Plymouth Rock, Plymouth

IF YOU LOVE ROCKS THIS PLACE ROCKS. There is a crack in the rock. But it's not all its cracked up to be. It is a huge monumental landmark for a rock in sand. Don't jump down there while the park rangers are around. Fudge at the shop nearby was good.

This is a free historic attraction in Plymouth. The public area around the beach has free museums and statues. The rock itself is kept in a small "cage" of sorts on the shore within a granite canopy for public viewing. Whether or not the rock is the actual rock the Mayflower pilgrims made landfall near will never truly be known. However, regardless of its actual status in 1620, the rock itself later became a symbol of New England revolutionary fervor and determination and has become a historic artifact and icon in its own right. This combined with the free and low cost museums in the area makes Plymouth Rock worth a day trip if you are in the area. It is especially quiet during the early Spring.

It may seem like going to see a rock is boring but to see the history is awesome. There are lots of stories behind the rock that are pretty interesting. I never had a desire to see it but now that I have I'm glad I did. Plymouth is great because not only is there a ln awesome rock but there are lots of shops within walking distance. Plymouth is a great town to tour.

Iconic landing place of the first pilgrims in America. The town has tried to preserve a litter of the features and made a good for around different fun facts of the days of the first pilgrims. Good to visit if you're around the area but don't expect anything or if this world. There are enough shops and restaurants and cafes to have a food and drinks stop in the area.

I would agree that Plymouth Rock is underwhelming. However, I give it a fairly high rating because, well, it does open the door for historical exploration. My kids definitely absorb more information and find it much more interesting when they have actually "been there". We also enjoyed our walk through town to see the rock.