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Plimoth Plantation – A living Story Book

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Step back in time to the 1620’s and visit Plimoth Plantation, now known as Plimoth Patuxet Museums. Located just a short 40-minute drive away from The Salt Marshes, it offers a living history experience for both adults and children.

Tickets are available in person or online at plimoth.org with multiple combinations of sites and age options. We chose the “original” package, which included the Village and the Mayflower II.

We arrived on a summer weekday as the complex opened and found parking and entry to be easy. The Visitor Center features restrooms, gift shops and an orientation film. From there, we walked a short distance to the Wampanoag Village. Sitting on a variety of animal furs inside the Wetu (house), we learned about the Wampanoag way of life, the types of trees that existed 400 years ago, and how the Wampanoag kept their Wetus warm all winter.

Next, we followed the trail to the English Village. One of the highlights of the day was interacting with the reenactor townspeople, who stayed in character as settlers from 1627. We helped grind corn, weed a kitchen garden and learn to play “3 Man Morris”, all while gaining insights into the daily lives and concerns of the Pilgrims and exploring their houses.

With lunch and the Mayflower II still ahead, we drove to the Plimoth Grist Mill at 6 Spring Lane, Plymouth. Parking was free, and we walked from there into Plymouth. We recommend lunch at Plimoth General Store,

which offers great sandwiches and shopping.

From the Grist Mill, it’s about a 10-minute walk to Plymouth Rock and the Mayflower !!.

Exploring the small ship didn’t take long, but it was fascinating to imagine the two-month voyage with a crew, 100 passengers and their livestock aboard. After a long sea journey and a brutal winter, it’s no wonder that half the passengers died within the first few months of arriving.

The men on the ship composed the Mayflower Compact, which became the foundation of our system of government.

The entire day was a worthy civics reminder, historically enriching and lots of fun!

Matthew

This is the most amazing place I’ve ever stayed at. The house is new and designed and furnished PERFECTLY. We stayed as an early Christmas trip with my wife and three kids and everyone loved it. The views of the ocean are unreal. Both mornings we saw a few deer swim from beach to beach. I honestly can’t think of one thing to complain about or anything I’d change. It’s super clean and again furnished perfectly. It doesn’t have the “used AirBnB” feel every other place I’ve stayed in has. Truly a great spot. We’re already planning a return trip.

Julia

This property is a gem. The location is spectacular, beautiful salt marshes lead out to the ocean where you can see birds, ships, and even a lighthouse or two blinking in the distance. It was so serene. And the cottage! Charming, updated, and perfectly comfortable, in each and every room. You won’t want to leave!

Mary

Stella Serena is an oasis of calm in a busy coastal area. There’s lots of fun to be had up and down the coast. When you’ve had it, the cottage awaits, its back to the world, the marsh unfurling in every direction, the ocean rumbling in the distance. Drink in all that beauty through the many windows throughout the cottage, or out on the deck overlooking the marsh, or at the firepit. We had a lovely paddle through the marsh to the ocean, in kayaks provided by the owners.

The cottage had everything we needed for a wonderful stay. It’s beautifully renovated and furnished. Housekeeping is immaculate, beds are very comfortable, and showers are great. The kitchen is very well equipped. We’ll be back – if we can squeeze ourselves into the crowd making reservations! This is a truly outstanding property – many thanks!!

Anne

In a word, Stella Maris is PERFECT! We rented it for a week for our family from California and Arizona. Every aspect of the property is exceptional: the location adjacent to the marsh and Cohasset Harbor, a paddleboard and 5 kayaks with easy access to the water, a backyard fire pit, a spacious deck and patio with amazing views of the harbor and sunsets, a gas grill, beautiful grounds for strolling, a well-appointed kitchen, an open floor plan for family gatherings and good-sized bedrooms. And, beautiful Minot Beach is just a short walk.

Stella Maris is the star of the sea, the star of the land and the star of your vacation.

Brenda

Stella Maris was everything it was described to be, and more. The views and sunsets from the deck were amazing! The hosts really thought of everything that you may need for your stay. The extra blankets for chilly nights on the deck came in handy on several occasions. The kitchen is more than well equipped. I do not think there was anything missing for even the most discerning chef. The house is secluded and private, but well situated for all the things that Scituate and the surrounding area has to offer. It was especially nice walking around the private grounds, watching the sea birds poke around the marsh, and just taking in the beautiful, natural surroundings. If you are looking for seclusion and peace and quiet, this is definitely the place.