In winter, when temperatures hover in the low forties, the town slows down and reverts to its historic New England whaling town roots. Though the second-home real estate boom has displaced some year-round residents, enough shops and restaurants stay open to keep the town lively. Fly a kite on starkly beautiful beaches, enjoy Italian and Portuguese cuisine without waiting an hour for a table, and shop for antiques without getting jostled by other tourists.
Read the articleDestinations: Provincetown
Themes: Affordable · Hotels + Resorts · Winter Travel
Inspired by: Off-Season Beach Bargains — by Ann Shields, Published Jan. 2008