Cape Cod is a summer seaside classic with sandy beaches, dune trails, lobster rolls and charming towns from Chatham to Provincetown. Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard are short ferry rides away.
Month by month
Best: June, July, August, September
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Avoid Poor OK Good Excellent Peak
Worth avoiding: January, February, December.
How long to stay
3–5 days is the sweet spot.
Flight time
About 1.5h from the US East Coast, 7h from Europe, 15.5h from South Asia.
Good to know
- Book lodging months ahead for July and August.
- Ferry reservations to Nantucket and the Vineyard fill up; reserve cars well ahead or leave them on the mainland.
- Bring layers; sea breezes make evenings cool even in summer.
Plan a trip to Cape Cod & Nantucket
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