Who would ever think people would travel from all over the country and all over the world just to see a rock? Yes, a rock. This is not just any rock, though.
The rumored landing spot of the Mayflower, Plymouth Rock is one of the more disappointing yet often visited sites south of Boston, MA.
Despite it’s popularity, the rock at Plymouth Rock is not the actual rock the Mayflower struck. In fact, the rock has been said to have been moved at least three different times and the rock has been said to have been damaged several times, breaking in half at one point. Not only that, but the passengers of the Mayflower initially landed in Provincetown in Cape Cod.
While the rock itself probably isn’t the actual rock the Mayflower struck upon its landing and it’s not the actual initial landing spot of the Pilgrims, it is symbolic of the voyage the persistence of the people who landed there.
Located in walking distance of the Mayflower II, the rock is located at the bottom of a pit and protected by a fence.
The rock is located in a structure with pillar columns.
The harbor is usually teaming with activity.
There is also a monument located across the street from Plymouth Rock. The Pilgrim Mother was donated in 1921 to celebrate the Tercentenary of the Mayflower landing by the Daughters of the American Revolution.
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I met Bo while I was visiting the memorial.
and these two cuties
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About New England Nomad
Hi I'm Wayne. Welcome to my blog.
I am a true New Englander through and through. I love everything about New England. I especially love discovering new places in New England and sharing my experiences with everyone. I tend to focus on the more unique and lesser known places and things in New England on my blog.
Oh yeah, and I love dogs. I always try to include at least one dog in each of my blog posts.
I discovered my love of photography a couple of years ago. I know, I got a late start. Now, I photograph anything that seems out of the ordinary, interesting, beautiful and/or unique. And I have noticed how every person, place or thing I photograph has a story behind it or him or her. I don't just photograph things or people or animals. I try to get their background, history or as much information as possible to give the subject more context and meaning. It's interesting how one simple photograph can evoke so much.
I am currently using a Nikon D3200 "beginner's camera." Even though there are better cameras on the market, and I will upgrade some time, I love how it functions (usually) and it has served me well.
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November 17th, 2015 at 10:20 pm
It’s odd that this rock has nothing to do with the actual location, how do these things happen…
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November 17th, 2015 at 11:06 pm
I know what you mean, John. It is just another tourist trap. I think the symbolic meaning is the real attraction. Here is a link that explains the history of the rock http://www.history.com/news/the-real-story-behind-plymouth-rock
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November 17th, 2015 at 11:12 pm
ha… I never knew! Thank you for this great post!!
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November 17th, 2015 at 11:55 pm
Thank you!
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November 18th, 2015 at 12:00 am
I would visit 🙂 Awesome images, thank you for sharing!
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November 19th, 2015 at 4:33 pm
Thank you!
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November 18th, 2015 at 9:31 pm
Thank you for all the gorgeous pics!
And wow, travel all the way to see a rock? V___V It must be a huge disappointment for most.
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November 18th, 2015 at 9:43 pm
Thank you! Yes, it does seem like a long way to travel just to see a rock!
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November 19th, 2015 at 2:22 pm
Even Plymouth Rock is just a rock, but “1680” and the story behind still means a lot. I love The Rock”! Thanks for sharing!
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November 19th, 2015 at 2:45 pm
I agree about the symbolic value of the rock and it is a wonderful place to visit. Thank you!
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November 20th, 2015 at 8:01 am
It’s been a long time since I have seen the rock. Thanks for the reminder. It’s good to see it again.
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November 20th, 2015 at 11:36 am
It was fun visiting it again. Thank you for reading!
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November 28th, 2015 at 3:24 pm
Living in the area, I was passing through Plymouth and figured I would stop to see what all the hubbub regarding this rock was all about. Disappointing comes to mind…..I did enjoy walking through the replica ship though.
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November 28th, 2015 at 6:54 pm
Yes, the rock is more or less a tourist trap. The ship is a lot of fun and the character actors give it an old timey feel!
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