Provincetown ("P-town") by ABL1958
We spent one day in Provincetown, the outer-most town in the Cape. It is known as 'P-town' by tourists (I'm not sure how the locals feel about that!). It is a town where houses are built almost one on top of the other, all small and quaint. The streets are narrow and it is suggested that you find public parking (at $8 USD/day) and walk or ride a bike instead. Bike rentals are available and it's the preferred method of transportation. Families may want to be made aware that Provincetown is an openly gay/lesbian community. There is a big emphasis on art there, and art dealers and artists abound. There is an undeniable charm to the town in it's quaintness but be aware that at night it comes alive and you MUST avoid driving your car through it.......I tried it and I regretted it. You move at a snails pace, literally, while people fill the streets and you wait for them to move, not vice versa. My kids and I were particularly drawn to the wharf where fishing boats were docking at the end of the day, and where we were to embark on our Sunset Sail with the BayLadyII, a 75ft. schooner. This sailboat leaves Provincetown 3 or 4 times a day and for a reasonable price ($27USD for the 3 of us) you can sail out into the Bay and feel the salty air and the windspray and watch the sails billow in the sun. It is wonderful! If you prefer a more comfortable, stable ride then there are many types of boats leaving the dock throughout the day....with every amenity you can think of! But you pay the price...so I highly recommend the schooner as it brings you closest to the sea in a most pleasant way!
