A lot has happened since my last post, and I find myself wanting to enjoy internally and share none of it. However, with my fairly recent trip to the tip of the Cape, P-Town, or Provincetown, as it is officially referred, I found myself ripe with knowledge and general excitement to share new suggestions and offer insights. While I rarely find myself vacationing these days, I got the chance to travel to the literal tip, right before the start of Long Point, the northernmost peninsula of the Cape. Here is what I would recommend if you have 24 hours in and around Provincetown and are super hungry 😋. In no particular order…

Pilgrims First Landing Park + the Provincetown Causeway – located on the very West end of Commercial Street. A tiny park, with gorgeous views, commemorating the supposed first landing place of the pilgrims on November 11, 1620. Which was probably, and most likely, the real place where they first docked back in 1620. Although everything is hearsay at this point, as there is few collected evidence and, at this point many, historical markers all throughout the Cape. This is different from Plymouth Rock, which was supposedly the first landing place of the Pilgrims as well, but was later debunked and marketed as the symbol of the pilgrims’ arrival in America. Still, the pilgrims are said to supposedly have landed in Provincetown first, scoped out the surrounding land and landscape and then moved down to Plymouth a few months later, making that their first settlement, Plymouth Colony. Anyway, the Provincetown Causeway is beautiful if you have the strength to make it all the way to the other end you will end up on Long Point Beach and be that much closer to Long Point Light Station.

Pilgrim Monument – Although I have never gone inside, it is a museum and you are able to climb up to great views, via stairs only. This was built between 1907 and 1910 to commemorate the first landfall of the Pilgrims in Provincetown in 1620. If you decide not to climb up, this landmark makes a great background in many photos as you can view it along the popular Commercial Street.

Commercial Street – A popular three-mile-long tourist, foodie, and shopper destination and street, running alongside Cape Cod Bay. Has so many sights to see – quaint and modern beach-front homes, B&B’s, cottages, restaurants, coffee shops, stores, artisans, bars, small parks, parking lots, beach-areas and more. Would highly recommend setting you GPS destination to Commercial Street if you find yourself exploring the tip of the Cape.

MacMillan Pier – Towards the West side of Commercial Street. Hosts many fishing and whale-watching boats, also has public restrooms and a large parking lot, that can/does fill up quickly. Great views of the Bay. Many popular tourist and sightseeing cruisers will set off from MacMillan Pier.

The Red Inn – A picturesque, bright red inn and restaurant at the end of Commercial Street, before the Pilgrims First Landing Park, with amazing deck and street-side views. Serving brunch, dinner and featuring a raw bar and extensive wine list.

Kohi Coffee Company – Their original location, established in Provincetown. A specialty coffee, cold brew, and espresso shop tucked away in a colorful little alleyway on Commercial Street.

Relish Bakery and Sandwich Shop – Specializing in bakery items and sandwiches, this quaint cottage-shop is located on the West end of Commercial Street.

Pop + Dutch – A tiny and unassuming, yet delicious, fresh and convenient breakfast and lunch sandwich shop, located along Commercial Street

Cafe Heaven – Serving brunch and dinner along Commercial Street with huge windows – great for people watching.

The Lobster Pot – With its iconic neon lobster sign, the Lobster Pot has been a fixture on Commercial Street for over 70 years. The restaurant with the longest history in Provincetown. It started as a small sandwich shop and became what it is today, serving up fresh seafood to locals and tourists alike.

Sal’s Place – Tiny cash-only, no-reservation style, delicious, upscale Italian restaurant.

Race Point Beach – Golden sand, as the eye cans see, running along the northern most point of the Cape and known for its unforgettable sunsets.

Do you enjoy something not on this list? What are your suggestions? Comment below to keep the wealth of Cape information going…

Honorable Mention Not in Provincetown:

Truro Vineyards of Cape Cod – Located, obviously, in Truro and not Provincetown but the vineyards are lovely, and they have a small shop and indoor bar, but mostly an outdoor seating area with various food options and a games area. They serve both wine and spirits.