Plymouth Rock and Plimoth Plantation

In school, you learn about Plymouth Rock, a symbol of the landing of the Pilgrims. When I actually saw the rock, I couldn't believe it. It is a rather small boulder. I think I was thinking of something closer to The Rock of Gibraltar. But, it is history so it was worth the visit.

This is a re-creation of the first permanent English settlement in New England. The idea here is to visit 1627, just as it was, surrounded by timber-framed houses, gardens, livestock and fascinating townspeople. In fact, the people you meet are costumed role players who have taken on the names, viewpoints and life histories of the people who actually lived in the colony. They will not break character so you can ask them anything about that time period but they will not understand anything that took place beyond then. This is a fun self guided tour.