WELCOME
TO THE CAPE
Experience a coastal lifestyle, a tranquil pace of life, and beautiful scenery.
What's it like living on Cape Cod?
Scroll and click on a picture for the location on the Cape.
GETTING HERE AND GETTING AROUND
Airports
Cape Cod Gateway Airport (HYA)
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) - Approximately 70 miles to Hyannis
T.F. Green International Airport, Providence Rhode Island (PVD) - Approximately 80 miles to Hyannis
Buses to and from the cape (check schedules and locations)
Peter Pan Bus Lines (service Logan and T.F.Green)
P&B Bus Lines (service to Logan)
Cape Bus (service to Logan)
Ferry service to Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, and Boston
There are many to choose from, leaving from Hyannis, Falmouth, Woods Hole, and Provincetown.
Beach Parking
Peak-Season (May-September): Resident permit is required or pay per vehicle.
Off-Season (October-April): Free
LOWER CAPE
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Orleans
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Brewster
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Harwich
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Catham
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Monomoy Island
UPPER CAPE
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Sandwich
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Mashpee
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Bourne
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Falmouth
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Sandy Neck
MID CAPE
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Dennis
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Yarmouth
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Barnstaple
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Hyannis
OUTER CAPE
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Provincetown
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Truro
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Wellfleet
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Eastham
LIVING HERE
Cape Cod is shaped like a hook and extends 65 miles into the ocean with over 500 miles of coastline. There are four regions of the cape: upper, mid, lower, and outer. Each city within a region is called a "village."
It is no surprise that the cape is a popular summertime retreat with its distinct shingled cottages and serene beaches. There are plenty of things to keep you busy like visiting the quaint villages, seafood shacks, lighthouses, and swimming ponds. The cape is unique from the mainland, as we enjoy cooler temperatures and a coastal breeze during the warm summer months. Life moves at a slower pace here, which is undeniably part of its charm.
Don't be fooled by the "off-season!" Living on Cape Cod full-time is just as amazing as it is in the summer, but with different weather and less traffic. Fall is stunning with the changing leaves and cool nights. Enjoy dining alfresco or fireside at local restaurants, or enjoy endless hiking and bike trails that dot the abundant forests and beaches. Winter-time is more mild than the mainland (10-15 degrees warmer on average), with a few snow falls sprinkled in to remind you it's New England. The holidays bring festivities like village "strolls," merchant "sip and shop" events, and the boat parade in Hyannis Harbor. Spring is a time when the tulips and daffodils are on display, and the hydrangeas start to come alive. The cape and islands are so famous for their hydrangeas, there is an entire festival devoted to them! Celebrate local entertainment while sipping beer at one of the many craft breweries or visit one of the few wineries, all year long.
If you're a boater, whether it be sail, power, kayak or canoe, there is a place for you. And if you don't have your own, there are plenty of local shops to rent from to take advantage of the local waters. We also enjoy close proximity to Boston, and for those that enjoy skiing, there are many resorts located nearby in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine.
Massachusetts has one of the highest rated public school systems in the U.S., and Cape Cod is no exception. With school choice, and nationally ranked charter and special education programs, the cape has everything you are looking for.
Please visit these resources to find out more about living on the cape year-round.
Cape Chamber Chamber of Commerce
Capology Blog. (this blog features "The Best Of" for all areas of the cape and islands)
