A notable description of Provincetown, Massachusetts, has been shared by late chef and author Anthony Bourdain. He recalled his first summer there in 1972, feeling that the town was predominantly gay and that he was a guest in a queer-dominated culture. This unique atmosphere is rare in the United States, with only a few other locales sharing similar characteristics.

Bourdain's experience was revisited by New York Times food reporter Pete Wells, who found a similar queer culture in the town. The town's history as a safe space for various groups, including gay men, poets, and artists, is evident in these accounts. Further details about Provincetown's culture and history can be found in the original accounts from Bourdain and Wells.