Visit this nationally recognized, year-round cultural institution featuring America’s oldest active art colony. It's also the most visited art museum on Cape Cod.

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Provincetown Art Association and Museum

This classic museum exhibits work of the Cape’s finest artists. Be sure to stroll around the beautiful sculpture garden.

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Cape Cod Museum of Art

This museum ⁠— focused on inspiring appreciation, understanding, and stewardship of our natural environment and wildlife ⁠— is perfect for kids with interactive displays and more.

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Cape Cod Museum of Natural History

Soak in Cape Cod's maritime history, boat building, yachting, and nautical art at the Cape Cod Maritime Museum.

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Cape Cod Maritime Museum

Also known as the Elephant House, this was the home of author, illustrator, puppeteer, and playwright, Edward Gorey. The house serves as an enjoyable museum celebrating Gorey's life and work.

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Edward Gorey House

No matter how many times you've visited Cape Cod, you'll always find new ways to be captivated by its dreamy beauty. Massachusetts' hook-shaped peninsula is special in so many ways, with charming towns such as Chatham, Wellfleet, Truro, and Provincetown.

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Rent a bike and take a scenic ride to Race Point Beach in Provincetown.

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Race Point Beach

Located only half a mile from downtown, this beautiful beach sits below Chatham Light, an active lighthouse that is occasionally open to tourists during the summer months.

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Chatham Lighthouse Beach

Cozy up at the Wellfleet Drive-In for a classic outdoor theater experience. On the weekends, enjoy a flea market with 150+ vendors.

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Wellfleet Drive-In

Enjoy a sunset boat ride or a lighthouse tour by water for plenty of photo ops.

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Bay Spirit Tours

Enjoy a sunset boat ride, or a lighthouse tour by water for plenty of photo ops.

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Cape Cod National Seashore

A must if you love hiking. Great Island Trail is on the longer side stretching nearly seven miles along the National Seashore in Wellfleet. 

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Great Island Trail

This lively seafood bar not only has great drinks, but classic New England eats and gorgeous harbor views.

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Chart Room

A summertime local favorite! Enjoy live music, fun cocktails, yummy food, and soak in stunning beachside views.

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The Beachcomber

Located in the heart of downtown Orleans, this adorable spot has a lively bar as well as a cozy dining room. Situated in a 19th century building, the restaurant’s ambiance exudes both history and charm.

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Mahoney’s Atlantic

Perfect for catching up with friends, Mooncussers Tavern offers occasional live jazz performances, on top of a fun atmosphere. 

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Mooncusser's Tavern

This adorable beach-themed nook is casual with communal seating and delicious seafood fare, a favorite place to go with friends.

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The Canteen

Housed in an adorable cottage, this restaurant has a stellar reputation for being one of the Cape’s best seafood restaurants with a contemporary, refined menu.

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The Brewster Fish House

This Provincetown landmark boasts two waterfront dining rooms and a robust menu.

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The Lobster Pot

A former sea captain's home, Strangers & Saints offers an eclectic Mediterranean menu with craft cocktails and plenty of charm.

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Strangers and Saints

For over six decades this has been the home of all things fried. Enjoy the welcoming outdoor patio where you can take in beautiful views of the Swan River. 

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Kream N' Kone

This iconic family-owned fried fish joint is a great place to bring the whole family. Order at the counter, settle in at a picnic table, and if you'd like — have a drink with your lobster, it's BYOB.

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Moby Dick's Restaurant

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Downtown Chatham

Situated in Chatham, The Mayflower is a lovely spot for gifts and home decor.

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The Mayflower

Travel back in time in this charming part of town. Be sure to bring the entire family, as there are plenty of delicious ice cream and candy shops to explore.

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Downtown Hyannis

Don't leave the cape without purchasing a famous Cuffy's sweatshirt. There are four locations: West Dennis, Chatham, Orleans, and Provincetown.

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Cuffy's of Cape Cod

Sit back and relax at this stunning oceanside oasis. This historic hotel has retained its classic charm, even after extensive updates.

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Chatham Bars Inn

This chic boutique Bed and Breakfast harbors a lot of history. The building was once the home of Captain Eben Snow and is one of only three colonial-era brick houses in town. 

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Eben House

This grand resort is situated in a stunning, picturesque nook of Pleasant Bay — and has it all. Enjoy private cabanas, kid-friendly activities, and four delicious on-site restaurants. 

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Wequassett Resort and Golf Club

A sister property to the Eben House, this stylish, classic Cape Cod inn with a modern touch is perfectly situated near Commercial Street.

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Salt House Inn

This stunning hotel boasts an understated elegance, with polished concrete floors, straw light fixtures, and natural fabrics. Each room comes with its own private outdoor space, and guests can enjoy a pool, a fabulous open-air bar, and more.

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