If you’re looking to get out of town the weekend before Thanksgiving, there’s no place better to visit than America’s first hometown, Plymouth, Massachusetts. Hokey? Perhaps. But after paying a visit to Plymouth last Thankgiving holiday, I can vouch that the beautiful seaside town is worth a short car trip down to the south shore.

Fortunately, this upcoming weekend in Plymouth offers a wide-array of activities ranging from slightly cheesy to downright awesome – all celebrating the birthplace and history of Thanksgiving. To start planning your (wildly appropriate) weekend getaway, check out our picks for what to do in Plymouth during your pre-Thanksgiving vacay.