The Province Lands Seashore Visitors Center on Race Point Road

Provincetown is surrounded by Cape Cod National Seashore

Cape Cod National Seashore, Herring Cove Beach

Cape Cod National Seashore, Race Point Beach

Cape Cod National Seashore

The entire Atlantic Ocean coastline of Cape Cod was preserved as a National Park (CCNS) by President John F. Kennedy in 1961.

The National Seashore offers several gateways to some of the most valuable real estate in America which can be accessed with an Entrance Pass purchased at booth at beach entrances.

Herring Cove Beach between Wood End and Race Point Lighthouses has ample parking and a beach facility which includes toilets, showers and take away food for the complete ‘day at the beach.’ Herring Cove parking on the Race Point end also offers access to a bike/walking trail that goes through the most rugged dunes and offers vistas of the salt marshes surrounding Hatches Harbor.

Another jump-off point for walking or biking the dunes is the Park’s Visitor Center on Race Road, again with ample free parking and rest rooms. And Beech Forest, further along Race Road back into town, has free parking and rest rooms, and self-guided walks to kettle ponds and bike/walking trails deep into the woods.

Maps and information for all of this are available at the National Seashore Visitors Center on Race Road. For more information please visit their website at NPS.gov/caco.

Be Shark Smart

Cape Cod’s waters are part of a natural and wild marine ecosystem with a rich diversity of sea life, including sharks and seals. Seals are the major prey species for the great white shark. Sharks often feed on seals close to shore, and they’ve been observed near swimming beaches.

While it is rare for a great white shark to bite a human, since 2012, sharks have bitten people three times in the waters off Truro and Wellfleet. One bite, in 2018, resulted in a fatality. With coastline topography changes and sharks and seals in the ocean, any level of activity in the water, whether wading, swimming, or surfing, will pose a different degree of risk.

Everyone going into the ocean should exercise caution and be willing to assume the level of risk associated with their behavior prior to entering the water.

If you decide to venture into the waters off Cape Cod, learn how to be Shark Smart.

Please link this https://www.nps.gov/caco/planyourvisit/sharksafety.htm to learn how to be Shark Smart above

Do Not Feed or Touch Wildlife

Wildlife accustomed to being fed will become aggressive to obtain food. This includes coyote and fox. There have been serious incidents involving bites to people and pets. Report injured or deceased wildlife to park staff. Never touch injured wildlife.

Cape Cod National Seashore Race Point
Old Harbor Life-Saving Station

Race Point Ranger Station

Seashore, Beech Forest Walking Trail

Cape Cod National Seashore

Dog Fancy Magazine named Provincetown America’s most dog friendly town, for good reason. Ptown loves all dogs – ours and our visitors, and treats them well with lots of love and yes, spoiling them with delicious treats and new coat for cold winter. Most shops, galleries, restaurants (with outdoor areas) and some boat charters welcome well behaved dogs at the business owners discretion. Almost all businesses offer treats for lucky doggies or provide a cool drink of water.

Provincetown Dog Park is located on Rt 6 and Shank Painter Road junction

Best friend ever, Honda

On the sailing boat with Charlie!

Taking Your Dog to Herring Cove or Race Point Beaches

Cape Cod National Seashore Park Policy on Pets
508 349 3785, 508 487-1256, Website

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Provincetown East End town beach, low tide

Walking with Your Dog on Provincetown Town Beaches

Dog owners/walkers are required to clean up after their animal immediately and dispose of the waste in a waste container. Bags are provided at many locations throughout the town. Off-leash times for town beaches: Memorial Day through November 1st, 6am to 9am and 6pm to 9pm and November 2 through the day before Memorial Day, 6am to 9pm.

Dogs must be under voice & sight control. If you have any questions please contact Animal Control Officer Ruth Ann Cowing, at the Provincetown Police Dept at 508 487-1212.

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Award-winning Pilgrim Bark Park

Pilgrim Bark Park is an enclosed dog park where well socialized dogs can run free and play off leash. There is both a general and small dog section. Parking is available and the park is handicap accessible. Open year-round.

Located on the corner of Shank Painter Road and Route 6.
Website

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You don’t need to drive to Provincetown with your dog! Take a ferry!

Travel In Style!

Your pet can even travel to Provincetown via public transportation on ferry services between Boston & Provincetown with Bay State Cruise Company and CityExperiences.com/boston/city-cruises/provincetown-ferry/

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Hana, little dog with lots of personality!

Pet Friendly Accommodations

Please note pets accepted at the business owners discretion and based on availability.

Apartments, Cottages, Condos, Houses

Bayshore/Chandler House, 508 487-9133, Website

Weneedavacation.com, 888 281-8660, 774 323-3911, Website

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Inns, B&B

Aerie House, 508 487-1197, E-mail

Benchmark Inn, 508 487-7440, 888 487-7440, Website

Brass Key Guesthouse, 800 842-9858, 508 487-9020, Website

Brasswood Inn, 508 487-1526, Website

Crowne Pointe Historic Inn & Spa, 877 276-9631, 508 487-6767, Website

Land’s End Inn, 508-487-0706 office, 508-237-8892 cell, Website

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Motels, Hotels and Resorts

Cape Colony Inn, 508 487-1755, 800 841-6716, Website

Dune Crest Hotel, 800 942-5388, 508 487-9090, Website

Harbor Hotel Provincetown, 508 487-1711, 800 422-4224, Website

Surfside Hotel and Suites, 508 487-1726, Website

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Camping

Dunes Edge Campground, 508 487-9815, Website

Herring Cove Beach

Animal Rescue League of Boston

     

The Animal Rescue League of Boston is an unwavering champion for animals in need, committed to keeping them safe and healthy. We have served the Cape community since 1921.

Mondays and holidays: Closed
Tuesdays: Open by appointment only
Wednesday-Sunday: Open to the public 1:00-6:00pm

3981 Main Street (Rte 6A), East Brewster, MA, 02631

617 426-9170

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Website

Provincetown Dog Park Association – Pilgrim Bark Park

     

Opened in 2008 Pilgrim Bark Park is located on an acre of land where dogs can run free and socialize off leash. There is a general dog section and a section exclusively for small dogs under 25 pounds. The park is open year round from dawn to dusk.

