Separately, see the reviews for the Mayflower II and other attractions in the area. This applies only to the park, which includes a nice piece of waterfront and the monument containing Plymouth Rock.Parking can be a hassle on a busy day, but you might get lucky and find a space along the street at the waterfront. There are also lots nearby but sometimes they are full, too. The Plymouth Rock monument isn't much to see. Just a rock, not all that big, with an inscription. It isn't even where the Pilgrims first landed (that's near Provincetown on Cape Cod) and even the historic explanation at this monument acknowledges that nobody even mentioned this rock until more than 100 years after the Pilgrims arrived, raising doubts about whether it really has much actual significance. But still, it's a nice spot to visit and worth it if you take the time to see the other attractions in the area. Don't miss the Mayflower II, for example.
Yes it is a rock but it was cool. Probably because we were with Leo from tthe Jenny House Museum tour and we found out a lot we would not have gotten on ourown. The rock was almosr covered over by a pier! The rock was moved during the revolution and duribg the move split in half! Intetested? See the rock on the tour and you will have a better appreciation of the history.
The free tour departs several times per day and is excellent! This will likely depend upon your guide but ours was excellent. He was very well informed and interested in answering questions from the group. Took about 45 mins.
Plymouth has a lot of things to see and a beautiful ocean view, but you are really here to see "the rock", which is actually just a reproduction of the storied rock with the date on it. In December, 2014 the Mayflower ship was not there (gone for refurbishing) so check before you go if this is a must-see for you.It appears that access to bathrooms, food, tours, etc are seasonal (meaning....not in the winter) though there are plenty of restaurants in town.
Parking may be a problem but the park is beautiful, you can see the ocean and the Mayflower 2. Kind of sad because a homeless man was sleeping under one of the bushes.
Nothing fancy...It's kinda one of those things you build up in your head and then are disappointed once you see it. The park itself was clean. Nice view of the water but I don't think we would've been able to spend hours there even if we wanted too. There are a lot of other amazing things to check out in Plymouth. This is one that you want to see just to say you've been there but nothing to rave about. The town is amazing. Easy to navigate. Good for outdoorsy people, which we are. It poured the whole time we were there so our experience could've been a lot better, no fault to Plymouth, just the weather.
This area of green adds plenty of context to the waterfront are of this pretty town. The raised position if most of this area gives good views of the harbour area and is surrounded by historic houses some if which are museums but most are in private ownership. The various memorials in the park add further interest. Free and metered parking is nearby as are restrooms and you are just a few minutes walk up hill to the centre of this nice town with more historic sites to see a swell as lots of small shops.
Definitely worth seeing. The parking is a little frustrating, and touristy shops surrounding the park steal a little of the history. The true story about the Plymouth Rock also deflates the excitement a little. I did enjoy the park, seeing the Mayflower II, and looking at the harbor. Actually I was more excited about walking up the hill to the location of the first church and fort in Plymouth. It could be (or should) be a little more authentic? Overall, I was disappointed, but maybe my expectations were too high, If you just go to see a nice city park with some cool history- that might be better.
If you are expecting the big tour and lots to see and do here, this won't be it. It is a nice park, the Mayflower II at one side, the Rock in the middle and a park where they do all sorts of events, large and small. The costumed guides know their stuff, and are pleasant. They will engage and answer all your questions. The Mayflower is a paid attraction, but you can view most of the outside form the wharf. The rock is under a stone pavilion and sits right there for all to see and is free.
We were visiting in September and it was a little warm. Between activities, we enjoyed the shade from a picnic bench.