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1. Pilgrim Monument
- Few people know that the Pilgrims first struck land in Provincetown, on November 21, 1620, before continuing on to Plymouth. While anchored in... read more
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- Nile Expert Tip: Climb the monument for a great view and bring your camera.
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2. Dolphin Fleet Whalewatching
- Working from MacMillan Pier, Dolphin boasts one of the largest whale watching fleets on the East Coast; if no whales are sighted, all passengers... read more
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3. Provincetown Museum
- The Cape Cod Pilgrim Memorial Association began collecting mementos of local history in 1892, and opened its first museum in 1910. The museum features... read more
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4. Provincetown Trolley
- There are few better ways to get an overview of what Provincetown has to offer than to take a picturesque trolley ride. From 10am to 4pm, the trolleys... read more
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5. Provincetown Art Association & Museum
This extraordinary cache of 20th-century American art began with five paintings donated by local artists, including Charles Hawthorne, the charismatic...
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6. Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum
You can't miss it: Anywhere you go in town, this granite tower looms, ever ready to restore your bearings. Climb up the 60 gradual ramps interspersed...
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7. Bay Lady II
In sightseeing aboard this 73-foot reproduction gaff-rigged Grand Banks schooner, you'll actually add to the scenery for onlookers onshore. The...
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8. Province Lands Visitor Center of the Cape Cod National Seashore
Though much smaller than the Salt Pond Visitor Center, this satellite also does a good job of explicating this special environment, where plant...
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9. Old Harbor Life-Saving Museum
One of 13 lifesaving stations mandated by Congress in the late 19th century, this shingled shelter with a lookout tower was part of a network responsible...
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10. Art's Dune Tours
In 1946, Art Costa started driving sightseers out to ogle the decrepit "dune shacks" where such transient luminaries as Eugene O'Neill, Jack Kerouac,...
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The Best of NileGuide
- There’s never a reason to be bored in Provincetown. There are just too many things to do. Start with the must-see attractions, move to the big sights and fine museums, check out some tours, dig in to some outdoor activities, and work your way down to the between-the-cracks, off-the-beaten-path gems. Just leave some time to catch your breath.
