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Historic monument · Plymouth, Massachusetts
Plymouth Rock
The granite stone traditionally pointed to as the pilgrims’ landing place in 1620, protected by a neoclassical portico on the waterfront.
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About Plymouth Rock
Plymouth Rock is a granite stone that, according to a tradition recorded more than a century later, marks the spot where the Mayflower pilgrims first set foot when they arrived in December 1620. Contemporary accounts do not mention the stone, but it became a symbol of the colony’s founding.
The rock was broken and moved several times since the 18th century. Fragments were taken as souvenirs, and the remaining portion bears the date 1620 carved into it. Since 1921 it has been sheltered under a granite portico in a Greek style on the water’s edge at Pilgrim Memorial State Park.
From the portico balustrade you can see the stone on the sand. The park has a waterfront promenade, a short walk from the Mayflower II.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About 20 minutes.
Best time
At any time of day; at low tide the stone is more exposed.
How to get there
It’s on Water Street, on Plymouth’s downtown waterfront.
Tip
Combine it with the Mayflower II a few steps away, and the climb up Cole's Hill just above.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Plymouth Rock
Is Plymouth Rock really the pilgrims’ landing site?
It is a tradition recorded more than a century later; 1620 accounts do not mention the stone.
Where is Plymouth Rock located?
Under a granite portico on Plymouth’s waterfront in Pilgrim Memorial State Park.
How long does a visit to Plymouth Rock take?
About 20 minutes.