Visit Provincetown

Perched at the tip of Cape Cod, Provincetown blends a rich heritage and unique community spirit. In 1620, the Pilgrims sailed into Provincetown Harbor aboard the Mayflower, but continued on to found Plimoth Plantation. The edge of Cape Cod became a popular port of call for European traders and fishermen, who linked their traveling lifestyle with drinking, gambling, and wild parties. Today’s many historic sites, classic homes, and museums attest to the town's long and diverse history. 

Bordered by vast stretches of dunes, pine and scrub oak forests, beaches and the sea, the more than thirty miles of beach in Provincetown has been recognized as one of the Top Ten Beaches in the U.S. (Travel and Discovery Channels). Its stunning natural beauty and cosmopolitan mix of people draw visitors from remote corners of the world. 

Provincetown is a small community of narrow streets and scenic lanes. Snuggled along magnificent Provincetown Harbor, the lively downtown combines eclectic shops, extraordinary galleries, comfortable inns, and fine restaurants.  Out Traveler Magazine named Provincetown the Best Gay Resort Town in their 2005 Reader's Choice Awards.

You can catch a whale watching excursion from MacMillan Wharf or climb higher than anywhere else on Cape Cod at the Pilgrim Monument. Seven miles of bike paths meander through the dunes of the National Seashore. Vacation activities abound: swimming, boating, golf, tennis, horseback riding, shopping, antiques, flea markets, and, in June, the Provincetown International Film Festival. 

Make plans to savor sunny Cape Cod days and fresh summer nights by the sea. Visit www.provincetown.com or www.ptown.org for the inside track on life and activities in Provincetown. Check out our Accommodations page to find your place by the sea.

 

Provincetown International Film Festival

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