Cape Cod Bucket List


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SAVOR LOCAL FLAVORS
Given the Cape’s miles of coastline, it
is no secret that our restaurants have
access to the freshest of the ocean’s
bounty, including the renowned
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Well昀氀eet oysters. Fresh seafood is never
hard to 昀椀nd, and lobster rolls, clam
SHOP LOCAL
chowder and fried clams are popular
options for enjoying local 昀氀avors.
Unique treasures and
handmake keepsakes await;
peruse the wares of wood
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CHECK OUT THE CRAFT
BEVERAGE SCENE
carvers, jewelers, painters,
weavers, glassmakers,
sculptors and potters, both
on and off the beaten path.
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Cape Cod’s celebrated
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CAPTURE THE ARTS
The Cape & Islands are a growing
antique trail spans the
destination for those who love well-
Cape, especially along
crafted adult beverages, whether that
Route 6A. Main Streets and
be beer, wine, whiskey or vodka. Many
downtown hubs offer chic
local breweries and wineries offer
retail shops, bookstores,
tours and tastings, offering a unique
specialty boutiques and
way to get a true “taste” of Cape Cod.
local souvenirs.
Immerse yourself in Cape Cod’s
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vibrant arts scene. Check out the
latest exhibit at the Cape Cod
Museum of Art, explore the Kennedy
Heritage Museums and Gardens is the
connection at the JFK Hyannis
largest botanical garden in Southern New
Museum, catch a performance of
England; stroll the 100-acre manicured
the Cape Symphony Orchestra, and
grounds to appreciate seasonal 昀氀owers
see a play at the Cape Playhouse,
and fauna native to the region. And the
the oldest professional summer
annual Cape Cod Hydrangea Fest in July
museums dotting the Cape’s
landscape, which have an equally
intriguing story to tell.
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theater in the country. Also make
time for the smaller, more intimate
SEE WHAT’S IN BLOOM
is a great way to admire the Cape’s showy
signature blooms; the 10-day fest offers
tours of vibrant private gardens. with
proceeds bene昀椀tting local nonpro昀椀ts.
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