Race Point Beach

Lifeguards, rest rooms, changing facilities. This is a nice, wide beach. The surf can be rough at times.

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Province Lands Visitor Center
Observation deck with 360-degree view is open year round. Ranger guided tours, activities and exhibits about the natural and cultural history of the area. Films shown on regular schedule daily, see website. 5½-mile bike loop.
May-Oct 9AM - 5PMFree
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Lighthouse at Race Point
The Race Point Light is a historic lighthouse. It was first lighted on November 5, 1816. Today visitors can stay in the keeper's house and the Lighthouse can be used for events and weddings.
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Herring Cove
Lifeguards, rest rooms, changing facilities, food, handicapped accessible. Usually calmer waters than Race Point
Drink
Atlantic House
Perhaps the oldest gay bar in the United States. Was frequented by Tennessee Williams and Eugene O'Neill.
Little Bar from noon until 1AM, Macho Bar from 10PM until 1AM, and the Big Room from 10PM until 1AM