The Outer Cape Cod region, located in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, includes the four outermost towns: Provincetown, Truro, Wellfleet, and Eastham. Known for the Cape Cod National Seashore, this area features pristine beaches, dramatic landscapes, and serene natural beauty.
Eastham: Often referred to as the gateway to the Cape Cod National Seashore, Eastham boasts a 40-mile stretch of unspoiled sandy beaches, majestic dunes, cedar swamp trails, marsh vistas, and historic structures. Eastham is home to Cape Cod’s oldest working historical windmill, which is the centerpiece of the town's Windmill Weekend tradition each fall. The town is dotted with art galleries, antique shops, gift shops, clothing boutiques, great restaurants, and cozy cafes. It also houses the iconic Nauset Light, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Wellfleet: An old whaling port turned contemporary fishing village, Wellfleet is a cultural haven centered around its picturesque harbor. The town’s strollable downtown is lined with art galleries featuring artists of both local and national acclaim. Bookstores and boutiques are housed within historic residences, and a community cultural center is located in a restored historic church. Wellfleet is celebrated for its proud seafaring history and its plentiful supply of shellfish, including the famous “Wellfleet Oyster.”
Truro: Truro has fewer residents now than it did in 1840, when Pamet Harbor was a bustling whaling and shipbuilding port. This sparse population is one of the best reasons to visit. The town features beautiful homes built into the hills and a narrow strip of tiny cottages and motels with little commercial development. A handful of gourmet markets, restaurants, and galleries make up the town’s commerce. Truro’s incredible natural gifts—high dunes, rolling moors, and grass-fringed rivers—make it a unique destination even on a peninsula filled with unique places.
Provincetown: Provincetown is a place that embraces you and doesn’t let go. Perhaps this is why people from all walks of life are drawn to this stunning location surrounded by sea, sand, and sky. Known as the spot where the Pilgrims first landed in the New World in 1620, the 252-foot Pilgrim Monument commemorates this landing. Provincetown is celebrated for its individuality and is a favorite vacation destination of the LGBTQ+ community. The town has long inspired artists from around the world. Its vibrant Commercial Street boasts an eclectic mix of shops, boutiques, galleries, inns, and restaurants. Located at the very tip of the Cape Cod peninsula, Provincetown is surrounded on three sides by water, with 90% of its land within the Cape Cod National Seashore.
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