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Selfie Spot: Antoinette the Cow

This 20-foot-tall fiberglass Holstein on S. Milwaukee Street was erected in 1977 as part of Plymouth’s Centennial celebration. The statue, named in honor of Jack Anton who coordinated the effort to erect it, pays tribute to the area’s legacy of dairy production – Plymouth was the location for the Wisconsin Cheese Exchange in the late 19th century and is home to several cheese and dairy companies today.

5 Must-See Spots

Plymouth Arts Center 

The Plymouth Arts Center was founded in 1993 and has been offering the community vibrant arts programming ever since. From rotating fine art exhibitions in Gallery 110 North to live theatrical and musical performances, visitors of all ages will find something that resonates with them. Upcoming exhibitions include a show of encaustic works opening in August and the Wisconsin Watercolor Society Membership Exhibit in October. The 25th Annual Holiday Membership Exhibition and Social runs December 4 through January 15 and is always a local favorite. Make a stop at the center’s popular gift shop which features original art created by members of the Plymouth Arts Center. Admission is free. 

Downtown Murals

In 2011, a group of traveling muralists known as The Walldogs converged upon downtown Plymouth. The result? Twenty-one murals that capture the city’s nostalgia and rich business history. Downtown Plymouth is home to 25 total murals which can be located using free maps available at two information kiosks downtown as well as on the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce website. Three new murals will be added this fall. In addition, new signage will be installed at each mural as well as scannable QR codes that will launch audio details about each mural. 

Wade House Historic Site 

This Wisconsin Historic Site offers a glimpse back to a horse-powered world. Visit the site to experience what it was like when travelers and horses rested in Greenbush for a time and when life and business in the area bustled as the new town grew and prospered. The grounds include a new 38,000-square-foot Visitor Center which offers engaging exhibits, dining, shopping, meeting and facility rentals. The Wesley W. Jung Carriage Museum holds Wisconsin’s largest collection of carriages and wagons. Visitors can also see blacksmithing demonstrations, explore an authentic replica of an 1860s working water-powered sawmill and take a horse-drawn carriage ride. As of July 1, the Wade House is open for in-person, reservation-based special tours and programs. Visit wadehouse.wisconsinhistory.org for updates. 

Plymouth Historical Society Museum 

Plymouth Historical Society operates a museum in the heart of historic Plymouth, offering rotating exhibits, events and educational offerings year round. Some exhibits include vintage cigar boxes, autograph books dating to the late-1800s and the John Sexton murder story. In the lower level is the Plank Road Trail, a street-scene of downtown Plymouth where visitors can walk on an actual plank road and gaze into the storefront windows once present in the 1850s and ‘60s – a millinery (hat shop), pharmacy and general store. Guests will also find a vintage kitchen exhibit featuring an 1880’s wood range, 1920′ electric range and 1930’s gas stove. A new military-focused exhibit is in progress and will highlight artifacts from the Korean War, Vietnam War and WWI. Summer hours are Fridays and Saturdays 12 to 4 p.m.

The Henry H. Huson House and Water Tower

The Henry H. Huson House sits on a two-acre lot on Collins Street in Plymouth and is the city’s only residence listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Gothic Italianate style house was built in 1870 by prominent businessman Henry H. Huson, who served as Plymouth’s second mayor, was involved in building the first city hall as well as the installation of kerosene street lamps. Across the street is the water tower which was built by Huson in 1887 to serve the house. It was actively used for about 15 years until a public water facility was available. Fire destroyed the tower in 2015, but the Plymouth Historical Society and City of Plymouth had an exact replica built.