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On the eve of Ti"urot tercentenarycelebrationin 2009, the tranquil village continues to attract those looking for by-
holesat the Highland Links Colf Course.The 116-year-old courseoverlooksthe oceannear Cape Cod Light, an active
gone beauty.This famous Cape town's sweepingbeaches,
lighthouse. Kayakerscan launch out of Pamet Harbor-a famouswhaling harbor-and paddle in solitude down the
rolling moors, and serenity are pleasantremindersof days past for residentsand visitors alike. It is indeed one of the
protectedPametRiver.Fishingand clamming spotsabound
crown jewels of the Outer Cape. Tiuro offers a substantiallist of outdoor activitiesfor all
along the way.
ages.The four-mile, round-trip ride between Head of the Meadow and High Head is among the most scenicsections
Many avoid Longnook Beachbecauseof the shoretreasures. sharp dune descentfrom the parking lot; itt not the walk
of the bike path, winding past dunes,hardwoods,low-bush blueberries,and Pilgrim Spring,where, it is said,the pilgrims
down that deters,but rather the steep incline back up that is daunting.Still, it'sworth the hike-this is one of the most
drank their first New Vorld water. Colfers can enjoy nine
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quiet and elegantbeachesaroundand
MayflowerPilgrims discovered a cache
is well worth the cardio workout in-
of Pamet Indian corn, which helped
volved. Familiesand ffshermenoften
them survive the first brutal winter in
favor Longnook becauseof the off-
a new land.
shore bars perfect for surfing, swimming, and catchingstripedbass.(Fam-
conducive usually to growing grapes
\)/hile Cape Cod's sandy soil is not
iliesshouldnote partsof the beachare
for wine, Tiuro Vineyards has perfect-
clothing-optional. ) Headingnorth,you'llrun into Coast
ed this ancient art. Tours and tastings
Guard Beach, Head of the Meadow,
1830s farmhouse at the junction o{
High Head, and BallstonBeachat the
Routes 6 and 64. The 64 awards the
end of the PametRiver.Thesebeaches
vineyard has won since its first vintage
with pristinewater,simiareexpansive
in 1998 are a testament to the wine's
lar to Longnook.Vith the exception
fine quality. Find a wine you like and
are held at the vineyard's renovated
of Headof the Meadow,parkingis lim-
buy a case. Around the corner is the
ited. Those with four-wheeldrive and
Atlantic Spice Company. Founded in
an over-sandpermit can drive to High
1994, the wholesale spice company of-
Head and to the south side of Coast
fers an array of gourmet herbs, spices,
Cuard Beach.Don't missthe baysides
teas, and oils packaged in one-pound
historic Corn Hill, where famished
bags. If you're in the mood for art, a www.capecodllfe.com
stop next door at the Donna Mahan Studio to view fine glass and sculp-
rant thatt the talk of the town.
tures is in order. Mahan combs the
plete without driving on Route 6A.,
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beachfor driftwood, seaglass,broken
where a high elevation reveals a
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tea-cupfragments,and other collect-
world-class view of Cape Cod Bay,
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abletreasuresto assembleinto tasteful
Provincetown,and the absolutetip of
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worksof art. There are two main artistic venues, theTiuro Center for the Arts at Castle
A trip to Tiuro would not be com-
the Cape.As you wind along the shore
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you'll passthe historicand photogenic
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Days' Cottages.Each of the 23 cot-
Drvs'Corraces
Hill and the PayometPerformingArts
tagesis identical in structureand lay-
Center.Castle Hill offers instruction
out, and every cottage is named after
in painting, drawing, clay, writing,
a flower.
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photography,and more for both adults
If you plan a fall trip, checkout the
andchildren;they also offer summer
three-dayTiuro TieasuresFestival.The
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This year marksoutdoor internships.
event has a little somethingfor every-
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theatergroup Payomet'st0'h anniver-
one:a bassand bluefishfishlngtourna-
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sary.Catch independentfilm releases, ment, a fishfry, book and bakesales,art plays,puppetshows,and music,all in
activities.t auctions,and children's
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Freelance writerTomKeerlioesin Wellfleet
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