A Popular Summer Vacation and Week-end Spot
Provincetown, Massachusetts or "P-Town" is a popular summer vacation and week-end spot for gays (and straights) from New York, Montreal and, of course, Boston.
Provincetown sits on the very end of Cape Cod and its isolation helped an artist's community form here in the 1960s. With that community, gay men and women felt that they had found their own very special place on Cape Cod. Today, P-town is much more commercial and its streets crowd with tourists. But this town still feels extremely gay during the summer months when visitors descend to enjoy the accepting community, the sun, sand and numerous bars and clubs. Its easiest to get here by the 90 minute "fast ferry" from Boston, or, if you can afford it, via a short 25-minute Cape Air flight. Also, you can drive to Provincetown for a more scenic view of the Cape.
SOME PLACES TO VISIT:
Atlantic House Dance Club (A-House) ***** This is P'town's original and most popular dance club.
Wave (at Crown & Anchor) **** The Crown's video bar. West End - 247 Commercial Street.
PiedBar ***** Very popular women's bar with an after-T event for the boys.
Little Bar (at Atlantic House) **** The name has it right. West End - 6 Masonic Place.
Porchside Bar (at Gifford House) **** Casual, small, and friendly with Victorian Charm. W.E. Carver St.
Shipwreck Lounge ***** The P-town spot for a drink and quiet conversation. W.E. 67 Bradford Street
Monkey Bar ***** West End 149 Commercial Street.
Paramount (at Crown & Anchor)**** The Crown's answer to the A-House Dance Club 247 Commercial
Bayside Betsy's**** Small pre-dinner drink spot. 177 Commercial Street.
Vault (downstairs at Crown & Anchor)***** Dark, little leather bar 247 Commercial Street.
Vixen**** Fun up-and-coming girl bar East End 336 Commercial Street.
Buoy Bar (at Boatslip Resort) ***** You could refuse to leave the resort. W.E. 161 Commercial St.
SOME PLACES TO STAY:
Beaconlight Guest House***** Luxury Victorian B&B in the heart of the West End. 12 Winthrop St.
White Porch Inn***** Amazingly decorated, brand new nine-room inn. East End 7 Johnson St.
Romeo's Holiday***** Some say it's one of the "gayest" B&Bs in the country. W.E. 97 Bradford St.
Fairbanks Inn***** Popular women's Inn in a beautifully restored Captain's House. 90 Bradford St.
Revere Guest House***** Ideally located beautiful Colonial B&B. West End 14 Court Street.
Crown Pointe Historic Inn & Spa***** B&B in a beautifully restored Captain's Mansion. 82 Bradford
Admiral's Landing***** Seven-room Greek Revival Home with Modern Decor. E.E. 158 Bradford St.
The Bayberry***** Small B&B right next to the Pilgrim's Monument. W.E. 16 Winthrop Street.
Carpe Diem Guesthouse***** Comfortable & luxurious guesthouse. East End 12 Johnson Street.
Somerset House***** Comfortable guesthouse in the East End. 378 Commercial Street.
Aerie House & Beach Club***** Two properties (a Hilltop B&B & Beach Club) E.E. 184 Bradford St.
Ampersand Guesthouse***** Quiet & beautiful West End B&B. 6 Cottage Street.
Brass Key***** Luxury & Service make this Guesthouse Special. W.E. 67 Bradford Street.
Captain's House B&B***** Bear-friendly twelve-room Inn tucked in a Garden off of Commercial St.
Gabriel's Apartment & Guestrooms***** Small & well-appointed guesthouse. 104 Bradford St.
Surfside Hotel & Suites**** A more Traditional Hotel. East End 543 Commercial Street.
Ranch Guesthouse The name is fitting for this men-only Guesthouse. West End 198 Commercial
SOME PLACES TO EAT:
Spiritus Pizza**** Good Pizza at an after-party institution. West End 190 Commercial Street
The Mews Restaurant & Cafe***** Waterfront Bistro Fare. East End 429 Commercial Street.
Cafe Edwige***** "Cafe Edwige-Don't Miss It!" East End - 333 Commercial Street.
Patio American Grill & Blue Bar An upscale, new P-town Tradition. East End 328 Commercial St.
Far Land Provisions***** Delicious deli right around the corner. East End 150 Bradford Street.
Bistro at Crowne Pointe***** Seaside seafood; exclusive elegance. West End 82 Bradford St.
Bubala's By the Bay**** Where jazz and seafood meet and mingle.
Victor's***** New American Cuisine. West End 175 Bradford Street.
Frappo66***** Find Food Fast. West End - 214 Commercial Street.
Lobster Pot**** The name says it all! East End - 321 Commercial Street.
Chillingsworth***** Charming Cape Cod Eatery. 2449 Main Street.
Enzo Dinner in an old Victorian or Out on the Patio. West End - 186 Commercial Street.
If you haven't been to Provincetown, MA., you should make an effort to visit especially in the summer.
Yours Truly