Pilgrim Bark Park is located on the corner of Shank painter Rd. and Route 6. Parking is available and the park is handicap accessible.
Many of the park’s elements and sculptures where created and donated by local artists.

Although a public park, Pilgrim Bark Park, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, relies 100% on private donations for its on-going maintenance and improvements. To learn more about Pilgrim Bark Park and Provincetown’s pet friendly businesses and amenities, visit our website: www.provincetowndogpark.org.

P.O. Box 1898, Provincetown, MA, 02657

508 487-5166

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Website

Veterinary Wellness Center of Provincetown

 

Looking for a top-notch veterinary clinic in Provincetown, Massachusetts? Our experienced and compassionate team is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for your furry family members. From routine check-ups to advanced medical treatments, we offer a wide range of services to keep your pets healthy and happy. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and discover why we’re the go-to choice for pet owners in Provincetown.

OUR MISSION
To be an active part of a community that values, appreciates, and loves their pets as a member of their family. To serve both the human and non-humans with empathy, respect, and without judgement as we also would want ourselves and family to be treated. And with a dedication to lifelong learning, to strive to always think critically and to offer with honesty and integrity as many options to support the human- animal bond. We are dedicated to developing lasting relationships with our patients, clients, and colleagues.

OUR VISION
To strive to provide unparalleled care and service to our clients and patients in a low stress and caring environment. To utilize technology and ancient medicine to improve the lives of our pets and their humans. To strive to always be able to offer an option.

43 Race Point Road Unit E1, Provincetown, MA, 02657

508 909-4800

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Website

Provincetown’s beautiful Town Hall decorated for Holiday Season!

The Town of Provincetown was incorporated on June 14, 1727 but had been self-governing since the signing of the Mayflower Compact in Provincetown Harbor in 1620. The ordinances and by-laws of the Town are enacted by an Annual Town Meeting in the spring and Special Town Meeting in the fall. In between a five-member Board of Selectmen oversees the administration of the Town’s business by the Town Manager and her staff.

The Town must provide all the services of a small city in the summer (30-40,000) based on a local population of 3,300 people year-round. Quite a challenge but the Town takes good care of its visitors and residents alike!

The Provincetown Town has just been completely gutted and renovated to provide modern office space for many of the administrative staff. The exterior of Town Hall was restored to replicate closely its original appearance when it was built in 1885, right down to the paint scheme. Valuable pieces of the Town’s extensive art collection are displayed in Town Hall, which is well worth a visit.

The Provincetown Schools provide good public education from pre-school through 8th grade. Provincetown Schools formally joins the IB community as an IB World School – Middle Years Programme (MYP program) and is now the only school in Massachusetts to offer the IB continuum, grades PK-8th , an incredible accomplishment. Our district is unique because it is situated within a rich cultural, scientific, and technological environment.

TOWN OF PROVINCETOWN

Emergencies 911
Town Hall 508 487-7000 – Website
Provincetown Town Administrators 508 487-7002 – Website
Provincetown Town Clerk 508 487-7013 – Website
Provincettown Health Dept. 508 487-7020 – Website
Provincetown Select Board 508 487-7003
Provincetown Dept. of Public Works 508 487-7060 – Website
Provincetown Water Dept. 508 487-7060 – Website
Provincetown Sewer Dept. 508 487-7060 – Website
Provincetown Shellfish Dept. 508 246-5756 – Website
Parking Department 508 487-7050 – Website
Licensing 508 487-7020 – Website
Harbormaster & MacMillan Pier 508 487-7030 – Website
Provincetown Tourism Office 508 487-3298 – Website
Provincetown Police Dept. 508 487-1212 – Website
Provincetown Airport 508 487-0241 Website
Provincetown Public Television PTV 508 487-0648
Council on Aging 508 487-7080 – Website
Community Recreation Center 508 487-7097 – Website
Provincetown Public Library 508 487-7094 – Website
Pets/Animal Control 508 487-1213 – Website
Provincetown Schools 508 487-5000 – Website
Provincetown PTA – Website

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We are here! Boston to Provincetown 15 min fly, 90 min by fast ferry or 2 hr 15 min by car.

By Air

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By Boat (SEASONAL)

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By Bus

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By Car

Boston to Provincetown 115 miles.
New York City to Provincetown 299 miles.

Provincetown is at the end of Route 6. From the south you can come through Providence Rte. 195; from the north or west Rte. 495 or through Boston by Rte. 3. All routes connect with Route 6.

Driving time from Boston or Providence is almost two hr and 15 min, New York about six hours.

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By Train

CapeFLYER.com is a summer weekend passenger train that runs from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day from South Station in Boston to Hyannis Depot, with stops in Braintree, Brockton, Middleborough/Lakeville, Wareham Village, Buzzards Bay and Bourne. Check P&B and PeterPan bus schedules for connections to Provincetown.

Onboard concessions, free Wi-Fi, wheelchair accessibility. Pets, bikes are FREE. No reservations. Extra coaches for holiday weekends.

Kids 11 and under ride FREE when accompanied by a paying adult. Seniors and persons with disabilities can ride for 1/2 off regular fare with a Senior CharlieCard or Transportation Access Pass CharlieCard.

Hyannis Depot, 252 Main Street, Hyannis, MA
888 797-7245

Hyannis Transportation Center, 215 Iyannough Road, Hyannis, MA
800 352-7155.

From New York to Boston MA and Providence RI: Amtrak

By Bike

Hundreds of people come to visit Provincetown by bike! Ride your bike on Cape Cod’s Bike trails or hop on the bike shuttle

Don’t drive! Explore Provincetown and Cape Cod National Park by bike

How I get here

See also Getting Around Provincetown and Cape Cod…

Where is Provincetown? We’re here, on the very tip of Cape Cod. Cape Cod is a geographic cape extending into the Atlantic Ocean from the southeastern corner of mainland Massachusetts, in the northeastern United States. Its historic, maritime character and pristine, world-renowned beaches that attract visitors year-round.

