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LOCAL INFORMATION

 

 

  Listed below is information on local attractions, lodging and eating establishments, as well as links to local community and tourist-oriented websites. Edaville USA provides this page as a service and does not specifically endorse any of these establishments.  
 

LODGING IN THE AREA

 

Days Inn Plymouth/Middleboro


30 East Clark Street
Middleboro, MA 02346
Telephone: (508) 946-4400
Facsimile: (508) 946-0966
Email:
mailto:info@daysinn-middleboro.com
Website: http://www.daysinn-middleboro.com

Chairman's Award recipient for 2004 for cleanliness and service. The Days Inn offers an expanded continental breakfast, free wireless, high speed internet access, micro/fridges in all guest rooms complimentary. Pets are welcome for a minimal fee. Centrally located to Plymouth, Cape Cod, Boston, and Newport, RI. 1/2 mile from the train to Boston. Plymouth packages available on our website seasonally. AAA and AARP rates available. Motorcoach and groups welcome

 


 

Hilton Garden Inn


4 Home Depot Dr
Plymouth Ma 02360
Telephone: (508)830-0200
Facsimile: (508)830-0855
Email:
info@hilton.com
Website: http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/

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The Hilton Garden Inn Plymouth, MA is located at Exit 5, Route 3 in America's Hometown. Convenient to Plymouth Plantation, Plymouth Rock, Mayflower, golf courses, whale watching and beaches. The property is within walking distance to shopping and restaurants. Just 10 miles north of Cape Cod and 30 miles south of Boston/Logan Airport. Deluxe accommodations for the 21st century, friendly service and a relaxed atmosphere await our guests. Certain to please busy executives or leisure travelers are our array of special amenities including, complimentary high speed internet access with secure PrinterOn remote printing, in room hospitality center with microwave/refrigerator, coffee maker, two dual line telephones with voice mail and dataports, large work desk with desk level outlets, adjustable lighting and ergonomic Mirra chair by Herman Miller. Garden Sleep System in some rooms. High definition flat tube television with on-demand movies, video games and free HBO. Complimentary USA Today is delivered each weekday morning. We also feature a heated indoor pool, whirlpool, fitness center and 24 hour complimentary business center. The hotel offers 1,300 square feet of meeting space which accommodates up to 100 people. The Great American Grill Restaurant features breakfast 7 days a week. The Pavilion Pantry has a selection of refrigerated, frozen and microwaveable packaged items perfect for in-room preparation. *** Everything. Right Where You Need It.***

 


 

Pilgrim Sands on Long Beach


150 Warren Avenue - Route 3A
Plymouth, MA 02360
Telephone: (800) 729-SAND (7263)
Facsimile: (508) 746-8066
Email:
mailto:TheBeach@pilgrimsands.com
Website:
http://www.pilgrimsands.com

On our own private beach directly across from Plimoth Plantation. Complimentary Continental breakfast in the Sandcastle Coffee Shop. Free local calls, high-speed internet access, and business center. Full-Service Restaurant next door. A short drive to other attractions and restaurants. Sandals Optional!

 


 

Paquachuck Inn


2056 Main Road

P.O. Box 426

Westport Point, MA 02791
Phone: (508) 636-4398

Email:
info@pawquachuck.com
Website: http://www.paquachuck.com

The Paquachuck Inn has dominated the landscape of the village of Westport Point for 170 years, a stately reminder of those who have made and lost their lives on the water. The Inn is hand hewn from heavy timbers, built like a ship, pegged, worn smooth and salted by sand and wind.
Original whale oil lamps, harpoons and whalebones share space in our lobby and intimate B & B. The Inn is open year round, with facilities for weddings, receptions, corporate or private meetings and gatherings. Every room boasts a water view; a few overlook our antique conservatory and its fruit trees. A patio to the east ushers in the morning, the marsh, and breakfast- from our railed porch, the sunset over the West Branch. This is a very special place, rare and and also very real.

