Provincetown - Massachusetts - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

Because of the treacherous shoals off the coast of Provincetown, Massachusetts, the area has been called "the graveyard of the Atlantic". It is located at the very tip of Cape Cod and juts out into the Atlantic and the town has two main streets with others intersecting. This small town has a population of less than 5000, but will provide you with a vacation to remember with its open dunes, beaches and oak forests.

There is a vast array of accommodations available in this town, just as there are with the exquisite places to dine. You can choose either one of these based on your individual tastes or your budget. From the luxurious to the economical, you will find it all here. Visit the Old Harbor Station to learn about the work of the Coast Guard in saving the lives of people on the storm tossed boats that ventured too close to the rocks. This station is now a museum where you can view the fascinating exhibits of the people who made their living on the sea.

Enjoy the bike trails and the walking trails where you can take a self-guided tour along the seashore and experience the breathtaking scenery that Provincetown has to offer in every season of the year. Experience the glorious summer days, the beautiful fall colors, the magical snow-covered land and the first blooms of spring. The sunsets in Provincetown are so spectacular that visitors have been know to clap when the sun goes down.

There are three lighthouses that you can visit in this area as well. Race Point is the most accessible and is open to the public on Saturdays in the summer. To reach the other two, you will have to hike to see them and although you cannot go inside, the view is well worth the time you spend to reach them.

Commercial Street is the main shopping district and along with the warm ocean breeze the sights, sounds and smells will thrill you to the core. The array of small stores have unique items for you to take back home with you along with the memories of small town America at its finest.