Buttermilk Bay Travel Guide
Tourist Guide


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Popular places to visit

Plymouth Rock
No American historical tour is complete without a personal encounter with this symbol of national identity and origins.

Plymouth Harbor
Visit the place where the Mayflower dropped anchor and the Pilgrims first touched the New World, a focal point of any visit to Plymouth.

White Horse Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, White Horse Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Plymouth. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Plimoth Patuxet Museums
You can browse the exhibits at Plimoth Patuxet Museums, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Chiltonville. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its seafood restaurants.

Plymouth Long Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Plymouth Long Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Plymouth. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Mayflower II
Board this vessel to appreciate the experiences of brave colonists who enabled early settlement in what would become New England.
Activities

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Our pick of the best Buttermilk Bay Hotel Deals

Margaritaville Resort Cape Cod
Clean room, nice staff, the only problem was the internet was slow
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Falmouth Inn
I stay here alot
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Plymouth
Comfortable, clean, spacious rooms. Super friendly staff. Jacuzzi is great as is the indoor heated pool. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Hotel 1620 Plymouth Harbor
Overall good! Rooms were pet-friendly and clean. Our refrigerator was not working
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Cape Cod Hyannis
The hotel is being remodeled, but the room is very clean. They even had gluten free options for breakfast, which made my little one super happy!
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

John Carver Inn & Spa
Place is old but well kept and was under renovation when we visited so was not able to see the Fitness Room and other amenities. They had free snacks and drinks available which I thought was nice. Location is great and in walking distance to main strip were shops and restaurants are located. Would ...
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Buttermilk Bay

Ponds of Plymouth
While Ponds of Plymouth may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Water Wizz and Ellisville Harbor State Park.

Plymouth Cultural District
While visiting Plymouth Cultural District, you might make a stop by sights like Spire Center for the Performing Arts and Mayflower II.

Plymouth Downtown Waterfront District
If you're spending some time in Plymouth Downtown Waterfront District, Mayflower II and Plymouth Rock are top sights worth seeing.

North Plymouth
While North Plymouth may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like National Monument to the Forefathers and Holmes Reservation.

