Guidebook for Provincetown
Food Scene
Absolutely delicious food. Ask to sit upstairs, especially in the winter-- a warm, sociable atmosphere, great bartenders. It's just right!
77 locals recommend
The Mews Restaurant & Cafe
429 Commercial StAbsolutely delicious food. Ask to sit upstairs, especially in the winter-- a warm, sociable atmosphere, great bartenders. It's just right!
Fanizzi's is not by the sea, it is ON the sea, and the tide comes in and out beneath you. Get here while it's light out-- maybe for a drink at sunset to watch the light change on the water.
72 locals recommend
Fanizzi’s Restaurant - Provincetown, MA
539 Commercial StFanizzi's is not by the sea, it is ON the sea, and the tide comes in and out beneath you. Get here while it's light out-- maybe for a drink at sunset to watch the light change on the water.
A great breakfast sandwich in a cozy, fun place. It's the town's living room off season.
52 locals recommend
Far Land Provisions
150 Bradford StA great breakfast sandwich in a cozy, fun place. It's the town's living room off season.
A Provincetown institution, the atmosphere here is warm, the food is good, and the collection of Provincetown art is amazing.
23 locals recommend
Napi's Restaurant
7 Freeman StA Provincetown institution, the atmosphere here is warm, the food is good, and the collection of Provincetown art is amazing.
A great place to hang out-- coffee or a sandwich and lots of people to watch.
40 locals recommend
Joe Coffee & Cafe
170 Commercial StA great place to hang out-- coffee or a sandwich and lots of people to watch.
Provincetown's special occasion restaurant. Beautiful views, great food. Happy hour on the deck is sublime. (Not open in winter)
80 locals recommend
The Red Inn
15 Commercial StProvincetown's special occasion restaurant. Beautiful views, great food. Happy hour on the deck is sublime. (Not open in winter)
Arts & Culture
Pop in here to see the John Dowd painting of the harbor at night on the first floor, the life-sized ship model on the second and the perfect view of the harbor from the third.
30 locals recommend
Provincetown Library
356 Commercial StPop in here to see the John Dowd painting of the harbor at night on the first floor, the life-sized ship model on the second and the perfect view of the harbor from the third.
The oldest gallery in Provincetown (the map is wrong-- go toward the water from Commercial Street. One of the last little pieces of the old town, with amazing paintings stacked 20 deep.
Julie Tremblay Gallery
277 Commercial StThe oldest gallery in Provincetown (the map is wrong-- go toward the water from Commercial Street. One of the last little pieces of the old town, with amazing paintings stacked 20 deep.
Everything Else
The history of Provincetown's art colony is all here at the museum-- it's absolutely worth the visit.
55 locals recommend
Provincetown Art Association and Museum
460 Commercial StThe history of Provincetown's art colony is all here at the museum-- it's absolutely worth the visit.
Herring Cove is one of the sweetest beaches in the world. In the winter, drive in and turn left to watch the sun set into the sea from your car. In the summer...well, you'll know what to do!
123 locals recommend
Herring Cove Beach
Province Lands RdHerring Cove is one of the sweetest beaches in the world. In the winter, drive in and turn left to watch the sun set into the sea from your car. In the summer...well, you'll know what to do!
If you're looking for waves, whales, a strong sense of the sweep of the dunes and the back shore-- this is the beach for you!
121 locals recommend
Race Point Beach
If you're looking for waves, whales, a strong sense of the sweep of the dunes and the back shore-- this is the beach for you!
1. The walking trail here goes through glades and among ponds-- one gorgeous mile.
2. The best place to catch the bike trails-- which are truly spectacular and shouldn't be missed.
Beech Forest, Provincetown station
1. The walking trail here goes through glades and among ponds-- one gorgeous mile.
2. The best place to catch the bike trails-- which are truly spectacular and shouldn't be missed.
Take the shuttle from MacMillan Wharf, or walk across the West End breakwater (quite a hike) to this wild beach in the very center of the bay.
22 locals recommend
Long Point Beach
Take the shuttle from MacMillan Wharf, or walk across the West End breakwater (quite a hike) to this wild beach in the very center of the bay.
Rent a sailboat or motorboat for the day, head to Long Point or just along the shore.
19 locals recommend
Flyer's Boat Rental
131 Commercial StRent a sailboat or motorboat for the day, head to Long Point or just along the shore.
Drinks & Nightlife
This little outdoor bar/restaurant feels just right-- flowering windowboxes, craft beers galore, and a certain magic. It's a labor of love created by a young couple....and, there's lobster risotto!
13 locals recommend
Nor'East Beer Garden
206 Commercial StThis little outdoor bar/restaurant feels just right-- flowering windowboxes, craft beers galore, and a certain magic. It's a labor of love created by a young couple....and, there's lobster risotto!
Essentials
East End Marketplace
212 Bradford StSandwiches, baked goods, wine etc
Angel Foods
467 Commercial StA high end grocery store/deli/bakery-- lots of good stuff.