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Providence town is in its own right very eclectic and that is the lure.Something different to the not so niche seashells and sweatshirts of Cape Cod, but you can get them here as well. Art galleries, restaurants indoors and out, museums, and shops with something unexpected you just had to have...take a walk along Commercial Street maybe at the end of the season because SUMMERTIME is when it is all happening. Shows, nightlife, restaurants and bars this is the summer hot spot. It may be just at the end of the Cape but it feels like a world away. Enjoy!

Check out Provincetown in the winter - quite nice! Enjoy an old new england town with flair. Some of the shops are still open.

Many high end shops nestled between T- shirt stores, candy stores, restaurants and sidewalk cafes! Stroll through it all or merely grab a seat on the benches in front of Town Hall, enjoy and an ice cream cone and have your camera ready . Nighttime or daytime the street bustles with high energy. A must for any Cape Cod vacation while not beaching .

Commercial Street in Provincetown is a worthwhile visit for anyone; walk up and down, pop into the wonderful little shops, drink coffee at a cafe or have a beer outside a bar and just watch life goes by. Strongly advise to park away from the street in a suitable car park and then you can really relax there for a good few hours.

Walk or find a nice place to sit and enjoy the passing parade of people. In the early morning folks are out walking their dogs, getting a bite from the bakery and some coffee, the afternoon brings folks to shop and eat at the many restaurants, and evening/night is nothing short of a street show, the cast of characters is as diverse as it gets. You have to see it to believe it.

Someday the town will ban cars from Commercial Street but until that time, they are part of the experience. Walking the whole length can take a few hours , with stops for snacks, shopping and music. East End is quiet with museum, bursting tiny gardens, special restaurants and galleries, the middle is crazy with the pier, food, performers and crowds, the West End again quiet, beautiful architecture and more galleries. Dozens of public pathways onto the beach can be found between buildings. I have never seen an accident and that is a miracle with the trolleys, pedicabs, bicycles and confused motorists who insist on sharing the road with this pedestrians party.

Commercial St in Provincetown is a must visit for my wife and I every year. We park way away from the center so we can walk and see all the hoes and gardens along the way. The sightlines of the ocean are terrific. The street itself contain endless little shops and many very good restaurants, Crowds are everywhere but there are many smiles. To get there in the summer say from Falmouth; start at 6-7 am. It is a very gay place and a fun place to visit.

If you can't find a restaurant, candy maker, gift shop or ice cream store on this street, you are not in Provincetown! Many shops for souvenirs, kids gifts, adult gifts, food, ice cream, fudge, etc. Leave your car at one of the many parking lots (They charge a fee) and walk the area or you will miss the best part of this town. Buggy rides, movie theater, rent a bike, take a Dune tour, tourist center, lots to do here. A beautiful Unitarian church with a large restored organ and interior is worth looking at. And, they have benches to sit on out front of the church.A very pleasant way to spend an afternoon or all day in down-town Provincetown.

My home away from home. Have grown up going to the Cape and always see something new or interesting when we visit P-town. Great place for shopping from souvenirs from the area to high quality local crafts and artisans. Always street entertainment, especially if you find a spot in front of City Hall or Library or on the main boardwalk. Gorgeous beach views, luxurious verandas, great restaurants-stop by the Lobster Pot for an afternoon snack and a famous Bloody Mary. Explore the hidden gardens and the natural beauty of the area. Always friendly vendors from stores to restaurants. Little has changed over the 40 years I have spent my summers coming here, but it always seems there is something new to see or do along with all my old favorites. Love sharing this piece of paradise with my children & parents.

We stayed in Provincetown in Dec. 2014 for several days and had the opportunity to explore Commercial St. from one end to the other. Even at this time of the year, shops and restaurants were open and eager to please. There is something for everyone on Commercial St. even if you just enjoy the show. There is certainly much more to see and do during the summer months but if you visit in the off season you won't be disappointed.

It was a sight in aww when walking down the street seeing the shops people & just makes you feel good about where you are. Seeing it made me happy!

Always a fun time walking on Commercial. Some shops are old standbys yet every year there is some turnover making room for new ideas. Something for everyone.

Even in winter (we traveled over Presidents' Day Weekend), there are plenty of shops open and lots to look at and do!

What to say? Walking down the Commercial Street of Provincetown just makes you happy.This tolerant and open place was a good memory of our roadtrip in New England and Canada but unfortunately we just had the time to stay here for a couple of hours.But I just loved the place!

Provincetown Main StreetWhile highly commercialized and full of tourists, Commercial St delights nonetheless with its colorful building facades and the plethora of interesting little shops and cafes. A lot of the shops are overpriced but that's what you get for walking down a tourist street. Just skip on souvenirs and take a nice stroll down the street. Remember to pop into the public library to view a replica of a small sailboat on the second level.