Cape Cod Bay: A Beacon for Whales Roughly half of the calendar year, from May through October, is the prime whale-watching season in the waters just off Provincetown. Cape Cod Bay spans over 600 square miles, with a deep floor and strong tides, which make it one of the most nutrient-dense aquatic zones. Humpback whales, Continue Reading

While looking thru your binoculars over the Atlantic you might see beauty in mid-air…While not aviary, the White-Sided Dolphins are can be found in our area all throughout the year. You may also have fun with the Sharktivity App while on a winter beach walk! The blue shark fin icon indicates a confirmed white shark Continue Reading

Cape Coastline: A World Away From Other Beaches First-time visitors and Cape Cod old-schoolers alike come to Provincetown for its beaches. These are not the over-developed coastlines of the Jersy Shore or the packed sands of Miami. The 40 miles of beaches protected by the National Seashore Park are a world away from those places. Continue Reading

New England Beaches: A Cape Like No Other It’s impossible to speak of summers in New England without mentioning the beaches that define the long and craggy coastline that stretches from Rhode Island and Connecticut up through Massachusetts and Maine. Harbors and seaside villages that date back hundreds of years give the area its distinctive Continue Reading

Marina and Pier: The Center of the Action Provincetown is similar to most beach towns in that the marina is the central hub of activity, where the ocean and land converge. The Macmillan Pier, which extends into the harbor parallel to the marina, offers a unique opportunity for families to spend an afternoon watching sailboats Continue Reading

What is Provincetown famous for? A bridge connects mainland Massachusetts to Cape Cod, and from there, Route 6 traces the shape of the Cape, a unique and picturesque finger of land which juts out into the Atlantic Ocean. If one keeps driving, both the road and land meet their end, where Provincetown sits majestically, surrounded Continue Reading

For a short midweek getaway or a week-long vacation, Provincetown, Massachusetts is a perfect destination within a short proximity to Boston area and yet hidden from the strangers’ eyes. It’s historic charm, photographic beauty and the happy cheer are hard to compare to any other place on Cape Cod. While the summers are bustling with Continue Reading

When planning a trip to Cape Cod, your ultimate travel bucket list will not be complete without an Art’s Dune Tour. The dune tour experience is truly a local gem of the Cape and in 2016 it celebrated its 70th anniversary in Provincetown, MA. Run by a few generations of a local family who know and Continue Reading

Thousands of tourists flock to Provincetown, MA  every year for its diverse art and entertainment, fine dining and exquisite shopping, memorable whale watching trips and mesmerizing sunsets. Off to the busy illuminated streets, one can also enjoy the beauty of the summer sky. Aurora Borealis, or the Northern lights, is a rare yet spectacular gift. Continue Reading

At The Provincetown Hotel at Gabriel’s, we know everything there is to tell you about Women’s Week and Provincetown! The oldest women owned inn in New England, it was also at the very origins of the Women’s Week tradition. Owner Elizabeth Gabriel Brooke founded the Women Innkeepers of Provincetown association and has been welcoming guests Continue Reading