The new year started off with a bang over MacMillan Pier in Provincetown, where locals and tourists watched a stellar fireworks display.
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The Wild West of the East | Outer Cape Tours
Provincetown has always been known as a wild sex, drugs & rock ‘n’ roll town where anything might—and did—happen. Why was Nobel Prize-winning playwright Eugene O’Neill arrested at gunpoint in the Atlantic House Bar? How did Divine, John Waters’ leading lady, cause so much trouble that locals wanted her banned from Provincetown? Where did Andy Warhol take Lou Reed and the Velvet Underground, and why? Sylvia Plath and Anis Nin participated in some “bad” behavior here too. Provincetown’s own musician-writer-actor-badass Billy Hough (of Scream Along with Billy) will take you on this adult-only tour of Bohemian Provincetown at or by the locations where they happened. You’ll soon understand why Norman Mailer called his adopted hometown “The Wild West of the East.”
Free when you stay with us this season!
Meet Dennis Minsky: Tour Guide for Outer Cape Tours
Outer Cape Tours guide Dennis Minsky is perfectly suited to lead his ecological-based walks, Railway to a Unique Ecosystem and Bay Creatures Great and Small. A biologist and Provincetown resident since 1968, Dennis began his career as a Cape Cod National Seashore field biologist in 1974, when he helped start a seabird nesting protection program. In 1985 he created an environmental studies program for middle schoolers that emphasized the Hudson River ecosystem, a program he continued for 20 years. Minsky has been a naturalist for the Dolphin Fleet Whale Watch and the Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies since 1995, educating people about whales and the ocean’s ecosystem. He is an expert birder, a member of the town’s conservation commission and a regular columnist for the Provincetown Independent.
Lobster Pot in Provincetown!
Head into the famous Lobster Pot restaurant and pick a crustacean right out of a tank, or try the baked scallop au gratin, which melts in the mouth. Its bar, called The Top of the Pot, is a super fun spot to enjoy drinks and appetizers with a small group of friends.
Enjoy Your Favorite Ptown Activities For Less at Cape Colony Inn
Summer is in full swing and we hope you are having a great one! There are so many wonderful things to do in Ptown and we want to help you enjoy your favorite activities – for less! Did you know when you stay at Cape Colony Inn, you get discounts at many area attractions? Here are just a few:
- Dolphin Fleet Whale Watch – $5 OFF Adult Ticket
- Cape Code RTA, Shuttle Single Ride Pass – 25% OFF
- Art’s Dune Tours – $5 OFF Any Tour
- Mussel Beach – 10% OFF Day Pass
- Ptown Gym – $3.00 Off Day Pass
- Bike Rentals – Variety of Local Discounts
Staying Cool in Provincetown
It may be hot outside but cooling down is no problem when you’re surrounded by the ocean. Melissa escaped the New York City heat by heading to Provincetown and hitting the bay with a beach chair and a book.
6 Reasons to Book Your Provincetown Vacation For May!
There are so many great reasons to take a trip to Provincetown – with great places to eat, shop, relax, and explore! Here are 6 events coming up in May that will make your vacation a little more exciting!
Women’s Media Summit May 3 – 5
Twenty Summers May 13 – June 15
Art in the Barn May 18
Single Women’s Weekend May 17 – 19
Memorial Day Weekend for Women May 23 – 27
Our Season is Extended!
We Are Open Until January 2, 2018!
We are excited to announce that we will be extending our season this year and keeping the main building and Upper Deck rooms open through New Year’s Eve! Our rates start at only $79!
Provincetown in October?!
by: Gregory Kiep
Ptown is a summer favorite for many – especially east coasters looking for an easy, quick jaunt. Carnival sees crowds of over 100,000 people which can be chaotic but certainly a lot of fun. As someone who works with businesses in Ptown, I have had the opportunity to visit throughout the entire year and can honestly say October is one of my favorite months in town.
Why?
Visiting off season really gives you a chance to realize how special a place Ptown really is – without the clusters of people. You can actually get into that restaurant you wanted to try or take the time in that art gallery. You can stroll the beach and grab a cocktail and just sit and chat with friends or reflect on the beauty of your surroundings. With the crisp fall air, you can take a leisurely bike ride without sweating all over the place.
There is still a lot happening in Ptown in October – with events almost every weekend. Here are a few coming up:
- 9- 15 33rd Annual Women’s Week
- 15-22 Fantasia Fair
- 27-31 Halloween Week in Provincetown BOO!
Stay 2 Nights in September from $199!
As temps go down…so do our rates! Stay 2 nights, Sunday – Thursday.
Book in September for $199 for both nights with promo code: SEPTBUY2