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South of Boston/Plymouth entertain visitors with Pilgrim lore, shopping, go-carts

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Attractions and things to do in the South of Boston region will keep you and your family coming back. Colony Place is the largest outdoor shopping and entertainment center in the region and a unique family destination. The Seekonk Grand Prix gets you behind the wheel to test your driving skills in go carts on state-of-the-art tracks. Everything Pilgrim is here to enjoy and learn from, including the Pilgrim Hall Museum and the extraordinary living history presented at Plimoth Plantation, and seasonal events like the Thanksgiving Day parade and feast.
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Pilgrim Hall Museum

75 Court Street Plymouth, MA, 02360 Phone: 508-746-1620

Museum’s goal: to tell the story of the Pilgrims and indigenous people through artifacts, exhibits

The nation’s oldest continuously operating public museum, the Pilgrim Hall Museum uses artifacts, film and historical information to tell the 17th century story of the Pilgrims and Plymouth Colony as well as that of the Wampanoag, the indigenous people who lived in the area for over 13,000 years before the arrival of the Mayflower. Among its extraordinary collection of 17th century artifacts visitors will discover Myles Standish’s rapier as well as his razor, and William Bradford’s silver wine cup. The Bradford and Alden Bibles, the cradle brought on the Mayflower by Susanna White, who gave birth to Peregrine on board the ship, and a sampler embroidered by Myles Standish’s daughter, Loara, are also on display as well as many works of art and furniture.
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Kingston Collection

101 Kingston Collection Way Kingston, MA, 02364 Phone: 781-582-2445

Your premier destination for entertainment, shopping and dining

Kingston Collection is home to an impressive selection of traditional retail, entertainment experiences and dining, which include Bar Rustic, Macy’s, Target, PiNZ and Regal Cinemas. National brands include Victoria’s Secret, Hollister, American Eagle, Yankee Candle Company, Billy Beez and Sky Zone. Kingston Collection is strategically located just off Route 3, on Exit 8 in Kingston MA. Visit our website and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for a complete directory of stores, ongoing specials, promotions and a calendar of events.
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Colony Place

174 Colony Place Plymouth, MA, 02360 Phone: 508-746-7663

The largest outdoor shopping and entertainment center in the region

An exceptionally designed lifestyle destination for the entire family, Colony Place has more of what you want. And all in one place. With special events, specialty retail, restaurants, home furnishings, services, electronics and even groceries. Colony Place is located ½ way between Boston and Cape Cod just off Route 3.

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Plimoth Patuxet Museums

137 Warren Avenue Plymouth, MA, 02360 Phone: 508-746-1622

Discover history in a new light at educational, interactive Plimoth Patuxet Museums

You’ll see history in a new light at Plimoth Patuxet Museums. In Historic Patuxet, you’ll learn about the Wampanoag people who have lived in the area for over 12,000 years, as contemporary interpreters discuss home and family life, demonstrate farming and cooking and perhaps ask you to scrape out the insides of a mishoon, or dugout canoe. In the 17th Century English Village, Pilgrim women might ask you to help pound corn or make sage and salt toothpaste. At the Craft Center, see how crafts and herbal remedies were made, and step aboard the Mayflower II in Plymouth Harbor. Walk along the path beside Town Brook to the Plimoth Grist Mill to see how cornmeal is ground. The museums have quick-service dining, shops and a cinema.
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Battleship Cove

5 Water Street Fall River, MA, 02721 Phone: 508-678-1100 Toll-Free: 800-533-3194

America’s naval history comes alive and inspires

Battleship Cove is now open from 9am-5pm daily! Please remember to follow our safety & social distancing guidelines!
This living history museum is a must-see for every child and family to understand the magnitude of America’s wartime naval history. The world's largest collection of US naval ships is here including the USS Massachusetts, the destroyer USS Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., and PT Boats used in the South Pacific theater. A comprehensive women’s exhibit illustrates the contributions made by women during World War II and the role they have played in America’s wars, beginning with the Revolutionary War. The state-of-the-art special effects Pearl Harbor Experience is the only outdoor multimedia reenactment anywhere. Scouts and youth groups can participate in a year round maritime camping program, girl scout overnights, and the whole family will enjoy family nautical nights with affordable camping on site.
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See Plymouth

4 North Street Plymouth, MA, 02360 Phone: 508-747-0100 Toll-Free: 800-872-1620

History is just the beginning!

In Plymouth, we’re well known for our role in American history, but history is just the beginning of what you’ll find when you visit! Plymouth is the perfect blend of fun family attractions and educational historic sites. In fair weather you’ll find whale watching, harbor cruises, lobster excursions and pirate adventures. The Waterfront is also home to Jet Ski and kayak rentals as well as the full-scale reproduction of the Mayflower II. In fall and winter enjoy the foliage or stay warm with a visit to an historic home or museum, ride the train through miles of cranberry bogs at Edaville USA, or cozy up to the fireside at Plimoth Patuxet, a living history museum depicting life in Plymouth in 1627. Remember to take advantage of all the fabulous dining available in Plymouth too!