Discover Massachusetts

Plymouth, Massachusetts is conveniently located between Boston and Cape Cod and provides a quintessential New England experience with charm, history and one of the country’s most iconic and historically important landmarks – Plymouth Rock. Quaint harbourside inns and waterside dining ensure you are treated to a beautiful, peaceful retreat to spend the night. Plymouth is also home to the Mayflower II, a full-scale replica of the tall ship that brought the first pilgrims to New England in 1620. Although she is currently away for restoration in Mystic, Connecticut, she will return ready for the 2020 ‘Plymouth 400’ celebrations.

Place of Interest: Plimoth Plantation: The plantation is a fantastic opportunity for the entire family, young and old, to experience what life would have been like when the pilgrims first stepped off the Mayflower and saw the 'New World' for the very first time nearly 400 years ago. Walking through the 17th Century English Village and Wampanoag Native Indian Village you’ll be met by actors who transport you back in time and teach you about how daily life would have been for village folk and the Native Indians. This is certainly an educational and enjoyable experience not to be missed.

One thing you must not forget before visiting Martha’s Vineyard – or 'The Vineyard' as the locals call it – is your camera! Just a short 45-minute ferry from mainland Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard is a world in itself waiting to be explored. Farmers' markets, pristine beaches, and even magical flying horses (that’s America’s oldest carousel) can all be found here. Seafood lovers will be in heaven trying the local catch. Enjoy some of the freshest lobster, fried clams and chowder you’ll find anywhere, straight from the Atlantic Ocean!

Must Do: Designated a National Historic landmark, the 'Flying Horse Carousel' can be found in the historic town of Oak Bluff and is America's oldest platform carousel dating back to 1876. Still open and putting smiles on riders faces every Saturday and Sunday, don't miss your chance jump aboard and grab the lucky Brass Ring!

Located on the south-eastern tip of Cape Cod, the town of Chatham is home to the landmark 19th century Chatham Lighthouse which sits overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Blessed with beautiful scenery, Chatham offers plenty for lovers of the great outdoors. Nature trails and parks flow throughout the surrounding area creating the perfect environment to explore by bike or on foot. The architecture is also something to be seen as the town boasts some of the best persevered historic homes and buildings in the USA, an accolade that has seen it awarded distinction by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Must Do: If lucky enough to visit Chatham during the summer months, grab a blanket and make your way to Kate Gould Park where every Friday night the Chatham Town Band plays from 8PM. As many as 6,000 people watch the band during the summer evenings and the event is a great glimpse of what local life is like for the residents of this wonderful place.