by Marilee Driscoll | Aug 4, 2019 | Events, Things to Do, Marilee's Musings
I’d heard about this hymn sing – described as being held at a chapel in the woods. The simple, old chapel was very easy to find, and though the address is Long Pond Road, it’s surrounded by trees and has quite a country feel. I imagine the presiding...
by Marilee Driscoll | May 30, 2019 | Outside, Events, Things to Do
What to do for dad? Yea, you could see what teams are on TV, and maybe even cook dad’s favorite food, but my interest was captured by a noteworthy new idea: Get BOGGED Down with a family-friendly bogside BBQ! The beautiful The Barn on Benson’s Pond...
by Marilee Driscoll | May 27, 2019 | Things to Do, Marilee's Musings
Monuments, statues, and parades. They are – in my mind – the way we communicate what our society holds most dear. I hold the view that we have watered down the meaning of the word hero. I think that it should be obvious that not everyone who wears a...
by Marilee Driscoll | May 12, 2019 | Things to Do
Whether it’s Mother’s Day, her birthday or any other special day, you’re looking to make a special day for Mom in Plymouth MA. May we recommend some kind of tour or activity coupled with a meal? Rainy-day activities Is it raining? If it’s raining...
by Marilee Driscoll | Mar 29, 2019 | Things to Do
Spring sure is noisy! In winter we’re quiet. It’s dark. Even the snow is silent – and absorbs the sounds of winter. Then, one glorious day, after the groundhog has either seen his shadow (or not), and after the clocks are (finally) turned forward,...
by Marilee Driscoll | Jul 25, 2018 | Uncategorized, Outside, Events, Critic's Choice Event, Things to Do
There’s an alternative to the label-to-table shopping at grocery stores! It’s the Plymouth Farmers Market! Thursday, July 26th is just one date in the weekly summer tradition that is the Plymouth Farmers Market.. Attendees of all ages can taste homemade honey from...
by Marilee Driscoll | Jul 18, 2018 | Outside, Events, Critic's Choice Event, Things to Do
What did the baseball glove say to the ball? “Catch you later”! If you haven’t had the pleasure of enjoying a lazy hazy evening watching talented college students, you’ve missed out! Baseball fans of all ages can catch the New England Collegiate Baseball...
by Marilee Driscoll | Jul 2, 2017 | Talking Turkey, Things to Do
I heard myself saying on the phone earlier today: “Just an FYI, my intent is to eat every meal outside the next 2-3 months. So, if I’m going out, it needs to be at an outdoor restaurant, and if I’m home, I’m out on the balcony.” One of...
by Marilee Driscoll | May 1, 2017 | Outside, Springtime, Things to Do
The last couple of weeks, it seems that Plymouth, MA has awakened from Winter, and everywhere you look there’s something exciting to see and do! There are 2 sure-fire signs of Spring: road work/repair crews are working hard to gussy up the town for visitors,...
by Marilee Driscoll | Aug 1, 2016 | 6 Free Sites in 4 Miles, Tourist Attractions, Things to Do
This 81-feet-tall beautiful and impressive granite monument presides over an 11-acre site. Part of Pilgrim Memorial State Park, the monument was commissioned by the Pilgrim Society, the cornerstone was laid August 2, 1859. The monument was completed in October...
by Marilee Driscoll | Aug 1, 2016 | 6 Free Sites in 4 Miles, Tourist Attractions, Things to Do
IMPORTANT – SHIP GONE ‘TIL 2019 The Mayflower II is a full-scale reproduction of the ship that carried the Pilgrims to Massachusetts in 1620. She is current undergoing a full restoration at Mystic Seaport in Connecticut. She will be back home for the...
by Marilee Driscoll | Aug 1, 2016 | 6 Free Sites in 4 Miles, Tourist Attractions, Things to Do
All along Water Street – across from Plymouth Rock This area is made up of Pilgrim Memorial Park (Plymouth Rock and Mayflower II), as well as dozens of restaurants, B&Bs, hotels, boats, wharfs, etc. Parking: on the street. Metered 7 days a week except winter....
by Marilee Driscoll | Aug 1, 2016 | 6 Free Sites in 4 Miles, Tourist Attractions, Things to Do
Nearly 1 million visitors from the world over come to see Plymouth Rock each year. Nestled in a beautiful portico on the shore of Plymouth Harbor, this simple glacial boulder has 1620 – the year the Mayflower landed – carved into it. The Rock anchors the Plymouth...
by Marilee Driscoll | Aug 1, 2016 | 6 Free Sites in 4 Miles, Tourist Attractions, Things to Do
Water Street – across from Plymouth Rock This beautiful flower garden and statue with fountain was built in 1920 by the National Society of Daughters of the Revolution in ‘Memory of the Heroic Women of the Mayflower. A serene female Pilgrim statue arises out of a...
by Marilee Driscoll | Aug 1, 2016 | 6 Free Sites in 4 Miles, Tourist Attractions, Things to Do
Plymouth is home to many oceanfront and lakefront beaches. Long Beach is what is commonly referred to as Plymouth Beach. It is a public, lifeguarded, expansive sandy beach that is frequented by sunbathers, families, fishermen, kayakers, and dogs (must be leashed)....
