In 1620, some folks landed somewhere in Plymouth aboard the Mayflower. While they didn't note a rock anywhere in historic journals, it eventually becomes a symbol of what the freedom meant to the Pilgrims. (Want more? Read more.)

Not only is it Plymouth, it's HISTORIC Plymouth... and that's a rock-solid sign.	They're not exactly sure where the landing was, since no one talked about it until 1741.	But if you were to build a monument, you have to start somewhere, so you may as well...
... built it on top of a rock with the year 1620 stamped in it. But the historian first spoke up in 1741.	The Mayflower 2 anchored in the Plymouth harbor. Not a big boat, but big enough to do the trick.	If you're more of the Captain Cook sort, well, worry not -- they have a boat ready for you to visit, too.