Provincetown - Like Nowhere Else

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PROVINCETOWN
Like Nowhere Else
an insider's guide to the
ultimate gay and lesbian experience
PROVINCETOWN
Like nowhere else
Inside
The Journey ............................7
Travel to Ptown is fast and easy
Looking good and
feeling Fine .................................33
Rest Easy .................................9
Replenish mind, body and soul
Sweet dreams are always guaranteed
Let me entertain You ..........37
Keeping yourself busy
Party Hopping ...................... 17
A guide to P-Town events throughout
the year
A match made
in P-Town ...............................40
Our wedding walk-through
Table for Two? ......................21
Something to suit every taste
Reasons for all Seasons......44
PROVINCETOWN BUSINESS GUILD
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Steve Tait, President Aerie House & Beach Club
Michael Valenti, Vice President White Wind Inn
Steve Melamed, Treasurer Bayside Betsy’s
Irene Rabinowitz, Clerk Helping Our Women
Katherine Baltivik, Director Charles-Baltivik Gallery
Paul Asher-Best, Director Asher Appraisal Services
Kathleen Granlund, Director TD Banknorth
James Rizzo, Director Christopher’s by the Bay
Tom Shirk, Director White Porch Inn
Nick Robertson Executive Director
Elisabeth Verde Administrative Assistant
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Jeff Coakley Co-Publisher
Sue O’Connell Co-Publisher
Mark Valentine Operations Manager
Daniel Raps Design Director
Off Season's hidden treasures
Picture This...........................25
Provincetown - where art lives!
Lending a Hand ...................46
Native knowledge
What's in your Basket? ... 29
Provincetown shopping guide
Give a dog a Bone ................49
The Provincetown Business Guild gratefully
acknowledges its sponsors and partners.
Invite your cold-nosed companions
Cover Photo
Jeff Lovinger
Mosaic Photos
Amy Heller
Atlantic House
Bobby Miller
Bowersock Gallery
Carlton Mickle
Cold Nose Photography
Crown & Anchor
Donna Pinto-Campana
Elisabeth Verde
Fine Arts Work Center
Geraldine Anathan
James Rizzo Photography
Jeff Lovinger
Katherine Baltivik
Lynette Molnar
Provincetown Art Association and Museum
Song of Myself Photography/ Brad Fowler
Tony Moran
Photo Mosaic produced by Picture Mosaics
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By plane, bus, boat or automobile,
travel to P-Town is fast and easy
By Scott Kearnan
Let’s get at least one thing straight:
Provincetown is a place like no other.
Remember that magical movie moment when
Dorothy stepped into the wonderful world of Oz?
Her black and white world faded away to amazing
Technicolor, a cast of colorful characters filled the
landscape, and the boring humdrum of everyday life
gave way to fantastic possibilities.
We think that’s how you’ll feel when you
discover Provincetown for the first time – or the
second, or the hundredth! The truth is, the magic
never wears off no matter how many times you visit
us. There’s always something new to discover, from
art and culture that will stimulate your mind to a
vibrant dining scene that will never fail to satisfy
your appetite. Ultimately, there’s a warm familiarity
that we know will bring you back time and again to
Provincetown, a seaside vacation spot with the heart
and soul to welcome every visitor with open arms.
The Friendly Skies…
Fly over the rainbow with Cape Air, (capeair.
com) the fastest way to Provincetown. Cape Air’s
twenty five minute flight from Boston’s Logan
International Airport, has convenient connections
with JetBlue’s direct nonstop service to over 30
domestic and international cities. Cape Air’s newest
JetBlue agreement means one ticket, one check-in
and instant boarding passes. When it comes to your
baggage, Cape Air’s agreement with JetBlue and
other major airlines means you can check your bag
and find it waiting for you at your final destination.
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Details at 866-Cape-Air where there is never a
charge to talk to a real live Cape Air reservations
agent. Ask about special commuter book rates
offering huge savings on your Provincetown flights.
With almost hourly service Cape Air will have you
on Herring Cove Beach in minutes!
On the Road…
The aerial views sure are breathtaking, but if
you’d rather take in the beautiful scenery of the
seashore up close and personal, hop on board
Plymouth & Brockton Bus (p-b.com; 508-7460378). They have a fleet of buses connecting Boston
and Provincetown, and a series of intermediary
stops at other fabulous Cape towns, making it a
particularly convenient choice. Popular pickup
points include both South Station and Logan
International Airport (all terminals) in Boston.
There are also easy connections to New York City
via Hyannis. Visit their website for a complete list
of stops, schedules and associated fares.
The High Seas…
Thank heavens we weren’t among
Provincetown’s first visitors, those pioneering
Pilgrims who arrived on the Mayflower – because
frankly, cramped cruises and months of saltwater
air wreak havoc on our hair! But those who love the
ocean will want to hit the high seas with Boston
Harbor Cruises and Bay State Cruise Company;
two ferry companies that provide service to
Provincetown in only 90 minutes. Bay State
Cruise Company (provincetownfastferry.com;
877-783-3779) takes visitors from Boston Harbor
to Provincetown aboard the Provincetown
III which runs daily from Friday, May 21 to
Monday, October 18. During peak season, a
three-hour ferry option is available on weekends
for a reduced cost. Boston Harbor Cruises
(bostonharborcruises.com; 877-733-9425) departs
for Provincetown from Boston’s Long Wharf with
weekend service starting on Saturday, May 15
and daily service running from Thursday, June 3
to Sunday, October 10.
Whether you fly, ride, sail or drive into
P-Town, don’t forget (especially if you don’t get to
New England often) that ferries are also a quick,
convenient way to set sail for a day-trip to Boston,
and explore all the history, culture and excitement
that the region’s largest city has to offer.
Where to next?
If you really want to feel like a pampered king –
or queen! – just lift your royal digit and give
Cape & Islands Travel Agency (1 Winthrop St.;
800-532-0255) a ring. Leave the simple details to
them, like airfare, accommodations, insurance,
group bookings, and more. That way you can
just purr contentedly while basking in the warm
summer sunshine. And once you get here, don’t
forget to swing by our own Provincetown
Chamber of Commerce (307 Commercial St.; 508487-3424; ptownchamber.com) to pick the brains
of our experts on all the must-sees, must-do’s, and
many-more-musts of a Provincetown vacation.
Yeah, we know there’s no place like home. But
once you experience Provincetown, you’ll find it
hard to go back!
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A quaint bed and breakfast overlooking the ocean;
a party-pad steps away from a thumping nightclub; a
luxurious, historic inn filled with Cape charm; a nofrills motel that leaves you with more money to spend
on souvenirs. Rest easy – no, literally - knowing that
we have all of these and more.
One of the best parts of a Provincetown vacation is
the opportunity to customize a getaway that is perfect
for your interests and budget – and that begins with
where you choose to stay. Maybe you want a central
location close to all the main attractions, or perhaps
you’d rather a romantic getaway off the beaten path.
If you’re hoping to make plenty of new friends or
find a summer love you can mix, mingle, and peoplewatch with fellow out-of-towners on a front porch
overlooking Provincetown’s main thoroughfares.
However, if this is your time for a restorative, relaxing
getaway spent enjoying the sun and sights on the
beach, browsing shops and galleries, or taking in
shows, then there are many cozy hideaways with all
the comforts of home. And, of course, neighbors with
whom you won’t mind sharing a drink!
To help take out some of the guesswork, we’ve
sorted lodgings by cost and amenities so that you can
prioritize your selections based on what you need
(and what you don’t). Pay extra attention to those
impressive off-season rates: the exciting arts, cultural,
dining and shopping options are available year round
(plus, check out the Events Section on Page 17 for a
list of seasonal spectaculars), so there’s no excuse not
to take advantage of low rates during quieter times.
And be sure to check the Provincetown Business
Guild website for Last Minute Availability (ptown.
org/lastminuteavailability.asp). This feature allows
those who decide to travel to P-Town on a whim to
find all the vacancies in one convenient location. You
can search by style of property, special amenities, petfriendliness and other factors to find great rates at spots
that have eleventh hour openings.
