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With its beautiful and peaceful historic sites, old Portuguese fishing communities and long-standing artists, Provincetown is also one of the most popular resort destinations among gay and lesbian travelers. pawn The height of the buzz is summer, especially in July and August, but P'town is beautiful year-round and can be charming during the calm winter and the relaxed, mild spring and spring season. relaxing spring The city continues to improve and become more well-rounded with more luxury hotels, art galleries, and great restaurants than ever before.
Description
Its gorgeous beauty is unmatched in New England.
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Season:
Although Provincetown is most popular during the summer months and many businesses are only open from May through October. But it is an attractive destination year-round, especially during the less crowded spring and fall.
Average minimum lows are 37F/23F in January, 52F/37F in April, 79F/63F in July and 60F/45F in Oct. It snows sometimes during winter. But not very long and the summer winds in general. Prevents increased heat waves Autumn and spring provide the usual crisp, cool and beautiful weather. Precipitation averages 3 to 4.5 inches/m. year round.
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Location:
Provincetown is at the tip of Cape Cod, which is known as the "Outer Cape." If you look at the Cape as a roll of arms, Provincetown is the hand. It's at the tip of the cape, and the town faces south and sits on the cape. Cape Cod Bay The west and north of Provincetown are dominated by the pristine, windswept sands, beaches and seagrass of the Cape Cod National Seashore and the northern portion of the city's frothy Atlantic fronts. Provincetown is at the end of US 6, the main road at Skip Cape Cod
Can't decide to eat or drink? Consult our Provincetown dining and nightlife guide.
Driving distance:
The long drive to Provincetown is from the main attractions and points of interest are:
Boston: 120 miles (2.5 hrs)
Burlington, VT: 330 miles (6 to 6.5 hrs)
Montreal: 490 miles (8 to 8.5 hrs.)
Newport, RI: 120 miles (2.5 hrs)
New Haven, CT: 220 miles (3.5 to 4.5 hrs.)
New York City: 300 miles (5.5 to 6.5 hrs)
North: 210 miles (4 to 4.5 hrs)
Portland, ME: 210 miles (4 to 4.5 hrs)
Providence, RI: 120 miles (2.5 hrs)
Sagamore Bridge (Entrance to Cape Cod): 60 miles (75 minutes)
Washington, DC: 520 miles (8 to 9 hrs.)
travel to Provincetown:
Provincetown is an easy place to reach without a car and easy on foot. During the summer, traffic is daunting and cars can be a liability, so consider leaving them at home.
Cape Air offers direct service from Boston Logan International at busy Provincetown Airport. High-speed ferry service is available mid-May through mid-October from Boston Harbor Cruises and Bay State Cruise Company. From Boston, the high-speed ferry to Provincetown takes about 90 minutes, meaning you can get there every day if you Catch the first sail (8:30 a.m. for Bay State, 9 a.m. for Boston Harbor Cruises) and return to the last one (5:30 p.m. for Bay State late, 8:30 a.m. for Boston Harbor Cruises, depending on the day of the week).
But this is a long day on a boat, if you can only spend one night in Provincetown, you probably have more time to stay. The number of flights per day varies slightly between the two companies - call 877-733-9425 or visit the online schedule page for Boston Harbor. Cruises for Bay State call 877-783-3779 or visit the online timetable page. Fares are around $60 or $90 round-trip for both companies.
Be aware of seasonal ferries from Plymouth when Capt John Boats and there are excellent bus services to and around P'town (see Getting to Cape Cod).
Events and Festivals in Provincetown 2016-2017:
Mid-Feb.: A weekend for couples: Snowbound.
Mid-Mar.: Provincetown Bears/Northeast Ursamen: Out of hibernation.
Mid to late April: Provincetown Green Arts Festival
Mid-May: Single Women's Weekend
Early June: Color Weekend Women and Allies
Mid-June: Provincetown International Film Festival
Early July: Independence Day at Crown & Anchor
Mid-July.: Provincetown Summer Bear Week
Mid-July.: Taste of Provincetown (Benefits for MassEquality)
Late July: Splash Provincetown Girls Summer Vacation
Early Aug. Pride Coalition Family Week
Mid-Aug.: DaddyHunt.com Daddy Days Provincetown
Mid-Aug.: Provincetown JazzFest
Late August: Carnival in Provincetown.
Late September: Tennessee Williams Theater Festival
Early October: Mates Leather Weekend
Mid-October Morning: Women's Week
Mid-Oct.: Fantasia Fair
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