Cape Cod is a geographic cape extending into the Atlantic Ocean from the southeastern corner of mainland Massachusetts, in the northeastern United States. Its historic, maritime character and ample beaches attract heavy tourism during the summer months.Upper Cape. 1 Bourne 2 Falmouth Is Cape Cod technically an island? Cape Cod used to be a peninsula […]

They typically live between South Carolina and Cape Cod, but scientists believe that rapidly warming ocean temperatures — particularly in the Gulf of Maine — may be drawing other species north, according to the release from Elaine Jones of the aquarium. Are there seahorses near Cape Cod? Geographic Range. The Northern seahorse is found from […]

Current ocean temperature in Cape Cod The average water temperature in Cape Cod in winter reaches 41°F, in spring 44.6°F, in summer the average temperature rises to 66.2°F, and in autumn it is 59°F. Where is the warmest water in Cape Cod? Nantucket SoundCape Cod’s Nantucket Sound have the warmest (if not of the most […]

As the country reopens post-pandemic, increased demand for lobster and a squeezed supply caused by a state ban on lobstering to protect right whales has resulted in a price spike of about 60% per live lobster. Why are lobster prices so high 2021? The reason for the high prices is multi-faceted, Maine Lobster Dealers’ Association […]

New homes in New Seabury range from $495,000 to $1,500,000. House lots start at $350,000, but most are in the $495,000 to $595,000 range. During the first six months of this year, the median price of a house in the town of Mashpee was $333,750, a drop of 12 percent. How much do Cape Cod […]

Cape Cod-style homes continued to be a popular architectural style after World War II, especially in some of the country’s first housing developments intended for returning soldiers to buy their first homes. Why are Cape Cod houses popular? In the 1930s, the Depression and Colonial Revival combined to make Cape Cod style homes regain popularity […]

A vacation to Cape Cod for one week usually costs around $1,025 for one person. So, a trip to Cape Cod for two people costs around $2,050 for one week. A trip for two weeks for two people costs $4,101 in Cape Cod. Is it expensive to visit Cape Cod? The average price of a […]

Cape Cod Traffic Tip #1 – Come off at Exit 2 Assuming there’s “only” a two to three-mile tailback at the Sagamore Bridge, you can avoid a lot of Cape Cod traffic by coming off at Exit 2, which is about three miles before you come to the bridge. Take a right at the end […]

Bartholomew Gosnold. Cape Cod was named by Bartholomew Gosnold, an English explorer who visited its shores in 1602 and took aboard a “great store of codfish.” In 1620 the Pilgrims landed at the site of Provincetown, on the hooked tip of Cape Cod, before proceeding to Plymouth. When was Cape Cod first used? 1602Physical geography […]

Cape Cod has long been known for its local seafood, and you won’t find a restaurant anywhere in the region without seafood on the menu. Fried fish, especially fried clams, are considered the ultimate Cape Cod meal. Another favorite is lobster, broiled with butter sauce. What is Cape Cod known for? sandy beachesCape Cod is […]

Cape Cod’s 6 Most Charming Towns Hyannis. Falmouth. Yarmouth (Including Yarmouth Port, South Yarmouth, and West Yarmouth) Provincetown. Chatham. Chatham is located on the “elbow of Cape Cod.” Chatham has absolutely stunning beaches and a lovely main street. Mashpee. Mashpee is the town in between Falmouth and Hyannis. What is the nicest part of Cape […]

What’s unique about Cape Cod-style homes? Add or replace the fence. Put in bigger windows. Add planter boxes to windows. Upgrade to new exterior shutters or repaint existing ones. Simplify outdoor decor. Throw in a pop of color to your landscaping. Reveal the original siding. How do you expand a Cape style house? Improving Your […]

The peninsula map is divided into four sections: the Upper Cape, the Mid-Cape, the Lower Cape and the Outer Cape. What are the sections of Cape Cod? The Cape is split into four different regions: The Upper Cape, Mid Cape, Lower Cape and Outer Cape. How many counties are on Cape Cod? Since 1970, Cape […]

A Cape Cod house is a low, broad, single-story frame building with a moderately steep pitched gabled roof, a large central chimney, and very little ornamentation.The space above the 1st floor was often left unfinished, with or without windows on the gable ends. How much does it cost to expand a Cape Cod house? If […]

The Cape Cod Canal, 17.5 miles (28 km) long, cuts across the base of the peninsula, separating it from the mainland; it shortens the shipping distance between New York City and Boston by more than 75 miles (120 km). Why did they make the Cape Cod Canal? The argument for constructing a Canal through the […]