Our drive along the cape's shore line took a little longer than we had expected. We chose to drive through all the small little towns along the way rather than the main highway. Mainly so we could say we visited the town of Dennis! I tried to get him to buy a shirt but it was a no go.
So......80 miles later we finally reached the tip of cape cod in Provincetown. P-town as it is know by the locals is the site of the Mayflower’s first landing in 1620. It offers beautiful beaches, top-rated restaurants, art galleries and charming shops. It is also a top LGBTQ destination that has a rich creative history and is home to one the oldest continuous art colonies in the country.
Cape Cod Sand Dunes
As you approach Provincetown you will pass through Cape Cod's National Park Sand Dunes. They are absolutely beautiful. The coastal dunes make up roughly one third of the Cape Cod National Seashore, covering approximately 8,500 acres. There are tours available or you can take a bike and ride along the many trails too.
Pilgrim Monument
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Truro Highland Lighthouse
On our way back we stopped to check out The Highland Light. It's a active lighthouse on the Cape Cod National Seashore in North Truro, Massachusetts. The current tower was erected in 1857, replacing two earlier towers that had been built in 1797 and 1831. It is the oldest and tallest lighthouse on Cape Cod.
The lighthouse was in danger of falling down the cliff due to beach erosion, so the structure was moved 450 feet over a period of 18 days in July, 1996. In 1998, the keeper's house is now a gift shop and museum.
Well that wraps up our visit to Plymouth and now we set our eyes on Connecticut.
Love the history!
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