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You have many options:

You can fly: fast, year-round from Boston, in season from NY

You can take ferry: 90-min ride from Boston, runs daily May through October

You can take bus: daily service from Boston Logan’s Airport and the South Shore, connections available from Providence and NYC

You can drive by car: only one hour from the bridge with no traffic

By train: in season Amtrak service from Boston’s South Station with a bus connection in Hyannis

By bike: Hundreds of people come to visit Provincetown by bike! Ride your bike on Cape Cod’s Bike trails or hop on the bike shuttle

Welcome to Provincetown!

Provincetown Map ~ Clik here to enlarge image

Provincetown is a New England town located at the extreme tip of Cape Cod in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, in the United States. A small coastal resort town with a year-round population of just under 3,000, Provincetown has a summer population of as high as 60,000. Often called “P-town” or “P’town”, the town is known for its beaches, harbor, artists, tourist industry, and its status as a vacation destination for the LGBTQA+ community.

Provincetown Events: What, When & Where

Oh, Spring… Time to visit Provincetown!

Winter Visitors Guide: Lodging, Restaurants, Shopping, Things To Do, Pamper Yourself…

Snowy Cape Cod National Seashore Park

JANUARY 2024

FREE parking in our municipal parking lots

Soup Kitchen in Provincetown November through April, Provincetown United Methodist Church, 10 Shank Painter Road, Mon-Fri, 12:30-1:30. For more information call 508 487-8331 or visit SkipFood.org

Provincetown Public Library – ProvincetownLibrary.org

Center for Coastal Studies – CoastalStudies.org

Helping our Women (HOW) – Helpingourwoman.org

The Cape School of Art in Provincetown – CapeSchoolOfArt.org

Fine Art Work Center FAWC – FAWC.org

Provincetown Art Association and Museum PAAM – PAAM.org

Provincetown Theater – ProvincetownTheater.org

Water Edge Cinema – ProvincetownFilm.org/Cinema

Provincetown Film Society –

Castle Hill Truro Center for the Arts workshops, life drawing CastleHill.org

Highland Lighthouse – Highlandlighthouse.org

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Monday, January 1 New Year’s Day 2024

Saturday, January 6 41st Re-Rooters Day Ceremony, snow or shine, 4:00 pm on the beach east of Snail Road, Provincetown Harbor. Wear boots, dress warm, bring something small and non-toxic to purge from 2022 to burn on tree/boat.

Thursdays in January and February Coffeehouse @ The Mews Coffeehouse starts at 7pm (sign up at 6:30pm) – 508 487-1500, mewsptown.com

Monday, January 15 Martin Luther King Day

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February

FEBRUARY 2024

FREE parking in our municipal parking lots

Soup Kitchen in Provincetown November through April, Provincetown United Methodist Church, 10 Shank Painter Road, Mon-Fri, 12:30-1:30 SkipFood.org

Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum – Pilgrim-Monument.org

Provincetown Public Library – ProvincetownLibrary.org

Center for Coastal Studies – CoastalStudies.org

Helping our Women (HOW) – Helpingourwoman.org

The Cape School of Art in Provincetown – CapeSchoolOfArt.org

Fine Art Work Center FAWC – FAWC.org

Provincetown Art Association and Museum PAAM – PAAM.org

Provincetown Theater – ProvincetownTheater.org

Water Edge Cinema – ProvincetownFilm.org/Cinema

Provincetown Film Society –

Castle Hill Truro Center for the Arts workshops, life drawing CastleHill.org

Highland Museum and Lighthouse – Highlandlighthouse.org

Payomet Performing Arts Center in Truro – Payomet.org

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Friday, February 2 Groundhog Day

Wednesday, February 14 Valentine’s Day

Wednesday, February 14 Ash Wednesday

Monday, February 19 President’s Day

Friday-Sunday, February 2-25 Snowbound Leather Weekend XV – MatesLeatherWeekend.com/Snowbound/

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March

MARCH 2024

FREE parking in our municipal parking lots

Soup Kitchen in Provincetown November through April, Provincetown United Methodist Church, 10 Shank Painter Road, Mon-Fri, 12:30-1:30 SkipFood.org

Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum – Pilgrim-Monument.org

Provincetown Public Library – ProvincetownLibrary.org

Center for Coastal Studies – CoastalStudies.org

Helping our Women (HOW) – Helpingourwoman.org

The Cape School of Art in Provincetown – CapeSchoolOfArt.org

Fine Art Work Center FAWC – FAWC.org

Provincetown Art Association and Museum PAAM – PAAM.org

Provincetown Theater – ProvincetownTheater.org

Water Edge Cinema – ProvincetownFilm.org/Cinema

Provincetown Film Society – Film Art Series through May 18, 2022 – film listing here

Castle Hill Truro Center for the Arts workshops, life drawing CastleHill.org

Highland Museum and Lighthouse – Highlandlighthouse.org

Payomet Performing Arts Center in Truro – Payomet.org

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Friday, March 8 International Women’s Day

Sunday, March 10 Daylight Savings Time

Monday, March 11 First Night of Ramadan

Sunday, March 17 St. Patrick’s Day

Tuesday, March 19 Spring Equinox

Sunday, March 24 Palm Sunday

Friday, March 29 Good Friday

Sunday, March 31 Easter

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April

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APRIL 2024

Humpback whales feeding. Photo courtesy of the Center for Coastal Studies CoastalStudies.org
Center for Coastal Studies under NOAA permit # 16325

Mid April Whale watching season begins

• Captain John Boats Provincetown Whale Watch
• Dolphin Fleet Whale Watch
• Sea Salt Charters

FREE parking in our municipal parking lots

Soup Kitchen in Provincetown November through April, Provincetown United Methodist Church, 10 Shank Painter Road, Mon-Fri, 12:30-1:30 SkipFood.org

Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum – Pilgrim-Monument.org

Provincetown Public Library – ProvincetownLibrary.org

Center for Coastal Studies – CoastalStudies.org

Helping our Women (HOW) – Helpingourwoman.org

The Cape School of Art in Provincetown – CapeSchoolOfArt.org

Fine Art Work Center FAWC – FAWC.org

Provincetown Art Association and Museum PAAM – PAAM.org

Provincetown Theater – ProvincetownTheater.org

Water Edge Cinema – ProvincetownFilm.org/Cinema

Provincetown Film Society – Film Art Series

Castle Hill Truro Center for the Arts – CastleHill.org

Highland Museum and Lighthouse – Highlandlighthouse.org

Payomet Performing Arts Center in Truro – Payomet.org

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Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum – Delayed opening as we wrap up some routine maintenance work on the Monument. Currently targeting a 2024 opening day of Saturday, May 18. Thank You! – Pilgrim-Monument.org

Monday, April 1 April Fool’s Day

Tuesday-Wednesday 9-10 Eid al Fitr

Monday, April 15 Tax Day

Monday, April 22 Earth Day

Monday-Tuesday, April 22-30 Passover

Wednesday, April 24 Massachusetts Right Whale Day in an effort to raise awareness about the endangered species.

Friday, April 26 Arbor Day

TBA Gays For Patsy Spring Stomp: A Hoedown in Ptown Gay’s for Patsy‘s annual LGBTQA+ (queer) spring dance weekend held in Provincetown, featuring country western dancing with three dances, multiple dance workshops, and a whole bunch of socializing. – GaysForPatsy.org/stomp/

Friday-Sunday, April 26-29 Moby Dick Marathon – ProvincetownLibrary.org

May

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MAY 2024

Monday, May 16 Ferry Services Resume – Bay State City Cruise, Boston Harbor Cruises, Captain John Boats Fast Ferry

Provincetown Farmers Market – Saturdays from 9-1 mid-May to the end of October. Pre-order online for pre-paid & expedited pick up from the vendor booths or browse the booths. Next to Provincetown Town Hall, corner of Commercial and Ryder streets – ShopLocalFood.org

Visitors Center at Province Lands – NPS.gov/caco

Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum – Delayed opening as we wrap up some routine maintenance work on the Monument.
Currently targeting a 2024 opening day of Saturday, May 18. Thank You! – Pilgrim-Monument.org

Provincetown Public Library – ProvincetownLibrary.org

Center for Coastal Studies – CoastalStudies.org

Helping our Women (HOW) – Helpingourwoman.org

The Cape School of Art in Provincetown – CapeSchoolOfArt.org

Fine Art Work Center FAWC – FAWC.org

Provincetown Art Association and Museum PAAM – PAAM.org

Provincetown Theater – ProvincetownTheater.org

TWENTY SUMMERS at Hawthorne Barn – 20Summers.org

Water Edge Cinema – ProvincetownFilm.org/Cinema

Provincetown Film Society Film Art Series – film listing here

Castle Hill Truro Center for the Arts – CastleHill.org

Highland Museum and Lighthouse – Highlandlighthouse.org

Payomet Performing Arts Center in Truro – Payomet.org

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Wednesday, May 1 May Day

Wednesday-Sunday, May 1-June 30 Twenty Summers – 20summers.org

Sunday, May 5 Orthodox Easter

Sunday, May 5 Cinco de Mayo

Sunday, May 12 Mother’s Day

Monday, May 13 Ferry Services Resume: Bay State Cruise Company, Boston Harbor Cruises, Captain John Boats Fast Ferry

Thursday-Saturday, May 16-18 Single Women’s Weekend – ProvincetownForWomen.com

Friday-Saturday, May 17-18 Outer Cape Chorale & Chamber Singers Spring Concert

Saturday, May 18 Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum – Delayed opening as we wrap up some routine maintenance work on the Monument. Currently targeting a 2024 opening day of Saturday, May 18. Thank You! – Pilgrim-Monument.org

Saturday, May 18 Walk for Alzheimer’s at Scusset Beach Reservation, Sandwich, 11-2pm – AlzFamilySupport.org/events

Saturday-Sunday, May 18-19 Monumental Yard Sale – Ptown.org

Thursday-Monday, May 23-27 MEMDay Weekend Women’s Festival

Monday, May 27 Memorial Day

Friday-Sunday, May 31-June 2 International Encaustic Conference – CastleHill.org

Friday-Sunday, May 31-June 2 Provincetown Pride – Ptown.org

Friday-Monday, May 31-June 3 Women of Color Weekend – WOCW.org

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JUNE 2024

Cape Cod National Seashore Ranger programs include guided walks and paddle trips, talks, and family activities – NPS.gov/caco

Visitors Center at Province Lands – NPS.gov/caco

Provincetown Farmers Market – Saturdays from 9-1 mid-May to the end of October. Pre-order online for pre-paid & expedited pick up from the vendor booths or browse the booths. Next to Provincetown Town Hall, corner of Commercial and Ryder streets – ShopLocalFood.org

Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum – Pilgrim-Monument.org

Provincetown Public Library – ProvincetownLibrary.org

Center for Coastal Studies – CoastalStudies.org

Provincetown Shark Center – AtlanticWhiteShark.org

Helping our Women (HOW) – Helpingourwoman.org

The Cape School of Art in Provincetown – CapeSchoolOfArt.org

Fine Art Work Center FAWC – FAWC.org

Provincetown Art Association and Museum PAAM – PAAM.org

Provincetown Theater – ProvincetownTheater.org

Great Music on Sundays @ 5 – PtownMusic.com

TWENTY SUMMERS at Hawthorne Barn – 20Summers.org

Water Edge Cinema – ProvincetownFilm.org/Cinema

Castle Hill Truro Center for the Arts workshops, life drawing CastleHill.org

Highland Museum and Lighthouse – Highlandlighthouse.org

Payomet Performing Arts Center in Truro – Payomet.org

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Monday-Sunday, June 3-9 CabaretFest

Thursday, June 6 A Night at the Chef’s Table Chef’s Table – ASGCC.org

Wednesday-Sunday, June 12-16 Provincetown Film Festival – ProvincetownFilm.org/festival/

