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Cape Cod, Massachusetts

Cape Cod is a peninsula extending into the Atlantic Ocean from the southeastern corner of Massachusetts, in the northeastern United States. Its historic, maritime character and ample beaches attract heavy tourism during the summer months.

Type Region

Why go

  • Peninsula in Massachusetts, United States.
  • Served by Chatham Municipal Airport.

History

Cape Cod is a peninsula extending into the Atlantic Ocean from the southeastern corner of Massachusetts, in the northeastern United States. Its historic, maritime character and ample beaches attract heavy tourism during the summer months. The name Cape Cod, coined in 1602 by Bartholomew Gosnold, is the ninth-oldest English place-name in the U.S.

Airports

Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA) 14 mi to the centre
480 Barnstable Rd, Hyannis, MA 02601 β€” Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron β€” plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Cape Air) Β· direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Boston, Nantucket (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths β€” 1 airline, 2 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data β€” they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Provincetown Municipal Airport (PVC) 15 mi to the centre
176 Race Point Rd, Provincetown, MA 02657 β€” Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board β€” bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor. ✈ 1 airline (Cape Air) Β· direct flights to 1 destination incl. Boston (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths β€” 1 airline, 1 direct destination
  • Cape Air 9K (CNA) Β· 1 route: Boston

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data β€” they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Chatham Municipal Airport 16 mi to the centre
Chatham, MA, US
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal Β· 12 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Plymouth - Provincetown Ferry
Ferry route Β· Captain John Boats
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather β€” check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Chatham Municipal Airport. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 12 mi; routes include Plymouth - Provincetown Ferry.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus Β· Cape Cod, Massachusetts Β· Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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