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

  • Discover the most photo-worthy spots on Cape Cod—from scenic lighthouses and iconic beaches to hidden dunes and historic boardwalks. The best Instagram-worthy locations for stunning Cape Cod photos!

    Our Top 10 Photo Worthy Spots on Cape Cod

    Looking to get an amazing picture on Cape Cod? Check out these ten photo worthy locations.

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  • 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.

    Nantucket Lighthouses

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

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  • 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.

    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.

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  • 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!

    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.

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  • 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.

    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?

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  • 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!

    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!

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  • 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.

    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.

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  • 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.

    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!

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  • A wedding is a monumental occasion that you'll cherish forever. What better place to exchange your vows than at a Cape Cod home evocative of everything you love?

    Vacation Rentals as Wedding Venues

    Whether you're looking to exchange your vows in a quintessential Cape cottage or in the backyard of an oceanfront estate, WeNeedaVacation has some homes perfect for the occasion!

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  • Come celebrate Independence Day on Cape Cod by attending one of the many Fourth of July fireworks and parades. 2025 schedule and times are listed by town throughout the holiday.

    4th of July Celebrations 2025

    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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