If you decide to go on a vacation to Cape Cod and find yourself a)mid Cape b) wondering what it's…read moreall about, I suggest you turn in to the National Seashore visitor center to start. Here you will find EVERYTHING n you need/want to know about why this small piece of land is so important to our history. Here is where the old whaling industry , for better or worse, was at its best. Because if the amount of shipwrecks that happened here, the start of the US Coast Guard started. On this land is where the pilgrims had their first encounter with the native people. So much more! All of this you learn in the visitors center. They will point the way on recommended adventures, hiking areas etc.. A trip to the Cape would not be complete without a stop here. You can also, in season, get your beach passes here, learn which shells you are allowed to harvest and all things of that ilk. A guide will give you directions to where you can get various licenses if you have a mind to try shell or crustacean fishing. These are some of the richest waters for clams, muscles and oysters. I guess what I am trying to say is this is a MUST stop for your continued Cape adventures.

I visited here on a school trip while I was in middle school over 20 years ago, but made a return…read moretrip with my wife and our son and loved it. It's beautiful here and always so peaceful.

Cute little assembly of old lighthouses that were moved to a little park area due to beach erosion…read more One lighthouses looks like I imagine it would have looked in the past and the two others are missing their lights. There's a small park and some picnic tables as well as a sign about the history of the lighthouses that, unfortunately, seemed kind of weathered. We made a stop here because we'd never seen it, out of town friends mentioned it to us as interesting and, well, we were running out of outdoor places to explore during COVID. We then took a walk on the beach. Cute if you're a lighthouse enthusiast or you want to do something outdoors as well like walk the beach, but I wouldn't make a special trip just to see these little lighthouses.

I love lighthouses and the history that they hold. The Three Sisters are no exception. I visited…read moreduring the off season so I couldn't go in but I understand that there are tours. It is a short walk from the main (in season paid) lot at Nauset Beach but I parked in one of the 2 spaces on the side of the road at the site. There are actually 3 parking spaces at The Three Sisters. One is accessible. There is an informational sign at the site telling about how "Three Sisters Lit the Way". This has great information but read more details online. You can see why these are on the register of historic places. Don't be surprised 2 of them don't have a light any longer.

Cutters art and…read morehistory The Old North Cemetery was establish back in 1713, only a few years after the town of North Truro was created. And for almost a hundred years it was the only cemetery in town so many of the town's early politicians, religious leaders and even sea captions are buried here. The cemetery has lots of families and many great old names that are no longer popular. Most of the memorials are rather modest although a few larger obelisks and gravestones are present. Even though most of the stones are modest many of the most famous stone cutters of the area have their work represented in this old graveyard. So the stones aren't just parts of history but can actually be considered works of art. A wonderful and fascinating old cemetery that has one of the widest variety of different designs and styles of gravestones in New England. An important part of the history and development of Cape Cod.

A large, clean, and beautiful piece of history, stop by this cemetery to explore graves from the…read moreearly 1700s. Most of the stones are intact, surprisingly even the ones from the early 1800s are still clearly legible.

Feels like so long ago we were hiking up the tower. I mentioned to my Dad that my legs weren't…read morefeeling the best and I needed to go slow. He felt bad so he waited for me half way up and then all of a sudden I got a burst of energy and sped past him. He was shocked and said I waited for you and then you left me in the dust. When we got to the top it was fun to look around the city and see the ocean. Lots of history here and we are so grateful for the memories made. Staff is very friendly and really takes pride in their museum. It's kept up well and very educational. Thank you

This is a cute museum to visit on a rainy day. You get to learn a lot about early Massachusetts…read morehistory and you can climb to the top of the monument. The cost for two adults was $46. They have entire section dedicated to the local Provincetown establishments as well.

