Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum
6 expert reviews
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Climb to the top of the country's tallest all-granite structure (253ft) for a sweeping view of town, the beaches and the spine of the Lower Cape." Full review
Michelin Guide
1 Star
"You can't miss this granite structure, built to commemorate the Pilgrims' 1620 landing here-it towers 252 feet above the town." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
7.0
"Towering over the quaint Provincetown skyline, the Pilgrim Monument – modeled after the Torre del Mangia in Siena, Italy – is a must-see for history-loving travelers" Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Built in 1910 to commemorate the landing of the Pilgrims in Provincetown, the Pilgrim Monument is the town's most recognizable landmark"
Cape Cod Travel Guide
February 25, 2021
Travel + Leisure
"After a big breakfast, it's probably a good time to climb the Pilgrim Monument, a 252-foot tower in the center of town with 116 steps"
Frommer's
"A climb to the top of the tower is a must; from that height, you can appreciate the curl of the Cape’s arm...the museum at the foot of the monument contains a variety of colorful exhibits." Full review