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8 Travel Quotes to Fuel Your Provincetown Wanderlust

We love a travel quote to get us inspired to explore new places! Here are a few of our favorite “wanderlust-quotes” that get us right in the mood to head to Provincetown!

“I see my path, but I don’t know where it leads. Not knowing where I’m going is what inspires me to travel it.” – Rosalia de Castro

“I never travel without my diary. One should always have something sensational to read in the train.” – Oscar Wilde

“A man practices the art of adventure when he breaks the chain of routine and renews his life through reading new books, traveling to new places, making new friends, taking up new hobbies and adopting new viewpoints.” – Wilfred Peterson

“Here’s to freedom, cheers to art. Here’s to having an excellent adventure and may the stopping never start.” – Jason Mraz

“The biggest adventure you can ever take is to live the life of your dreams.” – Oprah Winfrey

“I always wonder why birds choose to stay in the same place when they can fly anywhere on the earth, then I ask myself the same question.” – Harun Yahya

“Half the fun of the travel is the esthetic of lostness.” – Ray Bradbury

“Experience, travel – these are as education in themselves” – Euripides

What are your favorite travel quotes?

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New Provincetown Businesses For 2019!

We are so thrilled to welcome some amazing new businesses to town this year! The everchanging landscape of Provincetown is one of the things that makes the community unique and wonderful. Each time one visits, it seems that there is something new to experience! This year expect some new places to eat, shop, and even a new brewery! Here are some of the new businesses you can look for on your next Ptown vacation!

Provincetown Brewing Company is coming to 141 Bradford Street (They plan to be open by July)!

From their website: “Provincetown Brewing Co. (PBC) launched Fall 2018, but our tap room and brews will officially roll out in Summer 2019. PBC, founded on the progressive ideals that make Provincetown great, is passionate about brewing quality craft beer. PBC will evoke a sense of community by reclaiming shared, revolutionary, American values, anchored on the iconic geography of Provincetown.”

Check them out here!

170 Commercial Street is turning into a brand new coffee shop named “joe.”

The new owners are creating a coffee shop “with a twist.” This includes nonalcoholic happy hour, “grab and joe” sandwiches, and more! We are so excited to see what becomes of the new joe!

The Club is coming to replace Pied Bar

A supper-type jazz club is coming (hopefully by Mid-June) to Provincetown opened by actress/comedian Lea Delaria. You can read more about it on Ptownie.com for all the details! We can’t wait for this amazing addition to town!

What new businesses are you excited about this season? Read more about other new business openings and transfers here.

Highland Lighthouse in North Truro

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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/plan-your-visit-2.

Don’t Miss the Summer Fun in Ptown!

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We can’t believe it is almost August! We love this time of year where the weather is perfect for the beach and every place in town is hopping! Whether you want to check out one of the great shows coming up or just relax and unwind, Ptown is the perfect place to vacation. Check out some upcoming events:

 

11 – 17 – Carnival Week

3 Nights in June for Only $289!

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Ready to head to Ptown for the season? We have a very special promotion going on now! Join us for any three nights in June for only $289! Use promo code JUNE3 when making your reservation. Can not be combined with any other offer or discount and does not include taxes.
Book Direct and Receive the Following Perks:
  • Late checkout, upon availability
  • Cape Cod snack bag at check-in
  • Low rate guarantee

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-events/

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

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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

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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!