Recreation & Activities

Good Things in LIFE: Seal-riously Fun!

By Christina Galt | May 24, 2023

The Discovery Center at The National Marine Life Center in Buzzards Bay is a perfect rainy day activity for family-friendly fun and learning.

Girls Got Gills

By Kelly Cloonan | April 19, 2023

After nearly 10 years of coordinating programming for young girls interested in sharks and marine life, coordinators of the Gills Club are seeing their efforts pay off in incredible ways.

Fairy Tale Ending

By Julie Craven Wagner | March 27, 2023

Nantucket author Elin Hilderbrand, dubbed “The Queen of Beach Reads,” welcomes her fans to her magic kingdom for a memorable weekend.

Flight of Fancy

By Susanna Graham-Pye | March 27, 2023

The ever-changing spectrum of birds that visit this area is constantly changing. Check out what to watch for in any season.

Weekend Away: Martha’s Vineyard

By Julie Craven Wagner | November 30, 2022

The ease of getting to the Vineyard makes it an ideal Day Trip, but the luxury of staying for a weekend is worth the time. 

Festive boat on water with holiday lights

Gunkholing: Celebrate the Holidays on the Cape & Islands

By Brian Shortsleeve | November 30, 2022

‘Tis the season to give thanks and celebrate. Starting the day before Thanksgiving, celebrate the Annual Lighting of the Pilgrim Monument in Provincetown. Thanksgiving weekend in Plymouth offers several events…

Away in Autumn

By Christina Galt | November 8, 2022

Enjoy your next off-season vacation or staycation at AutoCamp Cape Cod! This fall we were lucky enough to enjoy a staycation at Falmouth’s newest attraction: AutoCamp Cape Cod. Upon our…

Day Trip: Outer Cape

By Julie Craven Wagner | September 26, 2022

A visit to the Outer Cape provides a real and tangible feeling of venturing to a singular landscape that moves to its own beat.

Day Trip: 6A from Brewster to Orleans

By Julie Craven Wagner | September 1, 2022

Following our previous path along Olde Kings Highway, we come upon the extraordinary, quaint towns of Brewster & Orleans, nestled in the crook of Cape Cod Bay.

Day Trip: 6A from Brewster to Orleans

By Julie Craven Wagner | September 1, 2022

Following our previous path along Olde Kings Highway, we come upon the extraordinary, quaint towns of Brewster & Orleans, nestled in the crook of Cape Cod Bay.

The Next Chapter

By Julie Craven Wagner | June 8, 2022

Chapter House offers old world charm and modern hospitality to historic Yarmouth Port.

Seafaring Saviours

By Joe O'Shea | May 26, 2022

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Sea Tow Cape and Islands, and TowBoatU.S. Cape Cod/Plymouth provide maritime-support services for the region.

Day Trip: Hingham

By Julie Craven Wagner | May 26, 2022

Just a short ride away from the Cape is Hingham, a quaint community with surprising finds in the many boutiques, shops & stops.

Water View? I Do!

By Julie Craven Wagner | March 24, 2022

The Pelham House in Dennis welcomes guests and visitors to a waterfront gem.

Day Trip: Route 6A – Old King’s Highway

By Julie Craven Wagner | March 24, 2022

Sagamore and Sandwich are not only the first stops over the bridge, they are also on the road to history.

Gunkholing: An Off-Season Getaway

By Brian Shortsleeve | March 24, 2022

Join the Shortsleeves as they enjoy three nights on Martha’s Vineyard during the off-season!

Day Trip: Buzzards Bay

By Julie Craven Wagner | September 22, 2021

Bourne’s Downtown: A surge of growth and new business is making Buzzards Bay a destination for those looking for an unforgettable day. When you think about it, the village of…

A Fair to Remember

By Laurel Redington | August 20, 2021

The Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Fair becomes the crossroads for generations of friends, families and farmers every August. I think we’re all ready for some celebrations! We have endured isolation and…

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