Race Point Light, Cape Cod National Seashore

Name: Race Point Light
Address: Race Point Beach, Cape Cod National Seashore, 02657, United States
Telephone: +1 855-722-3959

#2 among attractions in Cape Cod National Seashore

Top attraction, Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse

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Race Point Light, Cape Cod National Seashore

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Race Point Light is a historic lighthouse on Cape Cod, in Provincetown, Massachusetts; it is on the National Register of Historic Places. The original tower, first illuminated in 1816, was replaced in 1876 with the current 45-foot tall iron-plated tower and a new keeper's dwelling. The American Lighthouse Foundation operates the property and rents out two buildings for overnight stays. The actual light is maintained by the Coast Guard. The site is reached by walking about 45 minutes over sand; with a National Park Service Oversand Permit, a four-wheel-drive vehicle can be used. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: Renaissance revivalCoordinates: 42°3'48"N, 70°14'25"W

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Race Point BeachOuter Cape (Provincetown)Cape Cod National Seashore 02657 United States

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+1 855-722-3959

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Day trips

Race Point Light – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Atlantic House, Pilgrim Monument, Dolphin Fleet Whale Watch, Ocean View Hill.

2.9 miE
Dancing, Nightlife
Atlantic House, Provincetown
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2.8 miE
Tall landmark with sweeping views
Pilgrim Monument, Provincetown
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42°3'1"N • 70°11'2"W
Dolphin Fleet Whale Watch, Provincetown
78 min walk • Dolphin and whale watching, Tours, Outdoor activities
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Mountain
Ocean View Hill, Provincetown
50 min walk • Ocean View Hill is a mountain in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It is located 1.6 miles northwest of Provincetown in the Town of Provincetown. Snake Hills is located northeast of Ocean View Hill. Ocean View Hill is the site of the Cape Cod National Seashore Visitors Center.
2.8 miE
Mountain
High Pole Hill, Provincetown
71 min walk • High Pole Hill is a mountain in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It is in the Town of Provincetown. Mount Gilboa is located east-northeast of High Pole Hill. It is the location of Provincetown’s iconic Pilgrim Monument.
1.7 miNE
Museum
Old Harbor U.S. Life Saving Station, Provincetown
43 min walk • The Old Harbor U.S. Life Saving Station is a historic maritime rescue station and museum, located at Race Point Beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts. Built in 1897, it was originally located at Nauset Beach near the entrance to Chatham Harbor in Chatham, Massachusetts.
2.9 miE
Library, Church
Provincetown Public Library, Provincetown
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1.1 miSE
Mountain
Snake Hills, Provincetown
30 min walk • Snake Hills is a mountain in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It is located 1.6 miles west-northwest of Provincetown in the Town of Provincetown. Oak Head is located east-northeast and Telegraph Hill is located southeast of Snake Hills.
3 miE
42°2'60"N • 70°11'1"W
Provincetown Whale Watching, Provincetown
78 min walk • Dolphin and whale watching, Tours, Outdoor activities
2.8 miE
Church
First Universalist Church, Provincetown
72 min walk • The Unitarian Universalist Meeting House of Provincetown is an historic church at 236 Commercial Street in Provincetown, Massachusetts. The Greek Revival building was built in 1847 to a design by Benjamin Hallett, for a congregation that had been established in 1829.
2.9 miE
42°3'8"N • 70°11'10"W
Art's Dune Tours, Provincetown
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