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Visiting Cape Cod · Provincetown
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.
Visiting Cape Cod · Hyannis
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.
Visiting Cape Cod · Provincetown
Your complete local guide to Provincetown, MA — the working fishing port, century-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.
Visiting Cape Cod
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.
Visiting Cape Cod
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.
Visiting Cape Cod · Sandwich
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.
Visiting Cape Cod
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.
Visiting Cape Cod
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.
Visiting Cape Cod
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.
Visiting Cape Cod
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.
Visiting Cape Cod
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.
Visiting Cape Cod
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.
Visiting Cape Cod · Falmouth
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.
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.
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