The folks from Provincetown tourism rounded up a terrific array of events and activities for travelers of all sorts from gay and lesbian to nature lovers to culture vultures. Here’s their hot list. For the LGBT Visitor Provincetown’s reputation as a gay and lesbian mecca began in the 1920s when the town was a summerContinue reading “Provincetown: Something For Everyone”
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Our Thoughts Shift to Provincetown’s Independence Day Parties
It’s never to early to daydream about Provincetown in the summer. Here we are barely a third of the way through February and our mental travels take us to the tip of Cape Cod for July 4. It definitely isn’t too early to start planning. That is after all an incredibly busy week. Some guesthousesContinue reading “Our Thoughts Shift to Provincetown’s Independence Day Parties”
Halloween in Provincetown: Blown Away
The surprisingly fierce late autumn snow storm that pounded the Mid-Atlantic and New England largely spared Provincetown. Except for driving, near-horizontal rain and gale-force wind. Of course wintry gusts aren’t exactly drag-queen-wig friendly. The streets on Saturday night were largely devoid of revelers except those scurrying towards a dry interior in search of a warmingContinue reading “Halloween in Provincetown: Blown Away”
Provincetown Takes Halloween Very Seriously
Provincetown, Massachusetts is mad about Halloween. The town and its businesses have organized a lengthy list of events from Spooky Yoga and Witches Brew Ball to a Masquerade to a Spooky Bear Rocky Horror Screening throughout the weekend. For a complete list of events, visit: http://www.ptown.org/halloween.asp. The big night will be Saturday when ghouls, goblins andContinue reading “Provincetown Takes Halloween Very Seriously”
Provincetown Scares Up Halloween Fun
Many travelers think of Provincetown as a summer destination with the town closed up after Labor Day. That couldn’t be farther from the truth. In fact, many travelers love visiting in September and October with warm days and cool nights and those oh-so-cozy fireplaces in many of the guesthouses. One of the most fun weekendsContinue reading “Provincetown Scares Up Halloween Fun”
Provincetown: The True Top
If you really want to see Provincetown, climb the 116 steps of the Pilgrim Monument, erected from 1907-1910 to commemorate the first landing of the Mayflower Pilgrims in Provincetown on November 21, 1620. It’s 252 feet high and 350 feet above sea level making it without question the highest spot in town. Our ace photographerContinue reading “Provincetown: The True Top”
Provincetown after Irene: Still Gay
Menacing clouds and surf. Above is a picture of Irene as it started to affect Provincetown on Saturday before Irene struck. Below is a picture of guys at tea dance that same day, an iconic daily event at the Boatslip Resort from 4PM to 7PM sharp. Can’t keep the boys away no matter what. Boatslip Below isContinue reading “Provincetown after Irene: Still Gay”
Provincetown: Number 1 (In So Many Ways)
Provincetown, Massachusetts is located at the very end of the curly-cue tip of Cape Cod. It’s always been my favorite LGBT resort destination. And now the U.S. agrees (well, sort of). According the latest census, Provincetown ranks number one in terms of same-sex couples per 1,000 households. Check out the story in today’s New YorkContinue reading “Provincetown: Number 1 (In So Many Ways)”
Provincetown: Live Reporting from my Working Vacation
Emphasis on vacation at this point! Here’s a shot from the West End Breakwater, a 6,150-foot long dike (sorry – that’s what it is!) in the far West End of Provincetown. It was built in 1911 to protect the shore against the ever-shifting dunes but it has become a landmark and an excellent place forContinue reading “Provincetown: Live Reporting from my Working Vacation”
PROVINCETOWN: NEW RESTAURANTS
Ptown — that amazing gay resort at the very tip of Cape Cod in Massachusetts — is definitely in season. July 4th through Labor Day is the most fun and most crowded time to visit. Other times of the year are amazing but if you want the big crowds, this is when to go. BeContinue reading “PROVINCETOWN: NEW RESTAURANTS”
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