Burial Hill: A Historic Sanctuary in Plymouth

Getting There

• Bus

  From the center of New Bedford, head to the nearest bus stop on Purchase Street. Take the #8 bus towards the 'Plymouth' route. Stay on the bus for approximately 30 minutes until you reach the bus stop at Plymouth Center. Once you arrive at Plymouth Center, walk east on Main Street for about 5 minutes until you reach School Street. Turn left onto School Street, and you will find Burial Hill on your right.

• Train

  Walk to the New Bedford train station located at 1000 Purchase Street. Board the train heading towards 'Plymouth'. The journey will take around 40 minutes. Once you arrive at the Plymouth station, exit and walk north on Samoset Street. After about 10 minutes, turn right onto Main Street. Continue for another 5 minutes, then turn left onto School Street, where you will find Burial Hill.

• Bicycle

  If you prefer to cycle, rent a bike from one of the local rental shops in New Bedford. Start your ride heading north on Purchase Street, then turn left onto Route 6. Follow Route 6 for approximately 10 miles, which will lead you directly into Plymouth. Once in Plymouth, keep an eye out for School Street on your right after passing Main Street. Burial Hill will be located at the end of School Street.

• Walking

  For those who enjoy walking, it is a long trek from New Bedford to Plymouth. Start at the waterfront area and head towards the north on Purchase Street. Follow Route 6 for about 8 miles, which will take you directly into Plymouth. Once you reach the center of Plymouth, ask locals for directions to School Street. It is about a 20-minute walk from the center to Burial Hill.