How are the guides organized?

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.

Yes. Every guide is free to read, and the Explore Cape Cod guides are free to listen to as podcasts. Contractor work is arranged directly with the business. Some experiences book through partners like FareHarbor, Viator or GetYourGuide, and we may earn a commission on those.

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The Guides · 850+ in two libraries

Practical knowledge for Cape Cod living.

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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Practical knowledge for Cape Cod living.

Practical knowledge for Cape Cod living.

Guides for visitors

Cape Cod Without a Car: Ferries, Bikes, Buses & How to Pull It Off

Thanksgiving on Cape Cod: Where to Dine Out, What’s Open & the Off-Season Magic

The Ice Cream Guide to Provincetown

When It Rains on the Lower Cape: What to Do in Harwich, Chatham, Brewster & Orleans

Truro, Cape Cod: The Outer Cape's Most Underrated Town (Vineyards, Lighthouses & Near-Empty Beaches)

Bird Watching on Cape Cod: Monomoy, Wellfleet Bay & the Great Fall Shorebird Migration

Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary: Cape Cod's Offshore Ecosystem & Why It Matters

Rock Harbor, Orleans: Sunset Fishing Charters, Charter Boats & the Most Picturesque Harbor on the Mid-Cape

Cape Cod Bachelorette Party Guide: Planning the Perfect Weekend

Skip Airbnb Fees: How to Book Cape Cod Rentals Direct and Save

Eating Well on Cape Cod Without Breaking the Bank: Budget Dining Tips & Local Favorites

Cape Cod National Seashore: The Complete Guide to Beaches, Trails, Visitor Centers & Everything In Between

Cape Cod National Seashore: The Complete Visitor's Guide to 43,000 Acres of Protected Beach

A Perfect Day Trip to Plymouth from Cape Cod

Getting Around Cape Cod: Buses, Bikes, Rideshare & the Truth About Uber at 10pm in October

Falmouth Road Race Guide

Sandwich, MA: A Guide to the Cape's Most Historic Town

Beating the Bourne Bridge: Best Times to Cross to Cape Cod

Atlantic White Cedar Swamp Trail: Wellfleet's Most Unexpected Hike Inside the National Seashore

Bioluminescence on Cape Cod: When, Where & How to See the Glowing Water

Girls Trip to Cape Cod: Best Towns, Sunset Bars & What Locals Actually Do on a Weekend Without Kids

Cape Cod Golf Resident Rates Explained: How Locals Play for Less in Every Town

Cape Cod Baseball League Guide

How to Take the Ferry to Martha's Vineyard from Woods Hole: The Complete Booking Guide

Common questions about our guides

Taylor-Bray Farm Animal Visit

Early Bird Guided Birding Walk

Plymouth: Whale Watching Cruise

Hyannis: Live Music Sunset Cruise with Ted Wyman

Martha’s Vineyard Island Tour

Cape Cod Sunset Paddleboard Tour

Plymouth Ice Cream Sundae Cruise

Hyannis: Live Music Sunset Cruise with Ted Wyman

Martha’s Vineyard Island Tour

Cape Cod Sunset Paddleboard Tour

Plymouth Ice Cream Sundae Cruise

Vineyard Tour & Wine Tasting

SUP Lessons, Tours & Glow Tours

Taylor-Bray Farm Animal Visit

Taylor-Bray Farm Animal Visit