Day Trips & Islands
Paddle it, bike it, hike it. For people who can't sit still on vacation.
Visiting Cape Cod
Which beaches can you actually ride to on the Cape Cod Rail Trail? Honest distances, road conditions, and fees for Dennis, Brewster, Orleans, Eastham, and Wellfleet.
Cape Cod Pursuits
Rock Harbor in Orleans is Cape Cod's most photogenic bay-side harbor — fishing charters for striped bass, bluefish & fluke, plus legendary Bay sunsets.
How to get around Cape Cod: beating bridge traffic, the rail-trail bike network, CCRTA buses and shuttles, and the honest truth about rideshare on the Cape.
Expert guide to Cape Cod National Seashore: best beaches, trails, visitor centers, parking tips, fees, and seasonal advice for Eastham, Wellfleet, Truro & Provincetown.
Surfing Cape Cod is real — Outer Cape breaks from Orleans to Provincetown catch open Atlantic swells. Best spots, timing, and shark awareness for surfers.
Skip the tourist crowds and spend a perfect day in Buzzards Bay — canal bike path, fishing off the breakwater, and a real working-waterfront sunset on the bay.
Discover the best surf spots on Cape Cod — from Coast Guard Beach in Eastham to Race Point in Provincetown — plus lessons, rentals, shark safety tips, and what conditions to expect.
Hike the Great Island Trail in Wellfleet with this expert guide — tidal crossing timing, Jeremy Point access, trailhead parking, gear tips, and what to expect.
The definitive surf casting guide for Cape Cod — best shore fishing spots for striped bass and bluefish, licensing, tides, lures, and local tackle shops from Chatham to Provincetown.
Find the best dog-friendly trails on Cape Cod in Brewster, Eastham, Wellfleet, Truro, and Chatham. Real hikes, leash rules, parking tips, and seasonal advice.
Discover the best things to do in Bourne Cape Cod — 14 miles of canal biking, Sagamore Beach, canal fishing, and bay-side beaches most visitors never find.
No parking at the beach — here's how the shuttle works, when to arrive, shark safety, swimming conditions, and why it ranks among the world's best beaches.
Planning a Cape Cod trip with your dog? Most town beaches ban dogs during peak summer hours, and National Seashore beaches prohibit them year-round. This local guide breaks down exactly where dogs are welcome, the best leash-friendly trails, and vetted pet-friendly lodging.
Plan your visit to Marconi Beach in Wellfleet: parking, fees, swimming conditions, shark awareness, and the Marconi Wireless Station history on Cape Cod National Seashore.
Your practical guide to accessible Cape Cod: free beach wheelchair loans, mobi-mats, paved trails, and specific advice on National Seashore beaches, top attractions, and lodging for visitors with mobility limitations.
Beat the crowds at Nauset Light Beach in Eastham. Expert guide to parking, fees, swimming conditions, lighthouse tours, and the best times to visit the Cape Cod National Seashore.
Plan your Cape Cod Canal fishing trip: striped bass, bluefish, tides, access points, tackle, and seasonal tips from a knowledgeable local guide.
Cape Cod for seniors is best in June and September — calm bay beaches, the flat Rail Trail, whale watching, and off-peak timing tips for active retirees.
Fort Hill Trail in Eastham offers the best marsh views in Cape Cod National Seashore. Free parking, 1.6 miles, red maple swamp, and expert tips on what to see.
The complete guide to Cape Cod fishing charters — striped bass, bluefin tuna, fluke, and bluefish — organized by species, departure port, and charter type so you book the right trip.
Discover the best hiking trails on Cape Cod — from the Great Island Trail in Wellfleet to Beech Forest in Provincetown. Kettle ponds, cedar swamps, salt marsh, and ocean bluffs await.
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.
