The best things to do in Plymouth

26 things to do we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Franklin Park Zoo

Entertainment

This park, part of the Emerald Necklace of green spaces, includes a zoo, golf course & arboretum.

1 Franklin Park Rd (Boston)

This park, part of the Emerald Necklace of green spaces, includes a zoo, golf course & arboretum.

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View Boston

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Skyscraper observation deck on floors 50-52 of the Prudential Center, featuring panoramic city views.

800 Boylston St Fl 52 (Boston)

Skyscraper observation deck on floors 50-52 of the Prudential Center, featuring panoramic city views.

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Roadrunner

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Clean, spacious venue with a tiered balcony for concerts and events, featuring multiple bars.

89 Guest St (Boston)

Clean, spacious venue with a tiered balcony for concerts and events, featuring multiple bars.

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Fenway Park

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Historic, small-capacity ballpark, home of the Red Sox & occasional big-name concert venue.

4 Jersey St (Boston)

Historic, small-capacity ballpark, home of the Red Sox & occasional big-name concert venue.

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If you’ve been itching to play somewhere with real movement this week, Waverly Oaks Golf Club brings coastal winds, rolling elevation, and…

444 Long Pond Rd

If you’ve been itching to play somewhere with real movement this week, Waverly Oaks Golf Club brings coastal winds, rolling elevation, and expansive fairways on a Brian Silva design, including back-to-back par 5s and water in play. Round it out with a bite at The Waverly Grille or plan an elevated event.

From the Plymouth newsletter, August 5, 2026

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WNDR Museum

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WNDR Museum turns Downtown Crossing into your creative playground, with 20 immersive, interactive installations that beg you to poke,…

500 Washington St (Boston)

WNDR Museum turns Downtown Crossing into your creative playground, with 20 immersive, interactive installations that beg you to poke, stomp, and selfie. Bring the kids or your inner child, then decompress in the WNDR Lounge with light bites, drinks, and local craft beers, and consider your week officially leveled up.

From the Boston newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Southers Marsh Golf Club weaves 18 holes around working cranberry bogs, an executive-style track that still plays like a championship test.…

30 Southers Marsh Ln

Southers Marsh Golf Club weaves 18 holes around working cranberry bogs, an executive-style track that still plays like a championship test. This week, if weather acts up, The Barn’s nine Toptracer bays keep swings dialed, and New England Golfguide named it No.

From the New Bedford newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Indoor amusement park featuring go-karting, mini golf, laser tag and an arcade.

637 Washington St (Hanover)

Indoor amusement park featuring go-karting, mini golf, laser tag and an arcade.

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Seasonally open, family-friendly park with an elaborate mini-golf course, batting cages, and basketball courts.

8 Romney Rd (Bridgewater)

Seasonally open, family-friendly park with an elaborate mini-golf course, batting cages, and basketball courts.

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Seasonal family-friendly destination for waterslides, tube rides & cabanas for day-long rental.

3031 Cranberry Hwy (East Wareham)

Seasonal family-friendly destination for waterslides, tube rides & cabanas for day-long rental.

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Public 18-hole course featuring a mix of open and wooded holes, plus a clubhouse.

250 E Center St (West Bridgewater)

Public 18-hole course featuring a mix of open and wooded holes, plus a clubhouse.

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Sandwich Mini Golf

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Miniature golf course centered around a river with bridges, a boat, and Bible verses.

159 MA-6A (Sandwich)

Miniature golf course centered around a river with bridges, a boat, and Bible verses.

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Park with a dog area, skate park, murals, bike paths, and event space under an overpass.

90 Traveler St (Boston)

Park with a dog area, skate park, murals, bike paths, and event space under an overpass.

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Pinehills Golf Club

Entertainment

Destination with 2 golf courses designed by Nicklaus and Jones, plus a clubhouse serving first-class food.

54 Clubhouse Dr

Destination with 2 golf courses designed by Nicklaus and Jones, plus a clubhouse serving first-class food.

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Modern multiscreen cinema with digital projection and sound equipment, plus a custom party service.

1775 Washington St (Hanover)

Modern multiscreen cinema with digital projection and sound equipment, plus a custom party service.

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Country club featuring a par-3 golf course with well-maintained fairways, greens, and layout.

32 Elderberry Dr

Country club featuring a par-3 golf course with well-maintained fairways, greens, and layout.

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Family-owned public golf course with 27 holes, a restaurant and bar, and event facilities.

424 Long Pond Rd

Family-owned public golf course with 27 holes, a restaurant and bar, and event facilities.

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Golf-centered resort offering an 18-hole course, clubhouse and restaurant, plus a beach.

1 Eastcliff Dr

Golf-centered resort offering an 18-hole course, clubhouse and restaurant, plus a beach.

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Puttshack - Boston

Entertainment

Modern mini-golf course featuring tech-driven obstacles and live entertainment.

58 Pier 4 Blvd. (Boston)

Modern mini-golf course featuring tech-driven obstacles and live entertainment.

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Simons Theatre

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Giant screen movie theater at the New England Aquarium showing ocean-related 3-D movies.

1 Central Wharf (Boston)

Giant screen movie theater at the New England Aquarium showing ocean-related 3-D movies.

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Golf course with a driving range that's well-maintained and offers fair prices.

450 Little Sandy Pond Rd

Golf course with a driving range that's well-maintained and offers fair prices.

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Cinema chain offering blockbusters & indie films, plus kids' programs & live music screenings.

225 Bedford St (East Bridgewater)

Cinema chain offering blockbusters & indie films, plus kids' programs & live music screenings.

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Playground, splash pad and walking path alongside a canal and a railway bridge.

33 Canal Service Rd (Buzzards Bay)

Playground, splash pad and walking path alongside a canal and a railway bridge.

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Country club featuring a golf course and a venue hosting weddings and other events.

221 Warren Ave

Country club featuring a golf course and a venue hosting weddings and other events.

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Plymouth Rock

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Waterfront monument showcasing the storied rock where the Mayflower Pilgrims first landed in 1620.

79 Water St

Waterfront monument showcasing the storied rock where the Mayflower Pilgrims first landed in 1620.

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Former library featuring shows and an education program in an updated building.

11 North St

Former library featuring shows and an education program in an updated building.

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