It’s Bear Week in Provincetown, and these bears are having a ball hanging out at Bayside Betsy’s new waterfront deck with some drinks before heading to other events, such as the Boatslip’s famous Tea Dance.
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.
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?
A Quick Look At Truro Beach Cottages
10 Iconic waterfront Cape Cod cottages once treasured by fisherman and vacationers alike, revitalized to their original allure. Offering an authentic summer escape preserved from modern extremities, these quaint Cape Cod cottages will bring you back to the outer Cape beaches, the sounds of Cape Cod bay, and the tranquility of all that Beach Point, Truro, Massachusetts has to offer. Located minutes from Provincetown, the culture hub of Cape Cod, Truro Beach Cottages give you access Art Galleries, Photography Studios, Fishing, Watersports, Biking, Cape Cod National Seashore, Café’s, Restaurants, Theatre’s, Parades, Antique Shops, Harbor Cruises, Bookstores, Eclectic Shops, Whale Watching and much much more. Enjoy a casual summer retreat full of activities and festivities just steps from your beach cottage. Quiet evenings with the ocean in the background and the refreshing sea breeze will leave you yearning for tomorrow’s adventure.
Our cottages were updated in 2018 with brand new furniture, mattresses, sheets, pillows, and towels and offer you a casual summer beach vacation.
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
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/
Provincetown International Film Festival is Coming Soon!
You never know who you’ll run into during the Provincetown International Film Festival, which runs from Wednesday, June 12 to Sunday, June 16 this year. Filmmaker Sophia Coppola (right) spent some time with festival CEO Christine Walker (center) and artistic director Lisa Viola before accepting the 2017 Filmmaker on the Edge Award. Book your room now so that you can rest comfortably between the films and festival parties, where you’ll find yourself hobnobbing with celebrities of all stripes.
Introducing Breakwater Hotel!
Located in the East End of Provincetown and on Cape Cod Bay overlooking Provincetown Harbor and Long Point Lighthouse, we are right in front of the famed Provincetown tidal flats. Our Cape Chic rooms were renovated in 2019 and offer clean and comfortable accommodations and feature modern necessities such as Simmons Beautyrest Pillowtop Mattresses, Keurig brewing machines, flat panel televisions, mini fridges, complimentary Wi-Fi, room safe, Beekman 1802 personal care products, local art by kmoe gallery, and the newest and quietest air conditioning in town.
Our unique property offers all rooms full view glass doors and large picture windows for a peek at the water – many with south facing direct water views providing for sun-soaked lounging all day long, and each room features a well-appointed deck area for your exclusive use to enjoy your morning coffee, evening beverage, or just the fresh ocean air.
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
A Beautiful Deal
Walk the bay beach in Provincetown in the off-season, watch fishermen unload their catch and mingle with the locals. It’s the perfect time to get away — stay in a luxurious room at an off-season rate!