Things to Do in Provincetown

Beaches at the tip of the Cape, a harbor full of history, and trails through dunes and old-growth forest.

Beaches, trails, historic landmarks, and the wild outer edge of Cape Cod.

Explore Provincetown

Sandy beach path through dune fencing at Race Point

Race Point Beach

One of the most remote beaches on the Cape. Wide open Atlantic, strong surf, and almost no crowds once you walk past the lot.

Wide open Cape Cod beach with rolling dunes

Herring Cove Beach

Faces west, so the sunsets here are hard to beat. Calmer water than Race Point and an easy walk from town.

Stone causeway stretching into calm water at dusk

Long Point

The very tip of Cape Cod. Walk the breakwater or take the water taxi across the harbor to reach the lighthouse and a quiet stretch of beach.

New England lighthouse standing on the water

Provincetown Causeway

A mile-long breakwater of granite boulders connecting the harbor to Long Point. Low tide is the best time to cross.

Lobster traps stacked on a dock in a New England harbor

MacMillan Wharf

The working heart of Provincetown's harbor. Whale watch boats, fishing vessels, and the ferry from Boston all come and go from here.

Tall granite tower rising against a clear blue sky

Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum

The tallest all-granite structure in the US. Climb the 116 steps and ramps to the top for a view that stretches across the entire Cape.

Grand Gothic reading room with tall windows and long wooden tables

Provincetown Library

A beautiful Carnegie-era building with a half-scale replica of the schooner Rose Dorothea suspended from the ceiling. Worth a look even if you're not there to read.

Coastal sand dunes with sea grass and ocean beyond

Province Lands Visitor's Center

The National Seashore's main hub for the outer Cape. The observation deck on the roof gives you a panoramic look at the dune landscape.

Lush green forest path winding through tall trees

Province Lands Bike Trail

Eight miles of paved trail looping through dunes, forest, and past two beaches. Rent a bike in town and you can do the whole loop in a couple of hours.

Autumn New England forest trail with golden light through the trees

Cape Cod Provincelands Trail

A quieter alternative to the paved bike path. The trail winds through pitch pine and scrub oak with views of the dune hollows.

Beech Forest

A rare stand of beech trees tucked behind the dunes near the Province Lands. The pond trail is short, shaded, and good for spotting warblers in spring.