Day One in Provincetown

The Pilgrim Monument is not to be missed, literally. It is the first thing to catch your eye as you approach the tip of Cape Cod. 

The monument was built in honor of the Pilgrims' first stop in Provincetown before they landed in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The Mayflower Compact was actually signed aboard the ship in Provincetown Harbor! This 252-foot tall structure is made entirely of granite and offers stunning views of Provincetown and the surrounding harbor.

Take a climb to the top and then spend the afternoon exploring the museum.

Visit their website

At the tip of Cape Cod’s National Seashore, Race Point Beach is a long swath of sandy paradise. Beachgoers can access miles and miles of seashore and soft sand just in front of the Provincetown Dunes. If you look out towards the Atlantic during the spring, you may even see whales breaching in the distance!

Race Point Beach has been ranked as one of the best beaches on Cape Cod, it is not to be missed!

Visit Race Point Beach

The dunes along Cape Cod's National Seashore are incredibly beautiful and highly protected. One of the best ways to experience them is through an Art's Dune Tour.

Any time of day is a great time to take a tour, but the sunset tours are highly coveted for the incredible views you will see over Race Point Beach. You can even add dinner and a bonfire to your tour! Visit their website for more information.

Art's Dune Tours

Spend your evening strolling through Commercial Street in Provincetown for quite the collection of shops, restaurants, and art galleries.

Whether you are looking for a t-shirt or knick-knack to commemorate your trip, a cone of ice cream to cool off after a day in the sun, a fine piece of art to furnish your boat, or anything in between, you will likely find it on Commercial Street. 

Grab dinner at a Provincetown classic, The Lobster Pot