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Why you should go to Provincetown !

Since the 1970s, the anything-goes atmosphere of Provincetown has drawn large numbers of LGBTQ tourists, and the 2010 U.S. Census revealed it had the highest number of same-sex couples in the country. There are only about 3,000 year-round residents, but those numbers swell tremendously from May to October, when the town fills with tourist for months of clambakes, art openings, drag shows, bonfires and tea dances. It's both a place to see and be seen and one where you can get away from it all. Its magic lies there somewhere in between.

The Pilgrims arrived in Provincetown over 400 years ago, and its evolution into an artsy LGBTQ paradise is one of the most interesting stories in New England. Combining free-spirited bohemianism with a sophisticated urban edge, Provincetown can be difficult to describe. Rustic beach town? Yes, but it's also one of the top theater and cabaret spots in the region. Home to pristine natural ecosystems? Definitely, but the bar scene here is just as wild and free. Thoreau once said, "A man may stand there and put all America behind him," and the sandy edge of Provincetown can certainly feel like the end of the world, albeit one with excellent taste in cuisine and the visual arts.

Provincetown is America's oldest art colony, and the number of great talents who've called this place home is extraordinary: Hans Hofmann, Franz Kline, Mark Rothko, Blanche Lazzell, Milton Avery, Jack Tworkov, Norman Rockwell and Edward Hopper are just a few. But it's also heralded as the birthplace of American Theater, with playwrights like Eugene O'Neill and Tennessee Williams claiming inspiration from its shores. Surrounding this artistic pedigree is breathtaking coastal scenery and marine life - in fact you'd be hard pressed to find another place on earth where you can whale watch in the morning and catch a Broadway-worthy staging of "The Glass Menagerie" at night.

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Choose Your Week Carefully

Many weeks over the summer holidays are devoted to specific events, and with themes as varied as Family Week, Girl Splash,...

Fast Ferry

The fastest and most comfortable way to reach Provincetown from the mainland is on the Provincetown Fast Ferry, which runs...

October Sales

At the end of the high summer season in October, Provincetown stores - from fancy housewares to designer men's and women's...

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Laura Varela has been to and rated Provincetown

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BosGuy has been to and reviewed Provincetown

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Provincetown (a.k.a. Ptown) is one of my favorite places to visit and because I live in Boston it is easy to get to by car (2 hours) or in season by ferry (90-minutes).

While I like visiting Provincetown year round the best time of year to visit is when the weather is good and you can be outside. The beaches are fantastic fun and the nightlife and live entertainment in a normal summer is spectacular. The bars all close at 1AM if you are looking to go out but activity spills out and over to Spiritus Pizza where informal cruising and post-club conversations can last for well over an hour or more.

There are obviously many things to do ranging from exploring the beaches to the bike paths on the National Seashore to kayaking and much more. While Provincetown can be very expensive, staying in Ptown vs. a surrounding town is ideal since parking is difficult and the town is not particularly car-friendly. There are many places you can go eat but one of my favorite spots is The Red Inn in the West End.

Rodney Dowling has been to and rated Provincetown

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Mo Hall has been to and reviewed Provincetown

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This is by far my favorite space to land. Full of art and herstory. Arriving on the tip of Providencetown brings such an amazing energy of love and freedom.

Lisa Evans has been to and reviewed Provincetown

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It's a beautiful place and very gay friendly. Lots to do. However, the natives are a little rough around the edges and can be a little rude if not pretentious. God forbid you dont "look" like a lesbian. But this was 10 years ago so maybe the lesbian natives there have evolved some in their narrow thinking.

Lisa DeSantiago has been to and reviewed Provincetown

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Beautiful place to spend the day. Lots of events at night but I found the folks in the bars to be a bit standoffish.

Kat has been to and reviewed Provincetown

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Very pleasant

Anu has been to, wishlisted and rated Provincetown

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Karen Burns has been to and reviewed Provincetown

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Great getaway! Beautiful town and views!

Tavi Gonzalez has been to and reviewed Provincetown

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Very fun during late summer, and personal experience depends on many factors, including how close to downtown we stayed and the weather. Coming in June is a bit risky because of the still-cool (and rainy) weather