A Longtime Haven For The Free-Spirited Creative Types - Provincetown, MA

Provincetown is famously known as the location where the pilgrims first landed back in 1620, but today is a vibrant, thriving and diverse playground. The historic fishing town sits on the edge of the continent, 60 miles out to sea on the tip of Cape Cod. It is considered the oldest continuous art colony in the America and has been a favorite destination for the gay community, as well as straight travelers for decades. It is a great town enjoyed by musicians, artists, writers and other free-spirited creative types.

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Colorful signs on Commercial Street, the main hub of activity in Provincetown.

Low tide

Herring Cove Beach

Race Point Beach

The year-round population is about 3,000 people and that swells to around 60,000 in peak season.

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The Lobster Pot, with its iconic neon sign, is a Provincetown tradition on Commercial Street.

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Everyone can use a walk on the jetty

The 252-foot high Pilgrim Monument, built between 1907 and 1910, commemorates the first landing of the Pilgrims in 1620 and the signing of the Mayflower Compact.

A few colorful and architectural elements

Looking down Commercial Street with the Pilgrim Monument in the background

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A whimsical mailbox

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Some of the finest tall ships come to the harbor in the summer

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Who wouldn’t want to catch a nap on this porch hammock?

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A pleasant place to enjoy the day

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The picturesque Days Cottages are 22 seaside beach cottages located in nearby North Truro

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MacMillian Pier

The waterfront

Quaint, narrow streets with shingled homes

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Here are some other homes…..

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Shingled homes and white picket fences

A firehouse conversion

A backyard on the bay

If you see this plaque on a house, it means that the house was once a part of a settlement on Long Point, and when it disbanded, many of the families floated their houses across the harbor on rafts to Provincetown.

What you should know:

• There are walking trails.

• There are some public restrooms available.

• You could spend a couple of hours to a couple of days here.

• On the street parking is available; check posted parking regulations signs.

• Parking in season can be difficult.

• There are paid parking options available too.

• There are many restaurant and entertainment options.

• Whale watching boats do go out of the town dock.

• Take advantage of the expansive Cape Cod National Seashore.

• People are friendly and helpful.