Cape Cod Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Harwich featuring a marina and a coastal town
Hyannis featuring a bay or harbour and a marina
Cape Cod which includes a bay or harbour
Cape Cod showing a sandy beach and views as well as a large group of people
Cape Cod showing general coastal views and views as well as a large group of people

Go yachting, whale watching or just enjoy miles of coastal beauty on this famous Massachusetts landmark known to most as “the Cape.”

Home to beaches with rolling sand dunes, New England villages, and a mix of sheer cliffs, harbors and beaches, Cape Cod is an island that offers outdoor activities, fun family attractions and fresh local seafood.  

JFK went yachting here, and the area continues to welcome wealthy visitors, but you don’t need to own a yacht to enjoy it yourself. Charter boats are available all over the Cape. These can range from small vessels for hour-long trips, to large ones on which you stay on for the entire holiday. If you’d prefer, you can just rent a kayak or even a kite-board to get out on the water.  

Stroll along the sands, sunbathe or explore the many freshwater ponds to find frogs and turtles. Nature lovers should book a place on one of the whale-watching tours, which sail between May and October.  

For family entertainment, head to Provincetown, at the northern tip of Cape Cod. As well as pristine coastal stretches such as Herring Cove Beach, you’ll find attractions such as the Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum and Whydah Pirate Museum. This is also a great place to stop for a meal, as there are many bars and restaurants. 

Because of its exposed position, the climate in Cape Cod is generally mild to cold. If you can cope with average highs of 38° F (3° C), you’re almost guaranteed to score reduced-price accommodation during the cooler months. 

The peak season between July and September sees the biggest influx of visitors. Around this time, a number of festivals are held throughout the area. Festivals such as the Bourne Scallop Festival, which has been held for more than 40 years, offer a great atmosphere and showcase many of the things which make Cape Cod so popular.

Cape Cod Maritime Days are also held around May and June of every year. Visit during these days and take a guided kayak excursion, or visit art exhibitions or a nautical flea market.

Where to stay in Cape Cod

Cape Cod Museum of Natural History featuring outdoor art

West Brewster

While visiting West Brewster, you might make a stop by sights like Cape Cod Museum of Natural History and Stony Brook Grist Mill and Museum.

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Sea Pines

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sea Pines and surrounding area, you can visit Ocean Edge Golf Club and Rail Trail Bike Shop.

Sea Pines
South Cape Beach State Park featuring a sandy beach

Mews Village

Mews Village might not have many top sights, but South Cape Beach State Park and Popponesset Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Summersea

When in Summersea, you can plan a visit to Cape Cod Children's Museum and Popponesset Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Little Neck Bay

Little Neck Bay might not have many top sights, but South Cape Beach State Park and Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Fells Pond

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Fells Pond and surrounding area, you can visit Popponesset Beach and Cape Cod Children's Museum.

Fells Pond
Margaritaville Resort Cape Cod

Margaritaville Resort Cape Cod

4 out of 5
1225 Iyannough Rd, Hyannis, MA
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Hyannis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (383 reviews)
"The staff at Margaritaville were very friendly and professional. The room was spotless and the food at the Landshark Restaurant was great!!! We had an excellent time!!!"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Margaritaville Resort Cape Cod
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Cape Cod Hyannis

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Cape Cod Hyannis

2.5 out of 5
867 Iyannough Road, Hyannis, MA
The price is ฿3,290 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
฿3,290
฿3,766 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hyannis. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (620 reviews)
"Clean. Quick. Convenient"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Cape Cod Hyannis
Cape Sands Inn

Cape Sands Inn

2.5 out of 5
149 Main St - RT 28, West Yarmouth, MA
The price is ฿2,234 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
฿2,234
฿2,557 total
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly motel in West Yarmouth. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and a sauna. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,033 reviews)
"Room was clean and comfortable. Parking area felt safe."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Cape Sands Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Sandcastle Resort and Club

Sandcastle Resort and Club

3 out of 5
929 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Provincetown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,123 reviews)
"The view doesn't get any better in ocean front rooms. Close to the outdoor pool which was spotless and the rooms are clean and well stocked."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Sandcastle Resort and Club
Edgewater Beach Resort, a VRI resort

Edgewater Beach Resort, a VRI resort

3.5 out of 5
95 Chase Avenue, Dennis Port, MA
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Dennis Port. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach. Popular attractions Pleasant Road Beach and Cape Cod ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (287 reviews)
"seagull I named Johnathan was cool"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Edgewater Beach Resort, a VRI resort
The Club at New Seabury

The Club at New Seabury

3.5 out of 5
95 Shore Drive West, Mashpee, MA
Stay at this 3.5-star beach condo in Mashpee. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions South Cape Beach State Park and Popponesset ...
9/10 Wonderful! (336 reviews)
"Fantastic and perfect! Roomy, clean and comfortable"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

The Club at New Seabury
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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