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The Best Holiday Cookies Recipe

With the holiday season just around the corner, nothing makes our homes fill with warmth and comfort more than holiday baking aromas and the promise of sweet treats to come! From fruit pies, bread, and cookies, the baking is sure to bring the holiday… Read more
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The Easiest Homemade Apple Cake

Now that apples are in season, it's the perfect time to make this easy apple cake. It's the most delicious apple cake you will ever make! The perfect fall treat for breakfast or late afternoon snack!  This simple apple cake is light and fluffy, … Read more
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The Best Easy Recipe for Moist Banana Bread

Banana bread has become one of the most popular recipes searched on Google as home bakers whipped up loaves during the lockdowns. Did you know that "The Best Banana Bread'' tops a list of Google's most-searched recipes? Thousands of banana bread reci… Read more
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The 3 Best Haunted Tours on Cape Cod

It's that time of the year when all things creepy ad crawly come out to play. Don't be left out of the fun! From terrifying tours to scarecrow Pumpkin people, Cape Cod is the place to be this Halloween. There are a ton of fun Halloween happenings goi… Read more

The Best Way to Experience Cape Cod's Sand Dunes

Until you've seen Cape Cod's sand dunes, you haven't truly been to the Cape! There are several ways to see the dunes, but by far the most entertaining is The Art's Dune Tours. This tour company has been in business for over 75 years and they are goin… Read more
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Where to find the Best Clam Chowder on Cape Cod?

Fall is slowly starting to roll in on Cape Cod and cooler weather is upon us. Besides the beautiful colors, fresh ocean air, and stunning views that you can enjoy at this time of the year you can also indulge in delicious seafood. A trip to Cape Cod … Read more
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The 10 Best Waterfront Restaurants on Cape Cod

The atmosphere can add another level to any meal, and few things on Cape Cod can beat a water view in the summer. There are some great waterfront options in every town on Cape Cod that offer the chance to dine while admiring the ocean. Here is a list… Read more
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The Best Ice Cream on Cape Cod

With temperatures rising up all across the country, it's time to start planning a beach vacation! Cape Cod is conveniently located within driving distance from cosmopolitan cities such as Boston, New York, Providence, and Stamford. If you haven't boo… Read more
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5 Must See Lighthouses on Cape Cod

No trip to Cape Cod would be complete without visiting some of the historic lighthouses. Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean these Lighthouses give visitors the opportunity to learn more about Cape Cod's history while enjoying beautiful ocean views. Some … Read more
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How to make the best cinnamon rolls?

There's nothing better on a Monday morning at the Inn than the smell of freshly baked cinnamon rolls. The mix of fluffy dough sprinkled with brown sugar and cinnamon, and topped with creamy frosting is our guest's favorite treat. We've been making th… Read more