Distinctive Inns of Provincetown: Things To Do In P-Town: Harbor, MacMillan and Cabr...

Distinctive Inns of Provincetown: Things To Do In P-Town: Harbor, MacMillan and Cabr...: Continuing our highlight of ideal activities during your Provincetown getaway, we present to you this sea-worthy option! MacMillan and C...

Distinctive Inns of Provincetown: Provincetown's Unforgettable Events During Thanksg...

Distinctive Inns of Provincetown: Provincetown's Unforgettable Events During Thanksg...: It's already November, and before you know it, Holiday activities will be taking over the town!  As with most of the United States, thin...

Distinctive Inns of Provincetown: Drama in Provincetown: 2013 Fall Playwright's Fest...

Distinctive Inns of Provincetown: Drama in Provincetown: 2013 Fall Playwright's Fest...: Head to P-town this fall for a wonderfully organic theater experience at the 2013 Fall Playwright's Festival !  The Distinctive Inns of ...

Camp Lightbulb - Summer Camp for LGBT Youth: Thank You to Provincetown's Woman of the Year

Camp Lightbulb - Summer Camp for LGBT Youth: Thank You to Provincetown's Woman of the Year: Thank you to Women Innkeepers of Provincetown and Zoe Lewis for donating proceeds of the Woman of the Year Banquet to Camp Lightbulb. ...

Distinctive Inns of Provincetown: Thrilling Fun in Provincetown During Halloween 201...

Distinctive Inns of Provincetown: Thrilling Fun in Provincetown During Halloween 201...: Here it comes again - that season of spooks and scares!  Why not make plans to spend Halloween 2013 at your favorite Distinctive Inns of Pro...

Distinctive Inns of Provincetown: Be Yourself This October 20-27 at Fantasia Fair 20...

Distinctive Inns of Provincetown: Be Yourself This October 20-27 at Fantasia Fair 20...: Whether you're looking for the sedate or the exciting, you're sure to find it here in Provincetown.  Along the lines of the exciting...

Distinctive Inns of Provincetown: Provincetown Celebrates Women's Week October 14-20...

Distinctive Inns of Provincetown: Provincetown Celebrates Women's Week October 14-20...: Provincetown celebrates the ladies at the 2013 Women's Week from October 14-20, 2013, and the Distinctive Inns of Provincetown invite ...

Distinctive Inns of Provincetown: October 2013 in Provincetown Brings Leather & Wine...

Distinctive Inns of Provincetown: October 2013 in Provincetown Brings Leather & Wine...: The first weekend in October is a busy one here on the tip of Cape Cod, as two great events descent on town:  Mates Leather Weekend and the...

Distinctive Inns of Provincetown: September 2013 PTown: Tennessee Williams & Pet App...

Distinctive Inns of Provincetown: September 2013 PTown: Tennessee Williams & Pet App...: The Distinctive Inns of Provincetown welcome you to two events taking place during the last weekend in September: the 2013 Tennessee William...

iPtown Smartphone and Tablet application is here

iPtown was created to be your personal connection to Provincetown, Massachusetts. Both first time visitors and longtime fans will find this app invaluable when planning a vacation to America’s First Destination, and then again when navigating all the wonders that Provincetown has to offer. 

Stay & Play

Arts, Culture & History

iPtown is a comprehensive mobile guide that will help you find all of the can’t miss destinations and experiences that abound in this haven at the tip of Cape Cod. From world-class accommodations, restaurants and galleries to breathtaking beaches, funky boutiques and unique events, iPtown puts it all at your fingertips. 

Eat & Drink

Travel & Transit

Photo galleries, videos and social connections make the app more interactive, as does handy mapping of all the locations listed – right down to parking lots, post offices, ATM’s and public restrooms.As the first landing place of the Mayflower pilgrims in the New World almost 400 years ago, Provincetown is steeped in history. It is the nation’s oldest continuous art colony and the birthplace of Modern American Theater.With great natural beauty, Provincetown has been named ‘Best Resort Town’, ‘Best Small Town in America’ and two of its beaches are included in the country’s top ten.