Thursday-Sunday, June 13-17 Frolic: Men of Color Weekend – MenOfMelaninMagic.com/frolic

Friday, June 14 Flag Day

Sunday, June 16 Father’s Day

Wednesday, June 19 Juneteenth

Thursday, June 20 Summer Solstice

Sunday- Sunday, June 23-September 15 Great Music on Sundays @5 For schedule visit website – PtownMusic.com

Thursday-Sunday, June 27-30 Provincetown Portuguese Festival and Blessing of the Fleet – ProvincetownPortugueseFestival.com

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JULY 2024

Cape Cod National Seashore Ranger programs include guided walks and paddle trips, talks, and family activities – NPS.gov/caco

Visitors Center at Province Lands – NPS.gov/caco

Provincetown Farmers Market – Saturdays from 9-1 mid-May to the end of October. Pre-order online for pre-paid & expedited pick up from the vendor booths or browse the booths. Next to Provincetown Town Hall, corner of Commercial and Ryder streets – ShopLocalFood.org

Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum – Pilgrim-Monument.org

Provincetown Public Library – ProvincetownLibrary.org

Center for Coastal Studies – CoastalStudies.org

Provincetown Shark Center – AtlanticWhiteShark.org

Helping our Women (HOW) – Helpingourwoman.org

The Cape School of Art in Provincetown – CapeSchoolOfArt.org

Fine Art Work Center FAWC – FAWC.org

Provincetown Art Association and Museum PAAM – PAAM.org

Provincetown Theater – ProvincetownTheater.org

Peregrine Theatre – PeregrineTheatre.com

Great Music on Sundays @ 5 – PtownMusic.com

TWENTY SUMMERS at Hawthorne Barn – 20Summers.org

Water Edge Cinema – ProvincetownFilm.org/Cinema

Castle Hill Truro Center for the Arts workshops, life drawing CastleHill.org

Highland Museum and Lighthouse – Highlandlighthouse.org

Payomet Performing Arts Center in Truro – Payomet.org

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Have a fun, safe and Happy 4th of July!
The 4th of July Parade begins at 11am at the Harbor Hotel and then proceeds down Commercial Street to Franklin Street. At dusk fireworks over Provincetown Harbor!

Thursday, July 4 Independence Day

Saturday-Saturday, July 13-20 Bear Week – PtownBears.events

Sunday, July 21 Provincetown Art Association and Museum Garden Tour – PAAM.org

Wednesday-Sunday, July 24-27 Girl Splash – ProvincetownForWomen.com

Saturday-Saturday, July 27-August 3 Family Week – PtownFamilyWeek.com

Monday-Wednesday July 15-17, Monday-Wednesday July 22-24, Monday-Wednesday Aug 5-7 Whale Camp and other weekly programs at SEA Space Discovery Center. Center for Coastal Studies Summer activities for all ages! – CoastalStudies.org

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AUGUST 2024

Cape Cod National Seashore Ranger programs include guided walks and paddle trips, talks, and family activities – NPS.gov/caco

Visitors Center at Province Lands – NPS.gov/caco

Provincetown Farmers Market – Saturdays from 9-1 mid-May to the end of October. Pre-order online for pre-paid & expedited pick up from the vendor booths or browse the booths. Next to Provincetown Town Hall, corner of Commercial and Ryder streets – ShopLocalFood.org

Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum – Pilgrim-Monument.org

Provincetown Public Library – ProvincetownLibrary.org

Center for Coastal Studies – CoastalStudies.org

Provincetown Shark Center – AtlanticWhiteShark.org

Helping our Women (HOW) – Helpingourwoman.org

The Cape School of Art in Provincetown – CapeSchoolOfArt.org

Fine Art Work Center FAWC – FAWC.org

Provincetown Art Association and Museum PAAM – PAAM.org

Provincetown Theater – ProvincetownTheater.org

Great Music on Sundays @ 5 – PtownMusic.com

TWENTY SUMMERS at Hawthorne Barn – 20Summers.org

Water Edge Cinema – ProvincetownFilm.org/Cinema

Castle Hill Truro Center for the Arts workshops, life drawing CastleHill.org

Highland Museum and Lighthouse – Highlandlighthouse.org

Payomet Performing Arts Center in Truro – Payomet.org

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Saturday, August 10 – Castle Hill Benefit Auction – CastleHill.org

Friday, August 2-Sunday, September 15 Provincetown Art Association and Museum, 12 x 12 Silent Auction – PAAM.org

Tuesday, August 13 Provincetown Jazz Festival – ProvincetownJazzFestival.org/

Saturday-Saturday, August 17-24 Carnival Week Renaissance + Revolution Parade Thursday August 22th – Ptown.org/calendar/carnival/

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September

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SEPTEMBER 2024

Cape Cod National Seashore Ranger programs include guided walks and paddle trips, talks, and family activities – NPS.gov/caco

Visitors Center at Province Lands – NPS.gov/caco

Provincetown Farmers Market – Saturdays from 9-1 mid-May to the end of October. Pre-order online for pre-paid & expedited pick up from the vendor booths or browse the booths. Next to Provincetown Town Hall, corner of Commercial and Ryder streets – ShopLocalFood.org

Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum – Pilgrim-Monument.org

Provincetown Public Library – ProvincetownLibrary.org

Center for Coastal Studies – CoastalStudies.org

Provincetown Shark Center – AtlanticWhiteShark.org

Helping our Women (HOW) – Helpingourwoman.org

The Cape School of Art in Provincetown – CapeSchoolOfArt.org

Fine Art Work Center FAWC – FAWC.org

Provincetown Art Association and Museum PAAM – PAAM.org

Provincetown Theater – ProvincetownTheater.org

Great Music on Sundays @ 5 – PtownMusic.com

TWENTY SUMMERS at Hawthorne Barn – 20Summers.org

Water Edge Cinema – ProvincetownFilm.org/Cinema

Castle Hill Truro Center for the Arts workshops, life drawing CastleHill.org

Highland Museum and Lighthouse – Highlandlighthouse.org

Payomet Performing Arts Center in Truro – Payomet.org

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Have a safe and happy Labor Day weekend!

