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Plimoth Patuxet (Plimoth Plantation) in Cape Cod, MA

The 17th-century settlement reenacted in this living history museum

Best time: mid-March–late November

Plimoth Patuxet (Plimoth Plantation)
Plimoth Patuxet (Plimoth Plantation)
Plimoth Patuxet (Plimoth Plantation)
Plimoth Patuxet (Plimoth Plantation)
Plimoth Patuxet (Plimoth Plantation)
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Plimoth Plantation in Plymouth, Massachusetts, is a living history museum replicating the original settlement of the English colonists (the Pilgrims) who landed in New England in the 17-th-century. Plimoth Patuxet (new name) was founded in 1947 by Henry Hornblower II and has soon become a favorite attraction near Cape Cod, frequented by locals and tourists alike. The English village usually opens between mid-March and early April and operates until the Sunday after Thanksgiving.

If you ever wanted to get a glimpse of what life was like centuries ago, this place is a must. Plymouth Plantation is a fully functioning English village that allows you to do it in practice, rather than just in theory. You'll meet native people wearing traditional dress, see them cooking, eating, playing historical musical instruments, feeding livestock, and just living as if it was the 17th century. The role-players are acting so professionally that you might feel like you time travelled into the settlement times indeed. This place is an excellent opportunity to learn about the Pilgrims' heritage, culture, and relations with nature.

Besides the village itself, you will find it interesting to explore other landmarks around the area. Head to the State Pier in Pilgrim Memorial State Park to see the ship Mayflower, which brought the Pilgrims to the colonial Plymouth. Afterwards, check out the Plimoth Grist Mill, located a short walk from the waterfront.

For the current hours and prices, please visit the official website.

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When is the best time of the year to visit Plimoth Patuxet?

If you want to visit Plimoth Patuxet, the best time is between March and November. During this time, visitors can explore the 17th-century English village while the weather is pleasant. From mid-March through to the Sunday after Thanksgiving, the village is active, and visitors can experience the daily life of the settlers in the village. Show more

What activities can visitors participate in the village of Plimoth Patuxet?

Plimoth Patuxet offers visitors many unique activities to participate in during their visit. These include interacting with indigenous people wearing traditional clothes, cooking, eating, playing traditional musical instruments, and feeding livestock. Visitors can also learn about the Pilgrims' culture, heritage, and close relationship with nature while at the village. Show more

Where is the ship Mayflower located in Plymouth?

Mayflower, the ship that transported the Pilgrims to colonial Plymouth, Massachusetts, is located at the State Pier in Pilgrim Memorial State Park in Plymouth. Visitors to the park can check out the Mayflower, while those interested in visiting Plimoth Patuxet can take a short scenic trail walk from the village to the pier, which provides a beautiful view. Show more

How long does it take to tour the entire Plimoth Patuxet?

Visitors to Plimoth Patuxet who want to tour everything in the village, participate in every program, and interact with the role players should expect to take 2-3 hours exploring everything. However, the tour's length ultimately depends on the visitors' interests during their tour of the village attraction and other attractions around Plymouth. Show more

What other landmark attractions are there in the Plymouth area, besides Plimoth Patuxet?

Aside from Plimoth Patuxet, many other fascinating attractions draw people to Plymouth, Massachusetts. Some of these landmarks include the Jenney Museum, which provides an interactive experience of the Pilgrim daily life, Plymouth Rock, a boulder commemorating the Pilgrims' first landing, the Plimoth Grist Mill, and several historic houses such as the Mayflower Society House, Bradford House, and Garden. Show more

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