48 Hours in P-Town

Make the Most of Your 48 Hours in Provincetown

Let Provincetown be your playground, and Mercury Provincetown be your base camp. There’s something for everyone in Provincetown, and Provincetown welcomes everyone, happily, and with open arms. A long-popular LGBTQ destination, Provincetown is a place that celebrates openness, diversity, and pride 365 days a year. Its landscape may shift from season to season but its natural beauty remains, and visitors can’t get enough of its gorgeous and glorious presence year-round. Come and live in the moment while being reminded of its rich history.

Calling All Adventurers

For those travelers who want to make the most of their time in Provincetown discovering what makes this place so charming and unique, we offer these ideas. Experience the Breakwater Walk - hike the mile-long rocky Provincetown Causeway (also referred to as the jetty) to the narrowest tip or hook of Provincetown, and all of Cape Cod. For extra adventure, continue on to reach the Long Point Lighthouse. Climb to the top of the 252-foot-tall Pilgrim Monument, commemorating the Mayflower Pilgrims’ first landing in the New World in Provincetown. Or, hop on a whale-watching boat, leaving from MacMillan Pier several times a day from mid-May to mid-October.

Where to Dip Your Toes in the Sand

Whether you want to spend a full day at the beach or a leisurely morning or afternoon wafting in the ocean air, Provincetown shorelines are waiting. Sunsets at calm, expansive Herring Cove Beach are especially remarkable given their location on the southwestern edge of the Cape along Cape Cod Bay, facing inland. Race Point Beach, along the northern shore’s Outer Cape offers more surf and, during the fall, the opportunity to see whales during their seasonal migration. Be sure to check out the 200-year-old Race Point Lighthouse. For those looking for a more relaxing way to enjoy our beaches, simply head upstairs at Mercury Provincetown and chill on the largest rooftop sun deck in town.

Arts & Culture Abound

Provincetown shines as America’s oldest continuous art colony, fostering creativity for over a century. This vibrant town brims with inspiration, from art schools and museums like the Provincetown Art Association and Museum (PAAM) to unique outdoor displays like Bob Gasoi Memorial Art Alley. A hub for modern American drama, Provincetown boasts a rich theatrical heritage with venues like Provincetown Theater offering professional productions. The Provincetown Town Hall morphs into a performing arts center by night, featuring top musicians, comics, and stage performances. For history and a remarkable view of the harbor from its top floor, visit the 1874 Provincetown Library, an ornate construction that is part public library and part museum.

Indulge in the Hustle and Bustle

A favorite pastime is grabbing a seat in front of Provincetown’s Town Hall and indulging in the age-old act of people watching, and nowhere is it better than Provincetown. Every day feels like a holiday with passerbyers dressed to the nines, in costume, drag, or simply (and confidently!) flaunting their tanned beach bodies. Spend your days walking popular Commercial Street or along Provincetown Harbor and soak in all the action while admiring the diverse mix of people and personalities on full display. In the Gallery District, the historic East End of Commercial Street, pop in and out of art galleries showcasing the local artists who have made PTown a creative destination since 1916.

Make the Most of Your 48 Hours in Provincetown

Calling All Adventurers

Where to Dip Your Toes in the Sand

Arts & Culture Abound

Indulge in the Hustle and Bustle

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