The Underground May Nursery Tour
Pembroke and Plymouth, Massachusetts
Saturday, May 3, 2008 10:00a.m.-4:00p.m.
Registration is free but required.

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Please note that some destinations listed below may change.

Join us for a self-guided tour of some popular nurseries and other destinations on the Massachusetts South Shore. Other suggested places to visit will be listed and maps will be provided.

Featured Nurseries

Theme Gardens
455 Washington Street (Rt. 53)
Pembroke, MA 02359
781-826-4112
Hours from 10:00-5:00
We specialize in dwarf and miniature conifers and unusual trees, most landscape ready. 10 years ago Theme Garden was started by a retired science teacher, Rich Poole who had been in the nursery business part time for 30 years. A forestry major, he also has a tree farm in Plympton growing Stewartia, weeping Ginkgos, Kousas, unusual mature Japanese Maples and unusual trees in addition to specializing in Pinus parviflora.

Directions:
Heading south on 53, it is right after Blooming Place on the right (look for the wheelbarrows of firewood sold by our neighbor).

Katsura Gardens
112 Carver Road
Plymouth, MA 02360
508-746-9559
http://katsuragardens.com/
Visit Katsura Gardens and see our extensive collection of rare and unusual conifers, Japanese Maple Cultivars, perennials, and annuals. With new arrivals every week, we encourage you to browse the grounds and see for yourself why we have the most spectacular garden and plant specimens on the South Shore.

Directions:
From the North:
Take Route 3 South to Exit 6B towards Carver. Follow Samoset St. to Carver Rd. Katsura Gardens will be on your left after 1.7 miles.

From the South:
Take Route 3 North to Exit 6 and bear left at the end of the ramp. Follow Samoset St. to Carver Rd. Katsura Gardens will be on your left after 1.7 miles.

Other Points of Interest

The Brewster Garden
Leyden Street Plymouth, MA
Brewster Garden is a lovely place to take a walk, no matter what the season. It straddles the brook that feeds and powers the jenney grist mill. There are a number of monuments and statues to honor the original pilgrims as "settled" this land.There is a walkway that starts right across from Plymouth Rock, and meanders through the park, under two bridges, past the grist mill, and the Run of the Mill restaurant, and ends at Jenney Pond.

The Jenney Grist Mill
6 Spring Lane
Plymouth, MA 02360
Hours 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Order Now: 1-800-987-9852
Rebuilt in 1970 as an exact replica of the original 1600s mill, the Jenney Grist Mill is perfect for anyone who loves pilgrim-era history. Located just a short ways from the Mayflower and Plymouth Rock, the grounds of this complex offer a pond, walking bridge, the giant water wheel for the mill and, of course, the mill itself.

Buy a combo ticket to Plimoth Plantation & the Mayflower II at The Jenney Grist Mill and get admission to "The History of Plymouth's Jenney Grist Mill - A Live Presentation" tour FREE! Adult Combo Ticket $28.00. Ticket(s) must be purchased at the Jenney Grist Mill for this offer to be valid. Tickets may be purchased on the day of your visit and paid with cash only. Reservations are suggested for the Mill tour.

Plimoth Plantation and Mayflower II
137 Warren Avenue
Plymouth, MA 02360
Hours 9:00 am to 5:30 pm.
508-746-1622
http://www.plimoth.org
There is a great deal to see and do at the museum's two locations. Some visitors find that they cannot see everything in one day. Please note that your combination ticket can be used at the Plimoth Plantation location for two consecutive days, and is also good for a third day at Mayflower II within one year of purchase of your ticket. Combo tickets are $28 for adults.

Mayflower II is moored at the State Pier in downtown Plymouth directly accross from 74 Water St., about three miles north of Plimoth Plantation.

Other Happenings
Please note that the Pilgrim Hall Museum and Plymouth Rock Portico are closed due to restoration projects.

Places to Eat in Pembroke

Pasta and Cafe Eleganza
46 Columbia Rd #3
Pembroke, MA 02359
781-826-0700
www.pastaeleganza.com

BoCa
254 Church St. (Rte. 139)
Pembroke, MA 02359
781-826-9922
www.bocarestaurant.com
Ask about their BoCa Lite - low calorie meals to go
Featuring a menu that travels the world with American standards mixed in among Asian, Italian, Spanish and Caribbean influenced dishes, Boca in Pembroke, Massachusetts offers a fine dining experience from a small whimsically decorated casual space. Gold Plate - Phantom Gourmet 2007

Cafe Christina
466 Washington St
Pembroke MA
781-829-9001
Right across the street from Theme Gardens. Italian cuisine

Charlie's Too
258 Washington Street
Pembroke, MA 02359
781-826-5646
www.charliestoo.com
World Famous Fried Clams & Seafood

Places to Eat in Plymouth

The All American Diner
60 Court Street
Plymouth, MA 02360
508-747-4763
http://www.allamericandiner.biz
Voted best breakfast in Plymouth

Persy's Place
35 Main Street
Plymouth, MA 02360
508-732-9876
Great for breakfast or lunch.

Pilgrim Path Cafe & Eatery
21 S Park Ave
Plymouth, MA 02360
508-746-6483
6:30a.m. to 3:00p.m.
Homemade and delicious with great prices. Is located at 21 South Park Avenue in Plymouth, Massachusetts. If you are heading south on 3A go left where 3A meets Route 44 (From 44 go straight when 44 meets 3A). The road curves. Look to your right and you’ll see a small building. That’s Pilgrim Path Café.

Three Brothers Cafe
54 Main Street
Plymouth, MA 02360
508-746-9363
Homemade soup, chili and chowder, signature panini's. They are a family run business that treats all our customers with care.

Sam Diego's Mexican Cookery & Bar
51 Main Street
Plymouth, MA 02360
508-747-0048
http://www.samdiegos.com
11:30-1:00am
Located in Plymouth’s historic downtown Station One firehouse. Sam’s offers award-winning Mexican, BBQ ribs and specialty items. Eclectic Southwestern atmosphere. Kids menu and take out.

Waterfront Dining in Plymouth

East Bay Grille
173 Water St
Plymouth, MA 02360
508-746-9751
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
http://www.eastbaygrille.com
Offers fine cuisine in a warm casual environment. Our daily menu includes ocean fresh seafood, pasta and steaks. Less demanding appetites favor with salads, sandwiches and chowders.

Weathervane Seafood Restaurant
6 Town Wharf
Plymouth, MA 02360
http://www.weathervaneseafoods.com
508-746-4195
11am - 9:30pm
Wonderful New England seafood dishes, including lobster specialties, are the forte of this fine restaurant.

Woods Seafood
15 Town Pier
Plymouth, MA 02360
508-746-0261
http://www.woodsseafoods.com
Overlooking historic Plymouth Harbor - local fising fleet and the Mayflower. The menu features seafood available including fried clams, seafood platters, lobster dinners, and clambakes as well as baked schrod, haddock, salmon, and a variety of sandwiches including lobster roll, scallop and clam rolls, hot dogs, and hamburgers.

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