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AERIE HOUSE AND BEACHCLUB 184 Bradford St. 487-1197/800-487-1197 [email protected]
aeriehouse.com - Rates High season $135-320 Low $45-170 Mid $85-215
AMPERSAND GUESTHOUSE 6 Cottage St. 487-0959/800-574-9645 [email protected]
ampersandguesthouse.com - Rates High season $145-205 Low $100-130 Mid $115-160
ANCHOR INN BEACH HOUSE 175 Commercial St. 487-0432/800-858-2657 [email protected]
anchorinnbeachhouse.com - Rates High season $195-395 Low $125-255 Mid $135-295
BAYBERRY ACCOMMODATIONS 16 Winthrop St. 487-4605/800-422-4605 [email protected]
bayberryaccommodations.com - Rates High season $205-310 Low $95-170 Mid $115-200
BAYSHORE & CHANDLER HOUSE 493 Commercial St. 487-9133 [email protected]
bayshorechandler.com - Rates High season $1350-3195/wk Low $95-185/night Mid $120-299/night
BEACHFRONT WHITE SANDS MOTEL 706 Shore Rd. 487-0244 [email protected]
provincetownlodging.com - Rates High season $239 Low $89
BEACONLIGHT GUESTHOUSE 12 Winthrop St. 487-9603/800-696-9603 [email protected]
beaconlightguesthouse.com - Rates High season $155-$410 Low $85-175 Mid $130-$295
BENCHMARK INN & CENTRAL 6 Dyer St. 487-7440/888-487-7440 [email protected]
benchmarkinn.com - Rates High season $190-485 Low $120-310 Mid $150-385
BLACK PEARL INN, THE 11 & 18 Pearl St. 487-0302/800-761-1016 [email protected]
theblackpearlinn.com - Rates High season $139 - 250 Low $69-149 Mid $95-195
BOATSLIP RESORT 161 Commercial St. 487-1669/877-ptownma [email protected]
boatslipresort.com - Rates High season $225 - 290 Low N/A Mid $129 - 180
BRADFORD CARVER HOUSE 70 Bradford St. 487-0728/800-826-9083 [email protected]
bradfordcarver.com - Rates High season $139 - 299 Low $49 - 169 Mid $59 - 199
BRADFORD HOUSE & MOTEL 41 Bradford St. 487-0173 [email protected]
thebradfordhousemotel.com - Rates High season $185 - 275 Low $85 - 155 Mid $95 - 175
BRASS KEY GUESTHOUSE 67 Bradford St. 487-9005/800-842-9858 [email protected]
brasskey.com - Rates High season $339 - 679 Low $150 - 190 Mid $219 - 499
CAPE CODDER GUESTHOUSE 570 Commercial St. 487-0131 [email protected]
capecodderguests.com - Rates High season $55 - 80/167 Low Call Mid $40 - 65/110
CAPE COLONY INN 280 Bradford St. 487-1755/800-841-6716 [email protected]
capecolonyinn.com - Rates High season $207 - 285 Low $104 - 151 Mid $186 - 285
CAPE INN RESORTS 698 Commercial St. 487-1711/800-422-4224 [email protected]
capeinn.com - Rates High season $140 - 209 Low $60 - 80 Mid $70 - 140
CAPTAIN’S HOUSE 350A Commercial St. 487-9353/800-457-8885 [email protected]
captainshouseptown.com - Rates High season $59 - 169 Low $59 - 119 Mid N/A
CARL’S GUEST HOUSE 68 Bradford St. 487-1650/800-348-CARL [email protected]
carlsguesthouse.com - Rates High season $89 - 169 Low $49 - 79 Mid $59 - 99
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8 DYER HOTEL 8 Dyer St. 487-0880 [email protected]
8dyerhotel.com - Rates High season $185-385 Low $85-225 Mid $145-295
ADMIRAL’S LANDING 158 Bradford St. 487-9665/800-934-0925 [email protected]
admiralslanding.com - Rates High season $145-175 Low $55-105 Mid $105-135
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To help you with your search for a place to
stay you can also visit the following websites, each
represents a collection of guest houses and inns:
Distinctive Inns of Provincetown (visitptown.com),
Leading Inns of Provincetown (provincetown
luxuryinns.com), or Provincetown Favorites
(provincetownfavorites.com). In the meantime,
here's a guide to get you started!
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Stay in Luxury...Play in Paradise
The Crowne Pointe Inn and Spa satisfies the
most discriminating of travelers with luxurious
guest rooms and beautiful grounds. The hotel’s
onsite restaurant offers fine dining in the charming
intimacy of its main mansion. Guests have access
to the onsite Shui Spa, which includes a mineral
soaking tub, steam room and sauna.
The Brass Key Guesthouse has stood as the
“Grand Dame” of Provincetown hotels for more
than 20 years. Nine buildings surround a stunning
central courtyard creating a private compound.
Highlighted by an infinity edge pool and large
in-ground spa, the courtyard offers a unique space
to escape.
82 Bradford St. | 508-487-6767
www.crownepointe.com
67 Bradford St. | 800-842-9858
www.brasskey.com
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CARPE DIEM 12 -14 Johnson St. 487-4242/800-487-0132 [email protected]
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carpediemguesthouse.com - Rates High season $185 - 425 Low $105 - 215 Mid $145 - 275
CARRIAGE HOUSE 7 Central St. 487-8855/800-309-0248 [email protected]
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CHICAGO HOUSE 6 Winslow St. 487-0537/800-733-7869 [email protected]
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chicagohse.com - Rates High season $105 - 195 Low $60 - 110
CHRISTOPHER’S BY THE BAY 8 Johnson St. 487-9263/877-487-9263 [email protected]
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christophersbythebay.com - Rates High season $105 - 225 Low $70 - 120 Mid $80 - 150
CLARENDON HOUSE 118 Bradford St. 487-1645 [email protected]
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clarendonhse.com - Rates High season $89 - 209 Low $49 - 119 Mid $79 - 169
CROWN AND ANCHOR 247 Commercial St. 487-1430 ext 225 [email protected]
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CROWNE POINTE HISTORIC INN & SPA 82 Bradford St. 487-6767/877-CROWNE-1 welcome@crownepointecom aaaaa
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crownepointe.com - Rates High season $239 - 627 Low $99 - 329 Mid $129 - 579
DEXTER’S INN 6 Conwell St. 487-1911/888-521-1999 [email protected]
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dextersinn.com - Rates High season $75 - 150 Low $60 - 80 Mid $80 - 110
DYER’S BARN GUEST HOUSE 9 Winthrop St. 487-2061/487-0114
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DYER’S BEACH HOUSE MOTEL 173 Commercial St. 487-2061/487-0114
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dyersbeachhouse.com - Rates High season $225 Low N/A Mid $145
EASTWOOD AT PROVINCETOWN 324 Bradford St. 487-0760 [email protected] aa
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eastwoodatprovincetown.com - Rates High season $700-1200/wk Low $65-85/day Mid $440-685/wk
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enzolives.com - Rates High season $75-225
FAIRBANKS INN 90 Bradford St. 487-0386/800-324-7265 [email protected]
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fairbanksinn.com - Rates High season $149 - 275 Low $109 - 169 Mid $119 - 185
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FOUR GABLES COTTAGES 15 Race Rd. 487-2427/866-487-2427 [email protected]
fourgables.com - Rates High season $1365-2000/wk Low Call Mid $167-245
GABRIEL’S at the Ashbrook Inn 102 Bradford St. 487-3232/800-969-2643 [email protected]
gabriels.com - Rates High season $215 - 380 Low $120 - 250 Mid $160 - 300
GALLERY INN, THE 3 Johnson St. 487-3010/800-676-3010 [email protected]
galleryinnptown.com - Rates High season $119 -185 Low $49 - 95 Mid $75-1125
GIFFORD HOUSE INN 9 Carver St.
487-0688/800-434-0130 [email protected]
giffordhouse.com - Rates High season $125-282 Low $65-138 Mid $85-176
GRAND VIEW INN 4 Conant St. 487-9193/888-268-9169 [email protected]
grandviewinn.com - Rates High season $100-300 Low $60-175 Mid $75-275
HERITAGE HOUSE 7 Center St. 487-3692 [email protected]
heritageh.com - Rates $100-150
INN AT THE MOORS 59 Provincelands Rd. 487-1342/800-842-6379 [email protected]
innatthemoors.com - Rates High season $169-239 Mid $109-195
JOHN RANDALL HOUSE 140 Bradford St. 487-3533/800-573-6700 [email protected]
johnrandallhouse.com - Rates High season $89-199 Low $49-89 Mid $89-129
LAND’S END INN 22 Commercial St. 487-0706/800-276-7088 [email protected]
landsendinn.com - Rates High season $305-570 Low $145-320 Mid $215-470
LOTUS GUEST HOUSE 296 Commercial St. 487-4644/888-508-4644 [email protected]
lotusguesthouse.com - Rates High season $140-230 Low $45-120 Mid $70-190
MASTHEAD RESORT 31-41 Commercial St. 487-0523/800-395-5095 [email protected]
themasthead.com - Rates High season $125-527 Low $80 - 200 Mid $95- 352
MOFFETT HOUSE 296A Commercial St. 487-6615/800-990-8865 [email protected]
moffetthouse.com - Rates High season $75-199 Low $40-110 Mid $55-125
OUTER REACH RESORT 535 Route 6, North Truro, MA 487-9090/800-942-5388 [email protected]
outerreachresort.com - Rates High season $109-179 Low N/A Mid $59-129
OXFORD, THE 8 Cottage St. 487-9103/888-456-9103 [email protected]
oxfordguesthouse.com - Rates High season $209-339 Low $99-139 Mid $99-249
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PILGRIM HOUSE 336 Commercial St. 487-6424 [email protected]
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PRINCE ALBERT GUEST HOUSE 164 -166 Commercial St. 487-1850 [email protected] aaaaa a a All
princealbertguesthouse.com - Rates High season $175-325 Low $75-150 Mid $125-225
PROVINCETOWN INN 1 Commercial St. 487-9500/800-942-5388 [email protected]
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provincetowninn.com - Rates High season $139-264 Low $69-109 Mid $79-179
RAVENWOOD APARTMENTS 462 Commercial St. 487-3203 [email protected]
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RED INN, THE 15 Commercial St. 487-7334/866-473-3466 [email protected]
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theredinn.com - Rates High season $265-595 Low $145-360 Mid $160-460
REVERE GUEST HOUSE 14 Court St 487-2292/800-487-2292 [email protected]
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reverehouse.com - Rates High season $195-375 Low $65-155 Mid $145-265
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ROMEO’S HOLIDAY 97 Bradford St. 487-6636/877-MY ROMEO [email protected]
romeosholiday.com - Rates High season $105-188 Low $58-128 Mid $78-138
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ROSE ACRE 5 Center St. 487-2347 [email protected]
roseacreguests.com - Rates High season $135-220 Mid $100-140
SANDCASTLE RESORT 929 Commercial St. 487-9300 [email protected]
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sandcastlecapecod.com - Rates High season $195 - 325 Low $75 - 150 Mid $150 - 275
SEASONS 160 Bradford St. 487-2283/800-563-0113 [email protected]
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provincetownseasons.com - Rates High season $159 - 169 Low $80 - 85 Mid $119 - 125
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SHIREMAX INN 5 Tremont St. 487-1233/888-SHIREMAX [email protected]
- Rates High season $75 - 950 Low $60 - 750 Mid $70 - 850
SNUG COTTAGE 178 Bradford St. 487-1616/800-432-2334 [email protected]
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snugcottage.com - Rates High season $209 -279 Low $99 - 149 Mid $139 - 189
SOMERSET HOUSE 378 Commercial St. 487-0383/800-575-1850 [email protected]
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SUNSET INN 142 Bradford St. 487-9810/800-965-1801 [email protected]
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sunsetinnptown.com - Rates High season $99 - 189 Low $89 - 109 Mid $69 - 149
SURFSIDE HOTEL & SUITES 543 Commercial St. 487-1726/800-421-1726 [email protected] aa a
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surfsideinn.cc - Rates High season $189 - 279 Low $119 - 149 Mid $149 - 179
TUCKER INN, THE 12 Center St. 487-0381/800-477-1867 [email protected]
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thetuckerinn.com - Rates High season $150 - 245 Low $130 - 185
VICTORIA HOUSE 5 Standish St. 508-487-4455/ 877-867-8696 [email protected] aaaa a
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victoriahouseprovincetown.com - Rates High season $195 - 325 Low $75 - 150 Mid $150 - 275
WATERSHIP INN 7 Winthrop St. 487-0094/800-330-9413 [email protected]
watershipinn.com - Rates High season $110 - 295 Low $60 - 135 Mid $75 - 160
WEST END INN 44 Commercial St. 487-9555/800-559-1220 [email protected]
westendinn.com - Rates High season $189 - 279 Low $89 - 179 Mid $139 - 199
WHITE PORCH INN 7 Johnson St. 364-2549 [email protected]
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A guide to P-Town events
throughout the year
By Scott Kearnan
omething’s always happening in
Provincetown! From the summer season to
the gorgeous New England fall; the bloom of
spring to a romantic winter escape – there’s
no wrong time to visit. We’ve listed some of the
major events, theme weekends, and community
celebrations here for you to consider when planning
your trip. These events reflect the wide range of
Provincetown events: from feats of athleticism to the
busting of boundaries, from celebrating community
to contributing back to it.
