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Beach Life, Whale Watching, Pilgrims Monument, Art Galleries, Dunes Tours, Bike Rentals, Sailing / Boating / Kayaking, Museums, Shopping, Nature Walks

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Art and galleries

Visit one of Provincetown's renowned art

long curved beach with blue water in the front and beach grass covered dunes in the back and just a hand full of beachgoers

Beaches

Enjoy the beauty of our beaches. walk, bike or drive...

For further information about activities and fees:

Get there by Shuttle Bus:

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Bird watching

Provincetown's Beech Forest is a Mecca for birders because it is a major resting stop for the semi-annual shore and seabird migration along the East Coast flyway.

Chevy Suburban approaching a slope on a sand road between two dunes

Dune Tours

Enjoy a ride through the majestic dunes. Perhaps even at sunset, or for a dinner at the beach?

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Events, Festivals, Parades & Fireworks

Come and stay with us for one of Provincetown’s unique cultural events.

black and white picture of a shack on an old shaky wooden pier

Ghost Tours

Meet pilgrims, pirates, and people from the past on a 90-minutes walking tour.

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Guided Walking Tour

Discover Provincetown through the eyes of the infamous 17th century Anne Hutchinson. With a costumed guide who plays Hutchinson's role with a good dose of humor.

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Gym

Go and work your body!

children's reading room at our town library featuring a huge replica of a fishing boat surrounded by book-shelfs

Library

Browse some nice books, or media. See the 66- foot schooner inside. Learn about how this town came together as one during the AIDS-Crises.

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Lighthouses

Discover these historic landmarks

small orange bodied catamaran serving as beach shuttle cruising through the waters of Provincetown harbor with the town and Pilgrim Monument in the background

Long Point Shuttle

Take the easy way to Long Point Beach and Lighthouse one-way or roundtrip…

Provincetown Art Museum and Association - a very modern structure with clear lines added to an old 1850's house

Museums

Provincetown offers some unique, interesting museums to visit:

Visit Cape Cod’s oldest lighthouse in Truro:

aerial picture of the tip of Cape Cod forming a hock lined with sandy beaches and Provincetown nestled in the safe harbor

National Seashore

Enjoy the beauty of nature on Cape Cod. Beaches, bike and hiking trails, wildlife…

night shot of an open air pop concert stage with a big audience and bright light show

Night life and T-Dance

Get ready for the dance clubs and start with Tea-Dance:

sunset picture of the lighted Pilgrim Monument (252 ft. high granit tower sticking like a needle into the sky) surrounded by the dark town

Pilgrim Monument

116 steps and 60 ramps lead to the top of the 252-foot granite tower. You’ll be treated to spectacular views of Provincetown and the Outer Cape. Don’t forget to visit the museum before you leave.

people with raincoats and umbrellas walking down the pier with small cabins on the left and moored boats on the right

Rainy day?

Don’t worry, there is so much more fun stuff to do than going to the beaches... check out these ideas

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rent a bike

The easiest way to get around in P'town and go to the beaches.

Bike trails - maps to download

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Sailing (tour or on your own)

Book a tour or rent a boat to enjoy P'town from a different angle.

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Scenic flights

See the tip of the Cape from above or learn to fly a plane on your own.

  • Race Point Aviation 508 873 2342
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Showtime / Theater / Movies

Discover Ptown's wide-ranging entertainment program

old-style trolly in white and green ready for to take you on a sightseeing tour

Trolley Tours

Get a great overall impression of Provincetown through a narrated tour aboard the trolley.

sign of Truro Wineyards with American Flag sitting in fron of a big green tree

Vineyards in Truro

Wine tastings and guided tours at Cape Cod’s only winery.

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Water activities / fishing

Paddle a kayak, rent a boat or go fishing!

sunset picture of the lighted Pilgrim Monument (252 ft. high granit tower sticking like a needle into the sky) surrounded by the dark town and some lights reflecting in the waters of the harbor

Webcams

breaching humpback whale arching his back and showing his white flippers

Whale watching

Go and learn more about whales. Sightings guaranteed!

Whale watching tours: