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Travel + Leisure
2 days ago
- Travel + Leisure
This Cape Cod Town Is a Dreamy Day Trip From Boston—and This Is the Perfect Itinerary
Whether you're a local, a 'washashore' (the term locals use for those not originally from here), or just a curious day-tripper, Provincetown—at the outermost point of Cape Cod—has long beckoned visitors. This hub for the whaler, the fisherman, the eclectic, and the LGBTQIA+ community is ever-evolving, ever-inviting, and a guaranteed backdrop for a great time regardless of the length of your stay. While you can easily fill a weeklong itinerary of things to do, tan, eat, and sip in Ptown, this slice of New England paradise can also be enjoyed in a single day by those looking for a more efficient experience. From linguiça breakfast sandwiches (a nod to the local Portuguese community) to afternoon 'tea dance,' we have you covered for the perfect day in Ptown—plus a few suggestions in case you decide to take your time and conveniently 'miss' the last ferry to Boston. ( I'd totally understand if you did. ) There are two fast ferry lines running from Boston to Provincetown, with Bay State Cruise Company offering a slightly earlier (8:30 a.m.) departure from Boston's Seaport neighborhood, while Boston Harbor City Cruise offers a 9 a.m. departure from Long Wharf in downtown. On the return, BHCC offers a later 9 p.m. sailing back to Boston on summer weekends, while Bay State operates daily 7:30 p.m. returns. Macmillan Pier in Provincetown, Cape Cod. The earliest fast ferry from Boston arrives shortly after 10 a.m. If you're visiting during the peak summer season, there's a good chance half the town is still asleep from the night before, while the other half have been up since dawn, strolling the shoreline or powering through cardio regimens on Commercial Street—Ptown's main thoroughfare of galleries, shops, bars and restaurants. Thanks to the ambitious early risers, it's wise to make a beeline for Liz's Café Anybody's Bar, the town's go-to spot for the first meal of the day, where you're almost certain to be privy to the tea du jour (and I don't mean of the Earl Grey varietal) rustling the town's lace curtains that week. Linguiça breakfast sandwiches served on a Portuguese muffin, as well as flippers (a Portuguese fried dough), share space on a menu of breakfast classics, lobster eggs benedict, and morning cocktails. The Old Harbour Life Saving Museum on Race Point Beach. DenisTangneyJr/Getty Images Once you're filled up with gossip and eggs, the town is truly your oyster. (Pro-tip: maybe hold off on imbibing on those until a late lunch.) Two blocks east of Liz's is Ptown Bikes, where you can rent cycles and enjoy a scenic couple hours pedaling though the Provincetown stretch of Cape Cod National Seashore, working off breakfast as you go. Herring Cove Beach and Race Point Beach are two of Provincetown's most beloved sandy stretches, connected via a bike and walking path through the dunes of the National Sea Shore. Herring Cove is closer to town and known for calmer waters, while Race Point directly faces the Atlantic Ocean and offers more crashing waves and taller dune backdrops to your beachside photo session. Once you're done basking in the sun and sand, coast through the West End for a self-guided tour of fabulous homes and historic architecture on your way back into town. Those feeling hungry after all the pedaling might want to stop into Pop+Dutch for sandwiches that are as delicious as their names are creative. The Celine Dijon (French ham, Swiss cheese, Dijon mustard, cornichons, and brown butter on French baguette) is a fan favorite—and often sells out early to those who can hit the high note of 'All By Myself' … or at least try their hardest each time it comes on Spotify. If you're in more of a sit-down mood, Pepe's Wharf, toward the East End, is a slightly more upscale venue to enjoy frozen cocktails, oysters, and fried seafood with a harbor view. Meanwhile, The Canteen is the town's (dog-friendly) haven for lobster rolls, frozen rosé, and crispy Brussels sprouts, best enjoyed in the backyard that spills right onto the beach. People walk past the colorful homes and shops on Commercial Street. But also be sure to save a little time for post-lunch culture and a bit of splurging. Dive into Provincetown's history (and its bragging rights of being the first landing spot for the Pilgrims, who signed the Mayflower Compact here before continuing to what became Plymouth) at the Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum. It's accessible via an inclined elevator tucked behind Town Hall on Bradford Street. For those whose idea of culture is more of the shop-'til-you-drop variety, Provincetown delivers. Art galleries, boutiques, and quirky gift shops abound up and down Commercial Street. More than 40 art galleries cater to collectors of every taste, while shops like Marine Specialties (where you can score anything from a Provincetown T-shirt to a decommissioned airline seat) offer a uniquely Outer Cape experience. Gift shops like Womencrafts highlight work by women artists, while Tim-Scapes puts a more modern spin on vintage travel posters and sells Ptown-themed apparel. As the afternoon winds down, those looking for a refined cocktail or early dinner before the ferry should head to The Red Inn, a crimson-hued waterfront favorite on Ptown's western edge. Known for its 'teatini' (a bold and flavorful Earl Grey tea-infused gin cocktail) and