Monday, September 2 Labor Day

Friday-Monday, September 5-9 IWFFA – Women’s Flag Football – IWFFA.com 305 896-8678 (WHATS APP), [email protected]

Saturday, September 7 37th Annual Swim for Life & Paddler Flotilla – Swim4Life.org

Thursday-Sunday, September 12-15 Gay Pilots Cape Cod Classic – NGPA.org

Friday-Sunday, September 15-17 Yankee Lambda Antique Car Show Wicked Piston – YankeeLCC.com

Saturday, September 16 Harbor to the Bay Bike Ride – ASGCC.org

Sunday-Monday, September 17-25 PAW Pet Appreciation Week – CasasAnimalShelter.org

Thursday-Sunday, September 26-29 Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival – TWPtown.org

Monday, September 23 Fall Equinox

Friday-Saturday, September 27-29 Mates Leather Weekend – MatesLeatherWeekend.com

Friday-Sunday, September 27-29- Provincetown Book Festival – ProvincetownBookFestival.org

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October

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OCTOBER 2024

Visitors Center at Province Lands – NPS.gov/caco

Provincetown Farmers Market – Saturdays from 9-1 mid-May to the end of October. Pre-order online for pre-paid & expedited pick up from the vendor booths or browse the booths. Next to Provincetown Town Hall, corner of Commercial and Ryder streets – ShopLocalFood.org

Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum – Pilgrim-Monument.org

Provincetown Public Library – ProvincetownLibrary.org

Center for Coastal Studies – CoastalStudies.org

Provincetown Shark Center – AtlanticWhiteShark.org

Helping our Women (HOW) – Helpingourwoman.org

The Cape School of Art in Provincetown – CapeSchoolOfArt.org

Fine Art Work Center FAWC – FAWC.org

Provincetown Art Association and Museum PAAM – PAAM.org

Provincetown Theater – ProvincetownTheater.org

Water Edge Cinema – ProvincetownFilm.org/Cinema

Castle Hill Truro Center for the Arts workshops, life drawing CastleHill.org

Highland Museum and Lighthouse – Highlandlighthouse.org

Payomet Performing Arts Center in Truro – Payomet.org

Provincetown Ghost Tours The 90-minute walking tours explores old Provincetown buildings and cemeteries and provides a taste of the town’s long history and reported ghost stories. The Coffee Pot, 315 commercial street, Lopes Square, Provincetown Center ProvincetownGhostTours.com

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Friday-Monday, October 11-14 O’Neill Festival of New Works – PtownDramaticArts.org/

Monday, October 14 Columbus DayFall Monumental Yard Sale Weekend – Ptown.org

Sunday, October 13 Walk for Alzheimer’s in Provincetown Walk, Dance & Dine to raise funds for free Alzheimer’s Services – AlzFamilySupport.org

Monday, October 14 Indigenous People’s Day

Monday, October 14 Columbus Day

Monday-Sunday, October 14-20 Women’s Week Provincetown – WomensWeekProvincetown.com

Sunday-Sunday, October 20-27 TransWeek (the Original Transgender Week) – TransWeek.org

Thursday, Oct. 31 Halloween in Provincetown – Ptown.org

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NOVEMBER 2024

FREE parking in our municipal parking lots

Soup Kitchen in Provincetown November through April, Provincetown United Methodist Church, 10 Shank Painter Road, Mon-Fri, 12:30-1:30pm SkipFood.org

Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum – Pilgrim-Monument.org

Provincetown Public Library – ProvincetownLibrary.org

Center for Coastal Studies – CoastalStudies.org

Helping our Women (HOW) – Helpingourwoman.org

The Cape School of Art in Provincetown – CapeSchoolOfArt.org

Fine Art Work Center FAWC – FAWC.org

Provincetown Art Association and Museum PAAM – PAAM.org

Provincetown Theater – ProvincetownTheater.org

Water Edge Cinema – ProvincetownFilm.org/Cinema

Castle Hill Truro Center for the Arts workshops, life drawing CastleHill.org

Highland Museum and Lighthouse – Highlandlighthouse.org

Payomet Performing Arts Center in Truro – Payomet.org

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Sunday, November 3 Daylight Saving Time End

Tuesday, November 5 Election Day

Saturday-Tuesday, November 9-12 4th Annual Provincetown Food and Wine Festival. Tickets for the Grand Tasting to go on sale in August- PtownFoodAndWineFestival.com

Monday, November 11 Veterans Day Weekend

Friday-Sunday, November 22-24 Mr. New England Leather – Mr-NEL.com

Saturday, November 25 Annual Lighting of the Lobster Pot Tree at Lopes Square – Facebook page

Thurday-Sunday, November 28-December 1 Thanksgiving Weekend Celebrate Thanksgiving with family or friends at Provincetown many restaurants offering special Holiday Dinner menus! All weekend long it is a great time to start your holiday shopping in Provincetown’s unique shops and galleries!

Thursday, November 28 10th Annual Provincetown Pilgrim 5k Trot – Click here for information and to sign up

Friday, November 29-Wednesday, January 1, 2025 The Canteen Holiday Market

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DECEMBER 2024

Wishing you a Season filled with beautiful moments and cherished memories!

