Provincetown, Coastal town at Cape Cod tip, Massachusetts, US
Provincetown extends along sandy beaches at the northernmost point of Cape Cod, where water surrounds the narrow peninsula on three sides.
The Mayflower passengers signed their historic compact in Provincetown Harbor in 1620 before continuing their journey to establish Plymouth Colony.
The town maintains the oldest continuous art colony in the United States, drawing artists, writers, and performers who contribute to its creative spirit.
During summer months, the population increases from 3,664 permanent residents to approximately 60,000 visitors who fill the local accommodations and beaches.
Portuguese sailors from the Azores settled in Provincetown during the 19th century, establishing a fishing community that influenced local traditions.
Location: Barnstable County
Inception: 1700
Elevation above the sea: 0 m
Website: http://www.provincetown-ma.gov/
Shares border with: Truro
Website: http://provincetown-ma.gov
GPS coordinates: 42.05833,-70.17917
Latest update: June 7, 2025 19:51
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Jenny Lind Tower
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Long Point Light
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Wood End Light
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Old Harbor U.S. Life Saving Station
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Provincetown Public Library
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Jedediah Higgins House
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Union Hall
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Cobb Memorial Library
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Head of the Meadow Beach
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Mary Heaton Vorse's house
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Herring Cove Beach
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Fisher Beach
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Race Point
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Ryder Beach
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