Boston Trip Overview
Leave Boston behind and visit two iconic attractions (and so much more) on this Private day trip from Boston (or other location) 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, Scituate, Marshfield and Duxbury. 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 Plantation with Skip-The-Line Admission. 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!
Additional Info
Duration: 10 hours
Starts: Boston, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Leave Boston behind and visit two iconic attractions (and so much more) on this Private day trip from Boston (or other location) 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, Scituate, Marshfield and Duxbury. 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 Plantation with Skip-The-Line Admission. 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!
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Downtown, Downtown, Boston, Massachusetts
Enjoy complimentary hotel pick-up from your downtown Boston Hotel (or other location) before departing on your day trip to Plymouth.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Quincy, Quincy, Massachusetts
Enjoy a stop in Quincy, MA (nicknamed the City of Presidents) where you’ll visit the birthplaces of two U.S. Presidents John Adams (2nd President) and his son John Quincy Adams (6th President). You will also stop at the Adams Peacefield Mansion, which is the former home to both Presidents and their First Ladies.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Weymouth, Weymouth, Massachusetts
You will drive through Weymouth, MA which is the birthplace of former First Lady Abigail Adams.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Hingham, Hingham, Massachusetts
You’ll drive along Main St. in Hingham which former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt described as the “Most Beautiful Main Street in America”.
Pass By: Cohasset, Cohasset, Massachusetts
You will drive along the stunning New England Coastline and view the Waterfront Mansions on Cohasset’s Jerusalem Road.
Stop At: Scituate Lighthouse, 100 Lighthouse Rd, Scituate, MA 02066-3538
View the beautiful Harbor in Scituate and enjoy a stop at the Scituate Lighthouse. There you will hear the amazing story of the famous “American Army of Two”.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: King Caesar House, 120 King Caesar Rd, Duxbury, MA 02332-3916
View the historical homes in the coastal town of Duxbury, MA and hear about it’s incredible history.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Marshfield, Marshfield, Massachusetts
View another historical New England coastal town while en route to Plymouth.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Mayflower II, Water Street State Pier at Pilgrim Memorial State Park, Plymouth, MA 02360
View and tour this historical vessel located on Plymouth Harbor.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Plymouth Rock, Plymouth, MA
You’ll have time to view Plymouth Rock, where the Pilgrims first set foot in Plymouth.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: National Monument to the Forefathers, Allerton Street, Plymouth, MA 02360
You will stop to view this amazing Monument, known to be the largest solid granite statue in the United States.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts
You will have time to walk around, shop and have lunch on beautiful Plymouth Harbor. Your guide can give you great recommendations for lunch depending on your preference of food. (Seafood is usually the first choice!)
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: PLIMOTH PATUXET, 137 Warren Avenue, Plymouth, MA 02360-2436
Formerly known as Plimoth Plantation, this amazing Living Museum is always a main attraction for guests visiting Plymouth.
Duration: 2 hours