Where to go in Truro
11 spots to explore — galleries, museums, historic sites, beaches, breweries, bookstores & more. Independent of the events calendar.
The beacons of the Outer Cape — from Provincetown's Race Point and Long Point lights out to Truro's Highland Light and the iconic Nauset Light in Eastham. A self-guided drive-and-walk along the National Seashore.
Local history and culture across the Outer Cape: the Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum, Truro's French Cable Station and Highland House, and Eastham's Captain Penniman House and Jonathan Young Windmill.
11 places
- Ballston Beach
Ballston Beach is a scenic ocean-side beach in Truro known for its dramatic dunes and powerful surf. Located on the Atlantic coast of Cape Cod's Outer Cape, it offers a more remote and natural beac…
- Cold Storage Beach
Cold Storage Beach is a scenic beach located in Truro, Massachusetts, offering visitors access to the Atlantic coastline with opportunities for swimming, sunbathing, and beachcombing. The beach pro…
- Corn Hill Beach
Corn Hill Beach is a popular bayside beach in Truro offering calm, warm waters and stunning views across Cape Cod Bay. Known for its gentle waves and family-friendly atmosphere, the beach features…
- Head of the Meadow Beach
Head of the Meadow Beach is a scenic oceanfront beach located in Truro on Cape Cod's Atlantic coast, known for its natural beauty and expansive sandy shores. Managed by the Cape Cod National Seasho…
- Highland House Museum
Highland House Museum is a historic house museum in Truro that showcases the area's maritime and cultural heritage through period rooms and exhibits. Originally built as a grand hotel in 1907, the…
- Highland Light
Highland Light, also known as Cape Cod Light, is a historic lighthouse in Truro that stands as the oldest and tallest lighthouse on Cape Cod, offering panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and Cape…
- Hillside Farmstand
Hillside Farmstand is a local shopping destination in Truro offering fresh produce and farm goods. The farmstand provides a community gathering spot for residents seeking locally-sourced products.…
- Longnook Beach
Longnook Beach is a scenic ocean beach in Truro known for its dramatic dunes and natural beauty. Accessed via a steep wooden staircase, it offers a more secluded atmosphere popular with both famili…
- Truro Center for the Arts▲ 1 upcoming event here
Truro Center for the Arts is a venue in Truro with a website at castlehill.org. Upcoming events include the Holiday Bruch with a French Flair on December 5 and the Annual Holiday Soup Party on Dece…
- Truro Public Library▲ 2 upcoming events here
The Truro Public Library in Truro has a website at trurolibrary.org. Upcoming events this month include Mah Jongg sessions, trivia night, author conversations, and a performance by Lava Bomb.
- Truro Vineyards of Cape Cod
Truro Vineyards of Cape Cod is a family-owned winery in Truro producing estate-grown wines from European varietals suited to the Cape's maritime climate. The vineyard features a tasting room where…