Get to Know Provincetown

Provincetown is at the very tip of Cape Cod, a magical spot that has welcomed people looking for something different for centuries. Here, at this land’s end, Provincetown exists as a world unto itself, with its sunny beaches and a bohemian community that has been inclusive since its earliest days. Even the Pilgrims made their first stop in P-Town before moving to Plymouth Rock, and eventually were followed by other immigrants, artists, and free spirits. Only three miles long and just over two blocks wide, the town has an outsized presence in the cultural consciousness. Interestingly, the permanent population has not fluctuated much since 1850, but the difference between Provincetown’s huge summer crowds and its almost empty winter streets is enormous. For Provincetown’s denizens — whether you’re in town for a fleeting weekend, a summer sojourn, or all year round — there’s no place like home.

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Living in Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket

Cape Cod and the islands of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket have been synonymous with summer for generations, the epitome of a New England escape. The siren call of this region has beckoned to a wide swath of visitors, from day trippers to Presidents, with the promise of relaxed days and nights spent in a magical world of beaches, lighthouses, and shingled cottages both big and small. There’s space for everyone here: Kids ride the same valiant steeds as their grandparents did at the carousel in Oak Bluffs, while boldfaced names, wealthy financiers, and first-time visitors all pile into local clam shacks for deep-fried seafood and just caught lobster. There’s also a significantly smaller population that lives here year-round — these are the residents that pride themselves on knowing all the secret spots when the highways and beaches clear out and the Cape and the islands return to their meditative, foggy, winter selves.