Your browser's security settings have disabled Javascript, which is required to use this web site effectively.
Please alter your security settings. Click here to see how.

Cape Cod Activities

Explore beyond the beaches and find things to do with kids, toddlers or just the adults

  • Discover Cape Cod’s most iconic lighthouses with our interactive map and insider guide. Explore Nauset, Chatham, Highland Light, and more!

    By Jennie Sparrow | Updated 7/30/2025

    Cape Cod Lighthouses

    Cape Cod, Nantucket, and Martha’s Vineyard are home to 22 majestic lighthouses, one of the highest concentrations of lighthouses anywhere.

    Read On...

  • Explore the five Martha’s Vineyard lighthouses—from Aquinnah to Chappaquiddick. Discover their history, views, and how to plan a visit during your island stay.

    By Jennie Sparrow | 7/29/2025

    Martha's Vineyard Lighthouses

    Explore the five Martha’s Vineyard lighthouses—from Aquinnah to Chappaquiddick. Discover their history, views, and how to plan a visit during your island stay.

    Read On...

  • Discover the three iconic Nantucket lighthouses—Brant Point, Sankaty Head, and Great Point. Learn about their history, how to visit them, and where to stay nearby.

    By Jennie Sparrow | 7/29/2025

    Nantucket Lighthouses

    Discover the history, beauty, and coastal charm of Nantucket lighthouses—three stunning beacons that have guided mariners for generations.

    Read On...

  • Planning a Nantucket day trip? Here's how to spend the perfect day—ferries, food, bikes, beaches, and can't-miss stops across the island.

    By Jennie Sparrow | Updated 7/24/2025

    Nantucket Day Trip

    Planning a Nantucket day trip? Here's how to spend the perfect day—ferries, food, bikes, beaches, and can't-miss stops across the island.

    Read On...

  • Discover the best of Cape Cod—from vacation rentals and beaches to lighthouses, whale watching, and farmer’s markets. Plan your perfect Cape getaway today!

    By Jennie Sparrow | Updated 7/21/2025

    The Lure of Cape Cod

    It's difficult to define what it is about Cape Cod that has continued to draw so many of us back to experience it again and again each summer. Perhaps it's the irresistible combination of its unique natural beauty - miles of beautiful, white-sand beaches and dunes and lush, fascinating marshes teeming with wildlife - its charming history dating back to the 17th century, and its abundance of family-oriented activities.

    Read On...

  • Discover the best Cape Cod whale watch tours from Provincetown to Barnstable. Learn when to go, what to expect, and where to stay for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

    By Jennie Sparrow | Updated 7/21/2025

    Whale Watching

    April marks the return of the whales to the Cape & Islands! Have you been on a whale watch to see these majestic creatures?

    Read On...

  • Find fantastic local goods at Cape & Islands farmers markets! From fresh produce to homemade soaps and cheeses, there's nothing better than shopping the farmers market!

    By Jennie Sparrow | Updated 7/21/2025

    Summer Farmers Markets

    There's nothing better than fresh produce, local meats and cheeses and homemade goods. The Cape Islands local farmers markets offer all of these and more!

    Read On...

  • Plan the perfect day trip to Martha’s Vineyard from Cape Cod—ferry tips, what to do, where to eat, and must-see sights from Oak Bluffs to Aquinnah.

    By Jennie Sparrow | Updated 6/28/2025

    Martha's Vineyard Day Trip

    Plan the perfect day trip to Martha’s Vineyard from Cape Cod—ferry tips, what to do, where to eat, and must-see sights from Oak Bluffs to Aquinnah.

    Read On...

  • Watch in the span of just 6 hours, small waves that once lapped upon the shore at high tide recede an entire mile to “dead low tide,” leaving behind sandbars and tide pools teeming with sea life.

    By Jennie Sparrow | Updated 6/28/2025

    The Flats of Cape Cod

    Have you enjoyed the flats of Cape Cod? For most of the Cape, when Cape Cod Bay recedes, the fun begins!

    Read On...

  • Everyone needs to experience a drive-in movie at least once in their life!

    By Jennie Sparrow | Updated 5/29/2025

    The Wellfleet Drive-In

    Watching a movie under the stars at the drive-in!

    Read On...

  • This golden anniversary of the iconic film

    By Jennie Sparrow | Updated 5/27/2025

    Where to Stay for the "Jaws" 50th Anniversary

    This golden anniversary of the iconic film "Jaws" offers fans the perfect excuse to revisit (or discover) the island that played Amity Island so convincingly.

    Read On...

  • When so much of what makes Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard great are the multitude of outdoor activities, what can one do when it rains? The answer is plenty.

    By Jennie Sparrow | Updated 5/26/2025

    Rainy Day Activities

    When so much of what makes Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard great are the multitude of outdoor activities, what are things to do when it rains? The answer is plenty.

    Read On...

  • The 2025 Cape Cod Baseball League is prepared to return for yet another summer! Come experience a step back in time and enjoy America's favorite pastime.

