Boston to Plymouth Day-Trip including Quincy, Plimoth Patuxet and Mayflower II

Leave Boston behind and visit two iconic Plymouth Attractions on this amazing 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 and Scituate (the most Irish town in America). 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 Patuxet Living Museum. 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! ON 7/10, 7/13 & 7/17 THE GRIST MILL WILL REPLACE THE MAYFLOWER WHICH WILL BE DOCKED IN BOSTON AS PART OF SAIL BOSTON 2026.

Itinerary

1. Enjoy complimentary hotel pick-up from your downtown Boston Hotel before departing to Plymouth and Historic Cape Cod. (10 min)
2. 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. (2h 0min) Admission included
3. You’ll also visit Plymouth Harbor to view Plymouth Rock. (15 min)
4. You’ll also visit Plymouth Harbor to view Plymouth Rock and spend some free time shopping or just taking in the view. (1h 0min)
5. 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 min)
6. 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 min)
7. 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 min)
8. Drive through the city of Weymouth, MA the birthplace of one of our country's first ladies Abigail Adams.
9. Drive along the stunning coastline and view the mansions lining Jerusalem Rd.
10. View the historical homes in the coastal town of Duxbury, MA
11. View another historical New England coastal town
12. View and tour this historical vessel as it returns to Plymouth, MA (30 min) Admission included