EXPLORING THE OUTER CAPE

TRURO flies under the radar, but has several natural attractions and businesses that should not be missed.

With more than half its area taken up by the Cape Cod National Seashore, it is easy to find a spectacular beach overlooking the Atlantic Ocean on which to spend a few hours relaxing or taking in nature: Ballston Beach, Longnook Beach, Head of the Meadow Beach or High Head Beach. Or go to Corn Hill Beach, Cold Storage Beach, Fisher Beach on the bayside for great views of Provincetown.

For even more exploration of the great outdoors, take a paddle down the Pamet River and into Pamet Hollow, hike on Pilgrim Spring Trail, or climb up to the Jenny Lind Tower or Bearberry Hill Eastern Summit for some spectacular views. Salty Market, High Tide Kitchen and Days Market shouldn’t be missed for picnic supplies and sustenance on the go. Be sure to stock up on some artisanal chocolate, small batch foods, and gifts at Chequessett Chocolate.

Complete your Truro landmark bingo with a trip to Highland Light and the Highland House Museum, and a stop for wine tasting and touring the grounds at Truro Vineyards & South Hollow Spirits. Take something home from the iconic Jobi Pottery or hard to find seasoning and kitchen essentials from Atlantic Spice Company.

Payomet Performing Arts Center brings in critically acclaimed musical talent, theater and circus arts from far and wide in a rustic setting. Before taking in a show, grab dinner overlooking the ocean at the Top Mast Cafe, some Mediterranean fare at Terra Luna, Italian and seafood at Montano's, innovative New American cuisine at Blackfish, or tacos and wings at Captain's Choice. Save room for treats at Savory & Sweet Escape.

PROVINCETOWN, the outermost town on Cape, boasts the world’s oldest art colony, larger than life events and culture brimming with pride.

If you’re looking for food, drinks, shopping, art, people-watching or entertainment, make your way to Commercial Street. Perk up with coffee from Wired Puppy, 361 Espresso Bar, Kohi Coffee Company or The Blue Monkey. Wet your beak and have a bite at the Nor’East Beer Garden, The Squealing Pig, Spindlers, Patio, Strangers & Saints. For waterfront dining and drinks, head to Fanizzi’s, Bubala’s By The Bay, The Mews, Sal’s Place, The Club, Bayside Betty’s or The Canteen. For food without the booze, don’t miss Spiritus Pizza (cash only!), Provincetown Fudge Factory (best peanut butter cups), Kung Fu Dumplings, Pop + Dutch, Far Land Provisions, Perfect Picnic and the East End Market. For watering holes without frills, belly-up at The Underground or The Old Colony, a beloved local dive. Just off the main drag (pun intended) find Provincetown Brewery and Liz’s Cafe Anybody’s Bar.

Bars with live music or drag shows are easy to find here. For brews and tunes head to Waydowntown, Tin Pan Alley, Porchside Bar or the newly renovated Governor Bradford. Atlantic House, aka A-House, is three bars in one - the Little Bar, the Macho Bar, and the Big Room, each with their own theme. Find your favorite drag performers at Pilgrim House, The Crown & Anchor, Post Office Cafe, The Art House and more. Don’t come fancy, just come dancey to Tea Dance at the Boatslip

Shop to your heart’s content at Mad As A Hatter, Respoke, Plush, Roots Home, Heavy Petal, Utilities, The Captain’s Daughter, Tim-Scapes, Anchor2Anchor, Provincetown Bookshop, and Womencraft, or indulge in herb at Haven, b/well, or Hennep Provincetown dispensaries. Gallery hop at Rice Polak, Art Market Provincetown, Bowersock Fine Art, Frederick Studio, Schoolhouse, Gallery 444, Thanassi and many more.

Explore landmarks like the Pilgrim Monument and Museum, Race Point Beach, Province Lands and Long Point for epic views and adventures.

Frying Pan Gallery

250 Commercial Street, Wellfleet

508.349.0011 fryingpangallery.com

Jump into the Frying Pan Gallery where you will find marine-inspired steel sculptures by Steve Swain as well as original work by 20+ contemporary local artists. The original FPG is situated in the historic Wellfleet harbor area... in 2022 a second (year-round!) location opened in Orleans. Fresh local art!

