The Day Trip Of A Lifetime You Can Only Take In Massachusetts
It’s always nice to break out of your usual weekend routine and try something new and different. This is the perfect day trip to give you a fresh perspective on the beauty of this great state. Art’s Dune Tours in Provincetown (trust us, it’s worth the scenic drive!) will take you through an environment that looks positively otherworldly.
I know what you’re thinking: “I don’t want to spend all afternoon walking through sand!” Don’t worry: this tour will ferry you through an amazing landscape in a cool, comfortable vehicle. Plus, it’s totally affordable! Read on to learn more about this awesome day trip.
This day trip will let you experience a landscape unlike any other in the state.
As you roll over the sandy landscape, your guide will tell you all about the ecology and history of the area, and point out especially beautiful sites like the "dune shacks."
The basic dune tour is only $29 per adult and $18 per child, but they offer many different experiences, so you can choose the one that sounds best to you.
They do offer a special sunset tour for $45 that lasts two hours. That will take you to one of the few beaches in New England where you can watch the sun setting over the water.
To book a tour, check out their website here. There’s an almost endless array of options if you’re looking for something a bit more special. Try a sunset tour with dinner and a bonfire, or ride through the sand followed by a watercolor painting class in the dunes.
Daily trips start at 10 a.m., and also depart at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. The last trip of the day rolls out at 5:30 p.m., and is best basic dune tour time for taking in the beauty of the sunset over the dunes.