Town of Provincetown, Massachusetts

This little, picturesque town at the end of Cape Cod is known for many things. Provincetown was the first landing of the Pilgrims in the new world and the site of the drafting of the Mayflower Compact, though they eventually decided to settle across the bay in Plymouth. The town has a long history as a fishing port and an artist colony. Now the town is popular as a LGBTQ culture center.

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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Provincetown,_Massachusetts

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Coordinates: 42°2'53"N 70°13'32"W

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j d c (guest)

Colloquially known as "P-town," it is best known as a gay resort. There is an excellent view, since the town is almost completely surrounded by water.

17 years ago | reply | hide comment

Hatches' Harbor 1.8 km
Provincetown Municipal Airport 2.7 km
Wood End 3.1 km
Provincetown Harbor 4.3 km
Long Point 4.8 km
Parabolic Dunes 5.8 km
East Harbor 8 km
Highland Links Golf Course 14 km
Highlands Center at Cape Cod National Seashore 14 km
Site of U-87 attack on HMS Port Nicholson. 81 km

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Hatches' Harbor Provincetown Municipal Airport Wood End Provincetown Harbor Long Point Parabolic Dunes East Harbor Highland Links Golf Course Highlands Center at Cape Cod National Seashore Site of U-87 attack on HMS Port Nicholson.