Boston to Plymouth Historical Day Trip

Leave Boston behind and visit two iconic Plymouth Attractions. Help celebrate Plymouth's 400th Birthday on this day trip to "America's Hometown" Plymouth, MA. This unique day trip travels through "The City of Presidents" Quincy, MA where you'll visit the birthplaces of two U.S. Presidents, John Adams and John Quincy Adams. You'll also travel along the coast through the beautiful towns of Cohasset, Scituate, Marshfield and Duxbury. While en route to Plymouth you will learn about this historical area of Massachusetts called the South Shore. Upon arrival in Plymouth you will have time for lunch on the Harbor. After lunch the rest of your day will be spent viewing Plymouth Rock, boarding the Mayflower II and visiting Plimoth Plantation. There are also other surprises on this trip that will have you in awe! This magnificent day trip is one that you surely will never forget!

What's included:

• Pass through the coastal towns of Marshfield and Duxbury while in route to Plymouth
• Stop at Plymouth Rock, the historic disembarkation site of the Mayflower Pilgrims in 1620
• Complimentary snacks & bottled water
• Stop and view the Scituate Lighthouse and hear the amazing story of the “American Army of Two”
• Admission onboard the Mayflower II
• Complimentary Pick-Up/Drop-Off at one of our 5 strategically located pickup locations
• Admission to Plimoth Patuxet Museum
• Round-Trip Transportation via air-conditioned Mini Coach Bus
• Boston to Plymouth Small Group Day-Trip
• Professional Tour Guide
• Stop in Quincy to see the birthplaces of two U.S. Presidents John Adams and son John Quincy Adams

Not included:

• Gratuities (recommended)

What to expect:

Duration: 11 hours

Boston Harbor Cruises

Boston, 02110, Massachusetts

Enjoy complimentary hotel pick-up from your downtown Boston Hotel before departing to Plymouth and Historic Cape Cod.

10 minutes

Plimoth Patuxet Museums

137 Warren Avenue, Plymouth, 02360-2436, Massachusetts

Skip-The-Line Admission to popular Plimoth Plantation. Enjoy a discounted turkey dinner at the home of the first Thanksgiving, Plymouth, MA. Imagine stepping back in time to the 17th Century. This is what you will do at Plimoth Plantation’s living Museum.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Plymouth Rock - Pilgrim Memorial State Park

79 Water St, Plymouth, 02360, Massachusetts

You’ll also visit Plymouth Harbor to view Plymouth Rock.

15 minutes

Plymouth Visitor Information Center

130 Water St, Plymouth, 02360-3838, Massachusetts

You’ll also visit Plymouth Harbor to view Plymouth Rock and spend some free time shopping or just taking in the view.

1 hour

National Monument to the Forefathers

72 Allerton St, , Plymouth, 02360, Massachusetts

View Plymouth’s “Statue of Liberty” the National Monument to the Forefathers. This is thought to be the largest solid granite monument in the world.

15 minutes

Quincy

Quincy, Massachusetts

Stop to view the former home (Peace Field) of of both John Adams and John Quincy Adams (the 2nd and 6th Presidents of the U.S.) You will also visit the home where John Adams was born in 1735.

15 minutes

Scituate Lighthouse

100 Lighthouse Rd, Scituate, 02066-3538, Massachusetts

Visit the beautiful New England coastline in Scituate, MA. Stop at the Scituate Lighthouse and hear the story of the famous American Army of Two.

20 minutes

Weymouth

Weymouth, Massachusetts

Drive through the city of Weymouth, MA the birthplace of one of our country's first ladies Abigail Adams.

Pass by without stopping

Cohasset

Cohasset, Massachusetts

Drive along the stunning coastline and view the mansions lining Jerusalem Rd.

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King Caesar House

120 King Caesar Rd, , Duxbury, 02332-3916, Massachusetts

View the historical homes in the coastal town of Duxbury, MA

Pass by without stopping

Marshfield

Marshfield, Massachusetts

View another historical New England coastal town

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Mayflower II

Water Street, State Pier at Pilgrim Memorial State Park, Plymouth, 02360, Massachusetts

View and tour this historical vessel as it returns to Plymouth, MA

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included