Our 10 Days in Plymouth, MA
Running the Cape Cod Canal
For my first run in Plymouth, I stayed close to our Airbnb, running on the local streets and sidewalks. While the area was peacefully free of traffic and dogs, the steep inclines were quite challenging. Looking for a flatter alternative, I discovered a better option just a short drive away at the Cape Cod Canal Herring Run area.
The trail follows the Cape Cod Canal, the widest sea-level canal in the world, and offers a paved, level surface, roughly 6.5 miles long on the mainland side. My knees welcomed the flat terrain, and I managed to run two more times there during our stay.
Picking up 0ur Youngest at Boston Airport
- May 5, 2025
- 0.82 mi
- 19:21 min
- 51 °F
Downtown Plymouth
- May 6, 2025
- 0.41 mi
- 11:44 min
- 61 °F
Despite the rain, we still paid a quick visit to downtown Plymouth to see where the Pilgrim Fathers landed in the Mayflower. It was our last chance for a family outing before our son flew back the following day to rejoin his brother, sister-in-law, and nephew.
Located within 300 yards of each other, two monuments symbolically capture the dual nature of American history with a new beginning for some and a tragic ending for others.
Plymouth Rock commemorates the 1620 arrival of the Pilgrims and their quest for religious freedom, their new start. Nearby, the Massasoit Statue, depicting the leader of the Wampanoags, functions as what their arrival meant for the Indigenous people. It eventually devastated their way of living with loss of life, land, and sovereignty.
The more we travel, the more we learn about America’s complex history. We have read many historical markers that ignore these difficult truths, so it was refreshing to see Plymouth offering a much more complete and honest narrative.
Goodbye Dinner in Plymouth
- May 7, 2025
- 0.24 mi
- 7:59 min
- 68 °F
Goodbye Dinner in Plymouth
Goodbye Dinner in Plymouth
