S5E13: The Ultimate Gay Travel Guide to Provincetown (PTown Events, Beaches & Nightlife)

About this episode

This episode explores Provincetown as a premier LGBTQ+ summer destination, highlighting events, nightlife, and cultural history.

Looking for the ultimate LGBTQ+ summer getaway in the US? In today’s episode, we’re diving into Provincetown (aka PTown) America’s queer summer capital. Located at the tip of Cape Cod, Provincetown transforms each year into a vibrant LGBTQ+ haven filled with iconic events, beach days, unforgettable nightlife, and a powerful sense of community. But beyond the parties, this historic seaside town has deep roots as one of the oldest art colonies in the country and one of the most welcoming queer destinations in the world. We break down everything you need to know before you go, including the biggest LGBTQ+ events like Pride, Bear Week, Carnival, and more. We’ll also cover where to stay, from social guesthouses to waterfront resorts, as well as the legendary Tea Dance and Provincetown nightlife scene, and must-do activities like beaches, dunes, and whale watching. Plus, we’ll go over the history that shaped Provincetown into a queer cultural hub. Whether you’re planning your first trip or heading back for another summer, this episode will help you experience Provincetown to the fullest. SPONSORS: Provincetown Office of Tourism ptowntourism.com/lgbtq Whale, Hello There – Why…

People in this episode

Host: Two Bad Tourists

Topics covered

• LGBTQ+ travel
• Provincetown
• summer getaway
• beaches
• nightlife
• community
• queer culture

Keywords

• Provincetown
• LGBTQ+ events
• summer travel
• beaches
• nightlife
• queer culture
• Cape Cod

Sponsors

Provincetown Office of Tourism, Whale, Hello There, Detours

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Provincetown, Cape Cod

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