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Race Point Beach

Race Point Road, Provincetown, MA 02657
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Ranked #1 of 23 attractions in Provincetown
Type: Beaches
Activities: Swimming
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Northampton
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

It is so very beautiful---this national seashore. Take a bicycle or drive early in the morning so you can enjoy the dunes and ocean and lighthouse views with little traffic.

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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

very peaceful with beautiful views! I was surprised to see campers parked on the beach - but it is not tourist season so the beach was not crowded.

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Boston, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

My boyfriend and I just stayed down in truro for the weekend and went to quite a few beaches, Race Point was one of our favorites especially around this time when the weather is nice but the crowds are sparse.

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Boise, Idaho
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

We saw quite a few whales. Beautiful desolate beach. We walked a long way to get to the tip when really all you need to do is stay by the walkway if you want to. We saw 2 whales from that area when we were leaving. My recommendation-wear beach shoes! We left ours at the path from the parking lot...big... More

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Springfield, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Expansive pristine beach. You can watch whales from the shore depending on the time of the year. Ample parking. Great for long walks. There is a learning center as well.

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Boston, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

We spent three hours walking along the ocean to Race Point Lighthouse then back along the "road". We encountered a total of three other people. It was a beautiful walk (and a tough one on the calves!) that ended in a rustic lighthouse on a deserted beach. I'm sure it's different come summer, but you'll have the place to yourself... More

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Waynesville
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

We were married here and the beach is absolutely beautiful! By far one of the prettiest beaches in New England.

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Kappel, Switzerland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

We all likes these wide beaches in wonderfull spring sun shine. I the more warm month it must be great to stay there all day. How did two Camper cars get down on the beach. I hope that does not catch on. Cars are not for beaches!

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Warren, PA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

the beach was clean and natural...not over-commercialized. We had a wonderful time walking and looking for whales. Saw some water being spouted into the air from whales!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

This is the real deal, one of the jewels in the crown of the National Seashore. Water wind and sand in glorious long vistas. We saw seals, you might see whales further out if you bring binoculars.

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