Things to Do in Essex, MA

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Haunted Tours 72 Water Street, Plymouth, MA 02360 MoreLess Info
Led by paranormal investigators, Dead of Night Ghost Tours offers a variety of tours focused on Plymouth's history and lore. Tours include a daytime historic tour, a lantern-lit ghost tour, and a scavenger hunt tour.
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Walking Tours Water Street, Plymouth, MA 02360 MoreLess Info
Native American guides lead a walking tour through the historical Plymouth Rock landmarks in Native Plymouth Tours. During the trip, the guide narrates the native history of the original Thanksgiving.
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Other Tours 77 Water Street, Plymouth, MA 02360 MoreLess Info
Hop aboard the Plymouth to Providence Ferry to enjoy the most direct route between the two points. A narrated tour of Plymouth Harbor is included. Sundecks as well as a fully-enclosed cabin are available.
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Historic Sites Plymouth, MA MoreLess Info
Plymouth Rock marks the site where the passengers of Mayflower, who later founded Plymouth Colony, first touched the land of the New World. The rock itself, with the date 1620 etched on it, is surrounded by protective pillars and available for public viewing.
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85% 55 votes
History Museums Winslow and North Street, Plymouth, MA MoreLess Info
The Mayflower Society House & Library is located just around the corner from Plymouth Rock in a historic dwelling from the 18th century. It features a small museum dedicated to the pilgrims and serves as the headquarters for the General Society of Mayflower Descendants.
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Haunted Tours Downtown off Main Street at Summer Street, Plymouth, MA 02361 MoreLess Info
Colonial Lantern Tours - Private Tours is an excursion company that uses professional guides who have knowledge about the historical and cultural aspects of Plymouth. The company has a 'Ghosts & Legends' tour and a 'Thanksgiving' trip.
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Beaches Taylor Avenue, Plymouth, MA 02362 MoreLess Info
White Horse Beach is a scenic public beach located along the Cape Cod Bay. In addition to the picturesque views, the beach is also home to Flag Rock, a large rock with an American Flag painted on and located offshore.
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Cemeteries Plymouth, MA MoreLess Info
A local historic cemetery, Burial Hill is believed to be one of the oldest burial sites in the country with many graves dating as far back as 17th-century. It is situated on the top of a hill an provides sweeping views of the harbor and the Plymouth Beach.
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97% 379 votes
History Museums 48 Summer Street, Plymouth, MA 02360 MoreLess Info
Jenney House Museum, which operated as the Jenney Grist Mill before, functions as a mueseum and features a wide range of exhibits about the history of John Lenney who set up the mill in 1636, as well as a variety of other historical artifacts.
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98% 46 votes
Historic Homes Sandwich and Water Streets, Plymouth, MA MoreLess Info
Get a history lesson at Jabez Howland House. This historic landmark was built in 1667 and purchased by the son of Mayflower passengers. The museum, decorated in period furnishings, is open Memorial Day through Columbus Day. Tours are available.