgrim Memorial State Park, by NYC1887 the rock is one of the major attractions for tourists visiting Massachusetts and with guided tours, people get to learn about the English pilgrims and their heritage. +1 508 747 7525 (Tourist Information) www.seeplymouth.com/things-to- 79 Water Street, Pilgrim Memorial State do/plymouth-rock Park, Plymouth MA Pilgrim Hall Museum "A nation's roots" The Plymouth colony, which lasted from 1620-1692, is firmly embedded in the collective imagination as one of the major chapters in the historic story of the United States. This museum reveals some of the earliest pages in that story, through artifacts both famous (William Bradford's Bible) and humble (household artifacts). It also acknowledges the other by Giorgio Galeotti and often overlooked, characters in the story: the native Americans who had settled these shores many centuries before Europeans came sailing in on the Mayflower. A gift shop carries reproductions of many of the museum's artifacts. +1 508 746 1620 www.pilgrimhall.org/ [email protected] 75 Court Street, Plymouth MA National Monument to the Forefathers "Memorial For The Forefathers" The National Monument to the Forefathers or the Pilgrim Monument is the world's biggest solid granite monument and one of the tallest statues in the United States. Built between 1907 and 1910, the 81 foot (25 meters) was designed by sculptor Hammatt Billings in memory of the Mayflower by Raime Pilgrims. The structure was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. The sculpture is surrounded by lush green gardens, making for a peaceful and refreshing visit. +1 508 747 0100 (Tourist Information) www.seeplymouth.com/things-to- Allerton Street, Plymouth MA do/national-monument-forefathers Burial Hill Cemetery "Historic Cemetery" This historic cemetery has been used for interment since the 17th Century by Plymouth natives, and is the resting place of several founding settlers. The earliest graves used wood, but were later replaced with stone- markers, which one can still find to this day. One of the oldest graves in the cemetery can be traced back to 1681. by Giorgio Galeotti +1 508 747 1620 (Tourist Information) www.plymouth-ma.gov/cemetery-a School Street, Plymouth MA nd-crematory-management/pages/b urial-hill-cemetery Brewster Gardens "A Place Of Tranquility" Brewster Gardens is located in the heart of the city on either side of Town Brook. The garden is an escape defined by lush plants and rolling lawns with a picturesque trail that runs along the stream and is perfect for casual strolls. Admire the many statues that dot the park or relax on one of the many benches by the water with your favorite book and enjoy nature at its by Massachusetts Office of best. Travel & Tourism +1 508 747 1620 www.seeplymouth.com/beaches- 30 Water Street, Plymouth MA and-parks/brewster-gardens Richard Sparrow House "The Oldest Abode in Plymouth" Richard Sparrow House is a cozy artistic bungalow built during 1640. An English surveyor, Richard Sparrow lived here along with his family and it is one of the oldest villas in the city. The saltbox style house now has a museum, a gallery and a gift shop with unique handmade crafts. The museum here has collectibles from the period and showcases the lifestyle by Swampyank at of the bygone era. A visit to the historical residence would help patrons en.wikipedia know about the history of the settlers. +1 508 747 1240 www.sparrowhouse.com/ 42 Summer Street, Plymouth MA Plimoth Grist Mill "Historic Grist Mill in Plymouth" A working grist mill, with a rich historical and cultural heritage, the Jenney Grist Mill is a popular tourist site for visitors from the State of Massachusetts as well as the rest of the US. Built-in 1623 by John Jenney and other pilgrims belonging to the Plymouth Colony, the Plimoth Grist Mill (as it is popularly known) has undergone several structural by John Phelan improvements and re-constructional phases throughout its history. The Mill uses water power to churn, ground and mill organic corn into cornmeal. This historic Mill is situated on Town Brook, which hosts an annual spring festival drawing thousands of people from all over America. +1 508 830 1124 www.plimoth.org/what-see- 6 Spring Lane, Plymouth MA do/plimoth-grist-mill Plimoth Plantation "Scoprite come vivevano i padri pellegrini" Questo museo ricrea la cittadina di Plymouth com'era nel 1627, e cerca di separare i fatti dalla leggenda (inventata) della prima celebrazione di Thanksgiving, la giornata del ringraziamento. Storici e curatori hanno curato ogni dettaglio, dalla planimetria delle strade, ai mobili, gli attrezzi e utensili di cucina. Bestiame originario del Seicento viene allevato by Ben Franske specificatamente, ed occupa i pascoli e i fienili, mentre attori fanno rivivere la vita quotidiana dei padri pellegrini dell'epoca. Oltre ad informazioni sui coloni europei, i visitatori possono saperne di più anche sulle tribù di indiani americani, alla Hobbamock's Homesite, la casa di un famiglia della tribù Wampanoag che visse a Plymouth dal 1621 al 1641, durante il trattato di pace. +1 508 746 1622 www.plimoth.org [email protected] 137 Warren Avenue, Plymouth MA Jabez Howland House "Historic Pilgrims House in Plymouth" A classic 17th-century timber-frame house, the Jabez Howland House is located on 33 Sandwich Street in Plymouth, Massachusetts. This historic house also has the unique distinction of being the only heritage property in the whole of Plymouth where Pilgrims once resided. Featuring a porch, massive hall and a hall chamber, this house served as the living quarters by Howland7797 of John Howland and his family. This historic residence was turned into a museum post-1912 when extensive revamping and restructuring work was carried out on the house with the aim to restore its original look. +1 508 746 9590 www.seeplymouth.com/things-to- 33 Sandwich Street, Plymouth MA do/jabez-howland-house Pilgrim Memorial State Park "Park by the Beach" Covering an area of around six acres (two hectares), the Pilgrim Memorial State Park is one of the popular parks in the city often frequented by the locals as well as the tourists. Located by the beach shore, the park not only offers splendid views of the sea but is also home to the city’s two most well-known monuments: the Plymouth Rock and the National by PLBthetoonist Monument to the Forefathers. Visitors to the park can spend their time walking on the numerous park trails, picnic with their families on the greens, or simply enjoy the stunning views by themselves. +1 508 747 5360 www.mass.gov/locations/pilgrim- 79 Water Street, Plymouth MA memorial-state-park UNIRSI A NOI A : cityseeker.com Termini e condizioni | INFORMATIVA SULLA PRIVACY | API | CONTATTATECI | Diritto d'autore 2020 CITYSEEKER Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org).
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