While Plymouth, Massachusetts is well known for its historical significance to this country and even its name is extremely symbolic and representative of the role it played, there are also some contemporary aspects of the city that make it a particularly enticing tourist destination. And it is true that the majority of people who visit this city do so to tour some of the historic buildings and landmarks, they are frequently surprised by all the contemporary attractions the city has to offer. Any hotel Plymouth will be able to guide its guests not only to famous landmarks such as the Mayflower II and Plymouth Rock, but also to some of the dynamic contemporary attractions such as the Philharmonic Orchestra and the Pirate Cruises.

The Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra is currently in its 94th season, which makes it one of the oldest orchestra’s in the country. And while it only makes sense that it should be, it is an extremely contemporary organization and is one of the leading orchestras in the region. The company originated with a 30 piece amateur ensemble composed of recreational players that grew into the professional 75 member orchestra that it is today. The concerts take place at Memorial Hall and most of them are extremely inviting to audiences of all ages. This is a great family oriented activity and it is one of the popular ways for tourists to spend their evenings.

The Pirate Cruises are another extremely popular family oriented activity. One of the great things about a lot of the contemporary attractions of Plymouth is their focus on family friendly fun. This is one type of cruise that is offered by Plymouth Cruises Lobster Tales who also provide wine tasting, ice cream cruises and sunset charters. The Pirate Cruises are particularly popular with young people and includes treasure hunting and face painting among its other kid friendly fascinating features. This is definitely something you won’t want to miss if you’re planning to take your family to Plymouth.