Sights / Things to do
Top ten:
Beach Life, Whale Watching, Pilgrims Monument, Art Galleries, Dunes Tours, Bike Rentals, Sailing / Boating / Kayaking, Museums, Shopping, Nature Walks
further options in alphabetical order:
Art and galleries
Visit one of Provincetown's renowned art galleries, the art musem (PAAM) or even the Fine Arts Work Center:
>> Provincetown Art Museum (PAAM)
Beaches
Enjoy the beauty of our beaches. walk, bike or drive...
For further information about activities and fees:
>> Race Point or Herring Cove Beach
Bird watching
Provincetown's Beech Forest is a Mecca for birders because it is a major resting stop for the semi-annual shore and seabird migration along the East Coast flyway.
Cape Cod Scenic Tours
Get an overall impression of our great peninsula.
Dune Tours
Enjoy a ride through the majestic dunes! Perhaps even at sunset, or for a dinner at the beach?
Events, Festivals, Parades and Fireworks
Come and stay with us for one of Provincetown’s unique cultural events!
Ghost Tours
Meet pilgrims, pirates, and people from the past on a 90-minutes walking tour.
Gym
Go and work your body!
Library
Browse some nice books, or media. See the 66- foot schooner inside!
Lighthouses
Discover these historic landmarks
Long Point Shuttle
Take the easy way to Long Point Beach and Lighthouse one-way or roundtrip…
Museums
Provincetown offers some unique, interesting museums to visit:
>> Provincetown Art Association & Museum (PAAM)
>> Provincetown Museum at the Monument
>> Highland Museum & Cape Cod Lighthouse: Visit Cape Cod’s oldest lighthouse in Truro
National Seashore
Enjoy the beauty of nature on Cape Cod. Beaches, bike and hiking trails, wildlife…
Night life and T-Dance
Get ready for the dance clubs and start with Tea-Dance:
Pilgrim Monument
116 steps and 60 ramps lead to the top of the 252-foot granite tower. You’ll be treated to spectacular views of Provincetown and the Outer Cape. Don’t forget to visit the museum before you leave.
Rainy day?
Don’t worry, there is so much more fun stuff to do than going to the beaches... check out these ideas
Rent a bike
The easiest way to get around in P'town and go to the beaches!
Sailing (tour or on your own)
Book a tour or rent a boat to enjoy P'town from a different angle.
Scenic flights
See the tip of the Cape from above or learn to fly a plane on your own.
Showtime / theater
Discover Ptown's wide-ranging entertainment program
Trolley Tours
Get a great overall impression of Provincetown through a narrated tour aboard the trolley.
Vineyards in Truro
Wine tastings and guided tours at Cape Cod’s only winery.
>> Visit and tour the Truro Vineyards
Water activities / fishing
Paddle a kayak, rent a boat or go fishing!
Webcams
Whale watching
Go and learn more about whales. Sightings guaranteed!
>> The Center for Coastal Studies
Whale watching tours: