Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Truro
Squeezed between Cape Cod Bay on the west coast and the open Atlantic on the east,
narrow Truro abounds with water views and beaches.
Sights
Cape Cod Highland Light
LIGHTHOUSE
(
www.capecodlight.org
; Light House Rd; admission $4; 10am-5:30pm)
Sitting on the Cape's
highest elevation (a mere 120ft!), Cape Cod Highland Light casts the brightest beam on
the New England coast and offers a sweeping view.
Sleeping
Hostelling International Truro
HOSTEL$
( 508-349-3889;
http://capecod.hiusa.org
; N Pamet Rd; dm incl breakfast $39; )
Budget
digs don't get more atmospheric than at this former coast-guard station perched amid un-
dulating dunes. Book early.
Provincetown
This is it: as far as you can go on the Cape, and more than just geographically. The draw
is irresistible. Fringe writers and artists began making a summer haven in Provincetown a
century ago. Today this sandy outpost has morphed into the hottest gay and lesbian des-
tination in the Northeast. Flamboyant street scenes, brilliant art galleries and unbridled
nightlife paint the town center. But that's only half the show. Provincetown's untamed
coastline and vast beaches beg to be explored. Sail off on a whale watch, cruise the night
away, get lost in the dunes - but whatever you do, don't miss this unique corner of New
England.
GALLERY BROWSING
Provincetown hosts scores of art galleries. For the best browsing begin at PAAM
and walk southwest along waterfront Commercial St. Over the next few blocks
every second storefront harbors a gallery worth a peek.
