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Cape Cod Canal, Bourne
Cape Cod is an exceptionally popular summer vacation destination. Its New England charm, breathtaking landscapes, and historical landmarks make it a unique and relaxing destination the whole family.
Cape Cod is an exceptionally popular summer vacation destination. Its New England charm, breathtaking landscapes, and historical landmarks make it a unique and relaxing destination the whole family.
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Chatham Fish Pier, Chatham
Harbor seals are frequently found sunbathing off the coasts of Chatham. There have also been sightings of Grey Seals, which are very rare in other parts of the country. Your chances of seeing a seal is best during low tide in June, on a sunny afternoon.
Harbor seals are frequently found sunbathing off the coasts of Chatham. There have also been sightings of Grey Seals, which are very rare in other parts of the country. Your chances of seeing a seal is best during low tide in June, on a sunny afternoon.
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Menemsha
Fishing boats moor alongside quaint cottages in Menemsha. Generations of fishermen have used this harbor in Martha's Vineyard as a launch point. Many record-holding fish have been caught in this area, proof that conservation efforts have paid off.
Fishing boats moor alongside quaint cottages in Menemsha. Generations of fishermen have used this harbor in Martha's Vineyard as a launch point. Many record-holding fish have been caught in this area, proof that conservation efforts have paid off.
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Bourne Bridge, Bourne
The Bourne Bridge connects Cape Cod to the mainland of Massachusetts, spanning 616 feet over the Cape Cod Canal. When summer traffic gets heavy, the Sagamore Bridge is an alternate route across the canal. It is situated a half mile to the west.
The Bourne Bridge connects Cape Cod to the mainland of Massachusetts, spanning 616 feet over the Cape Cod Canal. When summer traffic gets heavy, the Sagamore Bridge is an alternate route across the canal. It is situated a half mile to the west.
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Higgins Farm Windmill, Drummer Boy Park, Brewster
Windmills, like lighthouses, can be found throughout Cape Cod. This particular windmill was built in 1795 and once housed a poor blacksmith, his wife, and their ten children.
Windmills, like lighthouses, can be found throughout Cape Cod. This particular windmill was built in 1795 and once housed a poor blacksmith, his wife, and their ten children.
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Cranberry Bog, Harwich
Cranberry harvesting is a big part of Massachusetts' heritage, dating back to the 1600's, when Native Americans introduced the crop to Pilgrims. A popular Cape Cod bike trail, the Rail Trail, passes by the cranberry bogs of Harwich. The vibrant red bogs make for a scenic bike ride.
Cranberry harvesting is a big part of Massachusetts' heritage, dating back to the 1600's, when Native Americans introduced the crop to Pilgrims. A popular Cape Cod bike trail, the Rail Trail, passes by the cranberry bogs of Harwich. The vibrant red bogs make for a scenic bike ride.
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Truro Vineyards, Truro
Truro Vineyards is a family owned vineyard that makes use of Cape Cod's proximity to the ocean and east coast sunshine to make delicious wines. The vineyard offers free tours and tastings throughout the summer.
Truro Vineyards is a family owned vineyard that makes use of Cape Cod's proximity to the ocean and east coast sunshine to make delicious wines. The vineyard offers free tours and tastings throughout the summer.
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St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Hyannisport
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church rests on the top of Sunset Hill in Hyannisport, one of the highest points on the Cape. The Episcopalian religion in Massachusetts dates back to the 1700's, with origins stemming from the Church of England.
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church rests on the top of Sunset Hill in Hyannisport, one of the highest points on the Cape. The Episcopalian religion in Massachusetts dates back to the 1700's, with origins stemming from the Church of England.
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Cotuit Harbor, Cotuit
Cotuit is a popular destination for people who enjoy sailing. Specially designed sailboats called "Cotuit Skiffs," are named after this Cape Cod village. The small town is also known for its delicious "Cotuit Oysters," which are harvested in Cotuit Bay.
Cotuit is a popular destination for people who enjoy sailing. Specially designed sailboats called "Cotuit Skiffs," are named after this Cape Cod village. The small town is also known for its delicious "Cotuit Oysters," which are harvested in Cotuit Bay.
