Around Truro
Beach, Beach, Beach!
The Truro Hostel is located only a two minute, barefoot walk away......in fact, you can see the beach from some of the bedrooms at the Hostel! Ballston beach is part of the National Seashore, and one of the most beautiful beaches on Cape Cod. Miles and miles of wonderful soft sand, a small crowd (nobody, if you walk down the beach a bit!), clear blue water with some waves. Boogie Boards are available at the hostel free of charge, just bring them back! If you are an early riser you'll be rewarded by beautiful sunrises over the Atlantic Ocean, and pancakes waiting to be made back at the Hostel!
Bonfires on the Beach are the trademark activity at the Truro Hostel...shouldn't be missed. Bring a picnic, marshmallows, a guitar or harmonica, and a beach towel or blanket.
Cape Cod National Seashore:
Ranger led activities, too numerous to list. Visit their website.
Self guided hikes:
The National Seashore has many beautiful self-guided trails throughout, like this trail at Pilgrim Springs, named after the spot where the Pilgrims found fresh water. The trail goes along a blueberry farm, around dunes with views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Bearberry Hill Trail:
Across the road from the Truro hostel is the trail entrance to the Bearberry Hill Overlook. This 1/2 mile round-trip provides a great view of the Pamet River, the dunes and ocean, the hills to the north and south, and the pond and former cranberry bog below. The bogs were abandoned in the early 1960s. Longer trails extend from the Bearberry Hill Overlook over some of the most isolated and beautiful moors on the Cape.
Castle Hill /Truro Center for Arts - 508-349-7511 - Workshops in the fine arts including painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, glass, photography, jewelry, paper/book arts, clay, writing and classes for kids as well as special lectures and events.
In Provincetown
Friday Night Gallery Stroll - If you know Provincetown then you know that most of the galleries are in the east end on Commercial Street. Every Friday night they open their doors, break out the bottles of wine and set their tables to accommodate the slew of art enthusiasts that love to take that leisurely stroll through the gallery district.
The Whales are here! - A whale watch excursion is a uniquely fun and educational experience that links learning with adventure in a very special protected national marine environment known as the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, just off the coast of Provincetown’s Cape Cod Bay. Stellwagen Bank welcomes a wide variety of marine creatures, but its key mammal species include the endangered northern right whale, the humpback whale, the finback whale and the Atlantic white-sided dolphin. Buy discounted tickets at the Hostel!!
Pirate Museum! - For kids of all ages, the Whydah Museum in Provincetown - a great bet rain or shine!
Climb Pilgrim Monument - To learn more about Provincetown from a unique perspective. Commemorates the first landing of the Pilgrims in 1620. Dedicated in 1910, this 255-foot tower dominates the town and States. Calender of Events: click here.
Drag Karaoke:
A hosteller favorite at Governor Bradford Restaurant Every night at 9:30 pm
Thursdays:
Historical reenactment of Beach Apparatus Drill at Old Harbor Life-Saving Station, Race Point Beach. 508-487-1256
Make sure to check for Discounts too!
