Rising 252 feet above Provincetown, the Pilgrim Monument is the tallest all-granite structure in the United States. It commemorates the Pilgrims’ first landing in November 1620, when the Mayflower anchored in Provincetown Harbor before the settlers continued on to Plymouth. Construction began in 1907, and President Theodore Roosevelt laid the cornerstone that year. Visitors can climb 116 steps and 60 short ramps to the top for sweeping views of Cape Cod Bay, the dunes, and the Atlantic. The adjoining museum explores local history, from the Pilgrims to the town’s maritime and artistic heritage. Our audio tour shares the stories behind this Cape Cod landmark.
