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Inside Background
Culture 
Provincetown, with a population just under 4,000, has been one of the most...
Last edited: 26 June 2006
History 
Provincetown has been attracting visitors for thousands of years. Native...
Last edited: 26 June 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Provincetown is definitely a summer travel destination, and one of the best New...
Last edited: 27 June 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
It’s likely that the origin of your Provincetown vacation will be the Boston...
Last edited: 18 May 2007
Getting Around 
Provincetown is definitely a walking town. Once you arrive, you'll want to park...
Last edited: 24 May 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
Another great part about a Provincetown vacation is that, as much as there is...
Last edited: 27 June 2006
Events & Festivals 
From drag queens to documentaries, from tubas and tympanis to Tennessee...
Last edited: 27 June 2006
Family Travel 
Lovely, lively and fantastic for visitors of all ages, Provincetown is a great...
Last edited: 29 August 2006
Museums & Attractions 
Ascending 252-feet into the Provincetown sky and visible from nearly everywhere...
Last edited: 27 June 2006
Nightlife 
With everything from dancing to drinks to drag shows, Provincetown’s nightlife...
Last edited: 05 August 2008
The Performing Arts 
With a dramatic heritage that includes legendary playwrights Tennessee Williams...
Last edited: 27 June 2006
Shopping 
With fashion and a farmers market, art galleries and antiques, the shopping...
Last edited: 27 June 2006
Sports & Activities 
Summertime in Provincetown is a fantastic place to enjoy the great outdoors...
Last edited: 28 June 2006
Schooner Hindu 
The Schooner Hindu is a family run schooner that offers 2 hour trips from...
Last edited: 15 September 2008
Pilgrim Monument 
Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum is a wonderful place for visitors of...
Last edited: 27 February 2009
Post Office Cafe & Cabaret 
If you are looking for some of the best Chicken Piccata in the world,  go to...
Last edited: 14 August 2007
Whale Watch Dolphin Fleet of Provincetown 
The Dolphin Fleet of Provincetown runs a regularly scheduled trip from the quay...
Last edited: 15 May 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Scene 
The Bistro at Crowne Pointe has become a hot new addition, and The Mews and...
Last edited: 09 August 2007
Patio American Grill & Blue Bar 
The New Provincetown Tradition. Patio American Grill and Cocktail Bar offers a...
Last edited: 30 July 2009
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: 06 March 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: 31 July 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: 26 May 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: 22 July 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: 07 March 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: 08 September 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: 24 October 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: 27 April 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: 06 December 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: 19 August 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: 23 September 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: 30 December 2009
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: 04 April 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: 13 May 2009
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