Theater
Provincetown Theatre Company
238 bradford st., +1 508-487-8673 general information, 508-487-8673 box office.
Provincetown Repertory Theatre
476 commercial st., +1 508-487-0600 general information, +1 508-487-0600 box office.
Bike
Gale Force Bikes
144 bradford st. corner of west vine, +1 508-487-4849, (http://www.galeforcebikes.com). free parking, helmet, locks. near the start of the trail.
A bike trail starts at Bradford Street in the West End and loops through the dunes to Race Point in the National Seashore. The trail is well maintained and marked. About 6 miles.
Arnold's Bikes
329 commercial st., +1 508-487-0844. downtown.
Ptown Bikes
42 bradford st., +1 508-487-8735. rentals, service. near start of the bike trail.
Festivals
Provincetown Fringe Festival
476 commercial st., +1 508-487-2666 general information, +1 508-487-2666 box office.
The Portuguese Festival and Blessing of the Fleet
(http://www.provincetownpo...) mid june june 26-29, 2008.
Fish
Cee Jay
+1 800-675-6724 or +1 508-487-4330. deep sea fishing.
Bay Lady II Excursion Schooner
584 commercial st., +1 508-487-9308.
The Ginny G - Charter Sportfishing
Macmillan wharf, +1 508-246-3656; 781-322-8539, (http://www.provincetown.c...).
Race Point and Herring Cove beaches are popular surfcasting spots. The following companies offer charters:
Shady Lady
Bradford street ext., +1 508-487-0182. sportfishing.
Museums
Province Lands Visitor Center
Race point rd., +1 508-487-1256, (http://www.nps.gov/caco/p...). in the cape cod national seashore. free admission. open may-oct 9am-5pm. observation deck with 360 degree view is open year round. ranger guided tours, activities and exhibits about the natural and cultural history of the area. five and one-half mile bike loop.
Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum
High pole hill rd., +1 508-487-1310, (http://www.pilgrim-monume...). climb the 252 foot tower and visit the museum which portrays the roles of provincetown in pilgrim history, fishing, art, and theatre.
Beaches
Race Point Beach
Cape cod national seashore, off route 6. lifeguards, rest rooms, changing facilities. this is a nice, wide beach. the surf can be rough at times.
Herring Cove
Cape cod national seashore, off route 6. lifeguards, rest rooms, changing facilities, food, handicapped accessible. usually calmer waters than race point.
Long Point or "Breakwater"
provincetown harbor, by some it's called "the end of the earth". an 1827 lighthouse graces the very tip of the cape. beware poison ivy.
Town Beaches
The stretch of sand on the bay side is all public beach, but it's not as nice as the beaches above.
Whale watching & cruises
Provincetown Whales
100% DIY whale watches for up to 3 people. Whales in their own environment, on their own terms, without disrupting them or the seascape.
Viking Princess Harbor Cruises
Macmillan pier, +1 508-487-7323 general information, +1 508-487-7323 reservations, (http://www.capecodecotours.com).
Alpha Whale Watch
+1 508-221-5920, (http://www.alphawhalewatch.com). offering private, catered whale watching tours for up to six passengers at a time.
Cape Cod Whale Watch
293 commercial st., +1 508-487-4079 or +1 877-487-4079, (http://www.whalewatch.com/).
Schooner Hindu
Go sailing on the Schooner Hindu, 5 Ryder St., Provincetown, +1 800-296-4544, (http://www.theschoonerhin...).