FREE parking in our municipal parking lots

Soup Kitchen in Provincetown November through April, Provincetown United Methodist Church, 10 Shank Painter Road, Mon-Fri, 12:30-1:30 SkipFood.org

Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum – Pilgrim-Monument.org

Provincetown Public Library – ProvincetownLibrary.org

Center for Coastal Studies – CoastalStudies.org

Helping our Women (HOW) – Helpingourwoman.org

The Cape School of Art in Provincetown – CapeSchoolOfArt.org

Fine Art Work Center FAWC – FAWC.org

Provincetown Art Association and Museum PAAM – PAAM.org

Provincetown Theater – ProvincetownTheater.org

Water Edge Cinema – ProvincetownFilm.org/Cinema

Castle Hill Truro Center for the Arts workshops, life drawing CastleHill.org

Highland Museum and Lighthouse – Highlandlighthouse.org

Payomet Performing Arts Center in Truro – Payomet.org

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Sunday, December 1 World Aids Day – ASGCC.org

Friday, December 6 “Tis the Season for Giving” – ASGCC.org

Friday-Sunday, December 6-8 Holly Folly – Ptown.org

Saturday, December 6 Souper Saturday Fundraise for Soup Kitchen Provincetown – PtownSoup.org

Friday, December 6 St. Nicholas Day

Friday, December 13 Outer Cape Chorale Concert – OuterCapeChorale.org

Saturday, December 21 Winter Solstice

Tuesday, December 24 Christmas Eve

Wednesday, December 25 Christmas Day

Thursdy, December 26 Kwanzaa

Thursday, December 26 Hanukkah starts

Tuesday, December 31 New Year’s Eve

Friday, December 27, 2024-Wednesday, January 1, 2025 First Light Provincetown ~ New Year’s Celebrations! – Featuring holiday markets, parties, music and performances, special offerings by restaurants, and the fireworks off MacMillan Pier at dusk on New Year’s Eve Ptown.org

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Cape Cod Vacation Remembered from Childhood

There is a long tradition of people vacationing in Provincetown who tell us they came here as children with their parents and have come back to recreate this experience ~ except now they have children of their own (and grandparents). The family bonding that a vacation together creates never goes out of style and is recognized by family and child psychologists as essential to keep families together as the children grow older.

More information here: Family Itineraries, Parent’s Guide, Activities for Kids

Family Week Event in Provincetown

Summertime! Race Point Beach

Provincetown: Family Place

Many things have changed about Provincetown in the past 50 years but one thing remains the same ~ it’s a great place for families and children. There are many activities which both parents and their children can enjoy as a family. Of course there are always the beaches: harbor beaches ( the West End parking lot is a favorite with local parents with toddlers and young children), bay beaches where the family car can be backed right up to the beach (Herring Cove in the National Seashore Park) and of course world-famous Race Point ocean beach for older children and their parents. Race Point beach is regularly rated in the top ten beaches in the world.

Let’s splash some water!

Safe Haven

When parents are asked ‘why Provincetown?’ invariably the response is that it is a safe place for children. Parents of teenagers ‘let’ their kids go into town on their own, knowing that they will be okay in a town which considers everyone part of one big family. “We take care of our own” is the long-standing motto of the Portuguese descended families extends to residents and visitors alike.

Holidays are magical in Provincetown! Come and see Lobster Pot Tree!

Family Activities

Besides the beaches there are critter cruises, shuttles to Long Point which combine a boat ride with a remote bay beach (picnicking), the around town trolley just for the fun of it, whale watching and dune tours (educational and fun for all ages) and the best attraction for kids old enough to swim on their own – the West End Racing Club open to all children, local and visiting. Generations of Provincetown kids have learned to swim and sail at the Club and also bond with other kids facing the challenges of swimming and boating, and life in general.

Happy face at MacMillan Pier

Family Week

There is a Family Week the last week of July which originally started as a gathering of same-sex parents needing to bond with their children in the safety and tolerance of Provincetown. But the fun was contagious and now families of all stripes come for that week. Commercial Street is jammed with strollers and kids eating ice cream. There are special events just for kids, of course, and plenty of time for parents to network and learn from one another.

Great fun to watch Provincetown parades!

Family Festivals

And speaking of Portuguese, there are several festivals, like the Portuguese Festival in June, which are a load of fun for the whole family. Who doesn’t like a parade on Fourth of July (Provincetown always celebrates on the day of the Fourth with a parade and fireworks), and the Carnival Parade in August which is exciting and nosy for everyone, with floats playing live music and people dressed in daring costumes. Upwards of 60,000 people (and lots of families) jam the town for that event, all in good fun!

Provincetown Portuguese Festival

So please consider a vacation here with your family. Your children will remember it for a lifetime.

“Welcome to Provincetown” Rt 6A sign painting by Cape Cod artist Steve Kennedy

Open Friday, Saturday and Monday 10am-2pm

If you need any assistance, please e-mail [email protected] or call 508.487.3424.

Spring is here! Hurray!

Leave your “mark” in historic Provincetown

Purchase a Paver at the foot of MacMillan Pier

1918: Board of Trade building (now Chamber), Town Hall & Pilgrim Monument

Easy to Get to, Easy to Walk, Easy to Be Here

Provincetown is a regional public transportation hub with fast ferry, bus and air service from Boston and frequent local shuttle, it is also first and foremost a walking town. Stroll Commercial Street and marvel at our beautiful gardens and houses. Some are guest houses, some host unique shops and restaurants.

Truly, a great place to fall in love and get married!

Provincetown for All Seasons

Provincetown is quietly spectacular in the Spring, Fall and Winter months… a place to relax, reflect, meet interesting people and enjoy the moment… It’s easy to get here whether you drive yourself, take the bus, or fly in… Free parking in the Winter throughout town. Come, watch with us amazing sunsets!

Check our WINTER VISITOR GUIDE: Lodging, Restaurants, Shopping, Things To Do and Pamper Yourself

Deep Water and Safe Harbor

Once one of the most productive whaling and fishing ports on the East Coast, today Provincetown Harbor is homeport to the whale watching fleet and closest to Stellwagen National Marine Sanctuary. MacMillan Pier is full of fishing charters, sailing, motor boats… Ferries from Boston and Plymouth bring thousands of visitors to Provincetown.

National Seashore, Race Point Beach

Pristine Beaches

Almost three-quarters of Provincetown is preserved in its wilderness state as part of the Cape Cod National Seashore Park. The Park provides visitors access to magnificent ocean beaches, nature bike and walking trails and exhibits… It is also great place for bird watching!

Historic LGBTQA+ Destination

Provincetown is America’s pre-eminent destination for gay and lesbian visitors and residents, proud of its long heritage of a fully open and integrated way of life. Carnival week in August is one of Provincetown’s biggest events.

