Address

    111 Race Point Road, Provincetown, Mass 02657

    Phone Number

    (508) 487 - 1256

    Date Visited

    05/25/2015

    Website

    Link to Website

    Cape Cod National Seashore, Province Lands Visitor Center

    Description

    The Province Lands Visitor Center is located at 111 Race Point Road, Provincetown, Mass. 02657. A paved parking lot with four handicapped spaces is close to the entrance.  A moderately steep ramp leads to the boardwalk entrance. A handicapped assist push button opens the double doors.

    Brochures fully describing accessibility all along the Cape Cod National Seashore are available at the desk.

    Restrooms with handicapped accessible stalls are located on the outside of the building.

    There is a small gift area in the building. There are no food services here. the The outdoor deck has several benches. 

    Two stationary binoculars are located here,  with one being low enough for wheelchair viewing.

    Checklist

      Surface of lot:  paved
      Distance to venue:  close, but up a ramp
      Terrain:  incline
      Places to rest:  benches at top near main ent
      Paths and walkways:  paved
      Doors:  handicapped assist button
      Number of floors:  1
      Elevators:  none
      Ramps:  none in building
      Steps and staircases:  staircase to roof viewing
      Width of aisles:  wide
      Places to sit:  benches
      Location of restrooms:  outside main entrance
      Type of restroom:  multi-stall, handicapped accessible
      Ease of entry and exit:  easy
      Baby changing station:  yes
      Available food services:  none
      Friendliness of staff:  pleasant and helpful

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    After seven hours in Provincetown we stopped at the Cape Cod National Seashore – Province Lands Visitor Center to get some information for future “good weather days.”


    Four handicapped accessible parking spaces in a paved lot were close to the visitor center. A moderately steep ramp led to the boardwalk entrance.  A handicapped assist push button opened the double doors.


    Inside we found an airy space with several exhibits that showcase the parks.  The CCNS (Cape Cod National Seashore) was created in 1961 by President John F. Kennedy.  It “”consists of 43,500 acres of beaches, ponds and woods. Beaches are windswept and the water is cold, but the views are spectacular.”” (website)


    Much information is available at the desk.  Ask for a brochure describing the accessibility of each park.  Some of the parks have beach wheelchairs and showers that accommodate wheelchairs.


    There is a small gift area as well as some benches for resting. On the outdoor deck, we found several benches with a beautiful view of the shore.  Two stationary binoculars are there as well, with one being low enough for wheelchair viewing. What a thoughtful thing to do!  If steps are not a problem for you, climb the stairs to the upper deck for the spectacular view.


    Restrooms with handicapped accessible stalls are located on the outside of the building.


    As always, we at Destination Accessible, advise you to check a venue’s website, www.npca.org, when planning a visit, to “know before you go.”


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