Boston Logan International Airport 2 hr 2
Highland Lighthouse (7 min) Circa-1907 hotel building with restored resort ambiance showcases objects & papers of Truro's past. Corn Hill Beach (8 min) Race Point Beach (13 min) Vast strip of shoreline in a scenic natural area amid dunes, lighthouses & wildlife. Race Point Lighthouse (24 min) Active lighthouse built in 1816, open infrequently for tours, with lodging in historic buildings. Longnook Beach (9 min) Long Point (14 min) Curving peninsula at the tip of Cape Cod with a quiet sandy beach & a 19th-century lighthouse. Mass Audubon Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary (22 min) Woodlands, beach, heath & salt marshes with 5 miles of trails & aquarium, plus education programs. Herring Cove Beach (12 min) Endless stretch of calm sandy beaches, some lifeguard protected, plus parking areas & amenities. Head of the Meadow Beach (4 min) Natural pools, sand dunes, abundant marine life & seasonal facilities attract families & sunbathers. Ballston Beach (12 min) Large, dune-backed beach with soft sand & moderate waves for bodyboarding & surfing. Truro Vineyards (3 min) Family-owned winery with a tasting room & a gift shop in an 1830s farmhouse, plus food truck dining. Cape Cod National Seashore (19 min) Over 40 miles & 40,000 acres of dune-filled beaches, salt marshes & hiking & cycling paths. Provincetown Art Association and Museum (PAAM) (9 min) Permanent collection & special exhibitions in 6 gallery spaces, plus 3 landscaped sculpture gardens. Pilgrim Monument (11 min) Honoring the Mayflower Pilgrims, this 252-ft. granite monument offers dramatic city & harbor views. Herring Cove Beach (11 min) Popular bayside beach featuring calm waters for swimming, a concession stand & paid day parking. |