Explore the origins of American heritage on this Day Tour, featuring: a visit to Plimouth Plantation and the Mayflower II!
Itinerary
Day 1 - Plymouth, MA
Spend the day in Plymouth, Massachusetts to help celebrate America 400! The Plymouth 400th Anniversary will highlight the cultural contributions and American traditions that began with the interaction of the Wampanoag and English peoples; a story that significantly shaped the building of America.
Today, we will be taking a step back in time and spending the day at the Plimoth Plantation. Plimoth Plantation offers powerful personal encounters with history built on research about the Wampanoag People and the Colonial English community in the 1600s. Today, Plimoth Plantation provides an engaging and experiential outdoor and indoor learning environment. We will start the day with an educational guided tour.
After the guided tour, we will have an unforgettable dining experience. Step back in time and enjoy traditional English and Native foods. Todays meal will consist of: Turkey (sauced two way on the side), Naussamp, Stewed Squash, Cheate Bread with Butter, Carrot Soup, and Mint Tea with Blueberries.
After lunch, you will have free-time to explore the museum, the Mayflower II, and the Grist Mill. The Mayflower II is Plimoth Plantation’s full-scale reproduction of the tall ship that brought the Pilgrims to Plymouth in 1620. Other great things to check out are: the Craft Center, The Nye Barn, and the 17th Century English Village.
You’ll leave today with great memories, new knowledge, and a special Thank You gift from Tours of Distinction!