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Provincetown Gay Cruising

Discover where to find the gay cruising action in Provincetown, Massachusetts. GayMapper has all the information about the gay cruising spots in and around the town. As always, be conscious of your personal safety when meeting strangers.

Provincetown Hotel Deals

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Located on Provincetown Harbor, this gay friendly Cape Cod resort provides access to 138 m of private beach. Both standard rooms and cottages are offered, with all cottages facing the bay. All accommodations at The Masthead Resort are equipped with free Wi-Fi and cable TV. An in-room refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker are included. A sundeck runs the length of the beach and towels are provided by The Masthead. Cast-iron BBQ facilities are located on-site and spacious lawn areas are available for picnics. The Masthead Resort is 6 minutes from the Pilgrim Monument, a historic tower offering views of Cape Cod. The Provincetown Art Association and Museum is less than 4 km away.
This historic Provincetown hotel, located just steps away from Commerical Street, boasts a large courtyard and gardens as well as free WiFi access. Pilgrim Monument is 290 m away. Every room at The gay friendly Provincetown Hotel at Gabriel's features a a cable TV. Many rooms have a fireplace. They are uniquely decorated in warm colours, plush bedding, and wood furnishings. Select rooms offer a private balcony. Herring Cove Beach is 3.8 km away. The Highland Museum & Lighthouse is 13.5 km away from the hotel.
The crown jewel of Cape Cod Hotels, offering spectacular ocean views, luxurious rooms, and distinctive service all steps from downtown. This adults only and gay friendly Provincetown luxury accommodation boasts individually decorated rooms have free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Public beaches are within 1.6 km of the property. Private balconies with sea views are available in some rooms at the Lands End Inn. The rooms have an en suite bathroom and unique architecture. Guests can enjoy a daily continental breakfast and an evening reception with wine, cheese, and beer. Concierge services are available at the Provincetown Land's End Inn. Pilgrim Monument and Dolphin Fleet Provincetown are both within 1.6 km of the hotel. Art's Dune Tours is 5 minutes' drive away.
The gay owned and operated Brass Key Guesthouse offers upscale accommodations in Provincetown MA, catering to the gay community and home to the Shipwreck Lounge gay bar. Located 4 minutes' drive from Herring Cove Beach on the Cape Cod National Seashore, this resort is 5 minutes' walk to Provincetown city centre. This adult's only accommodation offers spa services, an outdoor pool and free WiFi. Each room at the Brass Key includes a flat-screen cable TV complete with a DVD player. The property also has a library of DVDs for guests to use. There are also free eco-friendly toiletries in the en suite bathroom. Guests staying at the Brass Key Guesthouse can enjoy a hot continental breakfast served daily, including eggs, pancakes, and more. Wine and cheese are available in the evenings. The Pilgrim Monument is less than 1.6 km from the accommodation.

Cruising Bars in Provincetown

A-House

A-House

Fetish, Dancing, Cruising

Atlantic House (or A-House) has been the premier nightclub in Provincetown for decades. The complex is open year-round and features three distinct bars. Little Bar offers a jukebox, fireplace, and quirky nautical decor, and is a popular space for an afternoon hangout. Macho Bar is the city's original leather and Levi bar (complete with cage) attracting a cruisey crowd. The Big Room is the number one dance club in Provincetown, with state-of-the-art sound and lighting and the very latest music.
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The Vault

The Vault

Men Only, Fetish, Cruising

Hidden away in the infamous Crown & Anchor resort, The Vault is the centre of the Provincetown gay leather scene. Attracting a generally older crowd of bears, their admirers, and men in uniform, this dark and seclude club is a hot spot for cruising. The place may be small but there are plenty of dark corners to retreat into, mature videos on the screens, and stiff drinks at good prices to keep you going into the early hours.
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Purgatory at Gifford House

Purgatory at Gifford House

Fetish, Dancing, Cruising

The Gifford House Inn is home to Purgatory, one of Provincetown's most popular LGBTQ+ dance clubs. In the basement below this charming vintage inn, you'll find a lively party that attracts a cruisey crowd of leather guys and plays great house music late into the night. If you need a break there's also the Porchside Bar hidden just inside the lobby of the inn, where you can enjoy a quieter drink in a lounge-like atmosphere.
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Provincetown Hotel Deals

