Cape Cod

Miles of pristine shores greet visitors to Cape Cod, Massachusetts, which is surrounded by the warm salt waters of Cape Cod Bay, Buzzards Bay, Nantucket Sound and the Atlantic Ocean. Cape Cod is renowned for some of the best beaches in the world, especially those along the Cape Cod National Seashore, a 40-mile stretch of unspoiled sandy beach in the Outer Cape.

Fifteen towns await you, each with its own character and charm, and our distinct village centers are lined with unique shops and restaurants. Here, you will find some of the most challenging golf courses, the freshest seafood, and accommodations ready to help you rest and recharge. Cape Cod is a destination steeped in history, rich in recreational pursuits and alive with arts & culture. Visit countless historic sites and landmarks, each telling the proud role that Cape Cod has played in American history, including the Pilgrim Monument in Provincetown, commemorating the Pilgrims’ first landing in the New World in 1620.

While summer is a popular time to visit, a mild year-round climate makes Cape Cod an ideal New England getaway for any season. In spring, discover the cultural richness of Cape Cod, with every town boasting artists’ studios, museums, galleries and craft shops to explore. Explore it on your own with the first edition “Arts and Artisans Trails of Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket,” a beautiful guide offering self-guided driving and walking itineraries to over 200 artists and artisans – visit www.CapeandIslandsArtsGuide.com to purchase yours. Each May, celebrate the region’s rich maritime heritage with a month-long Maritime Days celebration. Fall also brings about a wide array of seaside festivals and outdoor fairs. And in winter, enjoy festive holiday celebrations, savor a spa experience or sit fireside at a cozy inn. To book Cape Cod accommodations online, or for travel information and seasonal value packages, please visit www.CapeCodChamber.org.

Cape Cod Superlatives, First and Best
First landing of the Pilgrims in the New World on November 11, 1620 (the Pilgrims stayed five weeks in Provincetown before sailing across Cape Cod Bay to Plymouth);

The first visitors to the site of Provincetown’s Red Inn were the Pilgrims from the Mayflower. On November 11, 1620, Captain William Bradford set foot in the New “free” World on the beach directly in front of this Inn. The next day, Monday, the Pilgrims did their laundry and an American tradition began;
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Administrative Offices & Cape Cod Welcome Center
Junction of Route 6 and Route 132
Hyannis, MA
Phone: 508-362-3225 or 1-888-33CAPECOD
Welcome Center fax: 508-362-2156
Administrative Office fax: 508-362-3698
www.capecodchamber.org