Plimoth Patuxet
Plimoth Patuxet is a complex of living history museums in Plymouth, Massachusetts founded in 1947, formerly Plimoth Plantation. 1947 is when its story starts. For a second stop, National Monument to the Forefathers is 3 mi away.
A museum inside Plymouth
You can stay in Plymouth
Plimoth Patuxet is inside Plymouth, which has 44 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Boston
Boston is about 34 miles northwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 63–82°. When to go ↓
Established in 1947
Plimoth Patuxet dates from 1947. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Plimoth Patuxet
Plimoth Patuxet is a complex of living history museums in Plymouth, Massachusetts founded in 1947, formerly Plimoth Plantation. It replicates the original settlement of the Plymouth Colony established in the 17th century by the English colonists who became known as the Pilgrims. They were among the first people who emigrated to America to seek religious separation from the Church of England. It is a not-for-profit museum supported by administrations, contributions, grants, and volunteers. The recreations are based upon a wide variety of first-hand and second-hand records, accounts, articles, and period paintings and artifacts, and the museum conducts ongoing research and scholarship, including historical archaeological excavation and curation locally and abroad.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1947
- Wikipedia readers
- 32K a year
Staying near Plimoth Patuxet
Nearest for a night are Plymouth (44) and Provincetown (86).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Plimoth Patuxet | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | in town | — | 44 19 hotels · 1 motel · 8 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 14 campgrounds | 67,846 | $527K | B− |
| Provincetown 50% vacation homes | 24 mi east | 35 min | 86 31 hotels · 49 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 2 campgrounds | 3,729 | $902K | C− |
| Barnstable Town | 24 mi southeast | 35 min | 68 38 hotels · 5 motels · 18 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel | 50,101 | $603K | C+ |
| Wareham | 13 mi south | 20 min | 16 3 hotels · 4 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 23,689 | $425K | C+ |
| Bourne | 15 mi south | 25 min | 21 9 hotels · 2 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 20,772 | $576K | B− |
| Sandwich | 17 mi southeast | 25 min | 25 7 hotels · 4 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 7 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 20,575 | $601K | A− |
| Yarmouth 29% vacation homes | 28 mi southeast | 40 min | 77 43 hotels · 11 motels · 17 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 25,225 | $552K | B− |
| Falmouth 28% vacation homes | 24 mi south | 35 min | 46 26 hotels · 6 motels · 8 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 33,361 | $630K | B− |
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Getting there
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Make a day of it near Plimoth Patuxet
These well-known places are within 63 miles.
Big draw37 mi Stadium & arenaFenway Park
Big draw34 mi Stadium & arenaGillette Stadium
Big draw47 mi MuseumThe Breakers
Big draw63 mi LakeLake Chaubunagungamaug
Big draw37 mi MuseumIsabella Stewart Gardner Museum
32 mi MuseumUSS Massachusetts
13 mi LandmarkNational Monument to the Forefathers
44 mi Ancient siteHMS EndeavourPhoto credits
Fenway Park: Gatorfan252525, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Gillette Stadium: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0 · The Breakers: UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Chaubunagungamaug: Bree from Worcester, MA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: Sean Dungan, CC BY-SA 4.0 · USS Massachusetts: USN, Public domain · National Monument to the Forefathers: T.S. Custadio aka ToddC4176 at en.wikipedia, Public domain · HMS Endeavour: Samuel Atkins (c.1760-1810), Public domain
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Know before you visit Plimoth Patuxet
Is Plimoth Patuxet in Plymouth?
Yes. It’s inside Plymouth, MA.
When is the best time to visit Plimoth Patuxet?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 63–82°.
How far is Plimoth Patuxet from Boston?
About 34 miles northwest of Boston, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Plimoth Patuxet?
New Bedford Regional (EWB), about 25 miles away. The nearest big hub is Boston Logan (BOS), about 35 miles.
Where should I stay near Plimoth Patuxet?
Plymouth (in town, 44 places to stay), Provincetown (24 mi, 86 places to stay) and Barnstable Town (24 mi, 68 places to stay).
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