Single Women’s Weekend
(May 21 – 23, 2010) Girls just wanna have fun! (With
other girls, who like girls!) Bachelorettes come to
meet, greet, and mingle with each other during this
early summer weekend, filled with plenty of flirtatious
festivities. For a lineup, visit singlewomensweekend.
com.
Women of Color and Allies Weekend
(June 3 – 6, 2010) From speed dating to dance
parties, group lunches to comedy shows, this is a
chance for women of color to come together for
a vibrant social scene that reflects every shade in
P-Town’s rainbow. Check out provincetownforwomen.
com for more.
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Provincetown International Film
Festival
(June 16 – 20, 2010) P-Town inspires artists of all
kinds, and filmmakers are no exception. For more
than a decade the Festival has served as a place for
filmmakers and attendees to enjoy cutting-edge
cinema that challenges and inspires. To learn more
about this year’s series and the organization’s goal
to purchase the local cinema to provide year round
film, visit ptownfilmfest.org.
4th of July Circuit Week
Celebrations (July 2 – 8, 2010) Independence
Day weekend is one of P-Town’s most popular
times in no small part due to David Flower’s
Summer Camp (davidflower.com). A series of events
including a sunset cruise (gorgeous guys on the
horizon!) and a pier dance. For special nightly parties
with top DJ’s that will have you seeing fireworks,
visit the Crown & Anchor (onlyatthecrown.com).
Bear Week Provincetown (July 10 –
18, 2010) A perfect ten! Years, that is: 2010 marks
the decade anniversary of this mammoth event
organized by the Provincetown Bears, which
attracts bears, cubs, otters… all those party animals
looking to play.
Girl Splash (July 21 – 25) Jump on in! A
summertime event for women looking to get
wet and wild, with plenty of parties and celebrity
guests. Beloved comedian Kate Clinton is in
town for this year’s events. Check them out at
provincetownforwomen.com.
Provincetown Jazz Festival (August
13 – 15) The Cape’s only three-day jazz festival
featuring soloists, groups, and a whole lot of groove.
This laid back musical gathering benefits numerous
important community organizations. Review the
repertoire at provincetownjazzfestival.com.
Swim for Life
Women’s Week
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(September 11, 2010) This 1.4 mile swim
in Provincetown Harbor sponsored by the
Provincetown Community Compact (swim4life.
org) raises money for HIV/AIDS and women’s
health issues. Founded over 20 years ago, it’s a
Provincetown tradition that brings the whole
community together.
Harbor to the Bay
Monumental Yard Sale (May 21 – 23)
(September 25, 2010) We know you’re not doing
all those squats at the gym for nothing, right? So
why not be one of the hundreds of bike riders in
Harbor to the Bay, a one-day ride from Boston
to Provincetown that has raised more than $1.4
million for HIV/AIDS organizations since 2003.
Learn more at harbortothebay.org.
Not your average tag sale. Commercial Street
merchants move their wares outdoors to
celebrate the summer sun, and residents join the
fun with their own sidewalk sales. You won’t find
a weekend with more bargains.
Casino Night (November 27) Who needs
Vegas? Friday of Thanksgiving weekend, P-Town
turns into a seaside Sin City for one night only.
Try your hand at Blackjack and Poker, or spin
the roulette wheel, either way Let luck be a lady
tonight!
Holly Folly (December 3 – 5) This weekend
series of events is a celebration of the holiday
season in true P-Town style; tree lightings,
concerts and caroling, dance parties, holiday
galas and the “Shop Hop,” a lineup of local
merchants extending special offers so shoppers
can find truly unique gifts to place under the tree.
Women’s Week
(October 9 – 18, 2010) It doesn’t get more femalefocused than this! Here’s an entire week full of
activities – from art outings to dances, dinner
parties to sport events – that bring together
women from all over the country and all walks
of life. Organized by the Women Innkeepers of
Provincetown you can get all the information about
the week at womeninnkeepers.com.
Fantasia Fair
(October 17 – 24, 2010) Founded in 1975,
Fantasia Fair is the longest running and largest
gathering of transgender persons in the
America. Cross-dressers, transsexuals, and
anyone who challenges conventional binaries
will find a lot to love here. It’s also a chance
to share time away with your significant other
in a liberating, supportive environment: nontrans partners are totally welcome to attend
and participate. Visit fantasiafair.org for more
information.
Visit ptown.org for information and
schedules for these events.
PBG Events:
The Provincetown Business Guild sponsors several
exciting events throughout the year with the
highlight being:
Carnival Week (August 15 – 21) Bring
out your banana hammock: “Jungle Fantasy” is
the theme for this year’s week of decadence and
debauchery. You think Rio gets wild? Check out
P-Town party time with a week full of events and
parties, climaxing with a parade on the 19th.
Also:
Cabaret Fest (April 16 – 18) Singers,
songwriters, and show people gather for this annual
weekend event, which encapsulates P-Town legacy
as a cabaret community.
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e know New England might be most
famous for its delicious chowda’; but if
you think that’s the only kind of
culinary delight you’ll find tickling taste buds in
Provincetown, think again. From fresh seafood at
casual waterfront dining spots to fine, romantic
dining at any one of our top-notch restaurants,
there’s something to suit every taste. Literally!
We’ve listed some of Provincetown’s most
popular choices for dining out, eating in, or
something quick and easy to grab for your next
beach trip in our dining chart on the next page
(your tummies can thank us tomorrow).
Yeah, we know your mouth is probably
watering more from that eye candy on
Commercial Street than the kind you put in your
mouth (well, you know what we mean) – but no
matter how you choose to please your palate,
enjoy all that the Outer Cape has to offer at any of
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CENTRAL HOUSE at the Crown and Anchor 247 Commercial St. 487-1430x3 [email protected]
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enzolives.com - Pricing $$-$$$ Cuisine Eclectic Italian
FANIZZI'S Restaurant 539 Commercial St. 487-1964 [email protected]
fanizzisrestaurant.com - Pricing $-$$$ Cuisine Seafood, Salads, Burgers
FAR LAND PROVISIONS 150 Bradford St. 487-0045
farlandprovisions.com - Pricing $-$$ Cuisine Deli, Bakery, Catering, General Store
LOBSTER POT 321 Commercial St. 487-0842 [email protected]
ptownlobsterpot.com - Pricing $-$$$ Cuisine Seafood, Portugese Specialties
MEWS Restaurant & Café 429 Commercial St. 487-1500 [email protected]
mews.com - Pricing $$$ Cuisine New American
MONTANO’S 481 Route 6 487-2026 [email protected]
montanos.com - Pricing $$ Cuisine New England sea fare, Italian
NAPI'S RESTAURANT 7 Freeman St. 487-1145 [email protected]
napis-restaurant.com - Pricing $$-$$$ Cuisine International
PATIO American Grill and Blue Bar 328 Commercial St. 487-4003 [email protected]
ptownpatio.com - Pricing $$-$$$ Cuisine Seafood, Cocktails
POST OFFICE Cafe & Cabaret 303 Commercial St. 487-3892
Pricing $-$$ Cuisine Traditional American
PTOWN PARTIES Catering 13 Hensche Ln. 487-6450 [email protected]
ptownparties.com - Pricing $$-$$$$ Cuisine All
PURPLE FEATHER Café & Treatery 334 Commercial St. 487-9100 [email protected]
thepurplefeather.com - Pricing $-$$ Cuisine Homemade Lunch, Sweets, Coffee Drinks
RED INN, THE 15 Commercial St. 487-7334 [email protected]
theredinn.com - Pricing $$$-$$$$ Cuisine New American
RELISH 93 Commercial St. 487-8077 [email protected]
ptownrelish.com - Pricing $-$$
Cuisine Sandwiches, Baked Goods
TOP MAST CAFÉ 209 Shore Rd., North Truro 487-2099 [email protected]
Pricing $ Cuisine American
VORELLI'S 226 Commercial St. 487-2778 [email protected]
vorellisrestaurant.com - Pricing $$-$$$ Cuisine Angus Aged Steaks, Seafood
WATERFORD CAFÉ & TAVERN 386 Commercial St. 487-6400 [email protected]
thewaterfordinn.com - Pricing $$
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Restaurant Week and
Gallery Stroll:
With so many dining options, you might
find making a choice to be a daunting task (in
the best, most appetizing way, of course!). While
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second annual Provincetown Restaurant Week
and Gallery Stroll (May 21 - 27) is a great way to
sample the best of Provincetown dining. You’ll find
a host of participating restaurants offering special
three-course menus specially priced at $25 or $35
(excluding gratuity, alcohol and tax). There’s also a
special fall dining weekend (November 4-8), and
both are sponsored by the Provincetown Tourism
Office and Visitor’s Service Board: so check in at
provincetowntourismoffice.org for an updated list
on participating restaurants. Each event is paired
with a special Saturday Gallery Stroll, where art
lovers can meander casually during extended
hours at local art galleries and enjoy beverages
and locally prepared bites to eat. A pre-supper
stroll can provide stimulating conversation over
a delicious meal, and a post-dinner dessert of
art gazing is just the right way to wind down. Bon
appétit!
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NIGHT AT CHEF’S TABLE
ASGCC PTOWN 5K RUN / WALK
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Lobster Pot
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May 19th
Truro Vineyards
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Picnic on the Hill
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lectures, readings &
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Pilgrim Monument
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list of sponsors go to
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Provincetown – Where Art Lives!
very year, thousands of tourists enjoy
Provincetown’s active, thriving arts and
culture scene, but what many visitors may not
realize is how deeply rooted the history of the arts really
is here in P-Town. Provincetown is largely considered
America’s first true artist colony. Ever since famed
painter Charles Webster Hawthorne established the
Cape Cod School of Art in 1899, Provincetown has
flourished as a haven for artists in every medium:
painting, sculpting, photography, theatre, writing, music,
and more. From the great painters of history to today’s
finest filmmakers, from playwrights like Eugene O’Neil
to headlining entertainers from the theater world, the list
of those who have honed their craft in Provincetown
goes on and on.
The cornerstone of any cultural experience in
P-Town is the Provincetown Art Association and
Museum (460 Commercial St.; 508-487-1750; www.
paam.org). Included in its collection are early works by
artists like Hawthorne and Blanche Lazzell, who is well
known for her white-line woodblock prints (also known
as the “Provincetown Print”). While the Museum
certainly pays tribute to the past, Provincetown’s
progressive attitude dictates a glimpse of the future, so
PAAM equally celebrates contemporary artists. The
Museum also provides interactivity – ranging from
workshops to special events like film screenings and live
music – to continually engage viewers. There’s even a
Museum School, which offers year-round studio classes
for Provincetown residents and visitors!
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You can also hone your own artistic talents at the Fine
Arts Work Center, (24 Pearl St.; 508-487-9960; www.
fawc.org), established in 1968 to offer burgeoning
artists the opportunity to live, work, and learn in an
environment that truly fosters creativity; Hawthorne
himself once worked in a space now occupied by the
Center’s studios. If his artistic spirit doesn’t rub off on
the modern artisans that call Provincetown home, the
contemporary guest speakers and teachers certainly will.
Scope the events calendar for free public presentations,
programs and readings by renowned artists and
writers. Previous speakers have included such literary
greats as Norman Mailer and Gregory Orr. And in
the neighboring town’s Truro Center for the Arts at
Castle Hill (10 Meetinghouse Rd., Truro; 508-3497513; castlehill.org), the Outer Cape’s passion for culture
inspires a variety of workshops and programs for adults
and children; from dance and yoga, printmaking to
photography, to the performing arts.
If film is your passion don’t miss the
Provincetown International Film Festival (June 1620, 2010). Now in its 12th year, it continues to celebrate
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the magic of the silver screen with over 50 of the best
selections in independent film encompassing all genres.
Join celebrities, filmmakers and fellow film buffs for a
week of film, panels, and parties.
Now that your eyes have been entertained,
treat your ears to a variety of musical stylings at
the Provincetown Music Festival (September 18,
2010). This four year-old festival highlights talented
local musicians and gives back to the community
by donating proceeds to Helping Our Women (a
women’s healthcare non-profit) and the Carrie A.
Seaman Animal Shelter. If you’re a music lover
with a passion for jazz, you will want to visit for the
Provincetown Jazz Festival (August 13-15, 2010),
the only three-day jazz festival on the Cape, which
brings together soloists, groups, and a whole lot of
groove to benefit numerous important community
organizations. And thanks to our beloved non-profit
station WOMR (92.1 FM), a channel supported entirely
by financial contributions from the community, your
ears will never be more than a simple radio signal away
from a variety of music and talk, programmed by people
who love and believe in what they’re doing.
And you know that’s what the art world of
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all kinds of people, united only by their love for making
it. Simply leaf through the Provincetown Gallery
Guide (provincetowngalleryguide.com), and you’ll find
dozens of amazing galleries, no two alike and most of
them owned and operated by those very talented artists
themselves.
Here are a few we recommend for a visit:
Berta Walker Gallery (208 Bradford Street; 508-4876411; bertawalkergallery.com) – For more than 20
years, Berta Walker Gallery has exclusively represented
a countless number of talented artists and maintains a
stunning collection of folk art, painted furniture, African
Art and much more.
Bowersock Gallery (373 Commercial Street; 508487-4994; bowersockgallery.com) - An eclectic mix of
paintings, glassware, jewelry and sculpture, Bowersock
Gallery features local New England talent. Styles run
the gamut, though there’s a particular focus on colorful
contemporary pieces and sculptures.
Charles-Baltivik Gallery and Sculpture Gallery (432
Commercial St.; 508-487-3611; cbgallery.net) - Vibrantly
colored paintings and ornate, textured steel sculptures
are the order of the day at this fabulous gallery. Many
of the paintings recall local scenery, but the varied
presentations by the gallery’s local artists give each a
completely unique sense of style.
Cortile Gallery – (230 Commercial St.; 508-487-4200;
cortilegallery.com) - Inside, you will discover a large and
diverse collection of original contemporary local art
along with regional and international artists. Glass, oils,
bronze, jewelry and woodcuts all find a home in one of
P-Town’s newest galleries, opened in 2007.
Fowler Gallery – Online (508-487-3388; fowlergallery.
com) - After many years in Provincetown, artist F.
Ronald Fowler moved his studio to nearby Eastham,
MA. He remains so dedicated to P-Town’s art history, he
encourages visitors to contact him to view his work in
its new location and online, of course!
Gallery Voyeur (444 Commercial St.; 508-487-3678;
voy-art.com) - Visit the historic East End gallery district
and step into a gallery unlike any other in P-Town. The
provocative & compelling large scale portrait paintings of
Johniene Papandreas greet the visitors. Also featuring Lucky
Dogs, pet portraits in oil by commission.
Hutson Gallery (432 Commercial Street; 508-487-0915;
hutsongallery.net) – Contemporary artists working in all
mediums are shown at Hutson, from the established to the
emerging. There’s also a special gallery for collectors of 20th
century European paintings.
Iona Print Studio (379A Commercial St.; 508-487-7500;
ionaprint.com) - Iona allows visitors to turn their snapshot
memories into gorgeous giclées worthy of wall hanging.
If you’d rather leave the art to the experts, browse their
selection of giclées made from the work of Provincetown
digital artists.
Julie Heller Gallery (2 Gosnold Street; 508-487-2169;
juliehellergallery.com) - Provincetown artists old and new
are equally represented in this gallery, located on the beach
just steps off Commercial Street. A visit here is particularly
recommended for those who plan to spend quality time
examining the work. The gallery has an extensive collection
of work by early Provincetown artists, including a number
of estate representations.
Kobalt Gallery (366 Commercial Street; 508-487-1132;
kobaltgallery.com) – Here you’ll find a diverse mix of
contemporary artists from Provincetown and the rest of
the northeast. Kobalt Gallery represents both emerging and
established artists including painters, sculptors and those
working in mixed media.
Larry Collins Fine Art (145 Commercial St. #2;
508-487-6600; larrycollinsfineart.com) - Vintage
photography is the specialty here, though antiques and
sculptures also deserve your rapt attention. Don’t be
fooled: there’s nothing old-fashioned about timeless talent.
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Lovinger Gallery (427 Commercial St.; 508-4873788; lovingerimages.com) - Fine art photography
featuring Jeff Lovinger's large format images of
Provincetown, Cape Cod, and exotic locations such
as Burma, Laos, and Cambodia. There is also mixed
media work which merges art and technology with
encaustic wax.
Rice/Polak Gallery (430 Commercial St.; 508487-1052; ricepolakgallery.com) - Founded in 1992,
the Rice/Polak Gallery is a beloved institution of
contemporary art in Provincetown. Challenging
work of every medium is on display, including
paintings, pastels, assemblages and installations.
Provincetown’s tremendous history is the stuff
of legend, but probably no piece of P-Town history is
grander than the Pilgrim’s first landing at Provincetown
and the signing of the Mayflower Compact in 1620
– and no single tribute stands taller than the Pilgrim
Monument & Provincetown Museum, the town’s
iconic 252-foot tower. Grab the opportunity to
receive the museum’s fascinating illumination on
Provincetown’s role in early America. Included in its
permanent collection are numerous historic items
that encapsulate Provincetown’s storied history, from
photographs and furniture, to Native American relics,
and even the town’s first fire engine. Guests can take
the tower’s 116 steps (including some ramps) to the
top and take in the breathtaking 360 degree panoramic
view of Provincetown, from the harbor to the dunes.
This year is a special one, marking the monument’s
100th anniversary. To stay up to date on all the exciting
rededication plans and events, visit www.pilgrimmonument.org. 100 years is a landmark to be sure, but
there’s no doubt this symbol of Provincetown will serve
as a proud reminder of our distinction for many more
generations to come.
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ere in Provincetown, we understand that you’re a
totally unique individual – unlike anyone else out
there. So when it comes to the clothes you wear,
the way you keep your home, or the gifts you give to loved
ones, you want to reflect your one-of-a-kind nature.
That’s how we approach life, too. Provincetown
shopping is full of original, distinctive shops where
storekeepers take real pride in their unique work, their
interesting wares, and their way of life. You won’t find
mass-market retailers and cookie-cutter superstores here.
