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Cape Cod Celebrations
Memorial Day weekend is Cape Cod's official opening weekend — here's exactly what's open, how crowded the beaches get, when to arrive, and how to make the most of the long weekend on the Cape.
Visiting Cape Cod
What real New England clam chowder is, how to spot the tourist-trap version, chowder styles, and how to order like a local on Cape Cod.
Visiting Cape Cod
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.
Visiting Cape Cod · Chatham
Chatham sits at the elbow of Cape Cod — known for its seal colony, lighthouse, upscale shops, and the most charming village center on the Cape.
Visiting Cape Cod
Planning a Cape Cod beach trip? Here's everything visitors need to know about great white sharks — which beaches, when they peak, how to stay safe, and what's changed on the Outer Cape.
Visiting Cape Cod
How expensive is Cape Cod in 2026? Real prices for lodging, ferries, food, and beach parking — plus where locals save without missing the point.
Visiting Cape Cod
Cape Cod Labor Day weekend guide: least-crowded beaches, what's still open, and how to time the Sagamore Bridge to avoid the Sunday exodus.
Cape Cod Celebrations
Cape Cod's landscapes make for stunning engagement photos — discover the best locations, lighting tips, and when to book your shoot.
Visiting Cape Cod
Where to stay on Cape Cod depends on who you are. This guide matches 9 specific traveler types — from nightlife seekers to families with young kids — to the exact town and lodging that fits them best.
Visiting Cape Cod
Learn how to throw a traditional Cape Cod clambake — from digging a beach pit to sourcing local lobster and clams — plus where to find catered clambake companies for groups and events.
Cape Cod Celebrations
The complete guide to Cape Cod Fourth of July fireworks, parades, and town celebrations — with honest traffic warnings, the best viewing spots, and a clear breakdown of which town fits your style.
Visiting Cape Cod
Whole-belly vs. strips: what real Cape Cod fried clams are, where to find them, how to order like a local, and why the whole-belly clam is king.
Visiting Cape Cod
Solo travel on Cape Cod is more practical than most assume. This local guide covers car-free arrival, the best towns, solo dining, and safety tips.
Visiting Cape Cod
Providence to Cape Cod is just 90 minutes — one of New England's most underrated road trips. Day trip itineraries, traffic warnings, and the best towns for Providence visitors to explore this summer.
Cape Cod Celebrations
Everything you need to know about the Chatham Christmas Stroll.
Visiting Cape Cod
A guide to six Cape Cod lighthouses — Chatham, Nauset, Highland, Race Point, Long Point, and Stage Harbor (private; exterior views only) — with directions, parking tips, climb info, and photography advice.
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 Celebrations
Discover why Cape Cod in February is secretly the most romantic destination.
Visiting Cape Cod
Sunday afternoon traffic leaving Cape Cod peaks 3–6pm at both bridges. Here's exactly when to leave, which bridge to take, and what to do while you wait.
Visiting Cape Cod
Calm warm flats for toddlers or surf for teens? A local's guide to picking the right Cape Cod beach by your kid's age and the day's tide. Free parking tips inside.
Cape Cod Celebrations
Cape Cod at the holidays: town tree lightings and Christmas strolls, where to stay, what's open, and why December is the Cape's cozy sleeper season.
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.
Cape Cod Celebrations
New Year's Eve on Cape Cod: First Night Chatham, Provincetown's First Light, what stays open in the off-season, and why the Cape beats the city for NYE.
Visiting Cape Cod
Cape Cod in September: what closes after Labor Day, what stays open, and why locals say it's the best time to visit. A real local's complete guide.
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