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How to Open Your Cape Cod House in Spring: The De-Winterization Checklist

Living on Cape Cod

How to Open Your Cape Cod House in Spring: The De-Winterization Checklist

Open your Cape Cod house the right way: a March–April de-winterization checklist with 2026 contractor pricing, well/septic steps, and tick warnings.

Cape Cod for Food Lovers: The Essential Eating Guide from Wellfleet Oysters to Portuguese Bread

Visiting Cape Cod

Cape Cod for Food Lovers: The Essential Eating Guide from Wellfleet Oysters to Portuguese Bread

The local Cape Cod food guide — Wellfleet oysters, New England clam chowder, lobster rolls, Portuguese malasadas in Provincetown, fresh fish off the Chatham pier, and whole-belly fried clams at the roadside stands that define the Cape's food identity.

Cape Cod Museums for Kids: What's Actually Fun, What to Skip, and the Age That Gets the Most Out of Each

Cape Cod Day Trips with Kids

Cape Cod Museums for Kids: What's Actually Fun, What to Skip, and the Age That Gets the Most Out of Each

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.

Kayaking & Paddleboarding on Cape Cod: Best Spots, Rental Shops & What Conditions to Expect

Cape Cod Pursuits

Kayaking & Paddleboarding on Cape Cod: Best Spots, Rental Shops & What Conditions to Expect

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 with a Baby or Toddler: The Honest Guide for Parents of Young Kids

Cape Cod Day Trips with Kids

Cape Cod with a Baby or Toddler: The Honest Guide for Parents of Young Kids

The honest parent's guide to Cape Cod with a baby or toddler: the best calm-water beaches (Bay side, not Atlantic), tide timing for Brewster's tidal flats, what to pack, and why vacation rentals beat hotels every time.

Kayaking & Paddleboarding on Cape Cod: Best Spots & Where to Rent

Cape Cod Pursuits

Kayaking & Paddleboarding on Cape Cod: Best Spots & Where to Rent

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.

Best Lobster Rolls on Cape Cod: A Town-by-Town Guide to the Real Ones

Visiting Cape Cod

Best Lobster Rolls on Cape Cod: A Town-by-Town Guide to the Real Ones

A town-by-town guide to the best lobster rolls on Cape Cod — specific spots, honest prices, fresh-picked vs. not, and the butter-vs-mayo debate settled by someone who lives here.

The Cape Cod Birding Calendar: What to Look For Every Month (and Exactly Where)

Wild Cape Cod

The Cape Cod Birding Calendar: What to Look For Every Month (and Exactly Where)

A month-by-month Cape Cod birding guide: target species, the best hotspots, tide timing, and responsible viewing—from spring warblers to winter sea ducks.

Best Playgrounds on Cape Cod: Town-by-Town Guide to Splash Pads, Climbing Structures & Parks

Cape Cod Day Trips with Kids

Best Playgrounds on Cape Cod: Town-by-Town Guide to Splash Pads, Climbing Structures & Parks

A guide to the best Cape Cod playgrounds and splash pads: what to look for, how to find the standout in each town, and how to work them into a family day.

Will Your Insurance Still Cover Your Cape Cod House All Winter? What Vacancy Clauses Don't Tell You

Living on Cape Cod

Will Your Insurance Still Cover Your Cape Cod House All Winter? What Vacancy Clauses Don't Tell You

Cape Cod winter vacancy insurance clauses can void coverage after 30-60 days. Here's what local carriers actually require to keep you protected.

Best Sunrise Spots on Cape Cod: Where to Go, When to Arrive, and What to Expect

Visiting Cape Cod

Best Sunrise Spots on Cape Cod: Where to Go, When to Arrive, and What to Expect

The best sunrise spots on Cape Cod, ranked by a local — Race Point, Nauset Light, Coast Guard Beach, and more. When to arrive, what it costs, what to bring.

The Whydah Pirate Museum in Yarmouth: The Only Exhibit of Real Pirate Treasure in the World

Cape Cod Day Trips with Kids

The Whydah Pirate Museum in Yarmouth: The Only Exhibit of Real Pirate Treasure in the World

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.

Cape Cod Cycling Guide: The Rail Trail, Shining Sea Bikeway & Every Route Worth Riding

Cape Cod Pursuits

Cape Cod Cycling Guide: The Rail Trail, Shining Sea Bikeway & Every Route Worth Riding

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 Baseball League Guide

Cape Cod Celebrations

Cape Cod Baseball League Guide

Your complete guide to the Cape Cod Baseball League.