Honestly, do you really think that drag queen in the local
cabaret show got her diamond-studded chaps at a chain
store?
If you’re looking forward to a full day of shopping –
or even just browsing! – here are some of our top spots for
special finds that earn your dime.
HOME sweet home
Colorful, chic, and contemporary: if these are
words that describe your design scheme, you’ll find a
trip to Utilities (393 Commercial St.; 508-487-6800;
utilitieshome.com) to be handily useful. From fabulous
dinnerware for your next cocktail party, to kitchen and
bath accessories that will provide the conversation pieces,
you’re in store (pun totally intended) for plenty of surprises.
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487-4300; idptma.com), which has a diverse selection
of affordable pieces both for your home (vases, objet
d’art) and yourself (jewelry, handbags) that are as unique
as your social security number – and you’d be just as
unlikely to give them away.
If your taste runs more to the classic, we
recommend Chadington’s of Provincetown (240
Commercial St.; 508-487-0040; chadingtons.com)
which specializes in “uniquities” that marry whimsical
flourish with traditional, quality home décor. Those who
love the sea (and if you’re in Provincetown, you must!)
will love the large line of nautically inspired pieces too.
Those with an appreciation for the past will want to go
antiquing at Yesterday’s Treasures (176 Commercial
St.; 508-487-5920) where you can find collectable
tableware, figurines and artwork. You can’t get more
classic and classy than decorating your next Christmas
tree with the unique glass ornaments available only
from Monty’s (350 Commercial Street: 508-487-6668;
montysprovincetown.com), which focuses on holiday
heirlooms and soulful home décor. Regale your yuletide
guests with tales of that eclectic shop, which unites
curios collected from around the world.
Global types should also surely swing by WA
(220 Commercial St.; 508-487-6355; waharmony.
com) for amazing, Eastern-inspired art, furniture, and
indescribably exotic home décor, plus offerings from
international destinations as far and wide as antique
Chinese markets to the rainforests of Costa Rica. And
even if it’s not the Amazon, don’t forget to keep your own
outdoor areas looking full of life with help from Roots
Home & Garden (193 Commercial St.; 508-487-2500;
rootshomeandgarden.com), which has gorgeous home
décor for both the inside and outside of your home.
And if you require the hammer, nails, and other
needful things to display your new purchases, visit
Conwell Lumber (21 Conwell St.; 508-487-0150) for
the materials (or maybe just super glue) that you need to
set things right.
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Whoa, not so fast! We’re not suggesting you burrow
back into the closet anytime soon, but you might want
to temporarily step back inside, if only to clear room
for your new wardrobe courtesy of Provincetown’s
fabulous fashion boutiques. Boys, let’s start with the
basics: get some sexy skivvies at BodyBody (296
Commercial St.; 508-487-9400) which has a lock
on the town’s largest collection of menswear, trendy
underwear and swimsuits. For the ladies, treat
yourself to a shopping spree at Silk & Feathers (337
Commercial Street; 508-487-2057) where you'll
find all the current fashions, silky lingerie and lost
of accessories. And while we know the summer sun
might have you sweating at the mere thought of it,
leather lovers among us should visit Hersheldon’s
Leather (317 Commercial St.; 508-487-9046;
hersheldons.com), which sells coats, jackets, and other
items made of the finest leather available.
For vintage shopping, Ruthie’s Boutique (14
Center St.; 508-487-3820) is a big hit for its eclectic mix
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of high-end and bohemian fashions and your purchasing
$’s get donated to local charities. But everyone knows
that accessories are necessary to complete every
ensemble, so check out R.C. Handcrafted Jewelry
(241 Commercial St.; 508-487-1966) to pick up some
one-of-a-kind pieces that will widen eyes and turn
heads.
Lest your little ones feel left out (or if there’s a
special niece or nephew waiting at home for one of
your trademark top-notch souvenirs), visit Kid Stuff
(371 Commercial St.; 508-487-0714; kidbitsptown.
com) and Go Fish (381 Commercial St.; 508-487-5437;
kidbitsptown.com) for pint-sized apparel that will have
the child in your life looking just as stylish as his or her
older relations – you fashion plate, you!
And no matter what your age, sex, or sense of
style, there’s something for everyone at D Flax (214
Commercial St.; 508-487-4256; dflax.com), which
carries comfortable and cozy sweatshirts, t-shirts, track
jackets and more, many of which trumpet your trip to
P-Town with all original designs. They also produce a
line of “Peace” inspired merchandise including shirts,
bags and more.
Pulp (261 Commercial St.; 508-487-8070) is the place
for cards, fun gifts, books and more. For more adult
tastes, there’s always Perry’s Wine & Liquors (One
Tremont St.; 508-487-0140; perrysptown.com) where
you can find an extensive selection of wines, cheeses and
cocktail accessories. If you want to go to the source, visit
Truro Vineyards of Cape Cod (11 Shore Rd., Rte. 6A,
Truro; 508-487-6200; trurovineyardsofcapecod.com),
where you can tour the vineyards, enjoy wine tasting and
other events, and pick up a bottle or two to bring back
to your hotel. Maybe you can even pop the cork in the
bathtub, while enjoying the sensual, scented handmade
bath soaps, massage oils, and generally luxuriating bath
products from Melt (199 Commercial St.; 508-4133632).
What happens in Provincetown stays in
Provincetown. But shopping in Provincetown? Those
are memories you can feel free to take home.
Better to GIVE
We don’t normally condone playing head games
(haven’t you had enough “ex”periences to tire of that?),
but the mind-bending toys at Puzzle Me This (290
Commercial St.; 508-487-1059; puzzlemethis.com),
an unusual store of puzzles, games, and riddles, are
perfect gifts to bring back from your Provincetown
vacation. Another spot to indulge the inner child inside
all your loved ones and yourself is the Provincetown
Fudge Factory (210 Commercial St.; 508-487-2850;
ptownfudge.com) where you’ll find gooey oodles
of chocolate, homemade fudge and ice cream. For
traditional saltwater taffies, homemade fudge, and an
assemblage of other tantalizing sweet-tooth treats, take
a stroll through the Penney Patch (279 Commercial
St.; 508-487-2766).
Need a card to go with that gift? Or are you looking
for something silly, fun or even a bit risqué then Ptown
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acations are all about restoring a little bit of
balance to life. After all, isn’t the point of
getting away to round out your hard work
with some play? And when it comes to health and
wellness, balance is most certainly the key; it’s all about
looking good and feeling good, maintaining a healthy
mind and body, and relaxing on the inside by enjoying
the great outdoors. Here in Provincetown you’ll find
options to accomplish all of the above and go home with
your whole self in perfect harmony. Vacationing here is
a full-body experience!
So let’s take it from the top – literally, the top of your
head! You want to look good when you’re hitting the
town, so sign up at Salon Snip (182 Commercial St.; 508487-8500) to get your tresses looking top notch. You can
relax your hair while relaxing your mind at Shui Spa (82
Bradford St.; 508-487-3583; shuispa.com), which brings
Eastern, Zen tranquility to P-Town. Sip green tea and enjoy
the spa’s unisex facials, body treatments, manicures and
pedicures for weary travelers. You’ll also want to check
out Jonathan Williams Salon & Spa (139A Bradford
St.; 508-487-0422; jonathanwilliamssalonandspa.com)
for cuts, coloring, skincare treatments and plenty of
luxurious full-body packages. Finally, West End Salon
(155 Commercial St.; 508-487-1872; westendsalon.com)
offers not only traditional hair, facial, nail and body
services that you would expect, but super creative air
brushing: colorful, creative body art that can decorate
like a colorful tattoo or cover your whole body like a
temporary second skin.
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across the bar is staring at you – or the person over
your shoulder? Two words: eye contact. So keep your
peepers performing with Mark E. Schiffman, OD,
FAAO (508-487-4333). His large inventory of contact
lenses, eyeglasses and sunglasses, will have you seeing
20/20 stylishly. And you’ll feel comfortable flashing a
smile thanks to Dr. Cheryl Andrews at Provincetown
Dental Associates (86 Harry Kemp Way; 508-4879936; provincetowndental.com) or Dr. Scott Allegretti
at Provincetown Dental Arts (135 Bradford St.; 508477-2800; ptowndentalarts.com), who both offer a
wide array of dental treatments.
All right, gorgeous – now that we have your
marvelous mug taken care of, let’s talk bodies.
You won’t look or feel in balance if your posture is
misaligned, so if your vacation is intended to get
you away from all that hunching over an office desk,
straighten up (figuratively speaking) and fly right
with a visit to chiropractor David Moulton, DC (11
Johnson St.; 508-487-1668). Once everything is in the
right place, you can do any necessary toning around
the arms (and trimming around the waistline) at
Mussel Beach Health Club (35 Bradford St.; 508-4870855; musselbeach.net), a 5,300 square foot gym with
free weights, treadmills, bikes, and lots of fun fitness
classes. They also offer personal training sessions to
help you maintain that beach body, and with plenty of
rate options available (day passes, multiple-visit, and
multiple-month plans), there’s no reason you need to
be stuck doing ab crunches in your hotel room.
Sometimes the most enjoyable exercise takes
place in the great outdoors. Stay in shape by lacing
up your sneakers and hitting the courts at Herring
Cove Tennis Club (21 Bradford St. Ext; 508-4879512; herringcovetennis.com), which offers day rates,
one week and summer-long membership options so
that you can practice your backhand and stay active
on vacation. The Provincetown Tennis Club (288
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com) is a non-profit that offers scholarships to young
players, hosts events to benefit important community
organizations, along with being open to the public.
And if your feet ever get too sore, your buns too
fired up, or your muscles too achy, relax into the hands
of Massage by Lenny (97 Bradford St.; 774-487-0350;
massagebylenny.com) for therapeutic massage services
by a true expert with a License in Massage Therapy
(LMT) trained at the New England Institute for
Reflexology & Universal Studies. For other healthcare
needs that can take care of your entire body, consider
Outer Cape Health Services (49 Harry Kemp Way;
508-487-9395; outercape.org) an invaluable resource.
