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The ins and outs of Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket

  • Discover Nantucket’s most iconic annual events and festivals — from the Daffodil Festival and Figawi to the Nantucket Film Festival, Cranberry Festival, and Christmas Stroll. Explore what’s happening now on our Nantucket Events Calendar.

    By Jennie Sparrow | Updated 7/2/2026

    Nantucket Events

    Discover Nantucket’s most iconic annual events and festivals — from the Daffodil Festival and Figawi to the Nantucket Film Festival, Cranberry Festival, and Christmas Stroll. Explore what’s happening now on our Nantucket Events Calendar.

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  • A born-and-raised Cape Cod local shares her favorite lobster rolls — from Bourne to Provincetown, cold with mayo to warm with butter, and even a lobster roll cruise. Updated every year.

    By Jennie Sparrow | 6/26/2026

    Best Lobster Rolls on Cape Cod

    A born-and-raised Cape Cod local shares her favorite lobster rolls — from Bourne to Provincetown, cold with mayo to warm with butter, and even a lobster roll cruise. Updated every year.

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  • Planning a Nantucket day trip from Cape Cod? A local's guide to ferries, beaches, the best bites, and can't-miss stops — everything you need for one perfect island day.

    By Jennie Sparrow | Updated 6/30/2026

    Nantucket Day Trip

    Planning a Nantucket day trip from Cape Cod? A local's guide to ferries, beaches, the best bites, and can't-miss stops — everything you need for one perfect island day.

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  • A local's guide to spending a week on Martha's Vineyard — from the cliffs of Aquinnah to the gingerbread cottages of Oak Bluffs, here's what to do in every town.

    By Jennie Sparrow | Updated 6/29/2026

    What to do in a week on Martha’s Vineyard

    A local's guide to spending a week on Martha's Vineyard — from the cliffs of Aquinnah to the gingerbread cottages of Oak Bluffs, here's what to do in every town.

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  • The gingerbread cottages of Oak Bluffs on Martha's Vineyard are unlike anything else in New England — 300+ Victorian carpenter gothic homes in candy colors. A local's guide to visiting, including Grand Illumination Night.

    By Jennie Sparrow | Updated 6/29/2026

    Gingerbread Cottages

    The gingerbread cottages of Oak Bluffs on Martha's Vineyard are unlike anything else in New England — 300+ Victorian carpenter gothic homes in candy colors. A local's guide to visiting, including Grand Illumination Night.

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  • The Wellfleet Drive-In has been a Cape Cod summer tradition since 1957 — the only drive-in on the Cape, with classic speaker boxes, mini golf, and movies under the stars. A bucket list experience.

    By Jennie Sparrow | Updated 6/29/2026

    The Wellfleet Drive-In

    The Wellfleet Drive-In has been a Cape Cod summer tradition since 1957 — the only drive-in on the Cape, with classic speaker boxes, mini golf, and movies under the stars. A bucket list experience.

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  • A born-and-raised Cape Cod local shares exactly what she'd do in June — from CCBL games and clam shacks to the best beaches before the crowds arrive. Updated every year.

    By Jennie Sparrow | 6/16/2026

    Cape Cod June Guide

    A born-and-raised Cape Cod local shares exactly what she'd do in June — from CCBL games and clam shacks to the best beaches before the crowds arrive. Updated every year.

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  • Find the perfect 4th of July vacation rental near Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket parades and fireworks. Browse last-minute homes still available for the holiday week.

    By Jennie Sparrow | Updated 6/15/2026

    Rentals for the 4th of July

    Find the perfect 4th of July vacation rental near Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket parades and fireworks. Browse last-minute homes still available for the holiday week.

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  • Come celebrate Independence Day on Cape Cod by attending one of the many Fourth of July fireworks and parades. 2026 schedule and times are listed by town throughout the holiday.

    By Becky Fischer | Updated 6/15/2026

    4th of July Celebrations 2026

    There are so many ways to celebrate Independence Day on the Cape & Islands. View this year's schedule for fireworks and parades.

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  • Looking for a Cape Cod vacation without the Cape Cod price tag? Discover beautiful waterfront and beach-town rentals in Plymouth, Wareham, Onset & Sagamore — minutes from the bridge, with the same sun and sand.

    By Jennie Sparrow | Updated 6/8/2026

    Rentals Over the Bridge

    Looking for a Cape Cod vacation without the Cape Cod price tag? Discover beautiful waterfront and beach-town rentals in Plymouth, Wareham, Onset & Sagamore — minutes from the bridge, with the same sun and sand.

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