Provincetown, Massachusetts is unique among beach towns. It’s a bit of a trek to get here, since it is located at the very tip of Massachusetts. Cape CodThe Sagamore Bridge is about 65 miles away. There’s no accidentally finding yourself here—but seek and you shall find.
Provincetown, although a bit of a chameleon, is one of the East Coast’s most vibrant and beautiful destinations. It is both a LGBTQ+ summer enclave and a niche artist’s enclave. Provincetown has a deep connection to the American narrative. The Pilgrims arrived in Plymouth Harbor from Provincetown Harbor, and signed the Mayflower Compact in the waters of Provincetown Harbor, which was the first document that established self-government for the New World. Since centuries, people of all beliefs and expressions have come here to live a more free life.
Provincetown is a welcoming beach town, and it’s one of the best in the US, if no other. You won’t find a place like Provincetown where you can go to the beach, and see VIPs such as Ken Fulk or Ryan Murphy, sitting next to local families, or a group of drag queens. P-town is a place where everyone is welcomed and can be themselves. We’ve listed the top places to eat, explore and stay in Provincetown.
How to get around Provincetown
The Cape traffic can make the trip take longer than it should. No one wants to begin their P-town visit in a bad mood. It is best to take the ferry. It is scenic, offers drinks and takes 90 minutes. Two options are available from Boston. Bay Stay Cruises World Trade Center Seaport is located at a distance of approximately 3.5 miles. City Cruises Long Wharf is located next to the New England Aquarium If you are early for the ferry, and have an extra hour to kill, it’s worth visiting the Aquarium. If you don’t mind spending a little more—sometimes three or four times the cost of the ferry—the fastest way is to fly. Cape Air provides regular summer service from Logan International Airport, and Westchester County Airport (New York).
Provincetown has many things to offer.
The Pilgrim monument is the first thing to climb. The 252-foot tower in the middle of town is the tallest all-granite building in the United States. It’s a steep climb, but the views are worth it. It’s amazing how far Provincetown, at the end of Cape Cod, is when it’s clear.
There is also a lot to do on the beach. You can rent bikes at Provincetown Bike Rentals The following are some examples of how to use The Bike Shack Head north and then turn left. Province Lands Bike TrailThe route winds through coastal forests, cranberry swamps and sand dunes. Race Point Beach on the northernmost tip of the Peninsula is the final destination. Not a biker? If you don’t have a vehicle, Uber is available. However, if your trip will be without a car and the reception on your cellphone at Race Point is limited, it may make sense to rent bikes. Herring cove beach is also a popular choice (and can be accessed more easily on foot). If you want to take a walk, try Long Point Beach. Be careful, though. The three-mile walk along the stone dike that ends Commercial Street can be dangerous at high tide.
