Provincetown
The first stop for the pilgrims aboard the Mayflower in 1620, Provincetown has been embracing its progressive ambiance ever since. Known for its artistic traditions and enthusiastic welcome to the LGBTQ+ community, Provincetown is also a historic fishing town and home to two of the most beautiful beaches on the Cape Cod National Seashore— Herring Cove and Race Point. After the Pilgrims sailed across the bay and settled in Plymouth, Provincetown remained notable for its rich fishing grounds and was eventually incorporated as a township in 1727. Shaped by Portuguese immigrants who came to work on fishing boats, early-twentieth-century artists and playwrights captivated by its natural beauty, and residents
seeking an open-minded atmosphere, Provincetown has grown into a relaxed yet cosmopolitan town at the outermost end of Cape Cod. Tourism is a major industry in Provincetown with numerous hotels, inns, and bed and breakfasts nestled in among the many art galleries, casual and fine-dining restaurants, bars, boutiques, and souvenir shops on Commercial Street and beyond. In Provincetown’s deep-water harbor, you’ll find the busy MacMillan Pier, the transportation hub of Provincetown, with seasonal high-speed ferries to Boston, fishing vessels, recreational craft, and whale-watching boats coming and going regularly.
POINTS OF INTEREST
• Beech Forest
• Old Harbor Life-Saving Station
• Provincetown Library
• Center for Coastal Studies
• Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum
• Provincetown Theater
• Commercial Street
• Race Point Beach
• Province Lands
• Herring Cove Beach
• Wood End Lighthouse
• Provincetown Art
• Long Point Light
Association and Museum
• MacMillan Wharf
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