Arts in Provincetown

Provincetown is the Oldest Continuous Art Colony in America! Many artists come to Provincetown inspired by the sea, sand dunes, street scenes and of course the magnificent light and colors. Come and visit the many PROVINCETOWN galleries and studios and don’t miss visiting Provincetown museums! And don’t forget Theater, Film, Music and Dance, Cabaret and always exciting Nightlife in Ptown!

Kids Love Provincetown

Families today come in all shapes and sizes… traditional, single-parented, adoptive or families with same sex parents. Provincetown nurtures and welcomes all families by offering a plethora of unique activities for families to enjoy together. Check out Ptown for Kids section.

The Provincetown Chamber of Commerce is always ready to welcome you. Please explore our site and use it as a gateway to one of the most unique vacation destinations in America!

(VIDEO) Fall in Love with Provincetown

Over a century old Provincetown Chamber of Commerce Est. 1899
Old postcard, Board of Trade Building

New members always welcome ~ We refer business to you!

JOIN OR RENEW NOW! IT IS EASY!

CURRENT MEMBERS:

Please confirm that all information is current on the renewal forms
that have been sent to you.
No Changes – Skip to Payment Options below.
Have changes or updates we ask that they be E-mailed to [email protected]
(to have your information exactly as you want it or to request another copy of your listing)

NEW MEMBERS:

Please fill in the entire Membership form and provide all information requested
especially a DESCRIPTION of your business.
Are you a First time member? Call for special discount rate for your first year.

PAYMENT OPTIONS:

Checks payable to: Provincetown Chamber, PO Box 1017 Provincetown, MA 02657
Pay by credit card, bank account, Apple Pay: please see the QuickBooks Online invoice that was emailed to you
Pay on line: https://ptownchamber.com/about/membership-form/
Pay by phone: Call the Chamber Business Office 508 487-0174

To be sure that your listing is included in the 2024 Guide to Provincetown please submit your payment & any changes by October 31st, 2023

Don’t drive to Provincetown! Take a ferry!

E-HAPPENINGS

E-Happenings are sent weekly May through January, none in February, bi weekly March and April. Listings include Member Businesses Happenings: sales, special offers, menu changes, information that you want other members and our visitors to know about your business. E Happenings are not intended as a continuous advertising venue.

Dragger fishing boat “Blue Skies” in Provincetown Harbor. Art by Arthur Cohen.

People love PtownChamber.com!

We hear so many nice comments about our site! We are doing very well with major search engines. Our advertising on Facebook brings lots of traffic to our site all year long. Please take a look at our website to make sure your listing is correct. If you would like to make changes to your listing, e-mail to [email protected], or if you are a subscriber to our web advertising program, you can do it by yourself on your profile page.

FACEBOOK is lots of fun and making new followers is very important to us. We post Chamber member information and photographs of Provincetown street scenes, events, Harbor, beaches and more on a daily basis.

Constant Contact is the leader in Email and Social Media marketing for small businesses. We use Constant Contact for our online marketing and if you sign up through this link we can automatically give you up to 25% off of your account! Already paying for your account? No problem, just email your username to [email protected].

Zippia offers job opportunity postings for businesses and a free job search for people looking for employment in Provincetown.

Provincetown Chamber of Commerce building, Portuguese Square (Lopes Square)

CHAMBER VISITORS CENTER

Located at the foot of MacMillan Pier, between Ryder Street and Lopes Square our Visitors Center is open Mondays and Fridays from 10 am to 2 pm. If you need any assistance outside of the visitors center business hours, please e-mail or text [email protected] or call 508 487-3424.

Our incredible staff greets many thousands of visitors referring business to YOU, our members. Your brochures/menus are there to entice them to visit your business. YES, we have last minute availability and your listings on our web site but we have REAL PEOPLE to send business to your accommodations via our daily CALL-IN vacancy service! They also suggest things to do, how to get here, refer to member restaurants and to other member businesses. What a deal!

CHAMBER AFTER HOURS AND ANNUAL DINNERS

Chamber After Hours and Annual Dinners are a great way to meet and greet fellow business owners and are always a lot of fun! Our two Annual Dinners are sell outs! We would love to have you be a part of it ALL!

WORKING TOGETHER

The Chamber works closely with the Town Tourism Office, PBG, CCCC, MOTT, CCRTA and many others. We support Provincetown events and local organizations, and attend conventions and trade shows.

ADVERTISING:

A number of advertising options are available to Chamber Members at a reasonable cost in the printed Chamber’s Guide to Provincetown and on our website PtownChamber.com.

WEBSITE ADVERTISING:

WEBSITE TILE AD
TILE AD SIZE: 250 x 250 pixels. Ad formats: jpg, gif, png. PRICE $300.00 for one ad placed on one page only. Extra $100 for second page and $50 for third page. You will choose web page to place your ad (or ads), but actual placing on page is determined by first come/first served basis. All tile ads are displayed in the right columns on our page design.

WEBSITE ADVERTISING PACKAGES THAT MEMBERS CAN DO THEMSELVES … ANYTIME!
When you sign up for one of these packages we provide you with a password.
You will be able to post availabilities, make changes to description, updates, etc.

ACCOMMODATION MEMBERS

3 ways to advertise at your fingertips! ​$200.00
Last Minute Availability – Post your availability.
Enhanced Listing – Add photographs to your listing, change description and update tags, update contact information, new e-mail, new website and so on.
Specials Page – List sales, Holiday offerings, special events!

GENERAL BUSINESS MEMBERS

2 ways to advertise at your fingertips! ​$100.00
Enhanced Listing – Add photographs to your listing, change description and update tags, update contact information, new e-mail, new website and so on.
Specials Page – List sales, Holiday offerings, special events!

Membership questions: [email protected]
Questions on advertising: [email protected]
Business Office: 508 487-0174

Provincetown Chamber of Commerce building facing Provincetown Harbor
with public parking, MacMillan Pier and Provincetown Marina.