Chocolate Cafe

5030 State Hwy, N. Eastham

508.240.0070 chocolatecafeeastham.com

WOMR / WFMR

92.1 fm / 91.3 fm

494 Commercial St., Provincetown 508.487.2619 womr.org

A community radio station for Cape Cod and beyond that provides a media platform to present local, eclectic, entertaining, informative and educational programming, and to encourage community participation in all aspects of the station. They build community through media.

Food Products

A 50's theme cafe that is so original you will literally go back in time. They feature organic fair trade coffee/ espresso drinks both iced and hot, frozen drinks, and smoothies, delicious made to order breakfast sandwiches, pastries, home made fudge, chocolate, and truffles. Their unique gifts and cards are both nice and sassy with something for everyone.

Truro Vineyards of Cape Cod

11 Shore Rd. (Rte. 6A), N. Truro 508.487.6200 trurovineyardsofcapecod.com

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Truro Vineyards is a vineyard, winery and distillery open daily for tastings and tours. They offer cocktails and wine by the glass, the Blackfish food truck is open daily for lunch and their gift shop is stocked with handmade and local products.

Products Retail

Jobi Pottery

314 Rt. 6, Truro 508.487.2304 jobipottery.com

Jobi™ Pottery is an original Truro, Cape Cod cottage industry that began 70 years ago in 1953! Their famous black minnow, lighthouse and Cape- inspired designs have been collected by visitors from all over the world. Each piece of Jobi Pottery is handcrafted and hand-painted with food-safe glazes in their Truro pottery studio.

30 Commercial Street, Wellfleet

508.349.3734 midcape.com

Mid-Cape Home Centers’ specialty is ‘Experience that Builds.’ For more than 128 years, Mid-Cape has helped build and support the local community. Offering everything from building materials to custom millwork and kitchen & bath Design, Mid-Cape is the local choice for builders and homeowners across the Cape & Islands and southeastern Massachusetts.

Up Front Clothing and Gifts

354 Main Street Wellfleet

508.349.9500 upfrontcapecod.com

Easy clothes, stylish accessories and modern gifts. Each piece is chosen thoughtfully, from that perfect blouse with just the right details to Fair Trade jewelry and vegan bags. Whether a brightly colored vase, a mid-century modern printed tea towel to wooden Christmas decorations, you'll always find a fun, unique and affordable gift.

Anchor2Anchor

338 Commercial St., Provincetown 774.538.6047 anchor2anchor.com

Anchor2Anchor was launched in 2020 and is designed by Stephen Hooper in Provincetown, Cape Cod. Stephen had 23 years experience designing for brands like DKNY, Banana Republic and Armani Exchange. Anchor2Anchor expresses Stephen's love of color, pattern and texture, and uses the best quality fabrics available to produce our collections.

Terps 2393 Rte 6, Wellfleet terps.com

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Discover an oasis of relaxation and euphoria at our cannabis retail store in Wellfleet, MA, nestled on stunning Cape Cod. Embrace a curated selection of premium cannabis products, including flower, edibles, and concentrates, meticulously sourced for quality and potency. Experience personalized service, expert guidance, and a welcoming atmosphere that celebrates cannabis culture.

Cape Cod 5 capecodfive.com

A full service community bank with locations throughout the Cape, Islands and Southeastern Massachusetts, offering a full breadth of financial products, services, tools and resources. The Bank’s mission is to enrich the lives of those it serves, while contributing to the health and vitality of its communities.

Coastline Tattoo

290A Commercial St., Provincetown 508.487.2012 coastlinetattoo.com

Coastline Tattoo is dedicated to creating quality, oneof-a-kind tattoos and artwork in a clean, friendly, creative studio environment. They have over 20 years of experience and are open year round. They also carry original artwork, t-shirts and apparel designed and printed by their talented artists. Please check out their website for more information.

The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod 508.568.3400 mycapecodbank.com

The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod has been a trusted financial partner to residents, businesses and nonprofits for more than a century. Dedicated to service, The Coop offers a full suite of digital and traditional products including fully insured savings, checking and money market accounts; mortgages; and customized business services.

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