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Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum, Provincetown, MA
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Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum

Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum is a sightseeing stop in Provincetown, MA, part of the Cape Cod guide. Cost: under $25. Seasonal, generally Apr–Nov.

1 High Pole Hill Rd, Provincetown · Provincetown, MA

Why you should go…

Before Plymouth, the Mayflower landed here, and this 252-foot granite tower commemorates it in grand style. Climb the ramps and steps to the top for a panorama that sweeps across Provincetown Harbor, the dunes, and on a clear day, all the way to Boston. The museum at its base tells the story of the Pilgrims' first landfall and Provincetown's salty, artsy history.

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