Every place below is listed and verified by Cape Cod Certified.
Visiting Cape Cod
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Cape Cod Celebrations
A transparent, line-by-line look at real Cape Cod wedding costs in 2026 — venue, catering, clambake, florals & more, with budgets for 50, 100 & 150 guests.
Living on Cape Cod
Cape Cod septic guide for 2026: Title 5 rules, I/A nitrogen-reducing systems, real install costs, watershed permits, tax credits, and what to do before you sell.
Cape ClassicsClimb Cape Cod's oldest and tallest lighthouse, famously moved 450 feet back from the eroding cliff in 1996. The keeper's shop tells four centuries of Outer Cape maritime history.
Cape ClassicsSip maritime-grown wines in the gardens of a restored 1830s farmhouse, with summer walk-through tours of the winemaking. On-site South Hollow Spirits distillery pours rum and gin too.
BeachOcean / Atlantic
Longnook Beach is Truro's most dramatic ocean beach, reached by a steep wooden staircase that descends through towering dune bluffs to reveal a wide, wild Atlantic strand — the view from the top alone is worth the trip. East-facing for morning light and powerful surf, the relative difficulty of access keeps crowds noticeably thinner than busier Outer Cape beaches, rewarding those who make the effort with room to actually breathe. No lifeguard; experienced ocean swimmers only.
Bay / Sound
A small, quiet Cape Cod Bay beach in South Truro off Fisher Road, with calm water, broad low-tide flats, and west-facing bay sunsets. One of Truro's most low-key residential beaches.
Bay / Sound
A calm bayside beach in North Truro off Great Hollow Road, with warm shallow water and wide tidal flats at low tide. West-facing over Cape Cod Bay, it delivers some of Truro's signature sunsets in a quieter, residential setting.
Easy · 2.2 mi · Mixed
A beautiful walk through the broad, glacially carved Pamet River valley — a peaceful freshwater and brackish river valley that cuts through the heart of Truro. The path follows the valley floor through marsh grass, cranberry bogs, and thicket, with the forested ridge rising on both sides. Birding is exceptional. The old Truro Youth Hostel (Bog House) is a historic landmark along the route.
Bay / Sound
A quiet, local bay-side beach in South Truro accessible via a short path through beach plum and bayberry. Small, intimate, and rarely crowded — favored by Truro residents for calm-water swimming and sunsets over Cape Cod Bay. No facilities; bring everything you need.
Bay / Sound
A tucked-away Cape Cod Bay beach in South Truro off Ryder Beach Road, with gentle surf, expansive low-tide flats, and classic west-facing bay sunsets. A favorite quiet spot for families and shellers.
Easy · 0.75 mi · Natural trail
A short, easy loop in the Pilgrim Heights Area leading to the marker for the site where the Mayflower Pilgrims are believed to have drunk their first fresh water in the New World. The trail winds through pine and oak woodland with interpretive signs, making it a popular family and history walk.