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Provincetown is a seaside town on the northern point of Cape Cod. The town is well known for being the site of the 1620 landing of the Mayflower. The landing site is commemorated with the Pilgrim Monument, while the nearby Provincetown Museum features exhibits related to the Pilgrims, the Mayflower voyage, and other local history.
The town has long been known as a safe haven for LGBT travelers and residents and is home to many artists. The lively Commercial Street is lined with art galleries, eateries, clubs, cabarets, and shopping. The Race Point Light is a historic lighthouse located in Provincetown that offers overnight accommodations in the Keeper’s House.
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The Berkshires
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Martha's Vineyard
Salem
Nantucket
Provincetown
Plymouth
Amherst
Worcester
Hyannis
Newburyport
Cambridge
North End
Boston
Race Point Beach
Barnstable
Halibut Point State Park
Bridge of Flowers
Minute Man National Historical Park
Charles River
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
Good Harbor Beach
Aquinnah Cliffs
Cape Cod Rail Trail
Cape Cod National Seashore
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