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Monument · Provincetown, Massachusetts
Pilgrim Monument
A 77‑meter granite tower from 1910 that commemorates the arrival of the Mayflower pilgrims in Provincetown in 1620. From the top, the view covers the tip of Cape Cod; beside it, a museum tells the village’s history.
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About Pilgrim Monument
The Pilgrim Monument was built between 1907 and 1910 to mark the Mayflower pilgrims’ first stop in North America in November 1620, in Provincetown Harbor, where the Mayflower Compact was signed. At about 77 meters, it is the tallest all‑granite structure in the United States and was inspired by a medieval tower in Siena, Italy.
The ascent is inside the tower via ramps and stairs, with no elevator. At the top, windows on all four sides show the village, the harbor, the dunes of the Province Lands, Cape Cod Bay and, on clear days, the Boston coastline in the distance.
At the foot of the tower, the Provincetown Museum tells the village’s story: the arrival of the pilgrims, fishing, the artists’ colony, the experimental theater of the early 20th century and the LGBTQ+ community that made the town famous.
The complex sits atop High Pole Hill, above Bradford Street. An inclined external elevator helps overcome the slope between the street and the tower base.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
One to two hours for the climb and the museum.
Best time
On clear days, when the view reaches farther. The tower and the museum are open from April through early November; confirm hours. At the end of the year, the tower has special lighting.
How to get there
It’s on High Pole Hill Road, above Bradford Street, a few minutes’ walk from Commercial Street. Admission is charged and includes the tower and the museum; check the current rates.
Tip
Wear comfortable shoes for the ramps and stairs on the climb. Go early in the day, before summer heat warms the tower’s interior.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Pilgrim Monument
How tall is the Pilgrim Monument?
About 77 meters. It is the tallest all-granite structure in the United States.
Is there an elevator to go up the Pilgrim Monument?
Not inside the tower: the ascent is by ramps and stairs. An external elevator takes you from Bradford Street to the base.
When does the Pilgrim Monument open?
From April through early November, with days and hours that vary over the season. Confirm before you go.