Provincetown Events 2023: A Cheerful Holiday Season with Lights and Festivities With the early November ceremonial lighting of the Pilgrim Monument – its 252-foot high tower glows every evening with holiday lights, like a massive Christmas tree overlooking the harbor – the holiday season officially gets underway in Provincetown. As the birthplace of the first Continue Reading

As the busy stretch of summer on Cape Cod gives way to ‘shoulder season,’ it’s a more laidback time of year, with fewer crowds at local beaches and restaurants and a quieter scene as fall sets in. The autumn light is stunning along the miles of dunes and Cape Cod Bay, making the downtown Provincetown Continue Reading

Seaside Artistry: The Rich Art Scene of Provincetown For over a century, artists and art lovers have flocked to Provincetown, attracted to the beautiful dune and ocean landscapes, inclusive and bohemian culture, and thriving galleries in Provincetown. Our town holds a special place as the oldest continuous art colony in the country, beginning at the Continue Reading

Provincetown’s small footprint, surrounded by Cape Cod Bay and the Atlantic Ocean on either side, makes it easily walkable and perfect to explore on foot. From the always-active marina and towering Pilgrim Monument in the center of town, centuries-old houses alongside seaside lanes on the west end, and art of every style on the east Continue Reading

The food scene on the Outer Cape is vibrant and wide-ranging, with Provincetown restaurants that specialize in everything from the freshest seafood and classic brunch to romantic ambiance and casual but delicious dishes, all just a scenic walk, bike ride, or quick drive from our Provincetown bed and breakfast. All of them are open year-round, Continue Reading

For dog lovers and their canine companions, the charm of Provincetown, Massachusetts, extends far beyond its sandy beaches and renowned seafood restaurants. The town is brimming with pet-friendly locales that ensure fun and frolic for you and your furry friend. It has been voted as the most pet-friendly town year after year! In fact, P-Town should be Continue Reading

A Charming Relic From Another Time, Still Going Strong Seeing a movie at the Wellfleet Drive-In is a blast to the past, a dose of nostalgia for those who grew up when drive-in theaters were still hugely popular – there were once over 4,000 drive-ins throughout the United States – and a new experience for Continue Reading

On a clear day, you can see the Boston skyline from the top level of the Provincetown Pilgrim Monument, 40 miles across Cape Cod Bay and Massachusetts Bay. Instead of driving 120 miles from Boston to Provincetown and contending with backed-up summertime traffic, jump on the Boston Ferry and relax while taking in gorgeous views Continue Reading

I am sure you have heard recordings of whales singing their haunting and melodious calls echoing across the ocean, but to experience and hear them in real life is something you will always remember. It will give you goosebumps. Did you know that whales teach each other these songs, and whales from one region will Continue Reading

When you visit Provincetown, the beaches are a bike ride away, iconic lighthouses add to the quaint Cape Cod scenery, protected nature is accessible all around, and at a towering monument, you’ll find both unbelievable views and local history. There’s so much to see and do here on the outer Cape, and it’s all just Continue Reading