A Trip to Provincetown, MA 02657

Provincetown has always been renowned for its spectacular scenery, pristine beaches, great hiking, long, winding bike paths, restaurants, art galleries, theater and night life. At the northern tip of Cape Cod, Provincetown, or PTown as it's often referred to, is an artist colony, tourist's favorite, and one of the biggest gay-lesbian destinations in the USA. The sightseeing in Provincetown is arguably Cape Cod's finest, with three lighthouses, serene salt marshes, tidal flats, sand bars, rolling sand dunes, and one of the calmest harbors on the Cape.

Here on this page, you'll find recommended things to do in Provincetown, along with photos, videos, official links, places to stay, and more about Provincetown. Scroll down to read more!

Left: Intro photo of Provincetown by hbarrison on flickr.

Race Point Cape Cod Lighthouse Mousepad by William Nihill

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Race Point is one Cape Cod's most beautiful spots to watch a sunset. Even better than the main beach on Race Point is a long walk to the secluded Race Point Lighthouse, which is nearly 2 miles from the nearest road. This painting, featured on this mousepad, is an original oil painting of the lighthouse during the end of summer. Just beyond the lighthouse lies Cape Cod Bay, a dramatic end to any day, and one of the Cape's most perfect spots to catch a sunset.

The Provincetown Inn

Well known, easy to find, and reliable, the Provincetown Inn is one of the most popular hotels in Provincetown.

Provincetown Bed and Breakfasts

Some of the best places to stay in Provincetown are bed and breakfasts. Here are some of the best ones in town.

The northernmost beach of Cape Cod

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Race Point Beach Provincetown Ocean Mousepad

One of the best beaches on Cape Cod is Race Point Beach, which is located as far north as you can travel on Cape Cod. To the north is the open Atlantic, with Cape Cod Bay and some dramatic sunsets to the west. Race Point Beach is one of the few spots on Cape Cod where you can witness a spectacular sunset, which draws hundreds of people every night.

Race Point is rather secluded, and that's the best part about it. It's 10 minutes from downtown Provincetown, and even further from the closest town, Truro. Race Point is set back from the main road, Route 6, and offers miles of hiking and bike trails which are paved. Race Point is also well known for its lighthouse, which like the beach, is very secluded. Provincetown Airport can also be found adjacent to Race Point Beach.

Here are some of the best of the best links about Provincetown, from official sites to popular restaurants and businesses in town.

When you head to Provincetown, you'll need cash. Some of the businesses do not accept credit cards or checks. You'll also need a good pair of shoes, not uncomfortable ones, because it's mostly walking if your traveling via ferry. You can rent bikes once you get into town. Here's a short list of some of the things you'll want to bring to Provincetown:

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Take a boat tour to Cape Cod's extreme tip via water taxi.

Stop by these other pages on Cape Cod:

Barnstable | Bourne | Brewster | Chatham | Dennis | Eastham | Falmouth | Harwich | Mashpee | Orleans | Provincetown | Sandwich | Truro | Wellfleet | Yarmouth | Cape Cod Road Trip | Cape Cod Canal | Things to do on Cape Cod | Cape Cod Beaches | Martha's Vineyard

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