The federally funded non-profit offers urgent care,
preventive medicine, elder care, a teen clinic, women’s
services, HIV-related services and much more
regardless of financial circumstances.
OUT in P-Town
When in Provincetown, be sure to enjoy all the
natural beauty that surrounds you (and we’re not just
referring to the eye candy on the beach).
Last year the National Parks Service reopened
the Province Lands Bike Trail following extensive
rehabilitations to improve the rides of visitors. The
Province Lands are a specially designated portion of
the Cape Cod National Seashore (nps.gov/caco)
a mass of 43,604 square acres that form the Outer
Cape, and the Bike Trail is probably the finest way to
experience the natural beauty of the Provincetown
portion of the Seashore firsthand: a 5-1/4 mile loop
that travels through dunes and forest. The trail starts
at The Province Lands Visitor Center on Race Point
Road, P-Town’s outermost tip. Though the center is
open from May 1 to October 31, the Trail and outdoor
observation deck are accessible year round. If you
need a set of wheels, Ptown Bikes (42 Bradford St.;
508-487-8735; ptownbikes.com) offers convenient
rentals. So does Gale Force Market and Bikes (508487-4849), which does double duty as a convenient
stop for food and sundries. You can also bird-watch
on The Beech Forest Trail, a 1-1/2 mile self-guided
loop that is ideal for bird watching (Spring and Fall are
warbler season). The Outer Cape is home to over 250
species of birds and waterfowl, and one of the few places
left where you may be able to glimpse the piping plover, a
threatened species.
If you’d like to trade two wheels for four and get
up close and personal with the legendary sand dunes,
there’s only one way to get there and only one Art’s Dune
Tours (4 Standish St.; 508-487-1950; artsdunetours.
com). Daily tours in 4-wheel drives roll up and down
the dunes so you can enjoy all their glory, and visitors
are sure to understand how these unique coastal
formations inspired the creative energies of countless
poets and painters. Once you’ve experienced the land,
it’s time to experience the sea. Enjoy a guided kayak
tour of Provincetown Harbor with Venture Athletics
Kayak Shop (Whalers Wharf at 237 Commercial St;
508-487-9442; ventureathletics.com) or rent a kayak
on your own and discover quiet, secluded stretches of
beach.
Protecting all aspects of the environment is
sacrosanct in Provincetown, where the non-profit
Provincetown Conservation Trust (provincetown.
com) helps to preserve open space by working with
owners to sell, donate, or otherwise protect their land
to retain the Outer Cape’s amazing natural majesty.
Meanwhile the non-profit Provincetown Center
For Coastal Studies (115 Bradford St.; 508-4873622; coastalstudies.org) works hard to protect the
inhabitants of the land and sea. World renowned for
whale disentanglement, the Center also works tirelessly
on habitat protection, ecosystem management, marine
mammal and marine wildlife conservation. Thanks to
the hard work of so many; Provincetown’s beautiful
outdoors will be around for you and many more
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Afternoon
Spend the afternoon strolling lazily along the streets
and planning your evening activities; pick up pamphlets,
chat up barkers about their latest show, and take note of
the posters and fliers about the many club events. Pay
special attention to some of the live musicians who flock
to Provincetown yearly – SUEDE (suedewave.com), for
example, is a legend on the scene: a pop/jazz and soulful
blues singer who can belt her voice or blow her trumpet
with equal aplomb. Described as “one part Rat Pack and
one part Rosie Clooney,” SUEDE is one of those artists
that is inimitably talented, and uniquely represents the
caliber of live entertainment this artist colony attracts.
Be sure check out the talent as you enjoy your day and
plan your evening.
Tea Time!
You can’t visit New York City without seeing the
Statue of Liberty, you can’t visit Paris without stopping
by the Eiffel Tower, and you can’t visit Provincetown
without a trip to Tea Dance. A fixture at Provincetown’s
Boatslip Resort (161 Commercial St.; 508.487.1669;
boatslipresort.com) since the early 1970s, this is more
than a Provincetown institution – it’s a hallmark of gay
culture, a late-afternoon dance party starting around 4
p.m. Longtime DJ Maryalice spins the best disco, 80s,
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and ears: think pulsing club anthems, toned, tanned
bodies, and a spirit of celebration, liberation, and
carefree fun under the summer sun. If you don’t want
to lose the beat, head down to the post Tea Dance party
at the Pied Bar (193A Commercial St.; 508.487.1527;
piedbar.com), a popular lesbian destination spot.
Sunset
If you’re not ready to head straight to the bars
after Tea, this is good time to head back to your room
for a little good-time grooming: you know, hair, makeup and costume change for the evening’s second act
of entertainment. Or go out to Herring Cove Beach,
have a beach fire and watch the amazing sunsets – you
may even see whales right off shore.
Evening
Not to be missed are the many exciting live shows
in Provincetown – from comedy to cabaret, worldclass theater to local music. There is no shortage of
live theater with the New Provincetown Players
(provincetowntheater.com), Counter Productions
(counter-productions.org), and Wellfleet Harbor
Actor’s Theater (what.org) always staging a wide
mix of readings, original plays by local writers, and
established playwright classics. Outer Cape theater
helped launch the careers of seminal figures like Eugene
O’Neill, so sitting in on a show here may introduce you
to the next legend waiting in the wings.
There’s no shortage of marquee names and local
celebrities for raucous, gut-busting comedy, fabulous
drag shows, and the loveliest live music in town.
Stop by Paramount at the Crown & Anchor (247
Commercial St.; 508.487.1430; onlyatthecrown.com),
Madeira Room/Vixen at the Pilgrim House Hotel
(336 Commercial St.; 508-487-6424; ptownvixen.com)
or the Art House (214 Commercial St.; 508-487-9222;
ptownarthouse.com) for great entertainment you can’t
wait to tell your friends about.
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Peak Hour
You love the nightlife, you love to boogie. So go big
(or go home) at The Atlantic House (6 Masonic Place,
508.487.3821; ahouse.com), one of the oldest discos in
the country. It’s also Provincetown’s year-round dance
club, so even if you’re visiting during the winter offseason you can warm yourself up under the flashing
lights. For a serious party scene you’ll also want to
check out Wave Video Bar at the Crown & Anchor
(247 Commercial St.; 508.487.1430; onlyatthecrown.
com), a full sensory experience. Hot beats and cool
people mix while comedy clips, classic and current
videos and other audiovisual entertainment play on
screens around the club.
Nightcap
Before you hit the hay, by yourself or with
a bedmate, it’s worth coming by for last call at
Porchside Bar in the Gifford House (11 Carver St.;
508.487.0688; giffordhouse.com). Casual, spirited,
and attitude-free, the Porchside Lounge is open year
round from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. to all Provincetown
guests… not just those staying at the adjacent Inn.
With a fireplace, jukebox and pool table, the bar is as
charming and familiar as an old friend… and you’re
bound to make a few, while you’re here. Right across
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the street is the Shipwreck Lounge (67 Bradford St.;
508-487-9005; ptownlounge.com) an upscale and
sophisticated bar, featuring warm wood tones, large
fireplace, comfortable barrel chairs and a beautiful
outdoor area with fountain and lounge seating. It’s
the perfect spot for quiet conversation with friends.
Singles Scene
Are you a Single looking to Mingle? Here are a
few additional suggestions just for you.
The Little Bar (6 Masonic Place, 508.487.3821;
ahouse.com) – Don’t be such a size queen! Size
really doesn’t matter when it comes to this spot;
Provincetown’s oldest bar, located inside The Atlantic
House. It’s cozy and familiar, with a fireplace and
jukebox.
Macho Bar (6 Masonic Place, 508.487.3821;
ahouse.com) – Also found in The Atlantic House,
Macho Bar is home to daddies, cubs and bears… oh
my! You’ll find leather, denim, uniform, and a place
bulging with possibilities.
Vault (247 Commercial St.; 508.487.1430;
onlyatthecrown.com) – Head to this leather bar at the
Crown & Anchor complex to cruise with more bear
and leather types. Open year round, Vault is a total
sanctuary with a tire swing, boot black station, and
plenty of hard body contests (Best Pecs, Best Buns…)
to keep you, well…
Girl Power Events (girlpowerevents.com) –
Sounds like a man’s world, doesn’t it? Fear not, females.
The Powers That Be at Girl Power Events are always
throwing exciting lesbian parties around town, so
check in regularly for upcoming events. You can
always count on the annual summertime “Girl Splash”
series, the wildly popular Fall “Women’s Week”, or have
a spring fling at “Single Women’s” and the “Women of
Color” weekends.
Town Hall Benches – No, really. Politics may not
be the best icebreaker, but the public benches outside
town hall are one of the most popular cruising areas
for conversation. Best of all? No cover charge.
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rom Pilgrims to Paul Revere, Massachusetts
has always played a huge role in the history of
America.
But six years ago, Provincetown was the epicenter
of a massive moment in modern American history:
Massachusetts became the first state in the country
to provide equal marriage for all and Provincetown
became one of the first places in America to proudly
issue marriage licenses to gay couples. A community
wedding cake was served to anyone in town who
wanted to celebrate the amazing day - one more brick
in P-Town’s long path of diversity and inclusion.
Since then, several more states have joined
Massachusetts in the march toward equal marriage –
and still more are securing a foothold with civil unions.
While the fight is far from over, it’s a comfort to know
that Provincetown has been leading the way: long a
home to a thriving year-round and vacationing gay
community, and now the perfect (and practical) place
to honor and celebrate love in all its forms.
Wondering how to join those newlyweds who
have traded vows under the Provincetown sky? Here’s
a quick guide to get you started, from A to “I Do.”
First, you’ll need to find Mr. or Mrs. Right. Sorry,
but that part is mostly up to you, the Fates, and a whole
lot of chemistry. If that doesn’t work, there’s always
online dating!
