How to Find Luxury Hotels in Provincetown, Massachusetts

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Provincetown is located at the farthest tip of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Known affectionately as "P-Town," it offers visitors an assortment of eclectic boutiques, art galleries and historic sites to peruse, as well as miles of pristine beaches. Provincetown is also well known as being a popular resort destination for the gay community. With so many things to see and do, and luxury accommodations to make your stay comfortable, it's easy to see how this quaint town lives up to its motto: "There's no place quite like Provincetown."

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Computer with Internet access for booking accommodations

Find Luxury Accommodations in Provincetown, Massachusetts

Step 1

Reserve rooms the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism Web site (see Resources below). You may also call them at (800) 227-MASS.
Step 2

Pamper yourself at the Crowne Pointe Historic Inn and Spa, a short walk to everything in town. This 140-year-old inn was once the estate of a sea-faring captain, and received Fodor's Editor's Choice award in 2005. In peak season, luxury accommodations cost aournd $400 to $500 per night (see Resources below). Even if you don't stay at Crowne Pointe, it's worth a stop just to peek at the restored lobby.
Step 3

Savor true New England flavor when you stay at the Race Point Lighthouse, a working 1800s-era lighthouse complete with a keeper in residence to assist you with your needs.
Step 4

Anticipate luxurious ambiance when you choose one of the many inns or bed-and-breakfasts in Provincetown, many of which are examples of 18th century architecture.

Know Your Destination

Step 1

Have a whale of a time! Provincetown is home to the Center for Coastal Studies, which offers tours of the Stellwegan Banks, the natural habitat of several species of whales.
Step 2

Spend some time (and money) on Commercial Street. This mile-long shopping district is chock full of unique boutiques, galleries and gift shops where you can find everything under the sun.

Get to and Around Provincetown, Massachusetts

Step 1

Drive into Provincetown via Route 6 from Cape Cod, or come by boat or ferry from Boston or Plymouth.
Step 2

Fly to Provincetown via the Provincetown Municipal Airport (small, private craft only) or Barnstable Municipal Airport in Hyannis. Logan Airport in Boston, Massachusetts is about a 2.5-hour drive to Provincetown.
Step 3

Take a ride on the Provincetown Trolley for a guided tour or just to get around. The trolley departs every 30 minutes from the Town Hall.