The Pilgrim Monument is probably the most visible historic site in Provincetown. You really can’t miss it once you arrive. It sits on a hill. It is a 252-foot granite monument that commemorates the Pilgrims actual first landing in the New World.
You can view this historical site from afar and take pictures or muster up enough ambition to climb to the top (116 steps and 60 small ramps). If you do survive the winding walk, you will see the best views of Provincetown and the Atlantic Ocean.
In addition, the history of this place is worth inhaling. Not only does the monument give recognition to the Pilgrims actual first landing but it also recognizes the signing in the harbor of the Mayflower Compact. And a copy of this can be seen at the Provincetown Historic Museum.
Whether you tour this historical site or view it from afar, it is one site that you will never forget. And one you should share and explain the importance of to your younger family members—your children. Therefore, I highly recommend to everyone vacationing in Provincetown to see this historical site.