Sand dunes and salty air New England charm—there’s so much to love about Cape Cod, one of the United States’ most iconic summer destinations. There is no shortage of fantastic beaches The northeast region (many of which Just a short distance away BostonIt is not just the Cape’s unique landscape that gives it a different feel. Perhaps it’s a mix of cranberry marshes, marshy swamps and scrubby dunes. It could be the candy stores and ice cream shops or the galleries where local artists have created their own interpretation of this iconic landscape. Perhaps it’s because summer here is as bucolic and idyllic as one would expect. Also, the off-season here is fantastic. Our advice is to go there and find out for yourself. You can find out more by visiting the website.
It is divided into four regions: the Upper Cape region, the Mid Cape area, the Lower Cape and Outer Cape. From the Sagamore Bridge to Provincetown there are many beautiful views. a lot Experience. Here is our guide to what to do in Cape Cod. It includes all the great places to stay, eat and play.
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Upper Cape
Towns of Sandwich Bourne Falmouth Mashpee
Please stay here if you: You’re staying for one night—it’s only an hour from Boston and provides all the old school Cape eats and entertainment.
Where to Eat
The Harbor View Hotel features a live piano, regulars and New England Clam Chowder. Chart Room In Cataumet, an area within the larger town of Bourne is an institution. This quiet, locals-only enclave on the eastern Cape is often overlooked by visitors who cross the Bourne and Sagamore Bridges. Lunch is lobster salad stuffed into a huge tomato bowl, like a Panera Bread coastal bread bowl. The baked stuffed lobster is the dinner special. Mudslide, a mixture of Baileys, Kahlua vodka and ice, is the drink to order. (Look around and everyone has one in hand—it’s a tradition.)
Stop by for a lobsterroll on your way to Surf Drive Beach. Barking Claw, a seasonal stand which serves generous amounts of tail, knuckle, and claw meat Connecticut-style—that’s drizzled in hot melted butter, never mayo. The bread is New England hotdog buns, so it will grill beautifully because of its flat sides. Dinnertime is when the best restaurants are found in this area of Cape Cod. Check out Quarterdeck if you’re looking for a real surf-and turf feast, complete with nautical decor on the walls. Bucatino offers some of best Italian dishes and house-made pastas in the region. If you’re looking for a nightcap after dinner, check out Bad Martha’s Falmouth Brewery The original Martha’s Vineyard store is only open in season. The bar has a rotating selection at all times of 16 different beers, along with a tasty menu of flatbreads.
