Dead of Night Ghost Tours
Twilight lantern tour through cemeteries and haunted historical areas. Scavenger hunt for the young and young at heart.
Plimoth Plantation
A historical farm and educational site renowned among academic historians and history-recreation buffs alike. Includes a 1627 living history reenactment of early colonial life where one can interact with colonists who stay in character. You may ask them questions if you can get their attention away from that log they are notching or the garden they are tending. Enter their small, smokey homes and feel a bit of what it was really like. Also a recreation of a Wampanoag homesite of the period and a 17th century craft center. Gardeners will love Plimoth Plantation. This is a place worth a daytrip or even overnight, and has a lot of education and amusement to offer.
Captain John's Boats
Deep sea fishing, harbor cruises, whale watching, ferry service to Provincetown.
Pilgrim Belle Cruises
Cruise Plymouth Harbor aboard the Pilgrim Belle, a Mississippi-style paddlewheeler. Get a narrated account of this historic town and seaport and a marinerâs view of Plymouth Rock, Mayflower II, Plymouth Beach, Clarks Island and Gurnet Lighthouse. Pilgrim history, maritime lore and fascinating information about commercial fishing & lobstering await you on this 1-hour-and-15-minute cruise.
Pinewoods Camp
Attend or participate in a folk music and folk dance workshop camp session. Advance registration required
Plymouth Watersport And Charter Fishing
Take a cruise aboard the largest charter sportfishing boat in the harbor or rent skiffs, kayaks, paddle boats, X-treme racing boats, or jet skis for one to three people.
Billington Sea Kayak
Right on 269 acre Billington Sea, a freshwater pond with it's own island, good largemouth bass fishing. Single kayaks $20; double kayaks or canoes $25.
Pirate Cruise
Aye, maties, it's the pirate cruise--something for the kiddies: Pirate hat, face paint, and water cannons!!! Ages 4-11. Sorry, dad.
Myles Standish State Forest
With 15 mi 24 km of bicycle trails, 35 mi 56 km of equestrian trails and 13 mi 21 km of hiking trails, and several ponds to swim or canoe in, this park can exercise anyone. Trails go deep into the forest, which includes one of the largest pitch pine - scrub oak forests in New England and several "kettle" ponds. Hunting is allowed during the season, and two Wildlife Management Areas within the forest are stocked with game birds in October and November. In the summer, the staff runs interpretive programs, such as pondshore walks and cranberry bog explorations. No off-road vehicles allowed. No motorized boats.
Colonial Lantern Tours
Capt. Tim Brady & Sons
Deep sea fishing, sport fishing, whale watching.
fishing
Saltwater fishing for bluefish and striped bass is excellent just off the coast of Plymouth in late summer and early fall. Many people simply surfcast off the jette in the harbor or from local beaches. Cod, haddock, pollock, tuna, mackerel, flounder, tautog and smelt are also caught in the area. There's a very busy concrete boat ramp next to Town Wharf. Several charterboat operations are available. Boat rentals and bait are available at Town Wharf for fishing in the harbor area. The nearby Cape Cod Canal in Bourne is another popular fishing spot.
It is said there are 365 ponds in Plymouth -- one for each day of the year. They range in size from "seasonal" to Great Herring Pond's 376 acres. Most have limited or no public access. A concrete boat ramp is maintained at Long Pond on West Long Pond Road, about three quarters of a mile from Route 3's Exit 3. Long Pond is deepwater and is stocked with trout. Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass can also be caught there. Some boats can also be launched at the very shallow south end of Great Herring Pond. Fishing there is mainly for bass and pickerel. Herring run from the Cape Cod Canal to Great Herring Pond. Fishing is also possible throughout the Myles Standish State Forest in West Plymouth.
Fishing licenses are required for freshwater fishing and there are various fees (http://www.mass.gov/dfwel...) for freshwater licenses according to age or resident status. Saltwater fishing does not require a license shellfishing usually does, but there are regulations, (http://www.mass.gov/dfwel...).