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Located on Provincetown Harbor, this gay friendly Cape Cod resort provides access to 138 m of private beach. Both standard rooms and cottages are offered, with all cottages facing the bay. All accommodations at The Masthead Resort are equipped with free Wi-Fi and cable TV. An in-room refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker are included. A sundeck runs the length of the beach and towels are provided by The Masthead. Cast-iron BBQ facilities are located on-site and spacious lawn areas are available for picnics. The Masthead Resort is 6 minutes from the Pilgrim Monument, a historic tower offering views of Cape Cod. The Provincetown Art Association and Museum is less than 4 km away.
This historic Provincetown hotel, located just steps away from Commerical Street, boasts a large courtyard and gardens as well as free WiFi access. Pilgrim Monument is 290 m away. Every room at The gay friendly Provincetown Hotel at Gabriel's features a a cable TV. Many rooms have a fireplace. They are uniquely decorated in warm colours, plush bedding, and wood furnishings. Select rooms offer a private balcony. Herring Cove Beach is 3.8 km away. The Highland Museum & Lighthouse is 13.5 km away from the hotel.
The crown jewel of Cape Cod Hotels, offering spectacular ocean views, luxurious rooms, and distinctive service all steps from downtown. This adults only and gay friendly Provincetown luxury accommodation boasts individually decorated rooms have free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Public beaches are within 1.6 km of the property. Private balconies with sea views are available in some rooms at the Lands End Inn. The rooms have an en suite bathroom and unique architecture. Guests can enjoy a daily continental breakfast and an evening reception with wine, cheese, and beer. Concierge services are available at the Provincetown Land's End Inn. Pilgrim Monument and Dolphin Fleet Provincetown are both within 1.6 km of the hotel. Art's Dune Tours is 5 minutes' drive away.
The gay owned and operated Brass Key Guesthouse offers upscale accommodations in Provincetown MA, catering to the gay community and home to the Shipwreck Lounge gay bar. Located 4 minutes' drive from Herring Cove Beach on the Cape Cod National Seashore, this resort is 5 minutes' walk to Provincetown city centre. This adult's only accommodation offers spa services, an outdoor pool and free WiFi. Each room at the Brass Key includes a flat-screen cable TV complete with a DVD player. The property also has a library of DVDs for guests to use. There are also free eco-friendly toiletries in the en suite bathroom. Guests staying at the Brass Key Guesthouse can enjoy a hot continental breakfast served daily, including eggs, pancakes, and more. Wine and cheese are available in the evenings. The Pilgrim Monument is less than 1.6 km from the accommodation.

Other Cruising Spots in Provincetown

Herring Cove Beach

Herring Cove Beach

Mixed Ages, Cruising

A large and popular beach as it is sheltered from the Atlantic Ocean currents. More frequented in the summer, you'll find guys around the beach waiting to catch someone's eye. Plenty of areas of beach grass for privacy, but be conscious that the area is also popular with families, so watch out for the kids. Located to the right at the end of Route 6 in Provincetown.
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The D*ck Dock

The D*ck Dock

Men Only, Cruising

Infamous on the global gay scene, the D*ck Dock is located underneath the pool terrace of The Boatslip Resort. You can access the beach down some steps to the right of The Boatslip, and the action will be to your left, under the boardwalk. This cruising spot gets very busy later in the evening, especially in the summer months.
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Foss Woods

Foss Woods

Mixed Ages, Cruising

You can walk along the Old Colony Trail just behind the town where you'll find lots of paths and greenery at different points. Frequented by a wide range of people, not everyone is cruising, but keep an eye out for friendly cyclists, dog walkers and joggers.
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Tours & Experiences in Provincetown

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Gay friendly hotels in Provincetown

There are so many places to stay in Provincetown, Massachusetts, and at GayMapper, we want to make sure you get great value and a good experience, so check our recommendations below for Gay Friendly hotels. As an LGBTQ+ traveller, it's important to stay somewhere welcoming, with great value and maybe near to gay venues. Treat yourself to a luxury hotel or stay budget and spend what you save on partying! Please support GayMapper by checking out our hotel deals in Provincetown, Massachusetts as this helps us to keep the site updated with all this useful information!

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