 


 

Cohasset Harbor Resort


124 Elm Street
Cohasset, MA 02025
Telephone: (781) 383-6650
Facsimile: (781) 383-2872
Email:
mailto:khoward@cohassetharborresort.com
Website: http://www.cohassetharborresort.com

The nearby faraway place located in one of the most charming harbors along the eastern seaboard, the Cohasset Harbor Resort is the perfect venue for corporate functions, banquets, weddings or just a nice night out for two. Our resort consists of a quaint 55-room hotel and two restaurants; the award-winning Atlantica and the Olde Salt House. At Cohasset Harbor Resort we offer comfortable lodging, complemented by fine dining with a water view and banquet facilities that can accommodate both business and pleasure.

 


 

Raynham Hampton Inn


600 Route 44
Raynham, MA 02767
Telephone:
508-822-6222
Facsimile:
508-880-3367

E-mail:
elaine_murphy@hilton.com
Website:
http://www.raynhamhamptoninn.com

87 rooms, upscale, limited service hotel. Free Hot Breakfast, Free High Speed Internet, Indoor heated pool, whirlpool fitness room. Suites are available. 15 miles from Edaville.

 


 

Middleboro/Raynham Holiday Inn Express Hotel and

Suites


43 Harding Street
Middleboro, MA 02346
Telephone:
508-946-3398
Facsimile:
508-946-3397

Website:
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1

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Welcome to the brand new Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites - Middleboro.
Conveniently located on Route 44 off of I-495 at exit 6, we are the perfect hotel for business or pleasure; For the corporate travelers, we are minutes away from the Raynham Corporate District, Campanelli Park, and Taunton's Myles Standish Industrial Park, while the leisure travelers can take advantage of easy access to Boston, Cape Cod, Plymouth, Providence, and Newport.
Accommodations include access to the Fitness Center, Business Center, Guest Laundry, Indoor Pool and Hot Tub; Our over sized guest suites allows our hotel to be the perfect pick for weddings, reunions, and other social events.
Fireside Grille, LongHorn Steakhouse, Applebee's and Chili's Bar and Grill are just a few of the many sit-down restaurants in the area. Enjoy the convenience of in-room dining by the Stone Forge Tavern and Public House, or visit the restaurant for a true New England style atmosphere and experience.
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Middleboro; convenient location, exceptional accommodations, and much more!

 


 

John Carver Inn & Spa


25 Summer Street
Plymouth, MA 02767
Telephone:
508-746-7100 or 800-274-1620

Website:
http://www.johncarverinn.com

Located in the heart of historic Plymouth, MA, on the site of the original Pilgrim settlement, the John Carver Inn is steps away from Plymouth’s attractions. Walk to Plimoth Plantation, the Mayflower II, Plymouth Rock and much more. Relax on the sandy beaches, stroll and shop on Main Street or relax in your spacious room or luxury suite featuring a two-person whirlpool, fireplace and the exclusive Suite Dreams Experience with posh amenities. Make a splash in the exclusive Pilgrim Cove Indoor Theme Pool complete a replica of the Mayflower II, 80-foot water slide, waterfalls, lap lanes, sauna and whirlpool set amidst a replica of Plymouth Rock. Shop in our unique gift shop and dine in our award-winning Hearth ’n Kettle Restaurant and Tavern. NEW full-service Spa opening in Spring, 2007! Packages include Passport to History and Family Vacation. Reserve secure online for Guaranteed Lowest Rate!

 


 

The Larches Inn


26 South Main Street
Carver, MA 02330
Telephone:
508-866-9228

Website:
http://www.thelarchesinn.com

Envision a quiet weekend alone, a place to meet new friends or old alike, and the elegance of a turn of the century Victorian estate that captures the serenity of an era gone by. Larches is perched overlooking 400 acres of glistening lake known as “Sampsons Pond”. You can kayak, canoe, row, peddle, fish or picnic. A 24’ Pontoon boat is also at your disposal for water skiing, tubing or just exploring. Take leisurely strolls by the lake and walks in the woods connecting to nature, followed by Krya, or a Swedish Reiki massage, Stone therapy and facials. Then to end this day of connecting back with yourself and nature, we offer a sunset cruise with a luxurious tasting menu paired with local and imported wines prepared by our own in house chef Serena Harben known around the South Shore of Boston as owner of “42 Degrees North” catering and event planning. “The Larches where youll find Good food, Good friends, Good Wine, Good times