Okay, on to the paperwork. First file an intention
to marry in the Town Clerk’s office anywhere in the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts (in Provincetown,
contact 508-487-7013). Both parties must be present,
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marriage license.
What’s that? You met someone special at
T-Dance, and need to trade vows before the sun
goes down on your summer lovin’? Well, we don’t
necessarily encourage shotgun weddings (this is
Provincetown, not Vegas!) but if you do need to
expedite the licensing process, a judge (and a $195
check) can waive the three-day waiting process.
If you’re filing in Provincetown, the nearest judge
is located in Orleans, MA (Orleans District
Courthouse, 508-255-4700).
To make it legal, a Justice of the Peace or clergy
must conduct the ceremony and sign your license,
which gets returned to the office from which it
originated. By now, many locals have experience
officiating over same-sex ceremonies, but PBG
member Rev. Vernon Diannah Porter (508-4877198; email: [email protected]) will ensure
that your special day is one you’ll treasure always.
You may never have thought you’d find yourself
humming “Going to the chapel and we’re – gonna
get married!”, but in Provincetown you’ll find several
places of worship that will welcome your ceremony
with wide open arms. The Universalist Unitarian
Meeting House (236 Commercial St.; 508-487-9344;
uumh.org] and Provincetown United Methodist
Church (20 Shank Painter Rd.; 508- 487-4925;
provincetownumc.org) both provide a sense of
spirituality combined with progressive, open-minded
values. For extremely reasonable rates, they will host
a ceremony that reflects the spirit of love for any
couple, gay or straight; no dogma, just devotion.
There are plenty of pieces that go into planning
a wedding – especially the fabulously festive one to
which you are entitled! So if you think you might
be in a little over your head (or would just rather
relax and spend as much time as possible with your
husband or wife-to-be), leave it all to Ptown Parties
Catering & Event Planning (www.ptownparties.
com). From invitations to catering, booking a venue
to booking a band, and set-up to clean-up, they have
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invaluable experience taking care of each and every
element of a wedding like yours.
Of course, if you’d like to take care of the details
on your own, it’s best to go with trusted vendors.
And when you’re searching for the right flowers
to put added bloom on your special day, head
straight to Flowers by Mary (3 Noons Heights Rd.,
Truro; 508.487.2007; provincetownflowersbymary.
com) for vibrant, quality floral that will root your
special day in ultimate elegance. Wildflower of
Provincetown (152A Commercial St.; 508.487.6732;
wildflowerprovincetown.com) is another fabulous
choice, especially for those seeking chic, sleek and
contemporary, with exotic flowers and creative
arrangements. If you want to incorporate the seaside
into your wedding day contact Seashells In Bloom
(MacMillan Pier; 508-324-0410; seashellsinbloom.
com) who create flower arrangements with seashells.
Ready for your close-up, Mr. DeMille? After all
this hard work, and in the midst of all this celebration,
you want to make sure that the memories you make
with your marriage last forever. Contact Song of
Myself Photography (349 Commercial Street;
508-437-5736; songofmyself.com), the studio of
photographer Brad Fowler to book a custom photo
session with your partner, or inquire about wedding
services. Pop by and visit to see his work: the studio is
a gallery in itself, showcasing Fowler’s black & white
portraits of individuals, families and loving couples.
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By Scott Kearnan
ost visitors first discover Provincetown in
the summer season. And why not! Warm
sun, sandy beaches, beautiful people – it’s
the ultimate summer escape.
But once you’ve been introduced to the people
and places that make up P-Town, we know you’ll want
to come back any time of year. In the bloom of spring
or the quiet, cozy wintertime, or a picturesque New
England autumn – there’s always plenty to do, see,
and enjoy in Provincetown. And it’s easy to get here
with year round service from Plymouth & Brockton
and Cape Air. If you’re driving, remember that all
municipal parking is free from November 1st to March
30th. Many restaurants and spas are open all year long
(see our Dining Guide on page 22 and information
on P-Town wellness on page 33), the vibrant arts
and culture scene never takes a vacation, and many
of the shops still have their doors open. You’ll even
find plenty of places to party when the tanned beach
bunnies have gone home
If you’re looking for some definite highlights in the
off-season, we recommend grabbing your sweetheart’s
hand and running off to Provincetown for a romantic
getaway on Valentine’s Day weekend. It’s a chance to
embrace each other in the embrace of a community
that celebrates all couples. Adorable bed & breakfasts
offer Valentine’s weekend specials, and cabarets and
dance parties give lovebirds a chance to sing beautiful
music under the stars. The tunes will continue in April
at Cabaret Fest 2010, April 16-18, when performers
will get everyone in the swing of things with another
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annual installment of cabaret performers in venues
around town. From beloved locals to performers
who have honed their craft under the bright lights of
Broadway, you never know who will be tickling the
ivories or belting out a sing-along show tune next.
After the summer crowds have gone home
for another year, the fun is just beginning – it’s Fall!
And if you’ve seen the creative costumes at some of
our cabarets and drag shows, it should come as no
surprise that Halloween is practically a high holiday
in P-Town. Besides the many masquerade parties at
our nightclubs, you’ll find everything from haunted
dune tours to haunted houses to a Commercial
Street block party. Whether looking for a trick or
a treat (or both!), you can grab a warm apple cider,
take in the gorgeous New England foliage, and plan
on a frightfully fun time when you spend the this
spooky season in P-Town.
Once the candy corn is back in the cupboard,
it’s time to take out the turkey – and there’s no more
appropriate place to celebrate Thanksgiving than
Provincetown. After all, this is where the pilgrims
first landed when they made their brave ocean
crossing, before eventually settling in Plymouth. The
Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum
is open daily from April through November, and
with 2010 being the monument’s centennial year, it’s
the perfect time to pay a visit (for more information
about the 100-year celebrations, see the ad on page
24). And of course, many of our favorite restaurants
get into the spirit of things by laying out mouthwatering, special spreads to commemorate the
holiday.
A Cape escape may not be traditionally
associated with the winter, but believe us when
we say that you haven’t had a truly happy holiday
until you’ve experienced Holly Folly. Always the
first weekend of December, Holly Folly is a series
of events that celebrates the holiday season in true
P-Town style; with tree lightings, concerts and
caroling, Christmas dance parties, holiday galas
and the “Shop Hop,” a lineup of local merchants
extending special offers so shoppers can find truly
unique gifts to leave under the tree. (You can even
hop on the “Holly Folly Jolly Trolley” to get around
town – all aboard!) And of course, you should
consider sticking around to ring in New Year’s Eve
in Provincetown. There are always plenty of parties
where you can pop the cork, bring on the bubbly,
and find yourself someone to smooch at the stroke
of midnight. For a complete list of off-season events
check out the events article on page 17.
Oh, and if one of your annual resolutions has
anything to do with managing money more wisely,
take heart: in Provincetown, most hotels, inns
and bed & breakfast use Memorial Day Weekend
as the unofficial start of the “high season,” which
means March, April, and even early May are a
great time to take advantage of reduced off-season
rates. If you’d rather Fall into a competitive deal,
September’s Labor Day weekend frequently marks
the beginning of reduced rates on the other side
of the calendar. Cozy bed & breakfasts and larger
hotels reduce their rates by up to 25%... or more!
The deals don’t stop at your guest house door;
retailers have incredible off-season sales and many
of the restaurants have winter specials like 2 for 1
entrees and free appetizers.
Well before the buff bodies arrive - and long
after the summertime nightclubs dim their lights
– Provincetown retains that magical sensation of
a resort far removed from the rest of the world.
The natural beauty, fresh sea air, and spectacular
geography have inspired residents for hundreds of
years; Provincetown is truly a love for all seasons!
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By Scott Kearnan
nce you visit Provincetown, you may find
you never want to leave. Maybe you’ll want
to find a second home for future summers;
maybe you’re ready to quit the hustle and bustle of
your current life to relocate permanently to a more
leisurely pace on the Outer Cape. Or maybe you’re
even nearing retirement age, and looking for
somewhere new to call home, like Seashore Point at
Provincetown (100 Alden Street; 508-487-0771;
seashorepoint.org), a picturesque 55+ community in
Provincetown. Whatever unique reason it is that
brings you here to stay, we have the services available
to make your move happen, and the community
foundations in place to support you..
When it comes to looking for a home there are
plenty of experts to help you find the perfect place:
Beachfront Realty (139 Commercial Street; 508487-1397; beachfront-realty.com), Coldwell Banker
Pat Shultz Real Estate, Inc. (406 Commercial Street;
508-487-9550; patschultz.com), Harborside Realty
(154 Commercial Street; 800-838-4005; harborsiderealty.com), Peter Karl & Associates Real Estate (1
Winthrop St.; 866-487-8886; ptownproperties.com),
SeasCape Realty (405 Commercial Street; 508-4876111; seascaperealty.com), and Thomas D. Brown
Real Estate Associates (374 Commercial Street;
508-487-2990; thomasdbrown.com) all provide sales
and vacation rentals in Provincetown along with
other Outer Cape towns such as Truro, Wellfleet and
Eastham. For help buying your home, you’ll find a safe
ally in Security First Mortgage Funding, LLC (21
Court Street #1; 508-487-7122; sherwoodmortgage.
com), and since many Provincetown residents also
consider their home to be an important investment
property, turn to Asher Appraisal Services (508487-1177; [email protected]) to know it’s worth.
If you’re keeping your home in Provincetown as
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a summer getaway, you might need an extra hand
maintaining the property year-round. Do you really
want to return after a long New England winter,
only to find a family of hibernating squirrels has
taken up residency? Let the folks at J&S Property
Management (508-487-2331; jsmgmt@comcast.
net), Kenroku Ishiwata Property Management
(43 Commercial Street; 508-487-8803) or Peters
Property Management (42 Nelson Ave.; 508-4870399; [email protected]) manage things
while you’re away. Now your home may be your
biggest asset, but it’s not your only asset. From
retirement planning to daily banking services,
P-Town has plenty of financial institutions to serve
you. From nationally known institutions like TD
Bank (103 Shank Painter Road; 508-487-9091;
tdbank.com), to regional choices like the Cape-wide
Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank (345 Main
Street, Wellfleet; 508-349-3711; capecodfive.com),
to Seamen’s Bank (221 Commercial Street; 508487-0035; seamensbank.com), which is exclusive to
the Outer Cape towns, P-Town has what you need.
