Visit Highland Lighthouse in North Truro—the tallest and oldest lighthouse on Cape Cod— before it undergoes a $1.2 million renovation by the National Park Services this fall. George Washington commissioned and established the original 45-foot-tall wooden lighthouse on the cliff of North Truro back in 1797, and in 1831 a brick lighthouse was built nearby, replacing the original. The present 1875 brick lighthouse is 66-foot-tall and was moved from eroding cliffs to keep it from falling into the Atlantic Ocean in 1996. When that happened, the ventilation was blocked to make the move easier. This fall it will close and ventilation will be reestablished; masonry will be repaired; a breathable coating will be applied to the exterior; windows will be replaced; corroded elements will be repaired or replaced; and safety improvements will be made. For directions, hours of operation and more information, visit www.highlandlighthouse.org/
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4 Winter Events in Ptown You Don’t Want to Miss!
Towleroad published a great article about 4 exciting events coming up in Provincetown recently. You can check out the article HERE and these are the highlighted events!
Valentine’s Day – Feb 14th Weekend
Featuring wonderful winter wine dinners at Mac’s Fish House. (more info)
Napi’s will also be having a Jazz experience!
President’s Weekend – Feb 16th Weekend
Take part in many of the beautiful natural experiences around town or visit Shui Spa which just reopened!
Snowbound Mates Leather Weekend – Feb 23rd Weekend
An annual celebration that celebrates leather and fun! Begins with a Beer Bash and the fun continues from there!
Out of Hibernation – March 16th Weekend
Check out all the fun at Out of Hibernation Weekend at Crown & Anchor sponsored by Northeast Ursamen.
What events are you looking forward to this year?
[Video] Stunning Recap of 2016 Season in Provincetown
We wanted to share this stunning video that Cape Colony Inn had produced this season featuring all the activities people love about Ptown. We brought in a video team as well as drone footage to product this video that highlights Carnival, seashore activities, nightlife, and more. We would love for you to share it and let us know what you think!
5 HOT Reasons to Visit Provincetown this August!
Provincetown in August is exciting with tons to do around town. Here are just 5 of the upcoming events that we love!
Aug 2nd – Evening of Jazz Benefit – www.capeandislands.org
Aug 10th – 9th Annual Madonna Tea Dance – boatslipresort.com/boatslip-
Aug 11th – Ptown Jazz Festival – provincetownjazzfestival.org
Aug 13 – 19th – Carnival Week! – ptown.org
Aug 21st – Joan Rivers Tribute Show – provincetowntheater.org/
Renting a Bike in Ptown
One of the easiest and most fun ways to get around Provincetown is on bike! You can rent a bike by the hour, day, week, or even month from about half a dozen places around town. Enjoy riding around town and back to Cape Colony Inn which is less than a ten minute bike ride from the center of town! Also, make sure you check out the bike trails that feature stunning photo opportunities.
Rates
Rates vary year to year and a bit from place to place but here are the average starting prices of bikes based on time period:
For an adult bike which are typically 24 speed with suspension, rates are around $12 for 2 hours, $20 for a full day, $94 for the week, and about $250 for the month. They typically include free locks and helmets as well as maps to show you where to go.
Where to Rent
There are a variety of places in town but 3 of our favorites are:
Gale Force Bikes @ 144 Bradford Street Ext. 508.487.4849
Ptown Bikes @ 42 Bradford Street 508.487.8735
Arnold’s @ 329 Commercial Street 508.487.0844
Make sure you plan in advance especially during the busy season as bikes do rent out!
April Events in Provincetown
We are opening our doors for the season early this year at Cape Colony Inn. Now, you don’t have to wait until May to enjoy all the fun and fabulousness of Ptown! There are a lot of great events happening in April 2015 to check out. Here are a few of our favorite:
April 16: Whale Watch Season Begins
Whale watching is one of the most popular activities in Ptown and the season officially begins in the middle of April. One of our favorite companies who have daily excursions is Dolphin Fleet. Check out a great video from them:
April 17 – 20: Patriots Day Weekend
The name says it all!
April 24 – 26: Gays for Patsy Annual Spring Stomp!
As their website says, Gays for Patsy is the place for LGBTS (queer) folks to get together to socialize, two-step, line dance, east and west coast swing, waltz, and more to contemporary country, pop, and R&B in a supportive environment for more than 25 years!
May is the Best Month in Provincetown?!
Oh Ptown. A fabulous summer destination for thousands of visitors each year who clammer to the beaches, tea dances, and fabulous shopping and restaurants. No one can question the beauty of Ptown during the summer months with long days and so much to do. But what about the “early season” in Provincetown? May is really the start of the season to most locals where businesses emerge from Winter hibernation and start getting under swing.
So why do you want to get to Provincetown in May?
1. Opening Parties
One of the most fun things to do in Provincetown is attending the opening parties of the many restaurants, bars, and boutiques in town. Throughout the month of May, each place opens up and invites guests to sample their menu selections and tasty cocktails. It is a great way to meet business owners and those who live in town year round. You don’t want to miss it, trust me.
2. Rates
Hotel rates are lower in May so you can get some great deals before the season really kicks off. There is a pleasant calmness to town where 80% of things are open but it does not have that July 4 busyness. Hotels are competitive this time of year meaning great rates for guests. You can also get some great deals in the local boutiques.
3. Weather
OK, some may fight me on this one but the weather this time of year can be simply perfect. No, you may not be able to sunbathe everyday, but it can be perfect to walk around, go whale watching, or go out in the evening with a light jacket. It really varies so come prepared but be ready for some beautiful weather.
4. Entertainment
You can see all the shows of the season before your friends! And, they are typically less busy earlier in the season meaning you can get tickets and a more personal experience. Find out what Miss Richfield 1981 is up to this season and here is another great event idea:
5. You Need A Vacation
Let’s call it what it is! At the end of the day, Provincetown is still one of the best vacation spots on the planet and offers a variety of things to do for anyone. Catch a show, jump on a boat, have a cocktail, enjoy a bike ride through the dunes, or just relax. Ptown is the quintessential vacation spot, no matter the time of year.
Check out Cape Colony Inn for spectacular May rates to come see what Provincetown is like this time of year!
Ptown Named “Second Quirkiest Towns in America” by Time
The eclectic and always interesting Provincetown was named the Second “Quirkiest” Town in America by Travel + Leisure readers recently. Their readers ranked the Top 20 in America according to unique and endearing aspects of the destination. Provincetown made the list noting their interesting artistic history and colorful contrast the rest of Cape Cod.
Check out the entire article!