Fall on Cape Cod: Cranberry Harvests, Foliage Drives, Oyster Season & Why October Is Underrated

Visiting Cape Cod

Fall on Cape Cod: Cranberry Harvests, Foliage Drives, Oyster Season & Why October Is Underrated

Fall on Cape Cod delivers cranberry harvests, Route 6A foliage, and peak oyster season. Why October is the Cape's most underrated month to visit.

Dog-Friendly Cape Cod: Beaches, Trails, and Where Your Dog Is Actually Welcome

Visiting Cape Cod

Dog-Friendly Cape Cod: Beaches, Trails, and Where Your Dog Is Actually Welcome

Most Cape Cod town beaches ban dogs May 15–Sept 15. Here's exactly where dogs ARE welcome — trails, beaches, and the workarounds locals know.

Clamming on Cape Cod: How to Get a License, Find the Flats & Dig Your Own Dinner

Wild Cape Cod

Clamming on Cape Cod: How to Get a License, Find the Flats & Dig Your Own Dinner

Everything you need to go clamming on Cape Cod: how to get a non-resident shellfish license, where the best flats are in Wellfleet, Barnstable, Orleans, and beyond, what gear to bring, and how to steam your own dinner the same night.

Best Places to Stay Near Cape Cod Beaches: A Certified Local Guide

Visiting Cape Cod

Best Places to Stay Near Cape Cod Beaches: A Certified Local Guide

Where to stay if the beach is your priority on Cape Cod. Certified hotels, inns, and rentals within walking distance of the Cape's best beaches.

Cost of Living on Cape Cod: What It Really Costs to Live Here

Living on Cape Cod

Cost of Living on Cape Cod: What It Really Costs to Live Here

Thinking about living on Cape Cod full-time? A realistic breakdown of housing costs, groceries, utilities, and what makes the Cape different from the mainland.

How Many Days Do You Need on Cape Cod? Sample 3-, 5-, and 7-Day Itineraries

Visiting Cape Cod

How Many Days Do You Need on Cape Cod? Sample 3-, 5-, and 7-Day Itineraries

How many days do you need on Cape Cod? Sample 3, 5, and 7-day itineraries with drive times, base recommendations, and 2026 prices from locals.

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

Visiting Cape Cod

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

Airbnb and VRBO charge 15-20% on top of every booking. Here's how to find Cape Cod vacation rentals that let you book direct — and what certified really means.

Working on Cape Cod: Jobs, Remote Work & Making a Living Year-Round

Living on Cape Cod

Working on Cape Cod: Jobs, Remote Work & Making a Living Year-Round

What does it actually look like to make a living on Cape Cod year-round? An honest guide to the job market, remote work reality, and industries that thrive here.

Open All Winter: 50+ Cape Cod Restaurants, Shops & Services That Don't Close After Labor Day

Living on Cape Cod

Open All Winter: 50+ Cape Cod Restaurants, Shops & Services That Don't Close After Labor Day

The working list of 50+ Cape Cod restaurants, shops & services open year-round in 2026 — with current winter hours, prices, and what to skip.

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

Visiting Cape Cod

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

Arriving via I-195 or Route 28? Here are the exact best and worst times to cross the Bourne Bridge — including the rotary, drawbridge closures, and back-road escapes.

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East Orleans Private Harbor & Seal TourBeach Day
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East Orleans Private Harbor & Seal Tour

A private tour from the Meetinghouse Pond town dock through Orleans' waterways to the barrier beach, Chatham fishing fleet and seal colonies. Personal and flexible, ideal for families.

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Lobster Legends and Coastal Bites History TourCape Classics
Tastings Included

Lobster Legends and Coastal Bites History Tour

A guided Cape Cod food-and-drink experience with small-group tastings. Booked on Viator.

from $105See Pricing & Availability
eFoil Lessons on Cape CodBeach Day
Fly Above the Water

eFoil Lessons on Cape Cod

An active Cape Cod adventure on the water and shoreline. Booked on Viator.

from $190See Pricing & Availability
Kayak & Paddleboard Rentals — DennisBeach Day
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Kayak & Paddleboard Rentals — Dennis

Kayak & Paddleboard Rentals — Dennis with Mocean Adventures in Dennis. Book on Cape Cod Certified.

from $106See Pricing & Availability
Cape Cod Pirate Adventure Paddle Hunt and BattleBeach Day
Best for Ages 4-12

Cape Cod Pirate Adventure Paddle Hunt and Battle

An active Cape Cod adventure on the water and shoreline. Booked on Viator.

from $100See Pricing & Availability
Helen H Sunset & Party CruiseCape Classics
Party Boat · All Welcome

Helen H Sunset & Party Cruise

Evening sunset and themed party cruises — margarita, luau and fireworks nights — from Hyannis and Barnstable Harbors aboard a large, stable vessel with full bar.

from $1200See Pricing & Availability