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The Guides · 850+ in two libraries
Explore hundreds of locally researched guides designed to help you experience the very best of Cape Cod. From hidden beaches and family adventures to local dining, seasonal events, homeownership, and insider tips, every guide is written to help you plan with confidence.
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In two libraries. Explore Cape Cod covers visiting, living, seasons and wildlife, by category or region. The contractor library covers home projects by trade, a hiring guide for each trade in each town, and business guides for contractors. Search looks across both.
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Cape Cod Pursuits
Master the Cape Cod Canal's breaking tides and fish the right 4-hour window. Local guide to poles, lures, timing, and rules for striped bass success.
Cape Cod Pursuits
The complete guide to Cape Cod water sports — where to paddleboard, sea kayak, windsurf, and kiteboard on the Cape, organized by activity and the exact spots that work best for each.
Cape Cod Pursuits
The best kayaking and paddleboarding spots on Cape Cod — bay beaches, Nauset Marsh, freshwater ponds, rental shops, and conditions to know before you launch.
Cape Cod Pursuits
Discover the best kayaking and paddleboarding spots on Cape Cod — from beginner-friendly kettle ponds and tidal rivers to stunning open bay paddles. Where to rent, where to launch, and what to bring.
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Your complete guide to the Cape Cod Rail Trail — 25 miles of paved, flat bike path through Dennis, Brewster, Orleans, Eastham, and Wellfleet. Trailheads, rentals, swimming holes, and tips for families and first-timers.
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Complete Cape Cod Rail Trail guide: where to park, rent bikes, and what to stop for across all 25 miles from South Dennis to Wellfleet.
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The complete Cape Cod cycling guide: Rail Trail, Shining Sea Bikeway, Province Lands dunes, Route 6A, and a 3-day itinerary for every type of rider.
Cape Cod Pursuits · Orleans
Rock Harbor in Orleans is Cape Cod's most photogenic bay-side harbor — fishing charters for striped bass, bluefish & fluke, plus legendary Bay sunsets.
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How Cape Cod residents save 30-50% on greens fees at every town-owned golf course. 2026 rates, ID requirements, and booking tips, town by town.
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Surfing Cape Cod is real — Outer Cape breaks from Orleans to Provincetown catch open Atlantic swells. Best spots, timing, and shark awareness for surfers.
Cape Cod Pursuits · Provincetown
Everything you need to know about whale watching on Cape Cod — Stellwagen Bank, Dolphin Fleet, humpbacks, finbacks, right whales, photography tips, and making a full day of Provincetown.
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Cape Cod shellfishing permits vary by town — 2026 fees, seasons, daily limits, and the best flats for quahogs, steamers, and oysters in all 15 towns.
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Month-by-month guide to catching stripers on Cape Cod in 2026 — Canal breaking tides, top shore spots, the slot limit, and exactly when the run peaks.
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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.
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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.
Cape Cod Pursuits · Barnstable
Catch the Hyannis Harbor Hawks at McKeon Park: what the Cape Cod Baseball League is, how to attend a free game, and why it's the best cheap night on the Cape.
Cape Cod Pursuits · Brewster
A guide to the Brewster Whitecaps at Stony Brook Field: free Cape Cod Baseball League games, how to attend, and pairing it with a Lower Cape day.
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Your complete guide to Cape Cod breweries and wineries — from Cape Cod Beer in Hyannis to Truro Vineyards, with a brewery-run itinerary, what to order, and seasonal tips for visiting year-round.
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Your complete guide to Cape Cod National Seashore — 44,000 acres spanning Chatham to Provincetown. Best beaches, hiking trails, ranger programs, fees, and planning tips for summer visits.
Cape Cod Pursuits · Harwich
A guide to the Harwich Mariners at Whitehouse Field: the real, less-crowded Cape Cod Baseball League experience, how to attend, and a Harwich day.
Cape Cod Pursuits · Chatham
The Chatham Anglers play at iconic Veterans Field, one of the Cape Cod Baseball League's most storied settings. A fan's guide to games and a Chatham day.
Cape Cod Pursuits · Falmouth
The Falmouth Commodores play at Guv Fuller Field, a short walk from Falmouth's town center. A guide to games, the league, and an Upper Cape day.
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Cape Cod has over 40 golf courses — from Highland Golf Links on the National Seashore cliffs to Captains in Brewster. Here's where to play, when to book, and why fall is the secret season.
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Everything you need to fish Cape Cod saltwater — the best shore spots, species guide, charter boats, pier access, and license info for stripers, bluefish, fluke, and more.
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