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Everything You Need to Know about a Provincetown Trip

Exploring Provincetown can be a fun way to spend a day on your Cape Cod vacation. Provincetown is a much different experience than other Cape Cod towns, with its unique culture and location being two highlights.

The drive down the hook of the Cape to Provincetown is easy from Handkerchief Shoals! In this article we'll review the attractions in town so you can plan a great day trip to this quaint and charming town at the tip of Cape Cod.

The Best Things to Do in Provincetown

Exploring Provincetown can be a fun way to spend a day on your Cape Cod vacation. Provincetown is a much different experience than other Cape Cod towns, with its unique culture and location being two highlights.

The drive down the hook of the Cape to Provincetown is easy from Handkerchief Shoals! In this article we'll review the attractions in town so you can plan a great day trip to this quaint and charming town at the tip of Cape Cod.

Art Galleries and Shops

Perhaps P-town is best known as a thriving center of the arts since the early 20th century when American artists such as Edward Hopper established a presence here.

The Provincetown Art Association and Museum, founded in 1914, along with the Cape School of Art, continues to offer workshops and classes. Today, art galleries and studios give evidence to P-town as a hub of creative activity.

Excellent Cape Cod Beaches

The beaches near Provincetown are among the best. Race Point Beach, along the northernmost shore of Cape Cod, is the main attraction. The beach is immense, curving along the outer shore between Old Harbor Life Saving Station, nestled in the dunes, to Race Point Lighthouse at Hatches Harbor. Race Point Lighthouse, accessible by a walking trail at low tide, encapsulates all the history and scenic charm of the New England coastline.

For a truly unforgettable experience, pack a sturdy hiking shoe for a walk across the Provincetown Causeway to Long Point Beach. An isolated stretch of sand at the extreme end of Provincetown, Long Point offers a retreat from the bustle of Commercial Street, with all the scenic beauty of Provincetown Harbor. With Long Point Light Station and Wood End lighthouse, the breakwater leads to a unique option for beach lovers. For a shortcut, just jump on the boat shuttle from the marina!

Excellent Cape Cod Beaches

The beaches near Provincetown are among the best. Race Point Beach, along the northernmost shore of Cape Cod, is the main attraction. The beach is immense, curving along the outer shore between Old Harbor Life Saving Station, nestled in the dunes, to Race Point Lighthouse at Hatches Harbor. Race Point Lighthouse, accessible by a walking trail at low tide, encapsulates all the history and scenic charm of the New England coastline.

For a truly unforgettable experience, pack a sturdy hiking shoe for a walk across the Provincetown Causeway to Long Point Beach. An isolated stretch of sand at the extreme end of Provincetown, Long Point offers a retreat from the bustle of Commercial Street, with all the scenic beauty of Provincetown Harbor. With Long Point Light Station and Wood End lighthouse, the breakwater leads to a unique option for beach lovers. For a shortcut, just jump on the boat shuttle from the marina!

Pilgrim Monument

Address: 1 High Pole Hill Rd, Provincetown, MA
Hours: 10AM - 5PM

The Pilgrim Monument and Museum is one of the most notable attractions in town, with the 252-foot granite structure towering over the town as an impressive reminder of the Pilgrim's landing here in 1620.

Most people connect the Pilgrims with Plymouth, but did you know the Mayflower spent a month anchored in what is now Provincetown Harbor, where they composed and signed the agreement called the Mayflower Compact?

The museum not only highlights this history, but in a new permanent exhibit retells the story of the Pilgrims' first landing from the perspective of the Wampanoags, the Native American inhabitants of the region who still maintain a presence on the Cape and Islands. If you're history-obsessed, this landmark could be worth a trip to P-Town all on its own.

Seal Tours

Address: MacMillan Pier, Provincetown, MA

Tickets: $25 per person, Cash Only

Harbor seals are the most common species of marine mammal that swims around Cape Cod. If you want the chance to see some of these blubbery boys, this is one of the best places to do so. Boat tours for this have a maximum capacity of 12 people, and it's a popular excursion, so get here early for your best shot.

Seal Tours

Address: MacMillan Pier, Provincetown, MA
Tickets: $25 per person, Cash Only

Harbor seals are the most common species of marine mammal that swims around Cape Cod. If you want the chance to see some of these blubbery boys, this is one of the best places to do so. Boat tours for this have a maximum capacity of 12 people, and it's a popular excursion, so get here early for your best shot.

Whale Watching

Address: MacMillan Pier, Provincetown, MA

Whale watching is, for many, the most exciting excursion available from the Provincetown docks. The sheer size of these creatures will awe you. Multiple charters are available for people to see dolphins or whales in their feeding grounds at Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary.

For a super family-friendly 3–4-hour whale-watching boat excursion, led by naturalists, be sure to check out the Dolphin Fleet Whale Watch at whalewatch.com! For the best view of the sunset over the ocean, don't miss their sunset tour.

Art's Dune Tours

Address: 4 Standish St, Provincetown, MA
Hours: 9:30AM - 6PM

Are you more into high- speed thrills? Enjoy a one- to two-hour sand dune tour with a professional driver. Art's Dune Tours offers a few tour packages, including a ride through the Provinceland dunes to the beach at dusk, where a jaw-dropping sunset awaits you. You can also try out the Dune and Water package where you'll be able to ride the dunes and then ride the waves.

Art has a little bit of something for everyone. Book a tour with him today.

Art's Dune Tours

Address: 4 Standish St, Provincetown, MA
Hours: 9:30AM - 6PM

Are you more into high- speed thrills? Enjoy a one- to two-hour sand dune tour with a professional driver. Art's Dune Tours offers a few tour packages, including a ride through the Provinceland dunes to the beach at dusk, where a jaw-dropping sunset awaits you. You can also try out the Dune and Water package where you'll be able to ride the dunes and then ride the waves.

Art has a little bit of something for everyone. Book a tour with him today.
Hopefully you've seen some of the excellent experiences that can be had up in Provincetown. Whether you choose to stay in town to visit the shops, bars, and restaurants and mix with the locals, or you desire to tour the open seas, P-Town has something for everyone to enjoy.
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