Experiencing Provincetown with Amber and Lucy Belle LeMay

Table of Contents

  • Introduction

  • Carnival Festivities

  • Food and Drink

  • Outdoor Activities

  • Nightlife

  • Drag Shows

Introduction

Join Amber on an exciting tour of Provincetown, Massachusetts! Known for its vibrant LGBTQ+ community and arts scene, Provincetown offers endless adventures. From parades and festivals to beaches, whale watches, and nightlife, there is something for everyone in this charming coastal town.

Festivities

The apex of activity in Provincetown is Carnival Week. This annual event includes colorful parades, contests, parties, and more. The Carnival Parade is a major highlights. Visitors can join dance parties, comedy shows, musical performances, and much more during this lively celebration.

Food and Drink

With so much activity, visitors will work up an appetite! Provincetown has no shortage of delicious seafood restaurants and charming cafes. Local specialties include lobster rolls, fried clams, chowder, and oysters fresh from Cape Cod Bay. After dinner, visitors can check out Provincetown's diverse nightlife options from lively piano bars to buzzing outdoor patios.

Outdoor Activities

Beyond the hustle and bustle of downtown, Provincetown also offers plenty of natural beauty. Guests can enjoy miles of beaches, perfect for swimming, sunbathing, or romantic seaside strolls. Whale watching cruises provide opportunities to spot humpbacks, finbacks, and minkes in their natural habitat. The Cape Cod National Seashore stretches across 42 miles of protected coastline and features walking and biking trails with stunning ocean vistas.

Nightlife

When the sun goes down, Provincetown comes alive. Drag shows, cabarets, dance parties, and shows go late into the night. Iconic venues like the Crown & Anchor, Pilgrim House, and Post Office Cafe & Cabaret host stellar entertainment. Before heading home, party-goers can stop by the lively Dick Dock to take in the nighttime harbor views.

Drag Shows

No trip to Ptown would be complete without taking in a spectacular drag show. Venues like Crown & Anchor, Harbor Lounge, and The Governor Bradford book the most talented queens around. Visitors can even catch drag bingo, drag karaoke, and impromptu performances on Commercial Street. Miss Richfield 1981’s annual show is a highlight of Provincetown, but there are many others to choose from including Miss Conception, Varla Jean Merman, Ginger Minj and more.

With its spirited events, vibrant culture, scenic beauty, and nonstop excitement, Provincetown offers an unforgettable getaway. Join Amber to experience the magic of this iconic Cape Cod destination.

—This article was written, restructured, or adapted by Russell with information gathered from sources around the internet. Russell is the producer of Amber Live and is greatly overworked to pull it all together.  If it’s on the internet, it must be true. (We’re kidding.) BUT, if you find any errors or omissions in the article, please let us know so that we may correct the issue. Thanks for your support!

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