Add to that the investment, planning and insurance
services of firms like Baystate Financial Services
(900 Route 134, South Dennis; 508-760-4072;
baystatefinancial.com) and you will find all the
financial services you’ll ever need at your disposal
in P-Town.
One of the many benefits of life in P-Town is
that so many businesses are owned and operated
by locals themselves. That makes them eager to
offer personalized, caring service: they’re not
just business owners helping customers, but
neighbors helping neighbors. Karen R. DePalma,
Atty At Law (2 Harry Kemp Way; 508-487-3727;
karendepalma.com) and Nancy C. Correia, Atty
At Law (34 Conwell Street; 508-487-4835) are
2 Harry Kemp Way
Provincetown, MA 02657
• Residential and Commercial Real Estate Closings
• Contract Negotiations
• Refinance Transactions
• Business Law
• Condominium Developments/Conversions
• Wills, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills
508.487.3727 • 508.487.3604 fax
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both attorneys with strong specialties in real estate
and business law, so they’ll know exactly how to
guide you through the sometimes-daunting legal
transactions in acquiring property or starting a
business. For insurance, Benson Young & Downs,
Insurance Agcy, Inc. (56 Howland St.; 800-6988178; byandd.com), Fireside Insurance Agency
(10 Shank Painter Common; 508-487-9044), and
Kaplansky, Bryden & Sullivan Insurance (154
Shore Rd., North Truro; 508-487-6060) are all
trusted names to turn to for homeowners and
various business-related insurance. If you’re
looking to insure your own health, Insurance for
Members (866-303-2810; insurance4members.
com) has a suite of options from Fallon, Tufts, and
Harvard Pilgrim available.
Promote your business with Commercial
Ventures (508-487-1800), a full-service
promotional products distributor that can help
you brand yourself with everything from pens
to t-shirts, business cards to key chains. For
advertising, website and graphic services your
best bet is The Graphics Group (508-487-7258;
[email protected]). If your new home
is also your new business, a bed and breakfast
for example: be sure to join the Massachusetts
Lodging Association (Boston; 617-720-1776;
masslodging.com) which offers free listings on its
website for members. Now that you’ve spread the
word, hopefully you have so much business you
need to hire yourself staff : for that, Roderick’s
Payroll Service (246 Route 6, Truro; 508-4871733; roderickspayroll.com) will come in handy.
And when tax time rolls around, contact John
Medeiros, C.P.A. (2 Harry Kemp Way; 508-4871020) to handle those pesky IRS forms.
No matter what type of property you
own – a primary residence, summer home, or
business – you’ll want to be able to upkeep and
upgrade when necessary. So whether it’s keeping
your utilities in order through Cape Cod Oil
(227 Route 6; 800-464-0205) and Marcey Oil
Company, Inc. (37 Franklin Street; 508-487-0219);
finding those that can perform electrical wiring,
installations and renovations like Long Point
Electric (105 Shore Road, North Truro; 508-4872056; longpointelectric.com) and Steven Soby
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Electric (508-394-0004; stevensobyelectrician.
com); maintaining your property’s infrastructure
with help from Michael Monaghan Plumbing
(508-896-1796); to dramatic home renovations or
simpler cabinetry and custom furniture making
by Provincetown Woodworks (53 Bradford St.;
508-487-3198; provincetownwoodworks.com),
Provincetown is full of expertise.
Of course, life in Provincetown isn’t just made
up of the four walls that keep you here. What
we think you’ll really come to appreciate are the
community organizations and non-profits that
form the lifeblood of P-Town: groups that are
dedicated to sustaining this town and its residents
the way neighbors should. AIDS Support Group
of Cape Cod (96-98 Bradford St.; 508-487-9445;
asgcc.org) is a great example, opening its doors in
Provincetown in 1983 to provide care, comfort,
prevention and education surrounding HIV/
AIDS in a time when so few others were willing
to speak its name. Today the group is as vital as
ever, serving 500 square miles of Cape Cod and
supporting over 100,000 people a year. Helping
Our Women (336 Commercial St. #9; 508-4874357; helpingourwomen.org) sponsors support
groups and special workshops for women living
with chronic, life-threatening illnesses, and
provides transportation and financial assistance
to low-income clients so they can easily access
medical care and other needs. The Soup Kitchen
in Provincetown (10 Shank Painter Road; 508-4878331; ptownsoup.org), provides nourishing meals
to those in need and is another fine example of how
we take care of our neighbors here and the spirit of
giving and community that defines Provincetown.
Another defining aspect of Provincetown
is the great number of organizations that seek
to preserve our important connections to the
past. King Hiram’s Lodge (2 Masonic Place;
508-487-7175; massfreemasonry.net) is the oldest
Masonic lodge on Cape Cod, and one of the oldest
in the country, with a charter signed in 1795 by
none other than Paul Revere. Provincetown’s
connection to the sea through its whaling and
fishing history is why the MacMillan Pier Public
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Corporation (24 Macmillan Pier; 508-487-7115;
provincetownpublicpiercorporation.com) is
dedicated to maintaining our harbor and marine
facilities. And our history of embracing the arts
is legendary, too – hence the formation of the
Provincetown Community Compact (508-4871930; thecompact.org), which advances P-Town
culture by supporting living artists. Among
the Compact’s most vital work is preserving
Provincetown’s dune shacks nestled in the Outer
Cape’s sand dunes where artists and residents can
be alone with their thoughts, their work, and their
inspiration: the shacks are a P-Town legacy.
When you settle in Provincetown, you’ll find
the services, support, and structures that you need
for a beautiful life in your beautiful new home.
Staying Connected
Provincetown keeps you connected to your
community and others through print and digital
publications with all the news that’s fit to print
(or post!). Here are a few you’ll find:
Bay Windows – New England’s largest
newspaper serving the LGBT community,
with news, arts & entertainment, and political
opinions - a cornerstone of New England’s gay
media community at baywindows.com.
Edge Publications – Provincetown
has its own address (edgeptown.com) on this
series of websites covering LGBT news and
entertainment. Stories pulled in from all over the
national network keeps the community in touch.
Pink Choice – A website (pinkchoice.com)
that helps gay travelers share their experiences
by posting reviews of where to stay, where to eat,
what to see… and what to avoid!
Provincetown Banner – Our awardwinning newspaper that launched in 1856, the
Provincetown Banner (provincetownbanner.com)
serves P-Town as well as the communities of
Truro, Wellfleet and Eastham.
Provincetown.com – Your online
destination, for your favorite destination! Catch
up on what’s new in P-Town; find community
calendars, and more.
By Scott Kearnan
hey’re your pride and joy; the apple of your
eye. You nurse them back to health when
they’re sick, and you buy them toys for a
job well done. You can’t imagine life without them,
and when you head on vacation the idea of leaving
them in a stranger’s care breaks your loving heart.
No, we’re not talking about your children –
we’re talking about your pets, of course!
It’s no secret: Provincetown is the perfect
destination for those who consider their four-legged
friends to be part of the family. After all, dogs
arrived in P-Town with the landing of the Mayflower
in 1620 – and while the pilgrims are no longer
making cross-continental voyages, know that your
pet can still hitch a ride (as long as they’re leashed!)
if you make your way over on Bay State Cruises or
Boston Harbor Cruises. Cape Air allows kenneled
dogs and Plymouth & Brockton Bus allows service
animals. Of course you should always check-in with
your chosen transportation carrier when traveling
with your companion to find out about extra fees
and what type of documentation may be needed.
If you love the sea, hit the harbor with Dog
Gone Sailing Charters (508.566.0410), which offers
private sailing excursions for 4-6 folks… and your
animal companion is invited too (though we’re not
sure they’d let your canine play captain in a tricorner hat and buckle-shoes).
Back on land, there’s no reason that they
shouldn’t be allowed to have a little fun while you’re
sniffing around town! Put the pooch on a long leash
and bring him or her to the Pilgrim Bark Park
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(provincetowndogpark.org), a newly opened
park where our faithful friends can run, play,
make new friends – basically, enjoy all the same
benefits of a fabulous Provincetown vacation
just as we do. We’re not sure our Founding
Fidos expected to one day have an acre-large
playground of their very own, but we’re happy
to provide it. Plus, we think two-legged visitors
will howl with amusement at some of the Bark
Park’s contributions from local artists: benches
shaped like the Mayflower, a bronze whale tail,
and some artsy fire hydrants (or as your pet calls
them, “conveniently located public bathrooms”) all
serve as conversation pieces for owners, whether
mingling in the main park or in a special section
exclusively for small dogs under 25 pounds.
Now we know that your pet won’t want
to spend all their time in the Park, and frankly,
neither will you. So take advantage of the fact that
Provincetown has plenty of pet-friendly hotels,
inns and bed & breakfasts. Check out our guide
to accommodations on page 10. And when you’re
ready to hit the town for a delicious dinner out,
don’t feel obliged to doom your dog to an entrée
of Scooby Snacks, as many of P-Town’s restaurants
welcome pets in designated outdoor areas. You’ll
find a full list in our dining guide on page 22.
There’s also a weekend just for our four
legged friends - Pet Appreciation Weekend
is the weekend of September 25th. This is when
party animals (of the literal variety) can pal
around at a series of events: pet parades, photo
contests, Olympic-style “Canine Games,” and
even a pet tea dance! Of course, there are plenty
of activities for the owners, as well. The weekend
is sponsored by Carrie A. Seaman Animal
Shelter (casasanimalshelter.org), an important
Provincetown non-profit that serves as a no-kill
animal shelter for homeless dogs and cats: so if
you don’t already have a best furry friend, this
could be your place to find one.
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