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9 Best Things to Do in Provincetown, MA

Beaches, whale watches, art galleries and a granite tower: P-town packs the best of Cape Cod’s tip into one lively small town.

Provincetown Art Association and Museum

See a changing collection of more than 2,500 works by local and international artists, plus a sculpture garden.

Herring Cove Beach

Calm water, miles of coastline and orange-and-purple sunsets make this one of Provincetown’s most popular beaches.

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Race Point Beach

Wide and sandy, this beach is made for sunsets, beach games and spotting seals along the coast.

Whale-Watching Cruise

Head out on the water for a chance to see whales, dolphins and seals, including on sunset sailings.

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Commercial Street

Browse shops, galleries, cafes and seafood restaurants on the town’s lively main street, easy to explore on foot or by bike.

Pilgrim Monument

Climb the tallest all-granite structure in the United States for sweeping views over the harbor and town.

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Provincetown Museum

Explore regional maritime history inside the Pilgrim Monument grounds, then make the climb to the top.

Provincetown Harbor

Watch boats come and go from the docks, or hop aboard for fishing and summer whale watching.

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Cape Cod National Seashore

Stroll quiet, breezy beaches and catch the sunset, with forest and wildflowers on the land side of the seashore.

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