glowing golden hour views, it's an ideal pre-departure stop. Those looking to sip and savor closer to the town center and MacMillan Pier are in for a marquee dining moment. Ceraldi, long one of the toughest reservations on the Outer Cape, made its triumphant return to Ptown this summer after years in Wellfleet, where it began life here as a pop-up. The new location still serves chef Michael Ceraldi's signature seven-course tasting menu of hyper-seasonal, hyper-local ingredients from both land and sea. Now, diners can also opt for a more casual bite, thanks to an abridged menu of soup, salad, and pasta or the Artist's Special: 'one course in time and place.' If you're gauging what you have time for before it's all aboard on the last ferry back to Boston: the restaurant recommends allotting 2.5 hours for the tasting menu and 1 hour and 15 minutes for the three-course offering. Also, closer to the center of town, the Pop + Dutch team debuted Ladyslipper, an "elegant ... for Provincetown" (their words, not mine) cocktail bar this summer. It's already a hit among those jonesing for elevated yet low-commitment bar bites. (The "Rotating Caesar Something" adds intrigue to the savory side of things, while you can't go wrong with the mysterious "A Fruit Something," "A Custard Situation," or "A Chocolate Requirement" on the sweets lineup.) Be strategic with the curated cocktail list, as the vodka, cold brew, espresso, and vanilla-laced "Disco Nap" is perfect fuel for the dance floor. Speaking of: the see-and-be-seen (and sometimes costumed) moment begins each afternoon closer to the center of town at Boatslip Resort & Beach Club, home to Ptown's legendary afternoon 'tea dance.' Kicking off daily at 4 p.m., it's part dance party, part social hour, and the perfect place to debrief the day and plot the night ahead. Speaking of which, tea wraps at 7 p.m.—just in time to catch the last ferry back to Boston. If you're power-walking down Commercial Street, you might be able to squeeze in one last lobster roll to go from The Canteen before boarding at MacMillan Pier. But if you just happen to miss that final departure? Well, consider it fate. The Red Inn, the Brass Key Guesthouse and AWOL are all luxe options for an overnight stay before the morning ferries depart. Besides, missing the ferry might just be the best thing that happens all day. As any local—or washashore like yours truly—will tell you: Provincetown truly comes alive after dark. But that's a whole other story ...
Condé Nast Traveler
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Condé Nast Traveler
For the Portuguese Community, Southern Massachusetts Is a Hub of Festas, Food, and Family
In a new series, Place at the Table, we look at diasporic enclaves around the world through their cuisines—and the people who, in trying to re-create a taste of home, have forged exciting food scenes that invite others in. It's early Sunday morning on the last day of St. Michael's Parish's three-day festa (feast), in Fall River, Massachusetts. In this small city of about 94,000 people, an hour south of Boston on the coast of Mount Hope Bay, volunteers from the historically Portuguese community are decorating the streets. Filomena Kuchar, 53, who came to southeastern Massachusetts as a child from the Portuguese island town of Capelas, leads her crew of 14 parishioners as they place wooden stencils on the ground and fill the geometric shapes with wood shavings dyed indigo, marigold, and magenta. Over five hours they add to the tapete (carpet), tile by tile, positioning greenery and hydrangeas on the border until a striking floral runway trails from the church and through seven blocks of the city. Parishioners in shimmering vestments will carry flower-bedecked platforms with statues of St. Michael the Archangel—the patron saint of the island of São Miguel in the Azores, the mid-Atlantic Portuguese archipelago from where many of the parishioners hail—across the floral carpet. Kids dressed as saints will trample the dyed sawdust in sandals, while the Banda Senhora Conceição Mosteirense marching band keeps their tune. Throughout it all, the air is scented with burning wood from open-fire grills, where marinated meat sizzles on skewers. The 'feast' in festa is literal: After the procession Kuchar and her crew of volunteers, who have spent days marinating hundreds of pounds of meat to feed the roughly 3,000 festivalgoers here, will dish out Portuguese delights in the parking lot of the church grounds that have been transformed into a pop-up fair with booths, raffles, and live music. Beverage director John Benevides, left, and executive chef Andrew Hebert in the kitchen at Baleia in Boston's South End Michael Piazza Photography The seafood rice, or arroz de marisco, at Sagres, a long-standing Portuguese restaurant in Fall River Michael Piazza Photography There are also bifanas (sandwiches of thin marinated pork cutlets), grilled chouriço (a garlic-and-paprika-heavy pork sausage), and stewed fava beans. Attendees can thank longtime resident Duarte Camara, who came to Fall River in 1980 from Capelas, for his caçoila: The Azorean dish showcases slow-stewed pork that's marinated in wine, hot sauce, garlic, and a ton of spices before it is cooked then shredded and served in a roll to soak up the juices. The recipe for the sweet malassada, or fried dough, whose sugary scent fragrances the air, is his too, with a little bit of fresh orange juice and zest added to the yeasted dough as his special touch.
