Welcome to Plymouth, MA

The pilgrims founded Plymouth on Dec. 21, 1620, establishing a settlement that became the seat of Plymouth Colony in 1633 and a part of Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1691. Today this historic town is a fishing and tourist center with ship-related industries and cranberry-packing houses. Plymouth Rock is a major tourist attraction, located on the harbor shore under a granite canopy. Also fun to visit are recreations of Plimoth Plantation and the Mayflower. Myles Standish State Forest offers more than 16,000 acres for hiking, biking, picnicking, swimming, fishing and canoeing, including 15 miles of bike trails, 20 miles of equestrian trails, 35 miles of recreational vehicle trails and three miles of hiking trails which take visitors deep into the pine forest. Several ponds are stocked with bass, perch, and pickerel. Plymouth also offers a nice choice of nearby beaches.