A Day at the Beach
Visit Herring Cove Beach or Race Point. www.nps.com
Walk the Breakwater Jetty (1.5 miles starting from Provincetown Inn, wear sneakers and sunscreen and bring water)
Take a boat shuttle to Long Point. http://flyersboats.com/long-point-shuttle-provincetown.php
Explore Downtown
Stroll down Commercial St. or take a ride on the Provincetown Trolley. On the Trolley, you can enjoy a 40-minute narrated tour of the art district, boutiques and some beautiful Cape Cod homes. See panoramic views of Provincetown Harbor (the 2nd largest natural harbor in the world) Cape Cod Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. www.provincetowntrolley.com
Waterfront Food Court and Bar
Aqua Bar is located at the Aquarium Marketplace in Provincetown, MA. Our beautiful waterfront deck bar boasts magnificent views, creative cocktails, and an exceedingly comfortable atmosphere. Enjoy sumptuous meals and delicious treats from our seven different restaurants on-site. Take in a beautiful sunset overlooking historic Provincetown Harbor. https://www.aquabarptown.com/
Arts Dune Buggy Ride Tour
Arts Dune buggy ride tours the dunes and shacks. Regular rides, as well as sunset picnics on the beach. Sand-dune tours: artsdunetours.org – 508-487-1950
Whale Watching!
Take a trip on any of the Dolphin Fleet whale watch boats which depart from MacMillan Wharf in Provincetown: whalewatch.com
Bike Riding Trip!
Provincetown is super bike-friendly. Bikes are the reason you need to look both ways before crossing one-way Commercial St. Spend your morning bike riding on trails through the National Seashore Beaches. There are beautiful paved trails through the dunes. Don’t forget to bring your water bottle!
Local bike rental companies are listed below.
Visit the Cape Cod National Seashore
Visit the Cape Cod National Seashore for a self-guided day hike. You can see some of the salt marshes and a variety of lighthouses in Provincetown – Race Point Light; Wood End Light and Long Point Light or travel up Cape to see five (5) other historic Lighthouses. www.nps.gov/CACO/
Tour the Provincetown Monument
Tour the Provincetown Monument and Museum. Standing at 252 feet, the Monument commemorates the history of the Mayflower Pilgrims. It’s the tallest all-granite structure in the United States. You can ride up to the base of the Monument from Bradford St. on the inclined elevator. Then climb to the top on a series of stairs and ramps and you’ll be rewarded with a spectacular view of Provincetown and beyond. www.pilgrim-monument.org
Entertainment
Provincetown Theater: provincetowntheater.org
Crown and Anchor (Tryst): onlyatthecrown.com
Take in a movie at Water’s Edge Cinema: www.watersedgecinema.org
Other Entertainment Links: ptownchamber.com/art-and-entertainment/night-life- and-cabaret/
Sunset sailing trips: www.sailcapecod.com sailschoonerhindu.com
Deep-sea fishing: ptownchamber.com/on-the- water/fishing
Galleries: ptownchamber.com/art-and- entertainment/galleries
Museums: ptownchamber.com/art-and- entertainment/museums
Tea Dance at the Boat Slip: https://theboatslip.com/tea-dance
More Information
Bike Rentals
Provincetown Bike Rentals www.provincetownbikerentals.com 774-447-4539
The Bike Shack: www.provincetownbikeshack.com – 978-660-7183 – closest to Coastal Acres
Gale Force Bikes www.galeforcebikes.com 508-487-4849
Kayak and Boat Rentals
Flyer’s Boat Rental Provincetown: 508-487- 0898
Coyote Kayaks Provincetown 508-413-9563
Jack’s Boat Rental, Wellfleet: 508-349- 9808
Wellfleet Marine, Wellfleet: 508.349.2233
Eco Tours
SeaSalt Charters, Provincetown: 508-444-2SEA
Center for Coastal Studies, Provincetown: 508-487- 3622
Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary: 508-349- 2615
Flyers Seal Tours: 508-487-0898
Local Area Info
Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce: www.capecodchamber.org
Provincetown Chamber of Commerce: ptownchamber.com – 508-487- 3424
Whale Watching
Dolphin Fleet: whalewatch.com – 800-826-9300
Transportation
Pedi bike cab: www.ptownpedicabs.com – 508-487-0660
Cape Cab: www.capecabtaxi.com 508-487-2222
Mercedes Cab/Pilgrim Transit: 508-413-2030
Pride Taxi: 508-487-3400
Bus – Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority – Flex Bus: https://capecodrta.org/bus_routes/flex/
Boston Fast Ferry: provincetownfastferry.com – 877-783-3779
Provincetown Ferry: www.bostonharborcruises.com/provincetown-ferry – 877-733-9425
Cape Air Flights: www.capeair.com – 800-227-3247
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