Plymouth Rock

The year 1620 is one of those dates that is burned into the brain of every American. Interestingly, the disembarkation site wasn't named Plymouth Rock by the first arriving Pilgrims - the name and its rock seem to have come into existence in 1715. The surprisingly dinky rock, with the date engraved upon it, is kept enclosed in a wrought iron cage much like a pet rock. The shore and the columned memorial are pretty and make this a serene place to spend a day.