Stopped in here at the tail end of our visit to Plymouth and really enjoyed the demonstration. Our…read moreson was invited up to help turn the dials and the staff did a great job explaining how the mill works. Really neat to see the recreation.

If you're getting a combination pass with the Plimoth Plantation, it's not bad to come over here,…read morebut I wouldn't recommend $8.95 just to visit this place alone. Since I bought a weekend pass and was going to take advantage of that, I came on a Saturday and Sunday. One good feature is there was a lot of parking on the road it's on. It's not walkable from the museum/village, but it is walkable for the Mayflower II so if you'd like to see that, parking near the mill is great since no meters and a lot of parking both times I went. It's also right near a lot of shops/restaurants, so if it's a stop along your path, you can find other things to do in the area. Only one of the days at one time (Saturday around 2 pm) was the mill actually going for a demonstration, so aim for this. Any other time they might talk about how the mill works, but that's not as exciting, so check the say schedule. Not that grinding corn is super engaging, but it's interesting to see how the large stones and wheel combo going. Downstairs, you could see where the ground corn came out with another worker describing the process. On Sunday, the wheel wasn't going at all, but downstairs they had a small demo about how a recipe using the ground corn was traditionally made, and they sell what they make in the gift store. It probably will take 30 minutes to an hour of your time depending on what time you come. If you bought the combination pass, it's a nice addition, but it's not worth it for just this on its own.

Dexter Grist Mill is one of the oldest operating mills in the United States, and evidently one of…read morethe most photographed spots in Sandwich. It's a small local attraction, so if you happen to be in the area, I'd stop by. Admission to the mill, which still works, is around $3. They'll tell you all about how the mill works, which is cool from a historical standpoint - it is from the mid-1600s and was restored to operating conditions in the 1960s. Also pick up some of the locally stone-ground corn for $5/bag. It makes excellent polenta and grits!

The mill is picture perfect and the staff people( which may be volunteers) were kind and somewhat…read moreinformative. If in the area and you have not seen a historic working mill then the 20 to 30 minute tour might be worth the time. They have extremely limited opening time even in the warmer seasons. Tour rates are now 4 dollars per person.

In a small park off Route 6 in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts--where there's a modest amount of…read moreparking--you'll find a towering pastel seahorse that once marked the Dunseith Sea Horse Gift Shop. Built in the 1950s by local artist Theodore D. Tetreault and his son Teddy, the sculpture was commissioned by shop owner Henry Dunseith to draw in Cape Cod-bound travelers. Though the rise of Interstate 195 led to the shop's closure and the land's eventual transfer to the town after Dunseith's death in 1988, the beloved seahorse was saved by popular demand. Restored and rededicated in 2000, it now stands as a whimsical roadside relic and a tribute to local creativity. An easy stop to appreciate a small piece of Americana. [Review 1094 of 2025 - 1244 in Massachusetts - 24648 overall]

If you're driving in the vicinity of Route 6 and North Street, you'd be excused if you dropped your…read moreMountain Dew in your lap when you behold the awesomeness of "Salty the Seahorse". He stands nearly 40 feet tall and his blue eyes are solar powered! Salty was built in the 1950's as a way to promote local tourism and has become the unofficial symbol of Mattapoisett. It's another great example of all the cool stuff you can run into all across New England.

There are many beautiful reasons to plan a trip to Provincetown. One great reason is that you can…read moretake a Fast Ferry from Boston or a Peter Pan Bus and leave your car at home! Provincetown is a fun place for tourists of all ages with lots of great places to stay as well as fun boat rides where you can go whale watching, cruise the harbor and just enjoy a few days in a fun town. Based on the traffic along Route 6, I'm sure many people drive there and just enjoy a day of walking around the town, enjoying the great restaurants and shopping. One of the coolest experiences we had was ( believe it or not!) inside the Provincetown Public Library. It's hard to believe it until you see what's on the third floor of the library. There's a replica of the Rose Dorothea, one of the famed " Indian Head" schooners! It was built over a ten year period of time and is something to behold. You might not think that's a reason to go to Provincetown but there are many unique aspects to this lovely town and definitely worth exploring!

