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Inside Background
Culture 
Provincetown, with a population just under 4,000, has been one of the most...
Last edited: June 26, 2006
History 
Provincetown has been attracting visitors for thousands of years. Native...
Last edited: June 26, 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Provincetown is definitely a summer travel destination, and one of the best New...
Last edited: June 27, 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
It’s likely that the origin of your Provincetown vacation will be the Boston...
Last edited: February 27, 2013
Getting Around 
Provincetown is definitely a walking town. Once you arrive, you'll want to park...
Last edited: February 27, 2013
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
Another great part about a Provincetown vacation is that, as much as there is...
Last edited: June 27, 2006
Events & Festivals 
From drag queens to documentaries, from tubas and tympanis to Tennessee...
Last edited: June 27, 2006
Family Travel 
Lovely, lively and fantastic for visitors of all ages, Provincetown is a great...
Last edited: August 29, 2006
Museums & Attractions 
Ascending 252-feet into the Provincetown sky and visible from nearly everywhere...
Last edited: June 27, 2006
Nightlife 
With everything from dancing to drinks to drag shows, Provincetown’s nightlife...
Last edited: August 05, 2008
The Performing Arts 
With a dramatic heritage that includes legendary playwrights Tennessee Williams...
Last edited: June 27, 2006
Shopping 
With fashion and a farmers market, art galleries and antiques, the shopping...
Last edited: June 27, 2006
Sports & Activities 
Summertime in Provincetown is a fantastic place to enjoy the great outdoors...
Last edited: June 28, 2006
Schooner Hindu 
The Schooner Hindu is a family run schooner that offers 2 hour trips from...
Last edited: September 15, 2008
Dolphin Fleet Whale Watch 
The Whale Watch tour is a must while visiting Provincetown.  Enjoy your stroll...
Last edited: May 13, 2012
Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum 
Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum is a wonderful place for visitors of...
Last edited: May 01, 2013
Post Office Cafe & Cabaret 
If you are looking for some of the best Chicken Piccata in the world,  go to...
Last edited: August 14, 2007
Viking Princess Cruises 
The Viking Princess "Critter Cruise" won Cape Cod Life magazine's 2010 Gold...
Last edited: June 30, 2011
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Scene 
The Bistro at Crowne Pointe has become a hot new addition, and The Mews and...
Last edited: August 09, 2007
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: May 11, 2010
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: March 18, 2013
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: October 11, 2012
Important Phrases 
Temperature in the United States... How Hot is HOT? How Cold is COLD?  100°F...
Last edited: March 12, 2013
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: March 07, 2013
Tipping & Etiquette 
While tipping is not mandatory in the United States, it is expected in some...
Last edited: April 11, 2013
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
Avoiding scams while shopping abroad 
Being victimized by scandalous businesses when traveling is one of the sad...
Last edited: May 22, 2013
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: October 02, 2010
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
United States of America has a history of unified etiquette protocols that may...
Last edited: April 26, 2013
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: April 24, 2013
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
International Travel - Electric Outlets 
Before making international travel, it is important to determine the electrical...
Last edited: April 08, 2013
Language and America 
  Some Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from...
Last edited: November 01, 2012
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: March 12, 2013
Sales Tax 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: March 07, 2013
Traveling by Car in the United States 
Many visitors to the United States  go to typical tourist areas like New York...
Last edited: February 07, 2013
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: October 28, 2010
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
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