CBS News
08-06-2025
- CBS News
15-year-old girl dead, and 3 injured after partial building collapse in Rhode Island
A 15-year-old girl has died, and three others are injured after a building partially collapsed during a graduation party in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, on Saturday. It happened just after 5:30 p.m. at the Portuguese American Citizens Club located on Power Street. Police said that 75 people were in the building at the time of the collapse and that they received reports of people trapped underneath the front stairwell. "It appears that they were on the landing and then the landing collapsed," Portsmouth assistant fire chief Howie Tighe said. Two 17-year-old girls and a 49-year-old woman were injured in the incident, according to fire officials. All three were taken to Rhode Island Hospital in Providence with significant injuries. There is no update on their condition. "So the immediate rescue of two of the injured parties was pretty quick. They weren't necessarily trapped in a real complicated manner," Tighe said. "Then there were the two that were significantly trapped, and obviously one of them took upwards of 45 to 50 minutes because of the amount of cribbing we had to do, trying to lift the concrete wall up because she was trapped underneath it." Several towns' fire departments and first responders assisted with the incident. Governor responds to partial building collapse "Our hearts are with the Portuguese community and all those impacted. I'm deeply grateful to the first responders and praying for everyone's safety," Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee said on social media. Police are investigating what led to the collapse, but said they had ruled out rumors of a car crash. None of the victims have been identified. Portsmouth, Rhode Island, is approximately 20 minutes from Newport and 30 minutes from Providence.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Yahoo
15-year-old girl dead, three others injured after partial building collapse in Portsmouth, R.I.
A 15-year-old girl is dead and three others are injured after a Portuguese-American club partially collapsed during a graduation party in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. The incident occurred around 5:30 PM on Saturday, when Portsmouth Assistant Fire Chief Howie Tighe told WPRI that they were dispatched to Power Street on reports of a partial building collapse with people trapped underneath the front stairwell. Portsmouth Police Chief Brian Peters also told WPRI that 75 people were inside the building at the time. Three people suffered significant injuries: two 17-year-old girls and a 49-year-old woman. All three were taken to Rhode Island Hospital. Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee took to X, saying that his office is monitoring the situation. 'Our hearts are with the Portuguese community and all those impacted,' McKee said. 'I'm deeply grateful to the first responders and praying for everyone's safety.' A building inspector was called to the scene, and an investigation is ongoing. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Statement by Minister Guilbeault on Portuguese Heritage Month
The Government of Canada issues a statement to mark Portuguese Heritage Month OTTAWA, ON, June 1, 2025 /CNW/ - In June, we are pleased to mark Portuguese Heritage Month, an opportunity to celebrate the history and culture of the Luso-Canadian community, an integral part of our national fabric. Portuguese people have made Canada their home since the early 1950s—most of them from the Azores and Madeira—in search of a better life. Armed with their courage and will, they settled on Canadian soil to help create the country we cherish today. More than 500 years after the first Portuguese explorers set foot in Canada, there are now almost 500,000 people of Portuguese origin living here. Present in all our major cities, they form one of the largest Portuguese diasporas in the world. They also excel in a variety of fields; from education and politics to the arts, finance and community service, members of Luso-Canadian communities are making Canada stronger through their vitality and hard work. Throughout June, I invite everyone to celebrate the heritage and culture of Luso-Canadians and to mark Portugal Day on June 10. Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas is the perfect time to reflect on what unites us and recognize just how significantly our fellow citizens of Portuguese origin have contributed to our culture and diversity. Happy Portuguese Heritage Month! SOURCE Canadian Heritage View original content:
