As we follow Cunningham on his various excursions through Provincetown and its surrounding landscape, we are drawn into its history, its mysteries, its peculiarities-places you won't read about in any conventional travel guide.moreД¤.5 stars вЂњProvincetown is an impoverished mother, gentle and loving an old ribald mother whoвЂ™s been through too much to be shocked by any habits youвЂ™ve acquired in the larger world and who will share with you whatever sheвЂ™s got, though she lives on little herself and canвЂ™t keep much food in the house these days.вЂќ IвЂ™ve only read one Michael Cunningham novel so far but was dazzled by the writing so much that I immediately added nearly all of his books to my list, including this gorgeously penned t 4.5 stars different, nonjudgmental, the perfect place to escape to to be rescued, healed, reborn, or simply to liveВ in peace. Few towns have attracted such an impressive array of artists and writers-from Tennessee Williams to Eugene O'Neill, Mark Rothko to Robert Motherwell-who, like Cunningham, were attracted to this finger of land because it was.

Although Provincetown is primarily known as a summer mecca of stunning beaches, quirky shops, and wild nightlife, as well as a popular destination for gay men and lesbians, it is also a place of deep and enduring history, artistic and otherwise. He first came to the place more than twenty years ago, falling in love with the haunted beauty of its seascape and the rambunctious charm of its denizens. It is the Morocco of North America, the New Orleans of the north.' 'It is one of the places in the world you can disappear into. 'It is the only small town I know of where those who live unconventionally seem to outnumber those who live within the prescribed bounds of home and licensed marriage, respectable job, and biological children,' says Cunningham. Provincetown, eccentric, physically remote, and heartbreakingly beautiful, has been amenable and intriguing to outsiders for as long as it has existed. Provincetown, eccentric, physically remote, and heartbreakingly bea In this celebration of one of America's oldest towns (incorporated in 1720), Michael Cunningham, author of the best-selling, Pulitzer PrizeвЂ“winning The Hours, brings us Provincetown, one of the most idiosyncratic and extraordinary towns in the United States, perched on the sandy tip at the end of Cape Cod. Spend an afternoon at THE red INN enjoying the beautifully landscaped grounds and the local phenomenon known as вЂњcape lightвЂќ while savoring Wellfleet oysters and the views across the harbor to the lighthouses on Long Point.In this celebration of one of America's oldest towns (incorporated in 1720), Michael Cunningham, author of the best-selling, Pulitzer PrizeвЂ“winning The Hours, brings us Provincetown, one of the most idiosyncratic and extraordinary towns in the United States, perched on the sandy tip at the end of Cape Cod. The Inn features three beautifully appointed guest rooms, three spacious suites and two luxurious private residences, all with waterfront decks and breathtaking views of Provincetown Harbor and Cape Cod Bay.Дining at THE red INN is an experience you will not want to miss! Offering a menu that changes with the seasons, THE red INN was recently selected by Cape Cod Life magazine as winner of the Gold Medal Award for fine dining and also named the best seafood on the Cape and the Islands by Boston MagazineвЂ™s вЂњBest of BostonвЂќ. Today THE red INN meets the needs of travelers seeking high-end services, including complimentary wi-fi, in-room dining, and concierge services. Our most recent renovation in 2011 was designed to highlight THE red INNвЂ™s old-world ambiance, unparalleled views, multiple fireplaces, beamed ceilings, and wide-board pine floors - creating a relaxing environment of understated sophistication. Today THE red INN is known around the world for offering premiere accommodations in a spectacular setting. Theodore Roosevelt, celebrities, dignitaries, and - most importantly - our everyday guests. THE red INN is about old-world charm & new-world pleasureвЂ¦Д«uilt in 1805 on beautiful Provincetown Harbor, THE red INN has welcomed guests since 1915, including President and Mrs.

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