Visit Massachusetts: Lobster Trap Trees

During our visit to Massachusetts last year, I discovered a New England holiday tradition:  Lobster Trap Trees!

We stumbled upon one at the Plymouth Town Wharf, where about 180 lobster traps were used to create the tree.

It's such a fun sight, and definitely a great photo op!

If you find yourself in New England for the holidays, keep an eye out for them!

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Visit Plymouth: Leyden Street - The Oldest Street in America

While in Plymouth, we drove onto Leyden Street, which is believed to be the oldest street in America.

Originally known as First Street, this street is where the Pilgrims built their homes beginning in the 1620s.

We did not get out to walk around (it was way too cold), but it was pretty neat to be driving on the oldest street in the nation!

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Visit Plymouth: National Monument to the Forefathers

While in Plymouth, we stopped at the National Monument to the Forefathers.

The 81-foot tall monument can be found on Allerton Street in Plymouth, in a park in a residential area.

The monument was created to depict "a Victorian era interpretation of the pursuits that motivated the Pilgrims to leave England and start their own colony."

This tribute to pilgrims is considered the largest granite monument in the world.  

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Visit Massachusetts: Nelson Memorial Park

We stopped at Nelson Memorial Park in Plymouth one morning.

It was a very quick stop, because it was way too cold!

There is a splash pad (that wasn't in operation, for obvious reasons), and a nice playground adjacent to the beach.  

The kids had fun at the playground, and it's just too bad it was too cold, because it's a nice playground with a fantastic view!

It was relaxing to just gaze out at the ocean and watch all the geese and seagulls.  

But I could only appreciate the view for just a few seconds before I retreated into the car to warm up.   

Nelson Memorial Park

235 Water St

Plymouth, MA 02360

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Visit Plymouth: KKatie's Burger Bar

On New Year's Day, we went to KKatie's Burger Bar in Plymouth. 

The Rock

The Rock is enormous, consisting of FOUR patties, each stacked with bacon and cheese, and topped with onion rings. 

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich

Frickled Pickles and Peppers

This popular dish was addicting.  I couldn't stop eating the fried pickles and peppers!

KKatie's Steak & Bean Chili

I was craving something warm and hearty, and the Chili fit the bill!  It was full of beef, beans, and cheese, and it was very flavorful. 

A kids menu is available, and meals include a drink and a cup of Hoodsie Ice Cream!

Chicken Fingers

Service was great and the food was too.

I highly recommend a visit if you're in Plymouth!

KKatie's Burger Bar
38 Main St Ext

Plymouth, MA 02360
(774) 773-9444

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Visit Massachusetts: Plymouth Rock

Although there is no concrete evidence to the exact landing site of the Pilgrims, Plymouth Rock has become a notable landmark, symbolizing the historic event. 

We went to visit Plymouth Rock while in Massachusetts, and it is quite literally a small rock.  I was expecting something more grandiose, but it was still neat to see and think that 400 hundred years ago the Pilgrims set foot in that exact place.

Plymouth Rock
79 Water St

Plymouth, MA 02360

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