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Cape Cod
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Cape Cod

Classic New England seashore

🗓️ Best time: June–September💰 Mid-Range · ~$170/day📍 United States
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About Cape Cod

A sandy, hooked peninsula of dune-backed National Seashore beaches, lighthouses, weathered-shingle villages, fresh lobster, and the lively arts town of Provincetown.

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⭐ Things to do in Cape Cod

Cape Cod National SeashoreProvincetownCape Cod Rail Trail bikeWhale watchingChatham lighthouseNauset Light BeachSandy Neck dunesWellfleet oyster shacks

🍽️ Where to eat in Cape Cod

Real, top-rated restaurants — tap to see hours, reviews and menus.

The Lobster Pot
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The Lobster Pot
★ 4.2 (2,120) · Seafood · Portuguese
 Skipper Chowder House
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Skipper Chowder House
★ 4.3 (1,631) · Seafood
 Spanky's Clam Shack
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Spanky's Clam Shack
★ 3.8 (1,159) · Seafood
 Captain Parker's Pub
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Captain Parker's Pub
★ 3.9 (1,033) · Pubs · Seafood
 Keltic Kitchen
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Keltic Kitchen
★ 4.6 (1,023) · Breakfast & Brunch · Irish
 Fishermen's View
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Fishermen's View
★ 4 (967) · New American · Seafood
 Sesuit Harbor Cafe
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Sesuit Harbor Cafe
★ 4 (894) · Seafood · Sandwiches
 The Lobster Trap
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The Lobster Trap
★ 4.1 (843) · Seafood · American
 The Black Cat Tavern
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The Black Cat Tavern
★ 3.7 (801) · Seafood · Bars
 The Ocean House Restaurant
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The Ocean House Restaurant
★ 4.2 (746) · New American · Cocktail Bars
 The Oyster Company
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The Oyster Company
★ 3.8 (632) · Seafood
 the knack
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the knack
★ 4.5 (630) · Seafood · Burgers

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✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

A car is essential; the Rail Trail is great for cycling.

💡 Local tip

Bike the flat Cape Cod Rail Trail between ponds, beaches, and clam shacks.

🛡️ Safety

Generally safe — exercise normal travel awareness.

🌙 Nightlife

Provincetown's vibrant bars and cabaret.

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