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Sunset

Golden Hour at Plymouth Rock

Catch the last warm light of the day at the site of the Pilgrim landing, starting with a quick bite nearby.

Best time: sunsetAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 15:41

    Wood's Seafood Market and Restaurant

    Pick up clam chowder and fried clams at Wood's Seafood Market and Restaurant. The market atmosphere and fresh seafood are a perfect prelude to the coastal history you are about to see.

  2. 16:16

    Plymouth Rock and Pilgrim Memorial State Park

    Walk up to Plymouth Rock and Pilgrim Memorial State Park. Arrive with time to spare to find a good vantage point near the portico that enshrines the rock, watching the sky change color.

  3. 16:36

    Plymouth Rock and Pilgrim Memorial State Park

    Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The golden light reflects off the harbor and the historic monuments, marking the exact moment the Pilgrims' new world began.

  4. 17:21

    Blue-Eyed Crab Grille and Raw Bar

    End the evening at Blue-Eyed Crab Grille and Raw Bar. Enjoy fresh seafood specials and a drink in the indoor or outdoor seating as the night settles over Plymouth.

Local tip

Check the route for transport if you need it, as the walk from Wood's Seafood Market to Plymouth Rock is about 15 minutes.

Check before you go

  • Wood's Seafood Market and Restaurant is open daily from 11:00 to 21:00.
  • Blue-Eyed Crab Grille and Raw Bar is open Mo-Th and Su from 11:30 to 21:00, and Fr-Sa until 22:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Plymouth (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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