Entertainment

Shop

Ptown is proud of its character, personality and diversity, and it has become the number one destination for same sex weddings.No matter why you’re planning to visit Provincetown, make it a memorable experience with the help of iPtown.

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Town of Provincetown Art Collection - Captain Bickers (portrait)

The summer rotation of paintings in the tourism office includes a portrait of Captain Bickers by A.C. Bevin, show here with Art Commission Chair, Stephen Borkowski  He further states “We are highlighting works of art in town buildings that relate directly to the rich and storied history of Provincetown and is inhabitants.  The Provincetown Public Library will also feature selections from the Town collection on a rotating basis.”

Stephen Borkowski with portrait of Capt. Bickers

Distinctive Inns of Provincetown: Provincetown Art Association: Discover new Artists...

Distinctive Inns of Provincetown: Provincetown Art Association: Discover new Artists...: The Provincetown Art Association and Museum (PAAM) is a 19,500-foot facility that both preserves and displays art.  Located at 460 Commerci...

Women of Color Weekend in Provincetown, May 30 - June 2

Provincetown welcomes Women of Color Weekend this week, Thursday 5/30 - Sunday, June 2.  Show your support by going to two fabulously funny comedy shows - Mimi Gonzalez (Friday at 7 pm) and Karen Williams (Saturday at 8 pm) both at The Crown & Anchor. 

For more information, please visit womenofcolorweekend.com.

Karen Williams, Courtesy of WomenOfColorWeekend.com

Mimi Gonzalez, Courtesy of WomenOfColorWeekend.com

Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum to re-open April 1

The Pilgrim Monument was founded in 1892 as the Cape Cod Pilgrim Memorial Association—Cape Cod’s oldest not-for-profit organization. Its purpose is to commemorate the Mayflower Pilgrims’ first landing in the New World in Provincetown, in November 1620. Here the Pilgrims spent 5 weeks exploring the tip of Cape Cod, before they sailed on to Plymouth. They also drew up and signed the Mayflower Compact, which established the rule of law for the new land.

The Cape Cod Pilgrim Memorial Association built the Pilgrim Monument to honor the Pilgrims’ first landing in Provincetown. President Theodore Roosevelt laid the cornerstone in 1907. In 1910, President William Howard Taft dedicated the finished 252-foot tower. In 1910, the Cape’s first building built to house a museum opened at the base of the monument, to educate the public about Provincetown’s role in Pilgrim history and American history.

Today, millions of visitors and generations of local residents have admired and climbed the 252 foot granite Pilgrim Monument for almost 100 years.

Some interesting facts: 

• The Pilgrim Monument was built between 1907 and 1910 to commemorate the first landing of the Mayflower Pilgrims in Provincetown on November 21, 1620.
• The tower is 252 feet, 7.5 inches (77 meters) tall and rises 350 feet above sea level!
• The heart-healthy walk to the top on 116 steps and 60 ramps only takes about 10 minutes at a leisurely pace.
• The Pilgrim Monument is the tallest all-granite structure in the United States. The granite came from Stonington, Maine, and each stone is the thickness of the wall. The design is patterned after the Torre Del Mangia in Siena, Italy.
• During your climb, you’ll see many interior stones that were donated by cities, towns and organizations from all of the United States. See if your city or town is here.
• President Theodore Roosevelt laid the cornerstone on August 20, 1907
• President William H. Taft led the dedication ceremony after the Pilgrim Monument’s completion on August 5, 1910.
• The Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum is Cape Cod’s oldest non-profit and cultural institution.

Schedule and Admission: 

April 1 – Memorial Day, 9am – 5pm
Memorial Day – Labor Day, 9am – 7pm
Labor Day – November 30, 9am – 5pm
Closed Thanksgiving Day
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$12– adults
$9 – senior citizens (62 and older)
$7 – students (15 & older) w/ ID
$4–children 4-14
Free Admission for Members and children 3 & under

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