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Plymouth
Plymouth, MA (historically known as Plimouth and Plimoth) is a town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. It is the largest municipality in Massachusetts by area. Plymouth, MA is one of two county seats of Plymouth County, the other being Brockton. It is named after Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom, which is, in turn, named for the mouth of the river Plym. Plymouth, MA is best known for being the landing site of the Mayflower and the Pilgrims. Founded in 1620, Plymouth, MA is the oldest municipality in New England and one of the oldest in the United States. It also is the second permanent English settlement in the modern United States, preceded by Jamestown. The town has served as the location of several prominent events, the most notable being the First Thanksgiving feast. Plymouth, MA served as the capital of Plymouth Colony from its founding in 1620 until the colony's dissolution in 1691. Plymouth, MA is located approximately 40 miles (63.4 kilometers) south of Boston in a region of Massachusetts known as the South Shore.
Throughout the 19th century, the town thrived as a center of ropemaking, fishing, and shipping, and once held the world's largest ropemaking company, the Plymouth Cordage Company. While it continues to be an active port, today the major industry of Plymouth, MA is tourism. Plymouth, MA is served by Plymouth, MA Municipal Airport, and contains Pilgrim Hall Museum, the oldest continually operating museum in the United States. Plymouth, MA has held a unique role in American history. As one of the country's first settlements, it is well-known in the United States for its historical value. The events surrounding the history of Plymouth, MA have become part of the mythology of the United States, particularly those relating to Plymouth, MA Rock, the Pilgrims and the First Thanksgiving. Plymouth's climate is humid continental, which is the predominant climate for Massachusetts and New England. Due to its location on the Atlantic Ocean, humidity levels can be very high year-round. Plymouth's coastal location causes it to experience warmer temperatures than many inland locations in New England.

23 °C
Clouds, scattered clouds
Wind | 2.57 m/s |
Cloudiness | 40 % |
Temperature (min/max) | 21/26 °C |
Pressure | 1011 hpa |
Humidity | 91 % |
Wikipedia articles for Plymouth
- Patuxet tribe
- Plymouth, Massachusetts
- Pilgrim Hall Museum
- Bartlett-Russell-Hedge House
- Bartlett-Russell-Hedge House
- Pilgrim Hall
- Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church and Parsonage
- Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church and Parsonage
- Plymouth Antiquarian House
- Plymouth Antiquarian House
- Plymouth Center, Massachusetts
- Plymouth Center, Massachusetts
- Plymouth Village Historic District
- Plymouth Village Historic District
- First Parish Church in Plymouth
- Old County Courthouse
- Old County Courthouse
- Cole's Hill
- Cole's Hill
- Plymouth Post Office Building
- Plymouth Post Office Building
- Plymouth Rock
- Plymouth Rock
- Town Brook (Massachusetts)
- Plymouth Rock
- Plymouth Rock
- Richard Sparrow House
- Sparrow, Richard, House
- Cole's Hill
- Cole's Hill
- Brewster Gardens
- Howland, Jabez, House
- Jabez Howland House
- Bradford-Union Street Historic District
- Bradford-Union Street Historic District
- National Monument to the Forefathers
- National Monument to the Forefathers
- Town Brook Historic and Archeological District
- Town Brook Historic and Archeological District
- Plymouth Harbor
- Harlow Old Fort House
- Harlow Old Fort House
- Harlow, Sgt. William, Family Homestead
- Sgt. William Harlow Family Homestead
- Holmes Reservation
- Hillside
- Hillside (Plymouth, Massachusetts)
- Billington Sea
- North Plymouth, Massachusetts
- North Plymouth, Massachusetts
- Wellingsley, Massachusetts
- Little Pond (Massachusetts)
- Plymouth Beach, Massachusetts
- Morton Park (Massachusetts)
- Lout Pond
- WPLM-FM
- WPLM (AM)
- North Triangle Pond
- Plymouth (MBTA station)
- Eel River (Massachusetts)
- Duxbury Pier Light
- Briggs Reservoir (Plymouth, Massachusetts)
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- Chiltonville, Massachusetts
- Cooks Pond (Plymouth, Massachusetts)
- Plimoth Plantation
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- Clifford-Warren House
- Clifford-Warren House
- Duxbury Bay (Massachusetts)
- Smelt Pond
- Little South Pond
- South Triangle Pond
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The Harlow Old Fort House
Located in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
The Harlow Old Fort House in Plymouth, MA is a historical site and attraction dating back to 1677, and occupied by William Harlow, a cooper by trade, and families today trace their ancestry back to Sergeant William Harlow through his fourteen children. The Harlow Old Fort House is a working museum depicting the early life of the settlers and complete with costumed hostess demonstrating how wool is washed, carded and spun on the spinning wheel.READ MORE
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Atlantic Country Club
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The Atlantic Country Club in Plymouth, MA is one of New England's most beautiful upscale public golf courses, with immaculately kept greens and bent fairways, and four sets of tees to accommodate every level of golfer. The clubhouse has a bar and grille, pro shop and function room for events. They offer excellent stay and play golf packages, there are lessons available and regular tournaments.READ MORE
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Blue Spruce Motel and Townhouses
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The Blue Spruce Motel and Townhouses in Plymouth, MA offers a wonderful stay close to the historic downtown, Plymouth beaches and historic sites. Rooms here include outside decks with furniture, lat screen LCD televisions air-conditioning direct dial telephones and refrigerators, and WIFI is available in certain areas.READ MORE
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Pilgrim Hall Museum
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