 



 

CAMPGROUNDS IN THE AREA

 

Myles Standish State Forest Campground


Cranberry Road
Carver, MA
Telephone: (508) 866-2526
Website:
http://www.ReserveAmerica.com/

400 campsites open from mid-April to mid-October. The campsites are tucked into the forest or set along the edges of four of the park's 16 ponds. It has flush toilets, showers, dumping stations, and no hookups. $10 per night for MA residents and $12 for out-of-state residents. Phone Reservations: USA- 877 I-CAMP-MA; 518 844-4959 for Canada or international customers

 


 

Pinewood Lodge


190 Pinewood Road
Plymouth, MA 02360
Telephone: (508) 746-3548
Facsimile: (508) 747-8310
Email: mailto:thelodge@pinewoodlodge.com
Website:
http://www.pinewoodlodge.com/

Pinewood Lodge Campground is nestled in 150 acres of white pine forest. There are 250 beautifully shaded sites, some in secluded tenting areas and others with full facilities for almost any size rig. We are located on a 50-acre fresh water lake.

 



 

AREA ATTRACTIONS

 

Plimoth Plantation


137 Warren Avenue
Plymouth, MA 02362
Telephone: (508) 746-1622
Facsimile: (508) 746-4978
Email:
  mailto:cmerrow@plimoth.org
Website: http://www.plimoth.org/
 

Plimoth Plantation is the living history museum of 17th-century Plymouth where you can talk with the Pilgrims in the 1627 Pilgrim Village and on board Mayflower II and visit an authentically re-created Wampanoag Indian homesite. In the Crafts Center indulge in conversation with skilled artisans as they create the goods that are sold in the Museum Shops and also used by the role-playing Pilgrims. The Nye Barn educates on the Plantation's Rare-breed Animal program. 2003 also gives visitors a chance to go back in time through the history of our Thanksgiving holiday in the indoor exhibit. "Thanksgiving; Memory, Myth and Meaning. A visit to Plimoth Plantation is a must for every American. Open April - November

 


 

Imagination Island


12 Resnik Road
(A 5-Minute Drive from
the Plymouth Waterfront)
Plymouth , MA 02360
Telephone: (508) 747-7447
Website:
http://www.imaginationislandusa.com/

Kids ages 1 - 8 Come climb, jump and let your imaginations soar! Admission is for all-day play. Free for adults and for children under the age of 1. Snack Bar available. Our tropical play village includes the Coconut Café, Kiwi Market, Island Firehouse, Seahorse Puppet Theater, Starfish Schoolhouse and Tiki's Boutique (for dress-up fun)! Explore the 14' high soft-contained climbing equipment and jump on our palm tree moon bounce. Don't forget the giant doll house and trains.
There's fun at every turn!
Directions
From Route 3 (North or South)
Take Exit 7 onto Route 44
Take First Exit (Cherry Street/North Plymouth)
Turn RIGHT onto Commerce Way
Turn LEFT at the second traffic light onto Resnick Road
Go through the stop sign (continuing on Resnick Road)
Imagination Island is 3/10 of a mile on the RIGHT
Hours
Monday to Saturday
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday 12 noon to 5 p.m.
 

 


 

Lobster Tales Cruises & Pirate Cruise
Town Wharf
Plymouth, MA 02360
Telephone:
(508) 746-5342
Facsimile:
(508) 746-6370

Email:
mailto:info@lobstertales.com
Website: http://www.lobstertalesinc.com
Website: http://www.piratefun.com

Lobster Excursions $10 to $13 per person
On this hands-on cruise you will haul lobster traps from Plymouth Harbor and have the rare opportunity to see and touch various species of marine life that live beneath the ocean.