Had an amazing visit to the Highland Lighthouse. We were able to get a tour on May 1st, the first…read moreday they were open for the season. When you arrive you can buy your ticket in the gift shop. The gift shop had a great selection of items to choose from and we picked up a lovely print. Tickets were $10 per adult. The tour takes you to the top of the lighthouse which requires a lot of climbing and fitting into narrow spaces. Our tour guide Ken was the best! He helped to enhance our experience with his knowledge of the lighthouse and the historical information shared. He was also very conscious of our safety and made me feel at ease despite how narrow some of the climbing areas got. He was happy to chat with us and answered any questions we had. Highland lighthouse is the oldest and tallest lighthouse on Cape Cod. The views are absolutely worth the climb, as well as all of the historical background. Well worth the $10. Happy we made it in time for the last tour of the day. It was a one of a kind experience.

This was a wonderful and unique experience! Our tour guide, Ken, was extremely knowledgeable and…read moreeager to share the history behind the house and its keepers. The view is amazing. Support your National Parks and landmarks by visiting.

Great house tour by national seashore docent. And u can walk around the grounds. Granted there are…read morelots o bugs so be prepped w bug spray!

This is a fine example of 19th century European architecture where you'd least expect to find it:…read moreon Cape Cod. The home of a New Bedford whaling captain built in the mid 1800s, the Penniman House has been preserved as a National Historic site on the Cape Code National Seashore, and the house is just beautiful. We couldn't find info on hours or tours on the website, so we headed out to the Cape hoping that we'd get lucky, but apparently the house is only open T-Th from 1-4, with guided tours on Saturdays. Nevertheless, it was a fascinating visit. The grounds are tiny, though, so don't go expecting some vast tract of land and giant house a la Tory Row in Boston. This was very minimalist as far as European style was concerned, but for a house on the Cape, it's pretty amazing. All of the original details on the moldings are still intact, and peering through the windows, we saw that the old floors and wallpaper had been also preserved. There is also a beautiful carriage house. The most awesome thing about this house has to be the whale jawbone entry gate when you first walk up to it from the parking lot. It's a real sperm whale jawbone painted white and affixed to posts of wood to act as an archway. Minus one star for the weird hours plus scant information on the weird hours online. The Cape Code National Seashore site is confusing as it is; I really think they should maybe look at redesigning their site to make it more accessible. But I definitely recommend the Penniman House as a short stop if you're on Route 6 on your way up the Cape. It's a nice 15 minute break and a great photo op.

There are many beautiful reasons to plan a trip to Provincetown. One great reason is that you can…read moretake a Fast Ferry from Boston or a Peter Pan Bus and leave your car at home! Provincetown is a fun place for tourists of all ages with lots of great places to stay as well as fun boat rides where you can go whale watching, cruise the harbor and just enjoy a few days in a fun town. Based on the traffic along Route 6, I'm sure many people drive there and just enjoy a day of walking around the town, enjoying the great restaurants and shopping. One of the coolest experiences we had was ( believe it or not!) inside the Provincetown Public Library. It's hard to believe it until you see what's on the third floor of the library. There's a replica of the Rose Dorothea, one of the famed " Indian Head" schooners! It was built over a ten year period of time and is something to behold. You might not think that's a reason to go to Provincetown but there are many unique aspects to this lovely town and definitely worth exploring!

We've been coming here every year forever. The place is still beautiful. I don't know what's…read morehappening with the town - not sure if it's the financial hit they've taken because of the pandemic or what but we left our vacation a day early. First it was the Airbnb we rented through VaCasa which was a disaster. Next, the food was at best just okay. The people serving it are clearly and understandably disgusted. Even the art galleries were uncomfortable to go into. Pandemic or not I think we're going to have to find another spot. Yeesh.

