Experience the Magic of Provincetown, Massachusetts

Focus on All Things New England! Having trouble viewing this email? [View this email on the web](. FEBRUARY 10, 2021 Experience the Magic of Provincetown, Massachusetts By: [Sponsored by: Provincetown Office of Tourism]( Long a Bohemian enclave, an arts colony, and a haven for LGBTQ+ travelers, [Provincetown, MA]( is a charming and quirky destination at the end of Cape Cod that has a wide appeal for vacationers of every stripe. It’s a place of porch rockers and drag queens, ice cream shops and street theater. Ptown, as it’s known, is a sophisticated small town, a stage set of sand dunes and 19th century homes with a Pride Flag flying proudly. It is known as a welcoming place for everyone, whoever they happen to be. After a year of pandemic living, Provincetown offers a blissful and carefree escape to paradise and winter is when smart travelers begin to book their summer getaways. For those who may have missed their fun-in-the-sun time in Provincetown last summer, it’s a good time to plan a return to the country’s leading LGBTQ+ destination. [Provincetown, MA] Photo Credit: Provincetown Office of Tourism Why Provincetown? Artists and nature lovers began to congregate in this fishing village more than a century ago. It is a community of self-expression and individuality, a photogenic seaside town with a vibrant arts scene. You come for the beaches, the camaraderie and the nightlife, and you stay because of the beauty and the relaxed attitudes. When summer arrives, you’ll be able to take a new inclined elevator to the base of the tallest all granite structure in the United States, the 252-foot tall [Pilgrim Monument]( which offers spectacular views of the town, Cape Cod and, even the Boston skyline. You can delve into the history displays at the base of the monument in well-designed the Provincetown Museum. A Welcoming Destination Like No Other Provincetown, MA, is a community of self-expression and individuality, a photogenic seaside town with a vibrant arts scene. Come for the beaches, the camaraderie and the nightlife, and enjoy fabulous dining and curated boutiques. [PLAN YOUR VISIT]( SPONSORED White clapboard and grey shingled architecture dominate the town, from Greek Revival to Victorians to Cape Cods. More than 1,000 buildings in the center of town are part of the Provincetown Historic District, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s a mélange of sea captain’s homes and fisherman’s shacks, with flourishing perennial gardens and white picket fences. Those charming, low-rise homes aren’t museum pieces, however, but house bed & breakfasts, galleries, restaurants and shops, with glimpses of the harbor between the buildings. It’s a vibrant community in a storybook setting, with pedestrians outnumbering cars. It’s amazing that once you slow things down to a walking pace, urban stress begins to disappear. [Provincetown, MA] Photo Credit: Provincetown Office of Tourism Social life is Provincetown life in the summer. It’s too early to say if all the fabulous events that define Ptown will be able to resume this summer, but what is certain is that visitors will encounter the warm and welcoming live-and-let-live attitude that the town is known for. It’s where you do you, whoever you happen to be. The great outdoors is the draw for many, from the endless dunes, woodlands of oak and pines and the dramatic strands of Herring Cove Beach and Race Point Beach. The natural world has been preserved here, at the 40-mile stretch of dunes, beaches, and marshland and kettle ponds called Cape Cod National Seashore, the wildest part of Cape Cod. Take two wheels and explore the Province Lands Bike Trail, or stroll a raised walkway to see the protected dunes on foot. Go on a memorable sunset dune tour, have a picnic on the beach while watching the seals, or spend an afternoon with easel, brushes and paints on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. It’s easy to explore the harbor on a kayak, or sign up for a whale watching excursion with a chance of spotting humpback, fin and minke whales. [Provincetown, MA] Photo Credit: Provincetown Office of Tourism A rite of passage every summer is the first summer stroll down Commercial Street, navigating the crowds, catching up with old friends and visiting the town’s shops. These aren’t chain stores but small boutiques — curated and often quirky and eccentric — with proud and independent owners. Look for stylish beach wear, handcrafted gifts, kitchen and artisan goods and ethically-sourced items. Then plan a lazy afternoon art stroll among the 60-something [galleries]( in the oldest continuous arts colony in the US. Artists such as Edward Hopper, Helen Frankenthaler, Robert Motherwell and Mark Rothko summered and painted here. Today there is a thriving contemporary arts scene anchored by the Provincetown Art Association and Museum (PAAM), which has a rotating series of exhibitions and an astonishingly sophisticated collection that includes a large holding of Hopper drawings. Plan Your Summer Escape Today! Visitors are drawn to Provincetown, MA, located at the tip of Cape Cod for its beautiful beaches, glorious landscapes, restaurants, galleries, luxurious guesthouses and inn and the charming shops. Book your summer getaway today! [PLAN YOUR VISIT]( SPONSORED The literary arts also thrive here. Michael Cunningham, author of The Hours and Land’s End: A Walk Through Provincetown, may be the best known contemporary author. But he’s heir to a past that includes such writers as Norman Mailer, Tennessee Williams and Eugene O’Neill. The dramatic arts continue to be showcased to this day at The Provincetown Theater and the spirit of Provincetown creatives can be seen at the recently renovated Mary Heaton Vorse home, where the celebrated writer, reporter and civil rights activist lived. Provincetown has [restaurants]( for every taste, ranging from Mediterranean and Mexican to classic French, Italian and Portuguese eateries as well as gastropubs and brewpubs. It’s the perfect place for a lobster roll, best eaten harbor side. But the town has a varied and casually sophisticated range of fare, from sushi and sliders to vegan and vegetarian dishes. After a day in the sun, dinner might be fresh-caught seafood, classic Northern Italian cuisine in a garden setting, or a sophisticated fine dining restaurant with an ocean view. Then head out to the theater or a drag show at The Art House, The Crown & Anchor and The Pilgrim House. A night out in Ptown can be exhilarating, dramatic, romantic — and always interesting. [Provincetown, MA] Photo Credit: Provincetown Office of Tourism While one can’t predict exactly what summer 2021 will be like, a stay in Provincetown promises freedom, creative living and charming accommodations. There are more than [80 properties]( to choose from, including beachside guest cottages and inns, guesthouses and bed & breakfasts with welcoming front porches, chic resorts and contemporary hotels. Now is the best time of year to plan a getaway, to get the best weeks, the best rooms, and the best views. From its striking beaches to its charming village-like atmosphere, Provincetown is exciting and accepting, a place where everyone can proudly walk hand-in-hand and enjoy the freedom of expression that defines this sanctuary on Cape Cod. Summer 2021 will be a return, one way or another, of the Provincetown that everyone loves. Provincetown is just a two hour drive from Boston, while high speed ferries make the trip from Boston in just 90 minutes. There’s bus service and flights from Logan Airport. For more information on what Provincetown has to offer, go to [Provincetown Tourism](. SPONSORED [Unsubscribe]( [Forward to a Friend]( [Send Feedback]( [Facebook](   [Instagram](    [Pinterest](    [Twitter](   Help us be sure that this email newsletter gets to your inbox. Adding our return address [Today@NewEngland.com]( to your address book may "whitelist" us with your filter, helping future email newsletters get to your inbox. Did a friend send this to you? [Sign up to receive your own copy and a free guide](. At anytime you may [update your email preferences or change your email address](. Copyright © 2021 All Rights Reserved Yankee Publishing, Inc. - PO Box 520 Dublin, NH 03444 [Our Privacy Policy](