Why History Buffs Love Cape Cod
There's more to Cape Cod than sandy beaches and breath-taking vistas. The peninsula, first settled by the Wampanoag tribe long before the Pilgrims came ashore in Provincetown, is full of…
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There's more to Cape Cod than sandy beaches and breath-taking vistas. The peninsula, first settled by the Wampanoag tribe long before the Pilgrims came ashore in Provincetown, is full of…
Read MoreCape Cod is no ordinary beach destination. With some 560 miles of beautiful shoreline plus historic lighthouses, award-winning seafood and a rich history, including many American firsts, this sandy…
Read MoreCape Cod’s distinction as a cultural destination is owed largely to a compelling and colorful history, which has inspired a fascinating collection of museums over time. Some of these – including the…
Read MoreIn celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re calling out a group of fearless and fiery females from Cape Cod’s past and present throughout March, to honor these women’s vital contributions to…
Read MoreDonald (Jerry) Ellis remembers the day he turned from a skeptic into a believer. It was late on a hot July afternoon in 1998 when he was clearing brush from the rear of the Sagamore Cemetery (Sandwich…
Read MoreName the place on Cape Cod that was beloved by Jackson Pollock, Tennessee Williams, E. E. Cummings and Henry David Thoreau. These 19th and 20th-century icons of American arts and literature each…
Read MoreSpanning salt marshes, crimson cranberry bogs and former sea captains’ homes, Cape Cod’s historic Route 6A is easily one of the most picturesque byways in the United States. The seaside stretch known…
Read MoreIn 2020, the nation will recognize the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the Pilgrims, who first landed in Provincetown, settled in Plymouth and eventually founded what today is America. Interactive…
Read MoreIf you count lighthouses among your favorite coastal sights but have never viewed one from the inside, your ultimate Cape Cod day awaits. These six lighthouses are iconic for a reason, with…
Read MoreCape Cod offers more than majestic beaches. Here are the top spots for free tours, priceless views from atop lighthouses and towers, and peaceful walks along hundreds of miles of shores and marshes –…
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