Provincetown Travel Guide

Provincetown, known as P-Town, in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, is a small seaside town that sits directly on the historic site of the Mayflower landing in 1620, which saw the arrival of some of the first pilgrims from Europe.

Things to Do in Provincetown

Top things to do include visiting the grand Pilgrim Monument, taking a trip to the Provincetown Museum to find out more about the area, and visiting Whydah Pirate Museum, which showcases treasure found in an 18th-century shipwreck.

Provinetown has a small population of just a few thousand people, but it swells in the summer when tens of thousands of people descend on the town for vacation. It’s known for its large LGBT community and has tons of fun bars, cabaret nights and restaurants.

Best Time to Visit Provincetown

The best time to visit Provincetown is during the summer months of June, July and August, when the weather is sunny and hot.