Cape Cod
Quaint fishing villages, kitschy tourist traps and genteel towns – the Cape has many faces. Each attracts a different crowd. Families seeking calm waters perfect for little tykes favor Cape Cod Bay on the peninsula's quieter north side. College students looking to play hard in the day and let loose after the sun goes down set out for Falmouth or Wellfleet. Provincetown is a paradise for art lovers, whale-watchers, LGBTIQ+ travelers and…well, just about everyone.
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Top places to visit in Cape Cod
Discover the best attractions in Cape Cod from must-see sights to unexpected hidden gems.
- Attraction in MassachusettsCape Cod National Seashore
- Attraction in MassachusettsProvincetown Art Association & Museum
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Attraction in MassachusettsMonomoy National Wildlife Refuge - Attraction in MassachusettsProvince Lands Visitor Center
- Attraction in MassachusettsCape Cod Canal
- Attraction in MassachusettsCape Cod Highland Light
- Attraction in MassachusettsChapin Memorial Beach
- Attraction in MassachusettsChatham Fish Pier
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