For Visitors

Relocating or visiting Cape Cod? Information, maps, activities, and more are available at our Chambers of Commerce sites.

Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce  

The Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, Inc. is a Massachusetts non-profit, membership organization that advocates on behalf of businesses to strengthen and promote regional economic vitality while addressing related cultural, environmental, and community concerns.   They are dedicated to helping visitors to our region make the most of their vacation experience.   

Travel & Tourism Information

Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce
5 Patti Page Way, Centerville, Cape Cod, Massachusetts 02632
1-888-33CapeCod (888-332-2732) or 508-362-3225
🌐 CapeCodChamber.org

Email:  info@capecodchamber.org   

Cape Cod is known for its warm sea breezes, 559.6 miles (900 km) of unspoiled coastline, and breathtaking scenic vistas. Generations of families return year after year to reclaim memories of sandcastles, flip-flops, and fried clams, while others come to enjoy the world’s finest beaches or explore a region rich in history, arts, and culture.

With 15 distinctive towns, exquisite gardens, quaint shops, New England’s best golf, fine dining, superior accommodations, and an array of land & sea activities, Cape Cod has something for everyone.

Location & History

Located in Southern New England, Cape Cod is less than two hours from Boston. The Cape extends approximately 70 miles (112 km) from the Cape Cod Canal to Provincetown’s Race Point, spanning 20 miles (32 km) at its widest point and is entirely surrounded by water.

Cape Cod is deeply woven into American history. From the indigenous Wampanoag people and the Mayflower’s landfall in Provincetown in 1620, to the Camelot Days of John F. Kennedy, the Cape is home to many historic sites and landmarks. The John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum celebrates the connection between the Cape and the former president.

The Old King’s Highway (Route 6A), the largest contiguous historic district in the United States, features the homes of long-ago sea captains. Meanwhile, historic lighthouses have guided sailors along Cape Cod’s shores for centuries. Provincetown, at the Cape’s tip, continues its legacy as an artist’s colony and fishing village, home to the renowned Provincetown Art Association and Museum.

Getting to Cape Cod

• By Air: Cape Air, Jet Blue
• By Ferry: Bay State Cruise Company, Boston Harbor Cruises (Boston to Provincetown Service: late May to mid-October)
• By Train: CapeFLYER (Weekend rail service from Boston to Hyannis: late May to mid-October)
• By Bus: Plymouth & Brockton Street Railway Co, Peter Pan Bus Line

About Cape Cod’s Towns

Cape Cod comprises 15 towns, each with unique character. The Cape is divided into four regions:

• Upper Cape: Bourne, Sandwich, Falmouth, Mashpee
• Mid Cape: Barnstable, Yarmouth, Dennis
• Lower Cape: Harwich, Brewster, Chatham, Orleans
• Outer Cape: Eastham, Wellfleet, Truro, Provincetown

Things to Do on Cape Cod

Beaches & Outdoor Activities

The Cape Cod National Seashore offers six oceanfront beaches and National Park visitor centers with engaging exhibits and programs. Visitors can enjoy:

• Swimming, boating, surfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding
• Fishing excursions and whale watching (April–October from ports in Provincetown, Barnstable, and Plymouth)
• Biking scenic trails and exploring seaside and wooded walking paths
• Harbor & Canal cruises and day trips to Nantucket or Martha’s Vineyard via Hy-Line Cruises or the Steamship Authority

Golf on Cape Cod

Cape Cod is home to some of the top golf courses in Massachusetts and one of the top Par-3 courses in the country. Renowned golf course architects have designed many of the Cape’s stunning courses, making it a premier golfing destination.

Cape Cod’s Historic Lighthouses

Lighthouses are iconic to Cape Cod, with 17 lighthouses spread across the region, one of the highest concentrations of working lighthouses in the country. For over 300 years, Cape Cod has witnessed more than 3,000 shipwrecks, making these lighthouses vital to maritime navigation.

Arts & Culture

Recognized as one of the top 25 arts destinations in the U.S., Cape Cod is home to:

• Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum
• Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute
• Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Museum
• Cape Symphony & The Melody Tent
• Live summer theatre performances

The Kennedy Connection

The Kennedy family has had strong ties to Hyannisport since the 1920s. When John F. Kennedy was elected as the 35th U.S. President in 1960, Hyannisport became famous worldwide. Today, the JFK Hyannis Museum and JFK Memorial remain two of Cape Cod’s most visited sites.

Cape Cod Gardens

Cape Cod boasts stunning botanical attractions, including:

• Heritage Museums & Gardens (Sandwich) – 100 spectacular acres
• Green Briar’s Wildflower Garden & Giving Tree Gardens (East Sandwich)
• Spohr Gardens (Woods Hole) – Featuring daffodils, azaleas, rhododendrons, and daylilies
• Cape Cod Lavender Farm (Harwich) – A 20-acre haven with 14,000 lavender plants

The annual Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival (July) offers garden tours, special events, and hydrangea-themed promotions.

Annual Festivals & Events

Cape Cod hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including:

• Art Week – April
• Maritime Days – May
• Quahog Day – June
• Father’s Day Car Show – June
• Cape Cod Baseball League – June & July
• Wampanoag Tribal Pow Wow – July
• Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival – July
• Pops by the Sea – August
• Christmas on Cape Cod – November & December

*This information above was taken from the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce website.