Plymouth Downtown Waterfront District Travel Guide

Plymouth

A classical building with columns, a stone bridge, a small island with red-leaved trees, and a calm body of water.
A historical marker sign for Plymouth Rock, a landing place of the Pilgrims in 1620, located in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
A neoclassical monument with columns, located near a waterfront with boats and people.
A waterfront with a classical pavilion, boats, and people walking along the promenade.
A tall ship docked at a pier with a sunset in the background.

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A large rock with the inscription "1820" on it.
Photo by Fernando Begay
Open Photo by Fernando Begay

Plymouth Rock

8.6/10 (1,102 reviews)
No American historical tour is complete without a personal encounter with this symbol of national identity and origins.
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Things to do

Wine and Wine Jelly-Sauce Tasting on Plymouth Bay

Wine and Wine Jelly-Sauce Tasting on Plymouth Bay

฿445
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Wine and Wine Jelly-Sauce Tasting on Plymouth Bay
Plymouth: Historic Self-Guided Walking Tour

Historic Plymouth Pilgrims Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

฿455
per traveller
96% of travellers recommend
Historic Plymouth Pilgrims Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
From Boston Day Trip to Plimoth Patuxet Museums and Mayflower II

From Boston Day Trip to Plimoth Patuxet Museums and Mayflower II

฿3,298
per adult
From Boston Day Trip to Plimoth Patuxet Museums and Mayflower II
A Remarkable Scavenger Hunt: Plymouth Pilgrim Pursuit

A Remarkable Scavenger Hunt: Plymouth Pilgrim Pursuit

฿506
per adult
A Remarkable Scavenger Hunt: Plymouth Pilgrim Pursuit
Tour to Plymouth including Plimoth Patuxet Museum and Mayflower

Tour to Plymouth including Plimoth Patuxet Museum and Mayflower

฿9,413
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tour to Plymouth including Plimoth Patuxet Museum and Mayflower
Plymouth: Private Sunset Cruise with Captain

Plymouth: Private Sunset Cruise with Captain

฿20,210
per traveller
Plymouth: Private Sunset Cruise with Captain
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Top hotels in Plymouth Downtown Waterfront District

Hotel 1620 Plymouth Harbor

Hotel 1620 Plymouth Harbor

3 out of 5
180 Water St Plymouth MA
The price is ฿4,233 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿4,233
฿5,736 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Plymouth. Enjoy free parking, free water park access and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,004 reviews)
"Great location and staff is so welcoming and helpful!!"

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026

Hotel 1620 Plymouth Harbor
The Drew Hotel

The Drew Hotel

2 out of 5
3 Chilton St Plymouth MA
The price is ฿6,282 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
฿6,282
฿7,017 total
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Plymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Plymouth Rock and Plymouth Harbor are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (23 reviews)
"Our room was not cleaned until late afternoon the day before our departure, and that was only after I called to ask why it hadn’t been cleaned. Trash cans were overflowing, no clean glasses, and no clean towels. We were there for three nights. We were given 3-$15 vouchers for breakfast at the Country ..."

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026

The Drew Hotel
Thomas Sea Suites

Thomas Sea Suites

3.5 out of 5
150 Water St Plymouth MA
The price is ฿12,600 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
฿12,600
฿15,584 total
11 Nov - 12 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this condo in Plymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Plymouth Harbor and Plymouth Rock are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (132 reviews)
"This listing was far better than I expected. The only issue I had was no response from the host. I reached out twice and got no response. Aside from that I would absolutely stay there again!"

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2026

Thomas Sea Suites
Best Western Rockland

Best Western Rockland

2.5 out of 5
909 Hingham St Rockland MA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,225 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
฿4,225
฿4,719 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rockland. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Best Western Rockland
Pilgrim Sands on Long Beach

Pilgrim Sands on Long Beach

2 out of 5
150 Warren Ave Plymouth MA
The price is ฿3,076 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
฿3,076
฿3,770 total
12 Nov - 13 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Plymouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Pilgrim Sands on Long Beach
Comfort Inn Rockland - Boston

Comfort Inn Rockland - Boston

2.5 out of 5
850 Hingham St Rockland MA
The price is ฿4,088 per night from 9 Dec to 10 Dec
฿4,088
฿4,566 total
9 Dec - 10 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rockland. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Comfort Inn Rockland - Boston
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Where to stay in Plymouth Downtown Waterfront District

Find the best Plymouth Downtown Waterfront District areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A whale breaching with water splashing around it.

North Plymouth

While North Plymouth may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like National Monument to the Forefathers and Plymouth Memorial Hall.

A neoclassical monument with columns, located near a waterfront with boats and people.
Photo by Fernando Begay
Open Photo by Fernando Begay

Plymouth Cultural District

While visiting Plymouth Cultural District, you might make a stop by sights like Spire Center for the Performing Arts and Mayflower II.

A coastal scene with waves, a lighthouse, and a rocky shoreline.

Buttermilk Bay

Buttermilk Bay might not have many top sights, but Water Wizz and Onset Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A riverbank with turtles and a fallen tree branch.

Ponds of Plymouth

If you're spending some time in Ponds of Plymouth, White Island Pond and Atlantic Country Club are top sights worth seeing.

Plymouth Downtown Waterfront District Travel Guide