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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Provincetown

6 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Provincetown, Massachusetts

Updated August 28, 2023

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An early pair of vibrating panties

Provincetown, Massachusetts

Toys of Eros

This stimulating sex toy museum is sure to arouse the interest of its visitors.
The Pest House Cemetery.

Provincetown, Massachusetts

The Pest House Cemetery

A 19th-century smallpox cemetery is being reclaimed by scrub forest and sand dunes.
View of the alley from Commercial Street.

Provincetown, Massachusetts

Bob Gasoi Memorial Art Alley

Mural fragments and various sculptures honor the longtime artist.
Malassada glam shot.

Provincetown, Massachusetts

Provincetown Portuguese Bakery

P-town goes wild for the malassadas at this 87-year-old institution.
Cheese, please.

Provincetown, Massachusetts

Spiritus Pizza

Provincetown's night owls flock to this 52-year-old pizza joint.
Nautical vibes and hard-earned grit.

Provincetown, Massachusetts

The Old Colony Tap

Pay homage to the quintessential P-town dive.
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North Truro Air Force Station

This abandoned radar station from the Cold War era now only broadcasts a seriously ominous air of isolation.
6 miles from Provincetown

Cool Places to Eat & Drink in Provincetown

Malassada glam shot.

Provincetown, Massachusetts

Provincetown Portuguese Bakery

P-town goes wild for the malassadas at this 87-year-old institution.
Cheese, please.

Provincetown, Massachusetts

Spiritus Pizza

Provincetown's night owls flock to this 52-year-old pizza joint.
Nautical vibes and hard-earned grit.

Provincetown, Massachusetts

The Old Colony Tap

Pay homage to the quintessential P-town dive.
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