Alright. So,…read moreyou're into Pharology and you find yourself in the mid-Cape Cod region. Where are you going? Here, of course. Let's keep this tight and brief. If you come you've got a decent sized parking lot with maybe 100-ish spaces. I would imagine in season on summer weekends, no comment on how diabolical it must be to get a space. For our visit, no such issues. Mid-April weekend with maybe ten other cars. To me, there are three things to do here: 1. You're going out the southeast corner of the parking lot and down the path to the beach. 2. You're taking the walk down Cable Road to see what's left of the Three Sisters Lighthouses. Yes, there is a very small "lot" there that you can drive to but it's also very walkable although at least to me, the sisters aren't much to look at considering what's left of them. 3. The actual lighthouse itself. www.google.com/maps/place/Nauset+Lighthouse/@41.8597353,-69.9516991,596m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x89fb65fd06b8316b:0xbf5c17f8a7fb30c9!8m2!3d41.8601357!4d-69.9529498!16zL20vMGR5MGdt?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQyMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D If you're looking to climb here's the '26 schedule: static1.squarespace.com/static/58d3b9d8e6f2e19c40afa7d6/t/69d85ec2e179236def9f0375/1775787714973/2026+hours-8x11.pdf Historical context: www.nausetlight.org/history Pay a pretty penny to stay in the Keeper's House next door: www.nausetlight.org/stay And yes, of course, blah, blah, blah, Cape Cod Potato Chip bag lighthouse, blah, blah, blah. Beautiful setting and well worth the hour spent. Maybe on the next visit we can be here for when Nauset is open and the 44 steps to the top can be tackled. Either way, yep, it's worth a visit.

Had a free day to burn so I took a drive towards the coast. I saw this was one of the coastal…read moreattractions. It is awesome to see and read about the history of this lighthouse. Unfortunately everything in the area is shutdown so no tours are available. None the less, it was nice to see, and I enjoyed a great view !!!

Oh darn, Jamie W and I had just missed Audra McDonald's appearance here with Seth Rudetsky by a…read moreweek. I would've loved seeing them in a vintage community hall setting like this. As it turned out, we were in Provincetown the following weekend when gay comedian Matteo Lane was appearing. It wasn't cheap, almost $120 for two seats in the balcony. We lined up on the grounds around the historic building and waited about an hour before they let us in. Entering the cavernous hall, I felt like I was in one of those late show movies where the suspicious townsfolk would be listening to a boyish Jimmy Stewart begging for their support for some cause like a new fire engine. Chairs were set up in long rows, and the acoustics were quite good. We could hear Matteo's punchlines pretty clearly from the balcony. The decidedly old-fashioned place really fits the small town vibe even if it's on busy Commercial Street. RELATED - Exploring Provincetown? Here's my collection of places l've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3MzCyr8

I love coming to the Provincetown Hall to see performances. I have seen so many great performances…read moreby the most talented performers. I have always gotten balcony seats and it's a great view from up on the second or third floor. The Town Hall is beautiful on the inside and out. They always have the best musicians come whether they're vocalists, pianists, violinists, etc. Sometimes they'll have famous award-winning performers. I always look forward to seeing a performance. They have bathrooms accessible and easy to find as well. After a performance, you'll also more than likely be able to find souvenirs sold by the entrance/exit. They always have the most talented guests come and perform.

I found the Wellfleet public library to be a rather pleasant place. They have great skylights and a…read morefriendly staff. Some nice places to read and it wasn't too crowded when I went. They had an excellent pile of puzzles. Furthermore, they displayed great wall art all around the library by different artists. My favorite was this rug with fishing boats. The Wellfleet Public Library is part of the CLAMS system, which, if you aren't already, I highly recommend you join!

A library with a…read more porch Wellfleet is a pleasant little town on Cape Cod. It's typical of many Cape Cod towns with beautiful beaches, great dunes, open ocean and a unique charm. So it's quite appropriate that the town has a beautiful and unique library. The library is actually quite new and the books weren't moved into the building until 1989. Before that the official Wellfleet Library took a circuitous route that took them into several different locations around town. Seemed the library was always jumping around. The first library started in 1893 when the books were just sort of piled in the back of the First Congregational Church. Over the years the library took up residence in a bank, dry good stores, town hall and finally an old curtain factory. The poor books certainly had to move around a lot over the years but finally have found a permanent home. The present library is a wonderful place. The first thing that catches the eye is the huge porch. A great place to sit outside and read, talk to friends or just relax. The inside has over 10,000 square feet and separates into several rooms which makes it a convenient place to hold meetings, events and displays. Of course the library has all the usually amenities of a modern library and helpful and extremely pleasant and friendly librarians but it's the cool, rustic and unique charm and great porch that makes this library special. It took a century to find it's permanent home but I suspect that the library is going to be in this spot for a long, long time.