Provincetown

Well-known as whaling and fishing village in the past, Provincetown offers an unique artistic and alternative lifestyles nowadays. Sometimes called "P-town", Provincetown is known for its beaches, harbour, artists, tourist industry, and its reputation as a gay village.

During the week surrounding the July 4th holiday, Provincetown is an often chosen destination. The town offers two full series of events that compete during "Circuit Week" for best boat cruise, most elaborate dance event, and most famous DJ.

Other notable festivals during the year include the Christmas-themed "Holly Folly", "Bear Week", "Mate's Leather Weekend", "Women's Week", "Family Week", "Single Men's Weekend", "Provincetown Film Festival" and the "Provincetown Jazz Festival".

Provincetown is also home to three contemporary resident theatre companies: The New Provincetown Players, Shakespeare on the Cape (SOTC), and the Gold Dust Orphans.