Looking for the Perfect Girl’s Weekend? Look no further.

A few weeks ago, my best friend and I took off for a girl’s weekend down the Cape. Cape Cod for all you non-locals. Specifically, we stayed in Truro. Truro is just south of the northern tip of Cape Cod. It has a population of roughly 2,000 people. In the summer, the population is between 15-20,000 people. Truro is approximately 26 square miles. It is important to note that half of the land area of the town is the National Seashore. More on the seashore later. With it being the last weekend in September, it was reasonably quiet, but we managed to find plenty to do.

Accommodations

The Crow’s Nest Resort consists of spacious suites with full kitchens, air conditioning, fireplaces, jacuzzi tub/shower unit, washer/dryer, hardwood and ceramic tile floors, and much, much more. There are 24-hour maintenance and housekeeping. Though with COVID, there were no housekeeping services.

Each suite is steps from the ocean. It is a perfect place to see a sunset over Cape Cod Bay. All the second-floor suites have a private balcony over-looking Pilgrim Lake and the Atlantic dunes, perfect for experiencing a spectacular early sunrise.

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As you can see, there was plenty of space for the both of us.

On our first full day, we headed down the road to the town of Provincetown, MA. Provincetown is located on the tip of Cape Cod. It is known for its beaches, harbor, charming shops, art galleries, restaurants, and more. It is a big vacation spot for the LGBTQ community, as Provincetown celebrates individuality and freedom of expression. It also has a rich creative history as the oldest continuous art colony in the United States.

Commercial Street is the main road through town. It is lined with restaurants and shops. We had lunch overlooking Provincetown Harbor, browsed the many stores, and listened to street entertainers. It is not uncommon to see drag queens out and about advertising their nightly shows. This weekend we saw next to none, as many of the shows have been canceled due to the virus. However, we did spend some time listening to a gentleman sing along with this phone for about 30 mins. He was quite entertaining.

After a day of dining and shopping, we took a ride out to Race Point Beach. It is part of the National Seashore. It is known for having some of the best sunsets on Cape Cod. Would you agree?

While waiting for the sunset, at least 50 seals swam by, not too far off from the shore. They are so cute, but this being Cape Cod, we know our shark friends are not too far behind.

The next day we slept in and spent the entire day hanging at the resort, eating, drinking, and crafting. I worked on my 2019 scrapbooks, and she worked on her own projects. It has been a long since we had nothing to do but craft. It was so much fun!

On our last day, we decided to take our time going home—our goal, to hit up some of the other beaches on the National Seashore.

The National Seashore was created in 1961 by President Kennedy. It has 43,607 acres of ponds, woods, and beachfront. It has 40 miles of seashore along the Atlantic-facing eastern shore of Cape Cod that includes Chatham, Orleans, Eastham, Wellfleet, Truro, and Provincetown. There is so much to do and see at the National Seashore; the beaches are just a small piece.

From the Head of the Meadow Beach, we stopped off in Wellfleet Harbor. We were looking for a coffee shop and came upon the harbor. It was a beautiful spot.

Nauset Light Beach was our last stop of the day. This beach has special meaning for my family. My aunt’s ashes were scattered here almost 10 years ago. It is also the home to the Three Sister’s Lighthouses. Being one of three sisters, we like to think these were built for us. LOL!

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The Cape Cod coast is known for dangerous waters primarily due to shifting sandbars. Between the years 1850 and 1980, it is believed that approximately 3500 shipwrecks occurred along the Cape and Islands coastlines. In 1836, Eastham’s people petitioned for lighthouses to be built to assist their loved ones coming back to the Cape. The lighthouses were built and named the Three Sisters because they looked like three ladies in white dresses and black hats from out at sea. These ladies have had quite the journey. You can read about it here.

Nauset Light Beach, like much the National Seashore, has seen significant erosion over the years. I was taken aback at just how much of the dunes have eroded. The average erosion along the seashore is just under 4 feet a year. Nauset Light Beach averages almost 6 feet a year. To put things in perspective, take a look at the photo below.

Incredible, right? It makes me so sad to think this will not be here forever.

We spent about 45 minutes hanging out on the beach. Every so often, a seal would swim by. My friend and I always joked that we never see anything exciting, like a shark. Well, never say never.

Why yes, that little fin is a shark fin. People were yelling for others to get out of water. Crowds were forming to watching the predator. It was quite a sight. I am happy to report that no one got hurt. However, it is important to point out that National Seashore is known for its seals and sharks. There are signs posted everywhere, along with first aid kits.

Don’t let the sharks scare you. Just follow the rules, heed the warnings and you will be fine. The Cape Cod and the National Seashore are worth the risk! 🙂

I hope you enjoyed a little glimpse as to what makes the Cape a perfect girl’s getaway. No matter the season, there is always something to do and see.