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Cape Cod

Cape Cod is in the eastern part of Massachusetts, and includes small towns like Hyannis, Chatham, and Falmouth with Provincetown the largest city in the area. Visitors come here primarily in the summer to enjoy the region’s beaches, fresh seafood, biking trails, and whale watching.

Tall grass and a sand road leading to the beach in Cape Cod

Small sandy lanes lead to the beaches of Cape Cod

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Overview

Planning Your Trip

Use these articles, guides, and lists to help plan your trip to Cape Cod.

U.S. Beaches
7 Airbnbs in Cape Cod to Book for a Coastal Getaway
Whether you’re searching for a five-bedroom house or a cozy beachfront cottage, this collection of highly vetted Airbnbs has something for every type of traveler.
25/04/2024 às 08:48
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Exterior of Cape Cod rental home with white picket fence
READ BEFORE YOU GO
Left: AWSC - Great White shark; right: Hardings Beach Lighthouse Aerial in Chatham, Cape Cod
Outdoor Adventure
Why Travelers Are Looking for Great White Sharks Where the Movie Jaws Took Place
Can shark tours in Cape Cod help both animals and humans?
July 21, 2026 12:59 PM
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Asia London Palomba
A hotel lobby with boldly patterned wallpaper, potted trees, mirrors and artwork on the walls, and a patterned area rug
Hotels We Love
These Are the 15 Best Hotel Getaways in New England
May 29, 2024 01:29 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
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Hotels
These Are the 6 Best Hotels for Watching the Perseid Meteor Shower
July 27, 2023 08:04 AM
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Stephanie Vermillion
RESOURCES TO HELP PLAN YOUR TRIP
Family Travel
Hotels With Truly Genius Kids’ Amenities
Change a good family vacation into a really awesome one by staying at a place where kids get to do the coolest things.
July 28, 2021 11:45 AM
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Ann Shields
Outdoor Adventure
AutoCamp’s Airstream-Fueled Version of Glamping Is Now Open on Cape Cod
The luxury camping outfitter, which offers tents and pod suites in addition to Airstreams, opened its first East Coast location on April 1, 2021.
April 1, 2021 03:20 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Epic Trips
How to Spend a Weekend Saving Cape Cod’s Dolphins and Whales
Sustainable tour operator Kin Travel has teamed up with the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) to offer two special adventures that are equal parts marine masterclass and beach party.
July 16, 2019 09:47 AM
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Paul Rubio