    By Becky Fischer | Updated 5/22/2025

    Cape Cod Baseball League 2025

    Talk about a throwback...the Cape Cod Baseball League provides a rare opportunity to step back in time to experience America’s favorite pastime.

    Read On...

  • There are a ton of awesome beaches on Cape Cod! Here are some of our favorites!

    By Jennie Sparrow | Updated 1/13/2025

    Favorite Beaches on Cape Cod

    There are a ton of awesome beaches on Cape Cod! Here are some of our favorites!

    Read On...

  • The best way to watch harbor and gray seals up close on Cape Cod is on a seal tour on one of the many boat tours leaving from Chatham and Orleans.

    By Becky Fischer | Updated 11/13/2024

    Chatham Seal Tour

    A few weeks ago we spent a couple hours on a Beachcomber Seal Tour - and it was amazing!

    Read On...

  • Cape Cod has some of the best hiking trails in Massachusetts! You'll find gorgeous scenery, wildlife, and beach trails galore!

    By Jennie Sparrow | Updated 8/26/2024

    Hiking Cape Cod

    Cape Cod has some amazing hiking spots that are perfect for hiking anytime of the year!

    Read On...

  • It's officially second summer on the Cape and Islands! Enjoy magical nights beneath the bright starry sky. Sip on a warm cup of cider while strolling Main Street. Sit back in the soft sand of your favorite beach and embrace the slowing down of the days.

    By Josie Cataldo | Updated 8/23/2024

    Enjoying the Off Season on Cape Cod

    The crowds have slowly started to dissipate, our favorite beaches are now open to our furry friends, and the crisp scent of fall is looming offshore. It's officially second summer on Cape Cod!

    Read On...

  • An overview of kayaking the diverse bodies of water on Cape Cod and the Islands

    By | Updated 8/19/2024

    Kayaking

    If your idea of the perfect day on Cape Cod or the Islands includes calm and quiet, consider kayaking. Paddling around in a kayak is also the perfect way to see wildlife in their natural habitats.

    Read On...

  • Highlights of a Martha's Vineyard Summer Vacation

    By Elizabeth Weedon | Updated 7/19/2024

    The Magic of Martha's Vineyard

    With so many great reasons to visit the Island of Martha's Vineyard, it is difficult to single out just three. Two of the best-known features of the Island are its beautiful beaches and nature reserves and the magnificent, historic, whaling captains' homes with their rose-strewn white picket fences. But the following are three equally compelling sights to see and experience there.

    Read On...

  • Summer 2024 has arrived on the Cape and Islands! Here's to bonfires beneath the stars, drive-in movies, and watching the sunset with your toes in the sand head in the clouds.

    By Josie Cataldo | Updated 6/18/2024

    Your Cape Cod Guide to Summer 2024

    There's nothing quite like summer on the Cape and Islands, and the 2024 season will be no exception (especially if you choose to spend it with WeNeedaVacation)!

    Read On...

  • Don't miss these sites when visiting the charming downtown area of Nantucket!

    By Joan Talmadge | Updated 5/29/2024

    Nantucket Sites to See

    In addition to the natural beauty of Nantucket's beaches, moors and coastline, the Island's rich history is so attractively and meticulously well-preserved. Right off the ferry, one is struck by the charm of the cobblestone streets and beautifully-maintained brick homes of Nantucket Town. And although special places like Siasconset (more familiarly known as 'sconset) or a sunset in Madaket also shouldn't be missed, there are three terrific sights to enjoy right in Town

    Read On...

  • Don't miss these spots when you spend a day in Provincetown!

    By Jennie Sparrow | Updated 4/10/2024

    What to do in a day in Provincetown

    Only have a day to spend on the outer Cape? Here’s what we recommend you do!

    Read On...

  • There are fun things to do on Cape Cod no matter what the season! Here are some great ways to enjoy the area during the winter!

    By Jennie Sparrow | Updated 1/25/2024

    Fun Things to Do on Cape Cod in the Winter

    It's quieter on Cape Cod in the winter, but there are still plenty of fun things to do!

    Read On...

  • There's nothing quite like sitting by the beach with an array of ice cold Wellfleet oysters in front of you. Whether you're enjoying the shellfish raw with cocktail sauce and lemon or roasted over the fire dipped in butter, their superior taste is unmistakeable!

    By Josie Cataldo | Updated 9/18/2023

    All About the Wellfleet Oyster

    The Wellfleet oyster offers a taste of the sea like no other. Grown and harvested in a small coastal town, these New England delicacies have earned high praise from restaurants all over the country.

    Read On...

  • It's the start of second summer on Cape Cod and we're getting in the spirit with these fun-filled events!

    By Josie Cataldo | 8/21/2023

    September 2023 Events on Cape Cod

    The summer season might be winding down but there's still plenty of fun to be had on Cape Cod! Check out the events below that'll have you soaking up every last bit of summer.

    Read On...