Provincetown Chamber of Commerce, Inc.

• "Promise Town"

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  When my son was young, on our annual Cape Cod family vacations he’d mistakenly say “Promise Town” instead of Provincetown. We all thought it was cute and so the name has stuck for years. Even though my son, his older sister and cousins have all been to Provincetown dozens of times over the past 12 summers, they still get excited about our visits to this colorful town. Maybe that’s because they realize Provincetown holds a lot of “promise” for them in regards to experiencing new, awesome activities that can’t be easily replicated in other destinations. These family–friendly activities range from one-of-a-kind dune tours to adventures at sea including whale watches, pirate ships and gorgeous, gentle beach water.
  In addition to a great variety of outdoor activities there is tons of shopping that my kids look forward to. The lack of chain stores makes this an eclectic adventure with plenty of shops for kids, teens and parents to peruse.
  As a parent, another thing I like about Provincetown is the value it offers families. Traveling with a family of four or more can potentially add up. However, it only costs $!5/day or $45 per year for a family to load all its members into their car and visit the amazingly beautiful National Seashore beaches of Race Point and Herring Cove. Comparatively, the Jersey Shore charges $8 PER person PER day visit to its beaches.
  This summer, my son and his cousin walked up and down the Pilgrim Tower FOUR TIMES in one visit! Why four times? Because they have a lot of energy – like most youngsters do – and because there was no extra charge for multiple climbs. Talk about value…and tired feet!
  It never fails: we visit Provincetown multiple times during our annual two-week stay in Cape Cod. The kids and teens in our extended family love it because it delivers on all that it does “promise.” No wonder the name “Promise Town” has stuck!
  
  WEATHER WATCH

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  Last Minute Availability

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  Provincetown Calendar of Events

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  Provincetown Specials

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  Winter Visitor Guide

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  Provincetown Webcams! The cameras are located on the Chamber building, on the pier, Lopes Square and Town Hall with great views of the downtown area. See also Provincetown Webcam on onCape.com!

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