The gateway to one of the most unique vacation destinations in America!
Easy to Get to, Easy to Walk, Easy to Be Here
Provincetown is a regional public transportation hub with fast ferry, bus and air service from Boston and frequent local shuttle, it is also first and foremost a walking town. Stroll Commercial Street and marvel at our beautiful gardens and houses. Some are guest houses, some host unique shops and restaurants.
Truly, a great place to fall in love and get married!
Provincetown for All Seasons
Provincetown is quietly spectacular in the Spring, Fall and Winter months… a place to relax, reflect, meet interesting people and enjoy the moment… It’s easy to get here whether you drive yourself, take the bus, or fly in… Free parking in the Winter throughout town. Come, watch with us amazing sunsets!
Deep Water and Safe Harbor
Once one of the most productive whaling and fishing ports on the East Coast, today Provincetown Harbor is homeport to the whale watching fleet and closest to Stellwagen National Marine Sanctuary. MacMillan Pier is full of fishing charters, sailing, motor boats… Ferries from Boston and Plymouth bring thousands of visitors to Provincetown.
Pristine Beaches
Almost three-quarters of Provincetown is preserved in its wilderness state as part of the Cape Cod National Seashore Park. The Park provides visitors access to magnificent ocean beaches, nature bike and walking trails and exhibits… It is also great place for bird watching!
Historic LGBTQA+ Destination
Provincetown is America’s pre-eminent destination for gay and lesbian visitors and residents, proud of its long heritage of a fully open and integrated way of life. Carnival week in August is one of Provincetown’s biggest events.
Arts in Provincetown
Provincetown is the oldest continuous art colony in America! Many artists come to Provincetown inspired by the sea, sand dunes, street scenes and of course the magnificent light and colors. Come and visit the many PROVINCETOWN galleries and studios and don’t miss visiting Provincetown museums! And don’t forget Theater, Film, Music and Dance, Cabaret and always exciting Nightlife in Ptown!
Kids Love Provincetown
Families today come in all shapes and sizes… traditional, single-parented, adoptive or families with same sex parents. Provincetown nurtures and welcomes all families by offering a plethora of unique activities for families to enjoy together.
2025-2026 Visitors Guide
Dear members and guests,
On behalf of our Board of Directors and all of us here at the Chamber of Commerce I would like to welcome you to Provincetown!
Provincetown is America’s oldest continuous art colony, the birthplace of modern, American theater and a safe harbor for many generations who were born or visited here.
With 80+ accommodations and eateries, 200+ shops and 60+ art galleries and events, we are your onestop-shop destination that offers something fun for everyone. Make sure you don’t miss our unique whale watch, trolley, bicycle and dune tours, or our world-class dining, nightlife and entertainment, as well as our wellrenowned beaches Cape Cod National Seashore.
Blog
The Provincetown International Film Festival is in full swing, June 11-15
OPENING NIGHT FILM Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror The Rocky Horror Picture Show is given a compelling and entertaining treatment by creator Richard O’Brien’s son, director Linus O’Brien, who brings unique access and insights to this definitive history…...
Great Music on Sundays @5 “The 1950s Radio Show… LIVE!” Sunday June 22
The Great Music on Sundays @5 concert series presents its 27th season of twelve concerts from June 22 through December 6 at the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House of Provincetown (236 Commercial Street), now with state-of-the-art air conditioning.
Juneteenth Provincetown 2025: A Week-Long Celebration
Provincetown is stepping up to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday once again! Juneteenth honors what happened on June 19th, 1865, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed, when some 250,000 enslaved people in Galveston, Texas did not know they...
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