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There's a lot more to Plymouth than the Rock. Although Plymouth's fame is largely based on its position as the landing place of the Pilgrims in 1620, it also offers many advantages as a place to live. The town of Plymouth is the oldest community in Massachusetts, as well as the largest in area. It includes over 50 miles of coastline on Cape Cod Bay and Plymouth Bay, thousands of acres of open land, and 365 ponds and lakes -- one for each day of the year. Plymouth is about 5 miles north of the Cape Cod Canal and 37 miles south of Boston. Beaches and harbors along Cape Cod Bay include the lovely white sands of White Horse Beach. For the golfer there are several public and private courses in the town. For the history buff there is Plimoth Plantation, a living recreation of the Pilgrim colony, and the Mayflower II, a replica of the ship that brought those intrepid Forefathers and Foremothers across the ocean. For the lover of nature and solitude there are several town nature preserves and a state park. For those looking to further their education there are several private colleges offering classes to both traditional and adult students in the downtown area of Plymouth. Plymouth is bordered on the south by Bourne and Wareham, on the west by Carver, and on the north by Kingston. Town of Plymouth Official Website.
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