Provincetown massachusetts gay
How Ptown Got So Gay, Gay, Gay
Ptown, as so many realize it, was once a shabby old seaport that had fallen on hard times. Yankees lived on one side of town, Portuguese on the other. When the railroad came, it place the Portuguese on the improper side of the tracks.
The railroad, though, brought tourists to like Provincetown’s wide, sandy beaches. So did the steamer from Boston and later, Route 6. Portuguese families discovered they could form a little extra money by taking in boarders. While the Portuguese men were away fishing, their wives accommodated visitors, often nice single men. They returned year after year, and they grew friendly with their hostesses.
From then and there, Provincetown was only a few steps away from becoming a gay mecca. But the town’s unique subculture had its roots in a long-ago past.
Provincetown roofs. Photo courtesy Library of Congress.
Ptown, The Beginning
Before they ever set foot on Plymouth Rock, the Pilgrims made landfall on the extreme northern tip of Cape Cod. They did a little exploring, stole a little Indian corn, signed the Mayflower Co
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PROVINCETOWN
SUNDAY
Morning AA
Methodist Church
10 Shank Painter Rd.
7am
Sunday Morning AA
Universal Unitarian Church
Commercial St.
am
Parking Lot Group AA
West End Parking Lot
Historic District
6pm
Common Group AA
The Commons
46 Bradford St.
6pm
AIDS Assist Group AA
96 Bradford Street
pm
MONDAY
Morning AA
Methodist Church
10 Shank Painter Rd.
7am
The Noon AA
Methodist Church
10 Shank Painter Rd.
12pm
St. Mary's AA
St. Mary's Church Church
Commercial St.
7pm
TUESDAY
Morning AA
Methodist Church
10 Shank Painter Rd.
7am
The Noon AA
Methodist Church
10 Shank Painter Rd.
12pm
NA
Provincetown: The Gayest Town in America
Provincetown was built for the LGBTQ lifestyle. The farthest town on the tip of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, it’s a vibrant and friendly spot that’s welcoming to all. Whether you’re checking out the local art or walking in Carnival down Commercial Street, it’s a good time year-round.
A Quick History of Provincetown
The synonyms “Massachusetts” is the language spoken by the Nauset Native American tribe, who were the original settlers in the area. In , the Cape was actually named “Shoal Hope” before finally settling on “Cape Cod” after all the cod in the area.
In the s the town was booming and a mecca for artists and writers, as well as summer tourists. In the s it began to attract a significantly gay population and has remained that way ever since. Today, the majority of people that live in P-Town are in the LGBTQ community.
Stats on P-Town
- Provincetown is the gayest town in the United States per capita.
- The year-round population is just 3, people.
- Most people refer to Province
Provincetown likes you just the way you are
Known as “America’s First Destination,” wayward groups have always found solace where the moisture met the land on three sides. From the pilgrims’ first touchdown off the Mayflower, to expressive artists and writers of the last century, to the LGBT communities that grew in number and resilience, all of these groups helped Provincetown became “Ptown:” one of the most idyllic, inclusive beach towns in America.
What makes Provincetown different perhaps is that it does not impose itself upon you. Under the relaxed vibe of Provincetown, you feel that whatever you’re doing is exactly what you’re supposed to be doing.
Many gay tourists will seek the noun and sights of Herring Cove Beach, a short hike from town. This beach is notoriously cruisy, more so the further south you go. If you prefer not to scanned and picked at a like a five-dollar buffet, there are more picturesque and secluded places (you decide what this means) to take in the gorgeous dunes and wild grasses.
An effortless lovey-dovey trip can start by grabbing fresh seafood and hea