The most iconic landmark in America is right in Plymouth's backyard. Smaller than you'd expect, but standing next to it with "1620" carved into the stone has a way of making history feel very real. Free to visit and open 24 hours.

A full-scale replica of the ship that carried 102 passengers across the Atlantic in 1620. Step aboard and see just how small the vessel really was — it puts the whole journey in a completely different perspective. Open daily 9AM–5PM.

Formerly known as Plymouth Plantation, this living history museum is one of the best in New England. Actors stay fully in character as 17th century Pilgrims and Wampanoag people, bringing the story of Plymouth's founding to life in a way no textbook can. Open daily 9AM–5PM.

Make the hour drive north to Boston and experience Fenway Park — the oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball. With the Red Sox in the final weeks of their season, it's a once in a lifetime opportunity for anyone who's never been.

One of America's oldest public gathering places, Faneuil Hall has been at the heart of Boston since 1742. Grab a bite at Quincy Market next door, explore the vendors, and soak in the energy of a landmark that has seen more history than most cities combined.