The 14 places the travel guides we read name most, what they say about each, and fares from your city.
From the 7 guides that rank for "best places to visit in cape cod"
Named by 4 of 71. ChathamIt has a main street lined with boutique shops and restaurants, which many other Cape towns lack.It is the most popular and idyllic town for first-timers, but also the most expensive.
Named by 4 of 72. Cape Cod National SeashoreThe Outer Cape shoreline is mostly national seashore, with public beaches run by the National Park Service.It faces the Atlantic, with colder water, bigger waves and long stretches of sand.
Named by 3 of 73. ProvincetownIt is the pick for nightlife, with beaches plus bars, cabarets, comedy shows and clubs.The Stellwagen Bank sanctuary lies north of town, so it is a prime spot to book a whale watch.
Named by 3 of 74. WellfleetWellfleet is famous for its beaches and oysters, and suits nature lovers and seafood fans.Its beaches are quieter in fall, good for long walks.
Named by 3 of 75. HyannisThe ferries to both Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket leave from Hyannis.It is a central, busy base with shops, dining and family attractions.
Named by 3 of 76. TruroIt is described as the quietest and sleepiest town on the Cape.Highland Light, an active lighthouse, offers wide views in fall.
Named by 2 of 77. FalmouthIt is a quieter Upper Cape town near Martha's Vineyard, with the Shining Sea Bikeway.Old Silver Beach has calm water and views over Buzzards Bay.
Named by 2 of 78. BrewsterThe Brewster Flats are described as the largest tidal flats in North America, where the ocean recedes for miles at low tide.Arrive 1 or 2 hours before low tide to have more time to explore.
Named by 2 of 79. EasthamNauset Lighthouse is here, with free open tours on set dates and Nauset Beach nearby.Eastham is one of the Outer Cape towns for scenic dune beaches.
Named by 2 of 710. DennisDennis suits families and is the most affordable of the central first-timer towns.Mayflower Beach in Dennis has soft white sand and calm, shallow water.
Named by 2 of 711. YarmouthIt has many kid-friendly activities, hotels, restaurants and beaches.West Yarmouth has a water park.
Named by 2 of 712. SandwichHeritage Museums & Gardens covers 100 acres of art, nature and history.
Named by 2 of 713. BourneIt is the closest town to the mainland and easy to reach, but far from the rest of the Cape.
14. HarwichIt is a centrally located town suggested as a home base for first-timers.Pick a place for live fares. Watch them and we alert you when they drop.
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Travel guides most often name September to October as the best time to visit Cape Cod.
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