I’ve been coming to the tip of Cape Cod every summer for decades because it’s truly a magical place, where classic East Coast ease meets the beauty of the surrounding nature (especially the harbor)—but it’s also a vibrant and colorful scene with tons of restaurants, shops and shows. The town is steeped in history—the Pilgrims actually landed here first before heading to Plymouth—and then became a major fishing and whaling center with a large population of Portuguese sailors and their families settling here. The early 20th century saw P-town established as a haven for the LGBTQ+ and arts community—its secluded destination at the very end of the Cape, along with its windswept beauty and charming shingled homes, has become a beacon and a year-round destination (but especially summer) for me and so many others.
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