Provincetown Travel Guide: Reviews, photos, & videos

Sure, the words "Cape Cod" sound a bit stuffy and pretentious when uttered by your wealthy neighbor who often refers to his stock options while twirling his handlebar mustache. But Cape Cod can be infinitely more than that. Enter Provincetown, Massachusetts. Located on the furthermost tip of the infamous Cape Cod peninsula, Provincetown has created its own unique niche. A quaint, rustic fishing village turned arts and culture mecca, "P-town" is the perfect mix of excitement and serenity. Whether you spend your days relaxing on the quintessential east coast beach and sand dunes, exploring the diverse Provincetown real estate, attending the local theatres' infamous plays, partaking in the burgeoning night life, or going whale watching (with money-back guarantees of whale-sightings), Provincetown has the charm that lures folks back for a lifetime.

Explore the possibility of a Provincetown vacation rental or a maybe even a bay house in Provincetown and avoid an impersonal and costly hotel – because Provincetown is all about personality. At the epicenter is Pilgrim's Monument, which commemorates the spot where the Pilgrims first landed. So climb the 252 feet to the top, and enjoy the view. While there, try to absorb the Cape Cod coastline spiraling around you in all directions and the scenic docks nestled against the saffron sunset, and then you'll truly comprehend what makes Provincetown so special.

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Directions

Distance from closest metropolitan area: 80 miles (from Boston, MA)

Estimated travel time: 1 hour, 30 minutes (from Boston, MA)

From Boston, MA: Take Route 3 (Southeast Expressway) to Route 6 over the Sagamore Bridge. From there, follow Route 132 into Hyannis.

From New York, NY (270 miles): Follow Route 95 to Providence, RI, and from there, Route 195 to Wareham, MA. Route 25 will take you over Bourne Bridge. From there, take Route 6 to Exit 6, and then Route 132 into Hyannis.

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Cape Cod Lighthouses

Category: Lighthouse
Provincetown, Massachusetts, United States
Provincetown, MA US

With today's revolutionary communications technology, the simple idea of a lighthouse seems like an antique notion reserved for those with a fondness of the times of yore. However, all along the coast of Cape Cod, lighthouses are still viewed the same way they were in the past; the presence of a lighthouse meant life or death for a weary nautical crew. With over a dozen working lighthouses scattered throughout the constantly moving and dangerous shoals of the Cape Cod coast, the lighthouse still plays a major part in the culture and history of the Cape. Several popular lighthouse tours run all throughout the Upper Cape, Mid Cape and Outer Cape, and tourists come from around the world to explore the inner workings and fabulous views. Highlights include Highland Light, Nauset Light, Chatham Light, Race Point Light and Nobska Light, all of which are currently operated by the U.S Coast Guard. Although light houses have been replaced by newer, more sophisticated technology, the sheer amount of them in Cape Cod prove Edward Snow's idea that "there is something about a lighted beacon that suggests hope and trust and appeals to the better instincts of mankind."

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Provincetown

Category: Historic Town
Provincetown, Massachusetts, United States
Provincetown, MA US

Sure, the words "Cape Cod" sound a bit stuffy and pretentious when uttered by your wealthy neighbor who often refers to his stock options while twirling his handlebar mustache. But Cape Cod can be infinitely more than that. Enter Provincetown, Massachusetts. Located on the furthermost tip of the infamous Cape Cod peninsula, Provincetown has created its own unique niche. A quaint, rustic fishing village turned arts and culture mecca, "P-town" is the perfect mix of excitement and serenity. Whether you spend your days relaxing on the quintessential east coast beach and sand dunes, exploring the town's history, attending the local theatres' infamous plays, partaking in the burgeoning night life, or going whale watching (with money-back guarantees of whale-sightings), Provincetown has the charm that lures folks back for a lifetime. At the epicenter is Pilgrim's Monument, which commemorates the spot where the Pilgrims ACTUALLY landed. So climb the 252 feet to the top, and before becoming wholly enamored with the view, look across the bay and tell those fakers in Plymouth (with their fancy little rock) that you know the truth. While there, try to absorb the Cape Cod coastline spiraling around you in all directions and the scenic docks nestled against the saffron sunset, and then you'll truly comprehend what makes Provincetown so special.

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