Visiting Cape Cod · Chatham
Things to Do in Chatham, MA: Cape Cod's Most Elegant Town
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.
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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.
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How expensive is Cape Cod in 2026? Real prices for lodging, ferries, food, and beach parking — plus where locals save without missing the point.
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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.
Visiting Cape Cod · Barnstable
Barnstable is seven villages, not one. From Sandy Neck's barrier dunes to a Cotuit Kettleers game at Lowell Park — here's how to see all of it.
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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.
Visiting Cape Cod · Bourne
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.
Visiting Cape Cod · Barnstable
Everything you need to know about the Nantucket ferry from Hyannis — operators, schedules, parking, car reservations, and day-trip tips. Updated for summer 2026.
Visiting Cape Cod · Eastham
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.
Visiting Cape Cod · Barnstable
A local's honest guide to things to do in Hyannis, Cape Cod — the Kennedy Museum, Melody Tent, harbor cruises, Nantucket ferry logistics, and what this commercial hub actually does well.
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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 · Eastham
Eastham is where the outer Cape begins — home to Coast Guard Beach, the Salt Pond Visitor Center, and remarkable natural beauty within the national seashore.
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Salt Pond vs Province Lands: where to go first, what's inside, beach fees, parking tips, and ranger programs at Cape Cod National Seashore's two visitor centers.
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The best surf beaches on Cape Cod are all on the Atlantic side — Outer Cape beaches from Eastham to Provincetown catch real North Atlantic swell. Here where to go, what to expect, and when to go.
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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
The complete guide to doing Cape Cod's two vineyards in one day — Cape Cod Winery in East Falmouth and Truro Vineyards in North Truro, with the route, timing, and where to eat between stops.
Visiting Cape Cod · Yarmouth
Things to do in Yarmouth, Cape Cod beyond Route 28: Gray's Beach boardwalk, Bass River crabbing, Route 6A sea captains' homes, and Nantucket Sound beaches.
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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.
Visiting Cape Cod · Mashpee
Things to do in Mashpee Cape Cod beyond the Commons: Wampanoag powwow, South Cape Beach, river trails, and John's Pond freshwater swimming.
Visiting Cape Cod · Orleans
Orleans sits where the lower Cape meets the outer Cape — a year-round hub with great dining, access to Pleasant Bay, and some of Cape Cod's best hidden beaches.
Visiting Cape Cod · Harwich
Harwich is quintessential Cape Cod — cranberry bogs, beautiful beaches, a classic harbor, and a relaxed pace that keeps visitors coming back year after year.
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Discover Provincetown's deep Portuguese roots — from Azorean fishermen and the Blessing of the Fleet to caldo verde, linguiça, and the annual Portuguese Festival. A living cultural legacy on the tip of Cape Cod.
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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.
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