Recreation & Activities

Cultural Center of Cape Cod celebrates 10-year anniversary

By Matthew J. Gill | May 31, 2017

Organization in South Yarmouth offers art classes, exhibits, studio space and more! With its many classes and programs, and artists of all ages and skill sets coming and going, the…

Two days in Dennis—a Cape Cod photo essay

By Matthew J. Gill | May 8, 2017

Online only: Expanded story plus more photos of Dennis! Located on the Mid Cape, the town of Dennis stretches across the Cape Cod peninsula from Nantucket Sound to Cape Cod…

Falmouth golf course to host 2017 MGA Open Championship

By Matthew J. Gill | May 8, 2017

In the last 12 months, TGC at Sacconnesset (formerly The Golf Club of Cape Cod) has experienced a healthy dose of success. The Falmouth club enrolled 67 new members in…

Addison Art Gallery plans “After Hopper” events for 2017

By Lisa Goodrich | May 8, 2017

Summer events to be held in Eastham, Truro and Orleans Fifty years after his death, Edward Hopper (1882-1967) is considered one of America’s greatest Realist painters. During many summers and…

For an uplifting Cape Cod adventure, try parasailing!

By Matthew J. Gill | May 8, 2017

This high-flying activity offers amazing views, a peaceful ride and a mood-altering experience On a warm summer afternoon, a handful of fishermen cast lines from the breakwater in South Yarmouth…

Sandwich Photo Essay: A slice of life in one of Cape Cod’s prettiest towns

By Matthew J. Gill | April 27, 2017

Online only: Expanded story plus more photos of Sandwich! The town of Sandwich is a special place. From its picturesque homes and historic downtown to its incredible cultural venues and…

Cape & Islands weddings: Twenty amazing local venues + more!

By Matthew J. Gill | April 24, 2017

If wedding bells are in your future, and you’re looking to save the date and then celebrate, flip through the following pages in our special 2017 wedding section. We’ve designed…

Cape Cod weddings: Couple celebrates at Ocean Edge in Brewster

By Maggie Corcoran Seitz | April 20, 2017

Online only: See more photos of Maggie and Eric’s wedding on page 2! This ‘family-style’ celebration was marked by loved ones, friendship, and food! My husband, Eric, and I had…

Cape Cod’s Kindness Rocks Project

By Haley Cote | March 16, 2017

Finding just the right message of inspiration at just the right time might just change everything. For West Barnstable resident Megan Murphy—and countless others on Cape Cod and beyond because…

Cape Cod has long been a hot spot for birding enthusiasts

By Chris White | March 16, 2017

Race Point, Fort Hill and other locales on the peninsula are popular sighting areas “For birding, no other place on the East Coast of the United States can compare to…

Yarmouth Port gardener has ‘flower power’

By Lilly Lowe | March 16, 2017

For Helen McVeigh, time spent in the garden is fulfilling, inspiring, and fun Helen McVeigh describes her gardens as “her bodacious dream,” and a visit to her charming Yarmouth Port…

Buzzards Bay Information Center gets a facelift by local Cape artisans

By Mara Brooks | February 28, 2017

Visitors to Cape Cod are greeted by artisans’ interpretations of the region’s unique surroundings. Summers on Cape Cod are for making memories. Travelers come from all over the world to…

Touring history

By Amanda Wastrom | February 27, 2017

Explore the Cape & Islands on these historical walking tours There’s no better way to get to know Cape Cod than by taking a leisurely walk or drive. It’s like…

2017 Life Annual Guide: Nantucket

By Cape Cod Life Publications | January 5, 2017

Madaket, Nantucket, Siasconset Magnificent and rugged, elegant and expensive, historic and eminently enjoyable: these are just some of the terms that come to mind when considering Nantucket. Located about 27…

2017 Life Annual Guide: Martha’s Vineyard

By Cape Cod Life Publications | January 5, 2017

Aquinnah, Chilmark, Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, Tisbury (Vineyard Haven), West Tisbury Martha’s Vineyard is a short ferry ride or flight from the mainland, yet with its unique geography and island charms, it’s…

2017 Life Annual Guide: Outer Cape

By Cape Cod Life Publications | January 5, 2017

Eastham Eastham, North Eastham Known as the gateway to the Cape Cod National Seashore, Eastham is home to breathtaking scenery, a bevy of beaches, and beaucoup opportunities for outdoor recreation.…

2017 Life Annual Guide: Lower Cape

By Cape Cod Life Publications | January 5, 2017

Brewster Brewster, East Brewster, West Brewster In search of a community with a remarkable history, a one-of-a-kind topography, countless seaside activities, and fine dining to boot? Brewster is that place!…

2017 Life Annual Guide: Mid Cape

By Cape Cod Life Publications | January 5, 2017

Barnstable Barnstable, Centerville, Cotuit, Hyannis, Marstons Mills, Osterville, West Barnstable The largest town on Cape Cod, Barnstable occupies 76 square miles at the center of the peninsula, has beaches and harbors…