Events
Waterfront Festival
Mid-late august aug 29,30 in 2009, (http://www.plymouthwaterf...). live shows, crafts, children's activities and vendors.
A calendar of events is maintained by Destination Plymouth at: (http://www.visit-plymouth...)
Annual events:
Free Concerts on the Waterfront
By various bands are given wednesday and thursday nights outdoors during the summer near plymouth rock.
July 4th Celebration
Plymouth waterfront, the plymouth philharmonic orchestra plays patriotic music followed by fireworks.
Blessing of the Fleet
Plymouth harbor. sunday, july 5 2009, 11am-3pm. "blessing of the fleet" at 1pm is a tradition asking for safety of mariners, good harvest from the sea, clean waters and good will and peace among peoples of the world. activities throughout the day will include the. also features a boat parade, a memorial service at the waterfront monument dedicated to "in memory of those who chose the sea," refreshments, food, entertainment, nautical theme booths, displays, crab races, and rowing contests. local bands provide entertainment. all boats, commercial or pleasure, are invited to decorate their boats and take part in this celebration.
Plymouth Antiquarian Society's Summer Fair
Hedge house, 126 water street, saturday august 22, 2009, 10am-3pm.
Golf
Atlantic Country Club
Semi-private, 18 hole, 6728 yds, Par 72.
Crosswinds Golf Club
424 long pond rd., +1 508-830-1199, (http://www.golfcrosswinds.com/) 18 hole, 7056 yds, par 72.
Pinehills Golf Club
54 clubhouse dr., +1 508-209-3000, (http://www.pinehillsgolf.com/). comprehensive facilities with three golf schools.
Southers Marsh Golf Club
30 southers marsh ln., +1 508-830-3535, (http://www.southersmarsh.com/) 18 hole, 4111 yds, par 61. unique in that the course runs among cranberry bogs.
Waverly Oaks Golf Club
444 long pond rd., +1 508-224-6700, (http://www.waverlyoaksgol...). full practice facilities. great restaurant.
On the Tee Indoor Golf Club
Four simulators, indoor driving range, professional instructor.
Squirrel Run Country Club
32 elderberry dr., +1 508-746-5001, (http://www.squirrelrungol...) 18 hole, 2859 yds, par 57.
Beaches
Plymouth Long Beach
Warren av. route 3a south of downtown about 2.5 miles on left just before bert's stone forge restaurant. parking: $10; $15 weekends. lifeguards, restrooms, food. a beach ferry is available for transportion to and from the limited access beach; inquiries can be made at plymouth watersport, 24 town wharf, +1 508-747-1577.
Whitehorse Beach
Take rt. 3a south, go left at rocky hill road. follow to end, take a left onto white horse road look for parking on right. parking: varies $2-$5 occasional ice cream truck, no restrooms or lifeguards.
Scusset Beach
End of meetinghouse rd./scusset beach rd. exit 1a off rt 3, sagamore beach village in bourne, +1 508-888-0859. state-run beach just north of the east end of the canal and just south of plymouth. picnic tables, food, playground, rest rooms, lifeguard, camping area. parking: $7 april-november or season pass $25.
Ellisville Harbor State Park
On route 3a about 12 mi 19 km south of downtown. free parking, no facilities or lifeguards. travel lightly - it's a walk to the water. a wonderful natural area to stroll. many types of birds can be seen in the nearby marsh and along the beach dunes.
Morton Park
From downtown take summer street west, go about 1.5 miles first street on left. parking fee: $5. $8 on weekends. picnic tables, food, playground, lifeguards in summer.
College Pond
Take south street and long pond road rt. 3, exit 5 for about 7 miles to myles standish state forest. enter state forest and follow signs to the pond. parking: $5. restrooms and lifeguard.
Fresh Pond
Take route 3a south to bartlett rd, manomet. free parking, restrooms, lifeguards in summer.
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