Timeline
15:36
Sit on a rocking chair at The Pillory Pub. It sits directly across from the Mayflower II and offers a chill atmosphere with a great beer selection to start your evening.
16:16
Wood's Seafood Market and Restaurant
Walk seven minutes to Wood's Seafood Market and Restaurant. Order a bowl of their top-notch clam chowder or some fried whole clams to go. The fish market atmosphere adds to the local feel.
16:36
Head to Burial Hill Cemetery, a nine-minute walk southwest. Find a high spot in this historic cemetery. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting a final golden glow over the harbor and downtown before disappearing.
17:06
End your walk at Coles Hill Burial Ground, just five minutes south. This National Historic Landmark was the first cemetery used by the Mayflower Pilgrims. It is a quiet, reflective place to close out the evening.
Local tip
The Pillory Pub is right across from the Mayflower II, making it the easiest place to start without walking far. Burial Hill is one of the oldest cemeteries in America, so keep your voice low and respect the gravesites.
Check before you go
- The Pillory Pub has no listed opening hours, so check ahead or arrive early in the evening.
- Wood's Seafood Market and Restaurant is open daily from 11:00 to 21:00, so you have plenty of time for your snack before sunset.
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