Plymouth Pirate Cruises $10 to $15 per person
This cruise will take you onto Plymouth Harbor for a one-hour swashbuckling adventure. As a pirate passenger you will set sail for captured treasure, battle an enemy pirate ship and defend your vessel with the help of seafaring mates and mighty water cannons. The brave and truly adventurous buccaneers will roll up their salty sleeves and help haul in a lobster trap. Who knows what you might catch or what surprises lie ahead? Music, song, and dance conteses are all part of the fun and festivities of this unique ocean adventure. Great for birthday party fun.

 


 

Capt. John Boats


Town Wharf
Plymouth, MA 02360
Telephone: (800) 242-2469
Facsimile: (508) 746-7472
Email:
mailto:info@captjohn.com
Website: http://www.captjohn.com

Cape Cod Bay Whale Watch Cruises (99% sighting record since 1977!) and Deep Sea Fishing excursions run from mid-April through October. Plymouth-to-Provincetown passenger ferry service runs late May to late September.

 


 

Pilgrim Belle


State Pier
Plymouth, MA 02360
Telephone: (508) 747-3434
Website:
http://www.plymouthharborcruises.com

Plymouth Harbor Cruises and Tours! Cruise Plymouth Harbor in comfort aboard the "Pilgrim Belle", an authentic Mississippi-style paddle-wheeler! Enjoy the luxury of the Pilgrim Belle as a local history expert narrates the historic harbor of Plymouth, Massachusetts. You'll enjoy a gull's eye view of Plymouth Rock, the Pilgrim's Mayflower II, Plymouth Beach, Clark's Island, and the majestic Gurnet Point Lighthouse. Pilgrim history, maritime lore, and fascinating information about the local Plymouth commercial fishing and lobstering industries await you on this one-hour-and-fifteen-minute paddle-wheeler cruise! See you onboard the Pilgrim Belle!

Sunset Harbor Cruise - 90 minutes. Watch a spectacular sunset over Plymouth Harbor! Enjoy your favorite cocktail while cruising past Plymouth's two lighthouses. Tickets: Adults-$16, Seniors-$14, Children-$12.

Sunset Dinner Cruise - On select Thursday evenings from June through September. Full buffet dinner included aboard this two-hour sunset cruise. Tickets are $35 per person includes cruise and dinner from 7-9pm.

Thursday Theme Nights 2006!
Wine dinner, parrothead, reggae/calypso, Irish sing-a-long and more. Our most popular sunset cruise. Admission varies depending on event.

Family Nights Afloat! Lua night, pizza night, "make your own sundae" night, and more! Monday and Tuesday from June to August, 6:30-8:30pm. Admission varies depending on trip.

Sunday Brunch Buffet Cruise - During July and August! Combine Plymouth's Best Harbor Cruise with a great Sunday Brunch. Reservations suggested. Admission is $25 per person.

 



 

LINKS TO LOCAL/REGIONAL WEBSITES

 

Town of Carver - The official website of Edaville USA's hometown - Carver, Massachusetts.

 


 

See Plymouth - Website with links to hotels, restaurants, golf and area attractions in and around Plymouth, Massachusetts - America's Hometown.

 


 

Destination Plymouth - Destination Plymouth provides resources for travelers to Plymouth, Massachusetts, including sights and attractions, lodging, events, and more. ABOUT.COM says "Destination Plymouth brings you this useful starting point for planning a trip to the land of the Pilgrims."

 


 

Wareham Hometown Portal - The website for neighboring Wareham, Massachusetts - "The Gateway to Cape Cod"

 


 

Carver Public Schools - Welcome to the Carver, Massachusetts, Public Schools Web site. We have established this site to inform parents, community residents and the general public about our school district.

 


 

Boston Online - Contains links to many Boston-area websites.

 


 

Boston Central - An activities resource for parents and families in greater Boston and New England. Features an interactive guide to family-friendly activities, adventures & after school ideas, as well as useful information on area towns schools, healthcare, shopping, and other online resources.

 


 

Massachusetts Travel Journal - Full listings of area attractions and events.

 


Hub Division - National Model Railroad Association - The local chapter of the national organization dedicated to the hobby of model railroading.

 

 

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