Plymouth Hotels & Vacation Rentals for Thanksgiving

Founded in 1947, the Plimoth Plantation is a living history museum which recreates the original 17th century settlement by English colonists who came to be referred to as the Pilgrims. Naturally, Thanksgiving Dinner here is a huge affair that pays homage to the origin of the national celebration. You will be treated to the classic variants of Thanksgiving delicacies like traditional New England trimmings and roast turkey.

Yet another setting at the Plimoth Plantation, where you will be able to learn more about the recipes and the table manners of the 17th century pilgrims while enjoying the delicious dishes. During the meal visitors are entertained with old songs and psalms, while historians are ever ready to answer queries related to the tradition of Thanksgiving.

Visitors in town for Thanksgiving should head to Plymouth’s waterfront to enjoy the New England Food Festival, which takes place especially to mark the holiday. One can try out delicacies from the various food stalls put up by restaurants and eateries which serve sumptuous entrees and desserts along with party foods, chowders and soups.

Whether you are looking for groceries, home furnishings, sporting goods or fashion, the open-air Colony Place is your one-stop lifestyle retail center with over 40 stores to shop from. The oversized sidewalks, gorgeous landscape and beautiful architecture make it a shopper’s paradise.

For a true New England experience head to the Village Landing Marketplace. It is located on the picturesque waterfront of Plymouth. You can buy interesting souvenirs from the locally owned speciality shops.

Held at the Plimoth Plantation, this is the best place to get your hands on seasonal and organic local produce such as bread, cheeses and meat.

The parade allows visitors to experience one of the most historically accurate chronologies, which brings the country’s rich heritage to life. It showcases each century, from the 17th century Pilgrim era to today, making it a fascinating event to enjoy with your family.

The scenic and historic Brewster Gardens come to life during Thanksgiving when it hosts the Historic Village. Here, you can learn more about both the original European settlers as well as the native people. The historians and guides at the venue will also help you separate fact from fiction, as far as the history of the country is concerned. Visitors can also try out games, do a dance, listen to period music and see people dressed up as historical figures.

An educational pavilion where you can learn about what actually occurred at the first dinner between the Wampanoag people and the colonists during the fall of 1621, as well as what was on the menu.