Pilgrim Monument
The Pilgrim Monument in Provincetown, Massachusetts, was built between 1907 and 1910 to commemorate the first landfall of the Pilgrims in 1620 and the signing of the Mayflower Compact in Provincetown Harbor. It was established in 1910. Look also at Plimoth Patuxet, 24 mi away.
A landmark inside Provincetown
You can stay in Provincetown
Pilgrim Monument is inside Provincetown, which has 86 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Boston
Boston is about 46 miles northwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Established in 1910
Pilgrim Monument dates from 1910. About ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 63–79°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Warm months and cold ones
A visit to Pilgrim Monument can follow the seasons below.
Pilgrim Monument
The Pilgrim Monument in Provincetown, Massachusetts, was built between 1907 and 1910 to commemorate the first landfall of the Pilgrims in 1620 and the signing of the Mayflower Compact in Provincetown Harbor. This 252-foot-7+1⁄2-inch-tall (77.0 m) campanile is the tallest all-granite structure in the United States and is part of the Provincetown Historic District.
- Type
- Landmark
- Established
- 1910
- Wikipedia readers
- 15K a year
Nights near Pilgrim Monument
Places to stay start in Provincetown (86) and Truro (33).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Pilgrim Monument | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provincetown 50% vacation homes | in town | — | 86 31 hotels · 49 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 2 campgrounds | 3,729 | $902K | C− |
| Truro 68% vacation homes | 7 mi southeast | 10 min | 33 14 hotels · 6 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 2 hostels · 3 campgrounds | 2,483 | $888K | B |
| Wellfleet 54% vacation homes | 12 mi southeast | 20 min | 17 6 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 3,707 | $855K | B+ |
| Eastham 53% vacation homes | 18 mi southeast | 25 min | 34 10 hotels · 6 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 9 lodges & cabins · 2 hostels · 1 campground | 5,844 | $732K | B |
| Yarmouth 29% vacation homes | 26 mi south | 40 min | 77 43 hotels · 11 motels · 17 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 25,225 | $552K | B− |
| Dennis 52% vacation homes | 24 mi south | 35 min | 54 21 hotels · 10 motels · 12 inns & B&Bs · 9 lodges & cabins · 2 RV parks | 14,906 | $627K | B− |
| Barnstable Town | 28 mi south | 45 min | 68 38 hotels · 5 motels · 18 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel | 50,101 | $603K | C+ |
| Plymouth | 25 mi southwest | 35 min | 44 19 hotels · 1 motel · 8 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 14 campgrounds | 67,846 | $527K | B− |
Getting there
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Places to add to Pilgrim Monument
Other well-known places within 70 miles.
Big draw51 mi Stadium & arenaFenway Park
Big draw55 mi Stadium & arenaGillette Stadium
Big draw70 mi MuseumThe Breakers
Big draw51 mi MuseumIsabella Stewart Gardner Museum
56 mi MuseumUSS Massachusetts
68 mi Ancient siteHMS Endeavour
49 mi AttractionFreedom Trail
124 mi MuseumPlimoth PatuxetPhoto credits
Fenway Park: Gatorfan252525, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Gillette Stadium: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0 · The Breakers: UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: Sean Dungan, CC BY-SA 4.0 · USS Massachusetts: USN, Public domain · HMS Endeavour: Samuel Atkins (c.1760-1810), Public domain · Freedom Trail: Ingfbruno, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Plimoth Patuxet: Tr!sie, CC BY-SA 3.0
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What people ask about Pilgrim Monument
Is Pilgrim Monument in Provincetown?
Yes. It’s inside Provincetown, MA.
When is the best time to visit Pilgrim Monument?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 63–79°.
How far is Pilgrim Monument from Boston?
About 46 miles northwest of Boston, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Pilgrim Monument?
Cape Cod Gateway (HYA), about 27 miles away. The nearest big hub is Boston Logan (BOS), about 47 miles.
Where should I stay near Pilgrim Monument?
Provincetown (in town, 86 places to stay), Truro (7 mi, 33 places to stay) and Wellfleet (12 mi, 17 places to stay).
Tips for visiting, from Provincetown
Share what you know in Provincetown’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.