Plymouth is a town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. It is the largest municipality in Massachusetts in terms of square miles.

Tourism and attractions

Promoted as America's Hometown, Plymouth is a tourist destination for its heritage, which includes Plymouth Rock, the living history village Plimoth Plantation and the nation's oldest public museum. The Plymouth Rock Memorial was designed by famed astronomical illustrator Chesley Bonestell, who designed the Chrysler Building gargoyles and contributed to the design of the Golden Gate Bridge.
At a small pier approximately 300 yards from Plymouth Rock, there is a replica of the original Mayflower ship (Mayflower II. Built in England in 1957 and sailed to America by famous mariner Alan Villiers), it serves as a museum where one can learn about the historic voyage from Plymouth, England. The town also features the National Monument to the Forefathers, dedicated in 1889. Another notable historical site is the Jenney Grist Mill, a working replica of the original mill, which was built in 1636.
Plymouth is home to numerous beaches, a working port -- from which whale watch, deep sea fishing and harbor excursions sail -- and Myles Standish State Forest, the Commonwealth's second largest state forest and a popular camping destination. Also, Ellisville State Park boasts a natural beach inside Cape Cod Bay.