Cape Cod Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

West Brewster

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

West Brewster
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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
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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.

Summersea
South Cape Beach State Park showing 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.

Mews Village
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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.

Little Neck Bay
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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$355 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
AU$355
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Hyannis. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (292 reviews)
"Very family friendly, great pool, multiple fire pit for roasting marshmallows, indoor heated water park, arcade games. There is a cafe, a gift shop, a bar and restaurant with a door and out in the center of the resort where there is fire piths, a ballroom inside for free dance lessons. There is free ..."

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Margaritaville Resort Cape Cod
Bayside Resort Hotel

Bayside Resort Hotel

3 out of 5
225 Route 28, West Yarmouth, MA
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in West Yarmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,492 reviews)
"What a great resort. I would go there again."

Reviewed on 25 Aug. 2025

Bayside Resort Hotel
Hyannis Plaza Hotel

Hyannis Plaza Hotel

2.5 out of 5
662 Main Street, Hyannis, MA
The price is AU$155 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
AU$155
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Hyannis. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Hyannis Harbor and St. Francis ...
6.8/10 (863 reviews)
"Room was nice, lobby and outside is good enough. Would stay again."

Reviewed on 22 Aug. 2025

Hyannis Plaza Hotel
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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 WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,080 reviews)
"great beach!"

Reviewed on 18 Aug. 2025

Sandcastle Resort and Club
Modern Beachfront Condo, Gorgeous Views and Centrally Located

Modern Beachfront Condo, Gorgeous Views and Centrally Located

Provincetown
Book a stay at this beach condo in Provincetown. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Commercial Street and MacMillian ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (53 reviews)
Lovely, Lovely Rental
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Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025

Modern Beachfront Condo, Gorgeous Views and Centrally Located
Oceana Cottages

Oceana Cottages

2.5 out of 5
345 Shore Rd, North Truro, MA
Book a stay at this beach cottage in North Truro. Enjoy free parking, a private beach, and patios. Popular attractions Commercial Street and Head of the Meadow ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (58 reviews)
"It’s like walking into the 70s"

Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2025

Oceana Cottages
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