Dog-friendly things to do in provincetown
There are lots of fun activities for dogs in provincetown. It’s the most pet-friendly place on Cape Cod (and probably all of Massachusetts).
nearly every store and restaurant on commercial street welcomes dogs. You’ll meet tons of other cool pups as you walk around there, and they have a great dog park too.
Provincetown has the only off-leash dog beach on cape cod, and home to several national seashore beaches nearby.
Check out our picks for the Five best things to do in provincetown with your dog.
Find a place to stay in provincetown that allows dogs
There a few provincetown hotels that allow dogs, and a ton of summer rental properties to choose from.
It’s best to book early to get a room in the summer, the best lodging options in the area for pet owners fill up quickly.
For the latest availability, your best bet is to check out VRBO or Expedia.com.
Beaches that allow dogs
Provincetown has some of the greatest beaches in the world, and the best part is that most are dog-friendly!
The dog beach off of Commercial Street in Ptown allows off-leash dogs during summertime in the mornings and evening. It’s open to leashed dogs all summer long too. It’s an easy walk from all the touristy excitement of commercial street.
Herring Cove is a National Seashore Beach that stays open to dogs on the left side of the parking lot all summer long. Race Point Beach is dog-friendly, but often restricts pet access due to nesting shorebirds.
Check out our complete guide to dog-friendly beaches on cape cod.
Restaurants that allow dogs
There are more restaurants in provincetown that allow dogs than anywhere else on cape cod. Most are located on Commercial Street, a great place to walk around and shop and visit the off-leash dog beach.
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Dog parks
The Pilgrim bark park in provincetown is our favorite dog park on cape cod. It’s a great place to have your pet let off some steam while making new friends before you head downtown to stroll commercial street.
There are a bunch of other cool dog parks worth checking out. Check out our full list of dog parks on cape cod.
Dog walks and hiking trails
There are some of the great dog walks near Ptown.
For a full list, check out our guide to dog-friendly hiking trails on cape cod.
Here are a few other fun things to do with your dog as well:
Dog-friendly camping
provincetown has several camping options that are dog-friendly. They’re a perfect place if you’re looking for inexpensive place to stay on cape cod, much cheaper than the rental properties located in town
If you have a self contained camper you can camp right on race point beach’s orv trails.
See a list of dog-friendly campgrounds on cape cod.
