Sightseeing Tour
A great way to see the town and get to know its history and culture is to take the Provincetown Trolley Tour. The tour lasts about 45 minutes and you get to see and hear a lot about the town and its people as well as the National Seashore. Tours leave from outside the Town Hall on Commercial Street.
Dune Tours
This is a great way to see the National Seashore, the Province Lands and the sand dunes, which aren’t normally open to the public. You also get to see the famous dune shacks where Eugene O’Neill was inspired. The 4 wheel drive tours with Arts Dune Tours are great fun and the drivers are very knowledgeable and entertaining. The sunset tour is particularly memorable. Don’t forget your camera!
Biking
The Province Lands Bike Trail loop can be accessed from the Visitor Center. The loop is 5¼ miles around, and if you ride the trail spurs to Herring Cove Beach, Race Point Beach and Bennet Pond you can add another two miles to your ride. Riding the bike trail is a great way to see the vast dune system in the Province Lands as well as the Beech Forest, one of the few places in the Province Lands with extensive tree cover but it is also ideal to go to the beach. We suggest Ptown Bikes in town where you can also book your bike online.
Cinemas
The town cinema is open from early May through late October. The cinema at Whaler’s Warf is open all year through. Programs change frequently so check the local paper for listings. The nearest multi-screen theatre is located in Wellfleet on Route 6. They also have a drive-in open during the summer.
Museums & Galleries
Provincetown wouldn’t be what it is today if it wasn’t for the artists who discovered the natural beauty and light of the area. There are a number of fine galleries in town, mainly on Commercial Street, but also on Bradford Street. To get a feel for all that is offered you really should simply stroll the length of the town which is approximately 3 miles long.
The Provincetown Art Association and Museum
The PAAM is located on Commercial St. in the East End of town between Bangs and Cook Streets, this museum hosts exhibitions, concerts, lectures and events. It also displays some of the finest historic and contemporary paintings by Provincetown artists to be found anywhere. Always changing, the museum is a must see for all.
The Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum
Dedicated in 1910 to commemorate the landing of the Pilgrims in Provincetown on November 21, 1620, the Pilgrim Monument is the tallest all-granite structure in the United States (252 feet). The panoramic views from the top of the monument are truly spectacular, and the ramped walkway eliminates all excuses for not making the climb. You should also check out the bass relief located at the base of the monument hill on Bradford St. This famous bronze relief depicts the signing of the Mayflower Compact, the document that formed the basis of the U.S. Constitution.
The Provincetown Museum features exhibits on the Pilgrims, maritime history, and the early days of modern American theatre in Provincetown with Eugene O’Neill.
Theatre
The Provincetown Theater is a reality. This state-of-the-art facility has been years in the making. In 1977 the Playhouse on the Wharf was destroyed by fire. That tragedy marked the last time a curtain was raised at a permanent, legitimate theater in Provincetown. Since then, one of the primary goals of the town’s performing arts community has been to build a new venue, one created specifically for live entertainment.
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