- Our list of the best things to do in Waltham, Massachusetts, features the top 774 nearby activities — including 333 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
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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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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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Winslow and North Street, Plymouth, MA
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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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Built in 1886, the Town Hall Theater was historically used as a playhouse for traveling shows. The modern focus of the venue is as a comfortable, independent cinema which concentrates on artistic films.
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38 votes
Downtown off Main Street at Summer Street, Plymouth, MA 02361
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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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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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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.
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The Scouting Museum and Library is actually two facilities: the Lawrence L. Lee Scouting Museum and the Max I. Silber Scouting Library. They offer a variety of exhibits devoted to the history of the Boy Scouts of America.
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Opened in 1960, Lang's Bowlarama features 40 lanes suitable for open and league bowlers. It offers a full bar, a dining menu, a party room and a lounge with a 16-foot television for sports viewing.
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Located in Providence, Rhode Island, the Roger Williams Park Zoo is home to hundreds of fascinating and diverse animal species. The zoo is open throughout the year. Its 40-acre campus is also a popular spot for school field trips.