- recent - | South of Boston Massachusetts Information Plymouth Rock and the Pilgrims The South of Boston area includes the historic cranberry-bog towns of Carver and Plymouth. Plymouth Rock is located here! This is the classic location that, in 1620, was where the Pilgrims reputedly first stepped foot on North American soil. On the regional map, it's the purple area on the coastline, lower of center. So these are the towns in the South Shore region, as it's known locally. As I work on my town-photo-a-day project I'll be filling in the town names below. Be sure to bookmark and come back to watch the progress! Millville Plymouth Scituate I've also got some region-wide information below. Accomodations Attractions South of Boston Trivia Education Events & Festivals Famous South of Bostonites Genealogy History Kids Ideas Media Recreation Restaurants Shopping Spas & Salons Sports Transportation Massachusetts Regions - main page Tweet