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The Ultimate Guide: 10 Best Fall Festivals on Cape Cod to Ignite Your Autumn Spirit

As summer gracefully gives way to fall, Cape Cod takes on a new and captivating charm. The air becomes crisp, the foliage transforms into a breathtaking tapestry of colors, and the region comes alive with a plethora of vibrant fall festivals. If you'… Read more
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Cape Cod Must Do Fall Bucket List

  Make the most of the fall season and enjoy all that comes with it! Crisp air, colorful foliage, and pumpkins everywhere - for your fall bucket list. Grab your loved one and head to Cape Cod to try one or all of these inspiring ideas and activi… Read more
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10 Best Things to Do on Cape Cod in Fall

Fall is just around the corner! We can't wait to start baking fall-inspired desserts and pouring pumpkin spice lattes. Even though we love summer on Cape Cod, we think Fall is the best time to visit and enjoy the peace and quiet. The beaches are less… Read more
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Where to see The Best Fall Foliage on Cape Cod

Are you planning a New England Fall Foliage getaway? Then make sure you include Cape Cod in your travel plans! Many of our guests ask us where to start their trip when visiting New England. You should always start from the North and make your way Sou… Read more
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The Best Cape Cod Fall Foliage Driving Routes

Are you suffering from cabin fever and feeling like Bill Murray's character in the movie "Groundhog Day"? We hear you and have a cure for you; a fall road trip to New England and beautiful Cape Cod. Fall is a magical time of the year that brings brig… Read more
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10 Best Beaches on Cape Cod

Cape Cod, with its pristine beaches, charming villages, and legendary seafood is one of the most desirable and popular travel destinations in the United States. Occupying nearly 600 miles of coastline, the Cape is a summer haven for eager travelers w… Read more
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Plan a Visit to Nantucket This Summer

When visitors come to Cape Cod, they all have wonderful ideas of what to do. Some of our guests at The Old Harbor Inn enjoy staying close to Chatham and seeing the sights here. We also have other guests that like to venture out a bit more and en… Read more
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Top 5 most romantic places to propose on Cape Cod

For most people, asking the big question at the right time and choosing the right place to do it is almost as important as the wedding itself. If you plan a proposal, you want to be sure that it's everything they dreamed of. You found the perfect rin… Read more
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6 Best Chatham Beaches

When you cross the bridges connecting Cape Cod to the mainland and drive down Route 6 just leave the real world behind and start thinking of beautiful beaches, sun, and salty air. Cape Cod is one of the most desirable and popular places to visit in t… Read more

The 5 Most Romantic Things to Do on Cape Cod

  Sunsets, candle-lit dinners, beaches... Cape Cod is the perfect place to show that special someone in your life how much they mean to you.  Chatham is the perfect destination to plan a romantic weekend away.  With gourmet restaurants… Read more