Day Trips & Islands
Watch glass get blown, walk a gallery row, take home something made by hand.
Visiting Cape Cod
The real Cape Cod shopping guide — locally owned boutiques, jewelry makers, art galleries, and home stores in Chatham, Provincetown, Orleans, Wellfleet, and Osterville.
Whale watching from MacMillan Pier, climbing Pilgrim Monument, gallery-hopping on Commercial Street, and catching sunset at Long Point — your perfect day at the tip of Cape Cod.
Skip the tourist traps and spend a perfect afternoon in Hyannis the local way — artist huts on Main Street, Kalmus Beach sunsets, and dinner at Tap City Grille.
Cape Cod Day Trips with Kids
Cape Cod museums for kids: which are actually fun, which to skip, and the right age for each — from the Children's Museum to Heritage Gardens' carousel.
Your complete local guide to Provincetown, MA — the working fishing port, 125-year-old artist colony, and LGBTQ+ resort at the tip of Cape Cod, with practical advice on the ferry, beaches, galleries, restaurants, and when to book.
The complete guide to Provincetown, MA — beaches, whale watching, restaurants, drag shows, the Pilgrim Monument, and everything that makes P-town Cape Cod's most unforgettable destination.
The best Cape Cod aquariums and marine science centers for kids: Woods Hole, the shark center, natural history museum and sea-turtle hospital, by age.
Visit the Whydah Pirate Museum on Cape Cod — the only exhibit in the world displaying authentic pirate treasure from the 1717 wreck of the Whydah Gally.
Discover Cape Cod's remarkable summer performing arts scene: Cape Playhouse in Dennis, WHAT in Wellfleet, Provincetown Theater, Chatham Band Concerts, Cape Cod Melody Tent, and more. A complete guide to theater, music, and cabaret on the Cape.
Cape Cod's craft brewery scene by region, what to expect at a taproom, how to build a brewery trail, and how to do it responsibly. Cheers.
Things to do in Sandwich, Cape Cod: Heritage Museums & Gardens, the Sandwich Glass Museum, Canal bike path, historic village, and Town Neck Beach — all worth your time.
Cape Cod Celebrations
Everything you need to know about the Provincetown International Film Festival.
A local's guide to Cape Cod shopping: where to find original art in Provincetown, antiques along Route 6A, Chatham's curated Main Street, and the best local products to bring home — from Wellfleet oysters to Sandwich glass.
Discover Cape Cod's world-class art galleries from Provincetown's Commercial Street to Wellfleet's gallery strolls — a complete guide to the Cape's thriving art scene, workshops, and where to buy original work.
From Provincetown's 125-year-old artist colony to the Cape Playhouse in Dennis, Cape Cod's arts and culture scene is the real thing — galleries, theater, symphony, and a literary tradition worth your time.
Discover the best Cape Cod museums — from the Sandwich Glass Museum and Whydah Pirate Museum to hidden gems in Brewster, Eastham, and beyond. A local's guide to a surprising cultural landscape.
Discover the best sea glass beaches on Cape Cod — from Nauset Light Beach in Eastham to Wellfleet's Atlantic shores. Learn what colors to find, when to go, and the rules every hunter needs to know.
Woods Hole Cape Cod holds America's oldest aquarium, a free WHOI science exhibit, and Nobska Lighthouse — most visitors only see the ferry dock. Here's what they miss.
Route 6A from Sandwich to Brewster is one of New England's densest antique corridors. Find Sandwich glass, marine instruments, scrimshaw, and expert tips for a full antique day on the Cape.
Cape Cod Pursuits
Cape Cod photography spots ranked by season and light direction — from Race Point sunrise to Rock Harbor sunset, with tide tips, hidden gems, and the specific logistics locals use to plan a great shoot.
A lantern-lit 90-minute walk through 400-plus years of Provincetown legend and seafaring lore, including the town's historic cemeteries. A fun after-dark take on local history.
Explore Martha's Vineyard on a day trip from Boston and see the cottages in Oak Bluffs, the quaint shops of Edgartown, and the Gay Head Cliffs. Upgrade your trip with a guided tour of the island.
Head out from Sesuit Harbor in East Dennis for 4-hour bottom-fishing trips in Cape Cod Bay on the 52-foot Albatross. In summer, catch a live-music sunset cruise every last Wednesday in June through Labor Day — same boat, open bar, different vibe.
A one-hour cruise along Chatham's coastline for close views of seals on the sandbars, passing the iconic Chatham Lighthouse and Fish Pier. A polished, resort-run outing.
Sail on a 1925 wooden gaff-rigged schooner — the longest-running sailing charter on Cape Cod. Day sails depart MacMillan Pier at 10am and 1pm (1.5 hours each); sunset sails run 2 hours. Dog and picnic-friendly; adults-only sunset sail is BYOB.
A self-guided GPS audio walking tour. Booked on Viator.
