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Seas the Morning

Rise, shine and dine! What’s better than the irresistible scent of sizzling bacon or just-brewed coffee first thing in the morning? Whether you’re craving a buttery stack of pancakes, a bowl of fresh fruit, or a grilled muffin (chef’s kiss!), the Cape’s breakfast scene delivers. Some of these spots might be new discoveries for you, while others are longtime favorites, but we think you’ll find all of them flipping delicious!Blueberry MuffinCedarville & The Pinehills –...

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Notable Neighbors

Meet these standout members of our community, whose skills and accomplishments have truly made an impression.

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The Gingerbread Blueprint

Right out of a storybook, Martha’s Vineyard’s colorful and charming Gingerbread Cottages have been enchanting visitors for over 160 years.

Caffeination Destination

See what’s brewing at local coffee shops across the Cape!

Pages of History: A Gilded Age Getaway

For Grover Cleveland, our country’s 22nd and 24th President, Cape Cod was a special place.

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A Season Well Lived

Local author and designer Marc Seivers reimagines and transforms his home into a warm, festive showcase of holiday spirit.

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Every Inch with Intention

In charming Osterville, a petite cottage proves that heartfelt touches can make every inch count.

Past and Future Connections

A stunning Cape Cod home by Hammer Architects in Truro blends tradition and Bauhaus modernism as it joins spaces from the past with the promise of the future.

The Bessey Blueprint

Nantucket’s Bessey Construction nails the stunning combination of quality construction with world-class design.

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Our feelings of support and gratitude for what the art community contributes to this unique landscape are deep. Therefore, all the content in this year's Cape Cod ART is available for everyone to read!

2025 Artist Profiles

Artist Profile: Lee Surette

“Cape Cod is a mirror,” says gifted watercolor and oil painting artist Lee Surette, reflecting the stunning beauty of natural…

Artist Profile: Richard Pawlak

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but what about a painting? Look at Richard Pawlak’s abstract expressionist…

Artist Profile: John Ricciardi

There is a picturesque quality to John Ricciardi’s paintings that invites the viewer to step into them, to spend time…

Artist Profile: Philip Dutra

Growing up on the shores of Cape Cod, Philip Dutra channels a lifetime of coastal experiences into his artwork, capturing…

Artist Profiles: Pete Hocking

For lifelong artist Pete Hocking, memory is instrumental to his work, both in the way it is created and the…

Artist Profiles: David Mesite

On Cape Cod, the landscape is teeming with breathtaking beauty—winding roads, ever-changing shorelines, and scenes that evoke stories of summer…

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An Artist’s Assistant

With her trusty Golden Retriever by her side, there is nothing artist Meredith Hanson cannot create.

One Wag At A Time

Thanks to their team of dedicated volunteers (of human and canine kind), Hearts and Paws Comfort Dogs is bringing pawsitivity to our community.

Not Ruffin’ It

These accommodations across the Cape & Islands are ready to pamper you and your pup on your next getaway.

A Doggone Good Day

The Daffy Dog Parade, an annual event hosted by the Nantucket Chamber of Commerce in partnership with NiSHA, is a tail-wagging good time.