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