17-05-2025
Mass. destination makes 2025 list of top 40 family-friendly vacations
One of the world's top family-friendly vacations is in Massachusetts, according to a new report from TODAY.
The top 40 list includes beaches, museums, amusement parks and outdoors meccas — and one of the entries is close to home for Bay Staters.
Under its 'Historical outings' heading, TODAY lists Plimoth Patuxet Museums, also known under its former name of Plimoth Plantations Museums.
'As a Massachusetts native, Plimoth Plantation was a hot field trip destination during my school years, and for good reason,' wrote TODAY senior social media editor Kate McCarthy. 'The outdoor recreation of a 17th-century village makes kids (and adults) feel like they're stepping back into time.'
The article highlights the costumed actors, Native American cooking, crafts and culture, taking home corn ground at the Plimoth Grist Mill, and of course a view of Plymouth Rock. 'You won't believe how tiny it is,' the article reads.
TODAY recommends the vacation particularly with children ages 8 to 12.
'The best part is that there are actors who fully stay in character like it's the year 1627, so while there are plenty of moments to learn about what life was like then, kids will also get a kick out of asking them questions about modern life and seeing the confusion on the actor's faces,' McCarthy wrote.
The museum announced its name change in 2020, saying they would be changing the name to Plimoth Patuxet in honor of the Wampanoag name for the region.
More information about Plimoth Patuxet Museums can be found at
Other destinations on the TODAY list include:
Aspen Snowmass, Colorado
Cedar Point Amusement Park, Ohio
Cooperstown, New York
Denver, Colorado
Disney World
Florida's Space Coast
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Miami Beach, Florida
Niagara Falls, New York
The San Diego Zoo
Sesame Place, Pennsylvania
Strong National Museum of Play, New York
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Florida
Waikiki Beach, Hawaii
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