Plymouth, Mass., is a town rich in history, with a multitude of fascinating things to see, do and experience. At 103.2 square miles, Plymouth is the largest municipality in the commonwealth of Massachusetts. Myles Standish State Forest represents 21 square miles of that total area.
Plymouth occupies a prime East Coast location, with Boston 40 miles to the north and Cape Cod over the canal to the south. The year-round population has tripled since 1969 to more than 55,000 people.
The following facts and figures, both interesting and useful, will help you more fully enjoy your stay here.
By bus: GATRA, the local bus service, travels to key areas in town. Plymouth & Brockton Street Railway (P&B) links Plymouth, the South Shore, Cape Cod, Boston and Logan Airport with convenient and frequent service. Schedule information for both is available by calling 508-746-4795.
By train: Commuter rail service is available from Plymouth’s Cordage Park (385 Court St.) and Kingston’s rail station (194 Marion Drive, behind Independence Mall) to Boston’s South Station, where it links to the MBTA (the “T”), Boston’s subway system. Schedules are available at www.mbta.com.
By car: Major highways that provide access to Plymouth include interstates 495, 195 and 95, the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90), and routes 44, 3 and 3A.
By air: National and international flights are available at Logan International Airport in Boston and T.F. Green Airport in Providence, R.I. The Plymouth Municipal Airport, located on South Meadow Road, is a medium-sized general aviation airport serving corporate and recreational aviation needs. For additional information, call 508-746-2020.
Parking: Visit the Plymouth Growth & Development Corp.’s Web site, www.parkplymouth.com, to locate parking areas in town.
Local news and information: Plymouth’s newspaper, the Old Colony Memorial, offers comprehensive news and entertainment listings. Check out the Web site, www.wickedlocal.com.
Places of worship: Pick up a weekend edition of the Old Colony Memorial newspaper for a complete listing.
