Day 6: Plymouth, Provincetown, and Eastham

Sunday was spent visiting the Cape Cod area up to the north at Provincetown. Starting from Boston, head south and take a moment to stop at Plymouth. It has a handful of things to see.

Plymouth Rock was the landing place of the Pilgrims in 1620. It isn’t all that spectacular, but it is worth a visit as it was part of the history of the Pilgrims

Nearby, the Mayflower II can be seen from the shore. Admission is charged to board the boat and see additional exhibits.

Burial Hill has been used by Plymouth residents since the 1620s. Mayflower passengers Governor William Bradford and William and May Brewster are buried here. Edward Gray has the oldest stone, from 1681.

The National Monument to the Forefathers at the Pilgrim Memorial State Park was erected inremembranceof their labors,sacrificesand sufferings.

The Tidal Flats in Provincetown at the tip of Cape Cod has an expanse of sand and mud flats at low tide.

The Province Lands Visitor Center features an observation deck where visitors can see sailboats and occasionally whales on the coast.

On the way back to Boston, the town of Eastham had a Windmill Weekend festival. The Orleans-Eastham Elks were selling deep-fried dough. At first you wouldn’t think it was anything special. But with maranara sauce or powered sugar and cinnamon, I’ve never tasted dough that was so delicious. Special thanks goes to them for feeding hungry travelers. Next year, please visit them and try their delicious treat. I may be back next year.

When the festival isn’t there, check out the Eastham Windmill. It was built by Thomas Paine of Eastham, moved to Truro in 1770, to Eastham in 1793, and finally to its final location in 1808.

Overall, the day was full of surprises and I enjoyed visiting the beach.

If you go

A car is required and wasn’t an issue to park. Visiting a beach somewhere along Cape Cod Bay is worth the time. You may spot a whale while you sit back and relax.

Cost

As with the other cities I’ve visited this past week, this adventure included places that were all free, except for admission to the Mayflower II. And less than a tank of gas.