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Chappaquiddick Ferry, Martha's Vineyard
If you're headed to Chappaquiddick Island, you'll probably be taking the "Chappy" ferry from Edgartown. The popular Martha's Vineyard ferry can only hold three cars at a time and is a quick five-minute ride.
If you're headed to Chappaquiddick Island, you'll probably be taking the "Chappy" ferry from Edgartown. The popular Martha's Vineyard ferry can only hold three cars at a time and is a quick five-minute ride.
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The Brewster Store
This general store was originally built as a church. Locals and visitors alike have been shopping its wide range of merchandise for over 140 years. Its old time feel fits right in with the historic atmosphere of Cape Cod.
This general store was originally built as a church. Locals and visitors alike have been shopping its wide range of merchandise for over 140 years. Its old time feel fits right in with the historic atmosphere of Cape Cod.
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Old Harbor Lifesaving Station, Race Point Beach
This historic landmark was built in 1897 as a lifesaving station for shipwreck victims. It now serves as a public park exhibit, where rescue reenactments can be witnessed every Thursday in July and August.
This historic landmark was built in 1897 as a lifesaving station for shipwreck victims. It now serves as a public park exhibit, where rescue reenactments can be witnessed every Thursday in July and August.
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Four Seas Ice Cream, Centerville
Ice cream is a beloved tradition on Cape Cod. Four Seas Ice Cream was built in an old blacksmith shop. Today, it is one of the most popular places for a cold treat on the Cape. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, patrons wait in long lines to get their pick of the 24 flavors on the menu. Some even claim it to be the best ice cream in the country!
Ice cream is a beloved tradition on Cape Cod. Four Seas Ice Cream was built in an old blacksmith shop. Today, it is one of the most popular places for a cold treat on the Cape. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, patrons wait in long lines to get their pick of the 24 flavors on the menu. Some even claim it to be the best ice cream in the country!
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Cape Cod Bay, Sandwich
Sandwich is the oldest town in Cape Cod, dating back to 1639. Its ideal location and long stretches of beach make it a wonderful place to watch vessels passing through the Boston area, or just to watch the sunset.
Sandwich is the oldest town in Cape Cod, dating back to 1639. Its ideal location and long stretches of beach make it a wonderful place to watch vessels passing through the Boston area, or just to watch the sunset.
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Old Manse Inn, Brewster
Brewster is known as the "Sea Captain's Town." The Old Manse Inn is an antique sea captain's manor that continues to elegantly represent the colonial heritage that is prominent throughout Cape Cod.
Brewster is known as the "Sea Captain's Town." The Old Manse Inn is an antique sea captain's manor that continues to elegantly represent the colonial heritage that is prominent throughout Cape Cod.
A Cape Cod TourBy Patricia Warin, thank you for the photos of Cape Cod. I am in Maine, but I am originally from Massachusetts. Do you live in Cape Cod or do you travel to other places in MA?
I was raised on Cape Cod and moved to california 25 years ago. I take my children to the cape every summer. However, due to the difficult times this summer we did not go. Our hearts were so sad because of not going thsi summer but your book made us all smile and remember the fantastic family memories. Thank you so much for the book.
I've spent most every summer of my 50 years in the Harwich area of the Cape. What wonderful memories! My parents are gone now and every picture I see of the Cape, brings back all those memories for me. What a great book!
Respond with your own comments here. Thanks for the beautiful pictures. I am so glad that we are headed back there at the beginning of July. Our family has been vacationing there since 1960 (yes, that makes me old, but that's OK). Can't wait to go to the Brewster General Store for the donuts, coffee and fudge.
I love Cape Cod! I spent every summer (64-80) at my grandparents cottage on Swan Pond River that you could see from Clancy's restaurant. I even got married right in the front yard the day after a Nor'Easter. The Cape has lost alot of its innocence to commercialization & they still come every summer by the loads. We sold our cottage in 2003 after our grandparents passed, but we'll always have the beautiful memories of old Cape Cod. This book has some great pictures showing her at her best!
Beautiful!! I'd love to visit.