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Where to eat play and stay in Provincetown 2 5 hours from Boston

The Pilgrim Monument. Photo: Patrick Raycraft/Hartford Courant/Tribune News Service via Getty Images Sitting at the northern tip of Cape Cod, Provincetown is a seaside retreat for tourists and locals alike. It's known for being very LGBTQ-friendly and is the quintessential getaway for anyone who craves New England coastal charm with a funky twist. Here's what to do and where to eat/drink and stay.

Where to stay

1. Enjoy views of the harbor and lighthouse at this renovated one-bedroom seaside cottage.Features: Public beach access, free parking on premises, Wi-FiRate: $725 per nightLocation: South Provincetown Photo courtesy of AirbnbPhoto courtesy of Airbnb 2. Crown & Anchor is an entertainment and nightlife complex with clubs, bars and restaurants all nearby. The Inn allows visitors to stay right in the middle of the action.Features: Fireplace, flat screen TV, private balcony, heated pool. Rate: $279+ per nightAddress: 3. This longtime bed and breakfast lets visitors enjoy and acquire works of fine art. Features: In-room breakfast and coffee, smart TVs, free Wi-Fi, wine coolersRate: $299+ per nightAddress:

Where to eat

1. Enjoy seafood in an art-filled setting known for its stained glass windows. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 5-9pm, Sunday 5-8pmAddress: 2. A Provincetown staple, The Canteen is a casual eatery that serves the classics: lobster rolls, clam chowder and fish and chips (plus treats like whoopie pies!) in a 200-year-old building reminiscent of an old seafood shack. Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11am-9pm, Friday-Saturday 11am-10pmAddress: Photo: Rob Anderson/The Canteen 3. This cozy Mediterranean restaurant that serves a variety of dishes including octopus, pizza, oysters, duck confit and short rib. Hours: Sunday-Tuesday, Thursday-Saturday 5-10pmAddress: Photo: Fred Latasa-Nicks/Strangers & Saints

What to do

1. Visitors will get an off-road tour experience through the National Historic District of the Cape Cod National Seashore Park. Hours: Tours run April 15-Nov. 15. Check for information on daily and sunset tours.Address: 2. The Provincetown Theater has been entertaining audiences in the Cape Cod area since 1963. Hours: Check for performance dates and times.Address: 3. Enjoy a great view of Provincetown from atop the Pilgrim Monument, all-granite building in the United States. Hours: Monday, Wednesday-Sunday 10am-5pm. Address: Photo: Paul Marotta/Getty Images 4. Grab a some wheels from P-Town Bikes and take a ride along the .Hours: Sunday-Thursday 10am-4pm, Friday-Saturday 10am-5pm. Address: Get more local stories in your inbox with .Subscribe Support local journalism by becoming a member.

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