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Kids on the Cape Suggests: TRURO
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Rte. 6 at Head of the Meadow Rd., No. Truro Get a free map and other information from the Truro Chamber of Commerce. 508-487-1288 · www.trurochamberofcommerce.com
BEACH FOR KIDS: Corn Hill Beach, on the Bay side. Watch out for off-road vehicles which are allowed after 5 pm.
PICNIC SPOT: Pilgrim Heights Area in North Truro. Turn right (East) off Rte 6 at Pilgrim Heights Area sign. Offers a panoramic overlook of the dunes, the marsh and the Atlantic Ocean to the right and Provincetown and Cape Cod Bay to the left. Picnic area and trails.
FISHING SPOT: Great Pond in South Truro at the Wellfleet line. Parking available.
BIKING TRAIL: Head of the Meadow trail is a two mile path from Head of the Meadow Road to High Head Road. Parking available at Head of Meadow Beach, if you have a beach sticker.
LIGHTHOUSE TOUR: Tour includes 10-min. video of lighthouse move. Height requirement for children to enter is 51". 10am-5pm daily, through late Oct. Highland Light Rd., N. Truro, 508-487-1121
PAYOMET PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: This nonprofit theater is like Shakespeare in the Park, but under a tent! Children’s drama classes are offered, and various concerts and plays including magic shows are scheduled each season. Old Dewline Rd., Highlands Center at the Cape Cod National Seashore, N. Truro. 508-487-5400
CASTLE HILL TRURO CENTER FOR THE ARTS: This prestigious institution offers kids programs including painting, clay construction, image making and pottery. 508-349-7511
HIKING TRAIL: Hike to Pilgrim Spring and enjoy the dune views. From the Pilgrim Heights area (see Picnic Spot above), take the less than a mile path through the woods to the site of a spring, which very likely was where the Pilgrims drank their first New England water.
LIBRARY: 5 Library Lane, No. Truro. Story hour, Wed., 7pm. 508-487-1125
Kids on the Cape Suggests: PROVINCETOWN....
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Get a free map and other information. 307 Commercial St. at MacMillan Wharf. 508-487-3424 · www.ptownchamber.com
BEACH FOR KIDS: Herring Cove Beach. Located on the warmer Bay side, at the end of Rte 6. Gentle waves, lifeguards, bath houses and snack bar. Go early! Often filled before noon.
PLAYGROUNDS: Provincetown has two playgrounds. One in the East End, at the corner of Bradford and Howland Streets, is handicapped accessible. The other, the Chelsea Earnest Memorial Playground, in the West End, at the corner of Bradford and Nickerson Streets, is a larger area with two play structures, one for children under 5.
PICNIC SPOT Beech Forest Picnic Area near the Province Lands Visitors Center, Race Point.
FISHING SPOT: Cast your line right off MacMillan Wharf. No license required for salt water fishing.
HIKING TRAIL: Go to the Province Lands Visitor’s Center, Race Point Road (off Rte. 6), where great trails abound.
LIBRARY Provincetown Public Library. 356 Commercial St. (at corner of Center St.). 508-487-7094
SCHOONER SAIL: Sail on the Bay Lady II, a 73 ft. schooner with a very family-friendly vibe. Reservations recommended. 508-487-9308
KIDS PARASAIL RIDES: Kids are especially welcome at Dennis Parasail’s new location in Provincetown. 508-487-8359
STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY EXHIBIT: Whale enthusiasts should not miss Provincetown’s high-tech, interactive exhibit. Visitors “virtually” explore New England’s only national marine sanctuary where whales, dolphins, sharks and other fascinating ocean creatures can be found. Learn about whale behaviors, underwater habitats and recent advances in marine research in this free exhibit. Open daily beginning in late spring. 205 Commercial St., Aquarium Wharf. 781-545-8026
National Seashore’s province lands visitor center: Race Point Rd. (off Rte 6) 508-487-1256. See “Suggested Activities” in this issue for complete description.
ART CLASSES: The Provincetown Art Assoc. Museum School offers drawing classes for children Jul. and Aug., 460 Commercial St. 508-487-1750
Viking Princess Nature Cruises: The whole family will enjoy the fun and educational cruises aboard this picturesque craft on the calm waters of Provincetown Harbor. Relax on a narrated Harbor Tour as you cruise past lighthouses and revisit Provincetown's colorful history of whaling, shipwrecks, pilgrims & pirates. The daily "Critter Cruise" is an interactive exploration of our magical marine world. Roll up your sleeves and help pull up a lobster pot or bottom dredge and view the catch in the “Tide Pool" touch tank. Search for lost pirate treasure on a 60 minute “Pirate Fun Cruise,” Tues. & Sat. mornings. 508-487-7323
Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum: The Pilgrims originally landed in Provincetown, and after a brief stay of about a month's time, they moved on to settle in Plymouth. This monument commemorates their stay. It measures 252 feet high; you can see as far as Boston on a clear day from atop the tower -- the whole family can enjoy climbing the monument to reach one of the best views on Cape Cod, before or after viewing the museum exhibits. Picnic tables are available. 508-487-1310
SAILING LESSONS: West End Racing Club. 81 Commercial St. (no phone). For kids ages 8 and up (must be good swimmers). A one-time registration fee, then lessons are free all summer. Open weekdays only, 9-4.
ART'S DUNE TOURS: Art has been bringing people through the dunes for more than 50 years. Trips drive deep into the dunes, past famous dune shacks where acclaimed writers and artists have lived seasonally for nearly a century. Tours leave regularly from downtown on Standish near Commercial St. Mid Apr. to mid Nov. 508-487-1950
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Known geographically as the "wrist" of Cape Cod, Truro occupies about 14 often very narrow miles along the Cape's "forearm" just south of Provincetown. While driving through, you might want to leave Rte 6 and pick up Rte 6A which terminates in Orleans and reappears again in Truro and will take you right through to Commercial St. in Provincetown, hugging Cape Cod Bay. Hilly, with an abundance of wide open spaces in the National Seashore, Truro offers spectacular scenery with few people in sight. 