We've been coming here every year forever. The place is still beautiful. I don't know what's…read morehappening with the town - not sure if it's the financial hit they've taken because of the pandemic or what but we left our vacation a day early. First it was the Airbnb we rented through VaCasa which was a disaster. Next, the food was at best just okay. The people serving it are clearly and understandably disgusted. Even the art galleries were uncomfortable to go into. Pandemic or not I think we're going to have to find another spot. Yeesh.

Awesome historic old homestead with two homes on it. Tours are on the weekends seasonally. We had a…read morepersonal, private tour of the main home and it is definitely worth a stop. Furnished with period pieces, it is a true museum. The two homes sit on a large corner lot on 6A in Yarmouth port. Huge homes and so much history.

Oh darn, Jamie W and I had just missed Audra McDonald's appearance here with Seth Rudetsky by a…read moreweek. I would've loved seeing them in a vintage community hall setting like this. As it turned out, we were in Provincetown the following weekend when gay comedian Matteo Lane was appearing. It wasn't cheap, almost $120 for two seats in the balcony. We lined up on the grounds around the historic building and waited about an hour before they let us in. Entering the cavernous hall, I felt like I was in one of those late show movies where the suspicious townsfolk would be listening to a boyish Jimmy Stewart begging for their support for some cause like a new fire engine. Chairs were set up in long rows, and the acoustics were quite good. We could hear Matteo's punchlines pretty clearly from the balcony. The decidedly old-fashioned place really fits the small town vibe even if it's on busy Commercial Street. RELATED - Exploring Provincetown? Here's my collection of places l've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3MzCyr8

I love coming to the Provincetown Hall to see performances. I have seen so many great performances…read moreby the most talented performers. I have always gotten balcony seats and it's a great view from up on the second or third floor. The Town Hall is beautiful on the inside and out. They always have the best musicians come whether they're vocalists, pianists, violinists, etc. Sometimes they'll have famous award-winning performers. I always look forward to seeing a performance. They have bathrooms accessible and easy to find as well. After a performance, you'll also more than likely be able to find souvenirs sold by the entrance/exit. They always have the most talented guests come and perform.

Beautiful building with lots of local art. On a visit from Georgia, I stopped in and was impressed…read moreby the book collection, the local history and some gifts for the granddaughter.

The oldest of the…read moreold The first Sturgis Library was founded in 1863, that's pretty old but there are older libraries. However the building that the library is in was built by the Reverend John Lothropp in 1644 and that makes this building the oldest in the country to contain a library. And since the good Reverend held pray meetings in the front of the house that makes this building the oldest in the country to have held regular pray services. Of course the structure has been modified over the years but still looks and feels really old. Even smells really old, in a good way. And a really old building should have really old stuff inside and this place is filled with old stuff. Even some of the old floor boards creak in a really cool and old sounding way. This library is more of a museum than a book container, cool pictures of dead people on the walls, meticulously crafted ship models, really old books. antique furniture and other old stuff grace the interior of the library. The Sturgis Library is a really cool and functional library in a really cool Cape Cod town, the type of place you can easily drive right by without even noticing it. And that would be a real shame.

I mean, it just doesn't get much better than this!…read more It's a place all of its own where everyone can feel accepted and like they belong... (unless you are a bachelorette party which can keep on walking...) There is one main strip called commercial street where you should be prepared to see anything and everything. From cute shops to delicious restaurants to elderly men dressed like porcelain dolls and hot leather couples straight off the ferry from Boston. It's family friendly and so not at the same time. It's a place where you can sit back and relax or have the most crazy experience of your life. It's year round fun but most only know it during the peak summer months. Be sure to check out the calendar to see what week it is during your visit it can be anything from family week to leather mates week. There is something just magical about Ptown so if your closed minded and a bit buttoned up, stay the hell out! It's oceanfront, an old fishing village, full of history and gays! It just can't get any better than this!