Provincetown Blog

Explore Nature’s Beauty Cape Cod is the perfect destination for hiking enthusiasts, offering trails with pristine beaches, rolling hills, and a rugged coastline. The area surrounding our Provincetown bed and breakfast offers a wide range of trails that will take you through some of the most scenic spots on the East Coast. Cape Cod Hiking Continue Reading

Pet-friendly Provincetown: Pups Since the Beginning The history of the pet-friendly Provincetown stretches back to the early 1600s, when the Pilgrims brought two canine companions (a mastiff and a British spaniel) ashore, establishing new roots on the Cape with their canine friends in tow. And just as those first British pups landed in P-Town by Continue Reading

With ocean views on both sides, vast dunes, miles upon miles of pristine coastline, and historic lighthouses every few miles, exploring Cape Cod by car makes for one of the most scenic driving tours in America.

Clam Digging in Provincetown – A Rich History and Delectable Pastime One of the many perks of visiting Provincetown during the wintertime – in addition to fee-free visits to the Cape Cod National Seashore, beaches empty of tourists, and special rates at our Provincetown lodging – is the local shellfishing season, which runs from November Continue Reading

Four Centuries of P-Town History and Traditions The story of Thanksgiving traces directly back to Provincetown, where the Pilgrims set foot on land on November 11, 1620, after their 66-day-long journey across the Atlantic Ocean. They would quickly sign the Mayflower Compact, permitting them to settle in New England, as they had initially planned to Continue Reading

Annual events in Provincetown, MA attract thousands of visitors, making it a popular destination year-round! Our quaint town fills with excitement, and rooms at our Provincetown Hotel book up quickly. Provincetown events for 2023 kick off in May and June – four events occur in as many weeks – and the fun continues throughout the Continue Reading

Landmarks and Beacons Along the Cape Lighthouses are an iconic part of the Cape Cod landscape, with no less than fourteen standing tall at different points along the 65-mile-long peninsula. Visiting a lighthouse (or several of them!) is a memorable part of any stay in Provincetown, as you’ll get to explore these landmarks that date Continue Reading

From Railroad to Rail Trail – Connecting the Cape Up until the arrival of the Cape Cod Railroad in the mid-1800s, much of Cape Cod was cut off from the rest of Massachusetts, only accessible by slow-moving trails and rough roads. Provincetown’s marina connected the outer Cape to the broader world, but only by ship Continue Reading

Fall is known as the Cape’s Second Summer, as visitors continue to enjoy warm temperatures, along with smaller crowds, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed vibe. Experience the beauty of nature and the welcoming atmosphere of Cape Cod without having to navigate the crowds that summer brings.    Fall Events and Festivals: Celebrate the Harvest Season Continue Reading

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