How to Find Hotels in Provincetown, Massachusetts

A New England fishing village turned art colony, Provincetown is located on the tip of Cape Cod. Known to local as "P-Town," it's a flavorful city of art lovers and fine living.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Credit card
• Computer with Internet access

Find Accommodations

1. Contact the Provincetown Tourism Office for accommodation information. Visit the Web site (see Resources below) or call [phone].

2. Stay in a downtown hotel. P-Town has an interesting and happening nightlife, and a downtown hotel puts you near the action.

3. Take a room in an inn by the boardwalk. The cozy inns by the bay are calm, relaxing and offer great views. You will still not be far from the city.

4. Stay at a condominium. Condos in Provincetown offer a variety of amenities to the traveler who likes creature comforts such as hot tubs and fireplaces.

5. Make reservations at a resort. Accommodations in the historic Provincetown area provide the highest luxury, as well as a great view of the harbor and just about every comfort imaginable.

Discover Provincetown

6. Visit the site where the pilgrims first landed and signed the Mayflower Compact.

7. Experience the art of Provincetown. The city has attracted a number of artists who have stayed on over the years. There are many worthwhile galleries, theaters and shops to visit.

Transportation

8. Take your car. Route 6 and the Mid Cape Highway will take you to the city. It's a 90-minute drive to Provincetown from the Cape Cod Canal bridge.

9. Take a ferry. The Fast Ferry travels from Boston's Long Wharf to Provincetown in about 90 minutes. The ferry runs from May to October with varying frequency.

10. Take a trolley through Provincetown. The city offers tours that cover both historical landmarks and the town as it is at present. The tours are about 40 minutes long.

Tips & Warnings

• Provincetown is a popular spot for alternative lifestyles. Same-sex couples are a common sight around town and the city's population is very accepting of most lifestyle choices.