Pilgrim's First Landing Park – Commercial Street loop from Provincetown

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Pilgrim's First Landing Park – Commercial Street loop from Provincetown

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Pilgrim's First Landing Park – Commercial Street loop from Provincetown

03:07

12.2km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Cape Cod National Seashore

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220 m

Blackwater Pond (Beech Forest Pond)

Highlight • Lake

Blackwater Pond is a peaceful, shallow pond in the middle of Province Lands. Surrounded by trees, this slowly shrinking body of water is filled with lily pads and is home to many animals including frogs, turtles, and an abundance of waterfowl like ducks, Canada Geese, and herons. The famed poet Mary Oliver wrote about this pond in "In Blackwater Woods," which was first published in the Pulitzer Prize winning collection "American Primitive."

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2.10 km

Pasture Pond

Highlight • Lake

This freshwater pond is a peaceful place to stop and take in the views that has a very different feel than the nearby beaches. You can frequently see birds like Great Blue Herons and ducks as well as turtles and frogs among the lily pads.

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2.59 km

Province Lands Bike Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Province Lands Bike Trail is a paved trail that runs through the pine forests and sand dunes of Province Lands. It is a popular trail for walkers and cyclists, so make sure to respect other trail users.

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7.41 km

Salt Marshes

Highlight • Viewpoint

This spot on Province Lands Road gives you a nice view over the Long Point Marshes, on the southern fringe of Provincetown facing Cape Cod Bay.

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8.16 km

Pilgrim's First Landing Park

Highlight • Historical Site

This small park near the Breakwater marks the spot where the Mayflower Pilgrims first landed on November 11, 1620. This is a great place for any history buff to stop before walking across the Breakwater or exploring downtown Provincetown.

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9.26 km

Commercial Street

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

Commercial Street in Provincetown is located at the very tip of Cape Cod. This iconic street is a vibrant thoroughfare known for its shopping, dining, stunning views, and rich cultural atmosphere. There are numerous art galleries showcasing works by local artists, eclectic boutique clothing stores offering everything from beachwear to streetwear, souvenir shops filled with Cape Cod memorabilia, and specialty stores selling handmade crafts and jewelry. There are also great places to stop for a bite to eat ranging from casual cafes to upscale restaurants, as well as numerous candy shops to grab a sweet snack. The town has long been a haven for artists, writers, and members of the LGBTQ+ community, giving it a diverse and inclusive atmosphere. There are many theaters and other venues presenting live performances ranging from plays and musicals to drag shows and stand up, which are a must if spending an evening in the town.

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9.99 km

Time and the Town Mural, Provincetown

Highlight • Monument

The mural ‘Time and the Town’ by Esteban del Valle (2021) can be seen on the outside wall of the ‘Marine Specialties’ store on ‘Commercial Street’. The mural shows humanized foxes at a dinner party in a hut in the dunes.
It was created as one of the first three commissions of the ‘Provincetown Public Art Foundation’. The foundation was founded in 2020 with the goal of telling the story of Provincetown - past, present and future - through public art.
provincetownindependent.org/tag/esteban-del-valle
provincetownpublicart.org

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