Cape Cod is a great area for nightlife hotspots, serene getaways, family-friendly fun, and everything in between. However, it helps to know which are the best towns in Cape Cod. The following list will help you decide where to go, what to do, and much more!
Best Cape Cod Towns for Families
If you’re visiting Cape Cod with your family and children, do you want to pick towns that offer an abundance of activities for all ages.
Generally speaking, the following towns and villages along Rt. 28 on Cape Cod's southern shoreline offer the most fun for families on Cape Cod:
- - Falmouth
- - Harwich
- - Hyannis
- - Yarmouth (West and South)
- - West Dennis and Dennisport
Whether you want to ride the carousel on Hyannis’ Main Street, play pirate-themed pitch-putt golf in Yarmouth, or relax poolside in many of the kid-friendly hotels, your family will make memories for years to come.
Historic Cape Cod Towns
Are you interested in learning about Cape Cod’s unique history? Then you will find what you’re looking for in the Colonial seaside towns along Old Kings Highway (Route 6A) northern shoreline
- - Barnstable Village and West Barnstable
- - Brewster
- - Dennis and East Dennis
- - Sandwich
- - Yarmouthport
- These towns and villages feature landmarks, museums and old structures that can be visited on self-guided tours or with expert guides. Tree-lined streets and quiet walking trails are abundant in these towns, inviting you to take a breather from the traffic and crowds in other areas.
Be forewarned that commercialism and services are minimal in these towns, as residents and local regulations limit the gaudiness and busyness of other high-trafficked areas (like Provincetown).
Quaint accommodations are more the speed in these areas, including historic inns dating back towards America’s colonial past, low-key B&Bs, and a wide range of vacation rentals at slightly higher rates than other areas. Restaurants and stores tend to be pricier and leaned towards the upscale.
Nightlife Towns
If you’re looking to hit the town when the sun goes down, you want to explore some of the busier Cape Cod towns:
- - Falmouth
- - Hyannis
- - Mashpee (Mashpee Commons)
- - Orleans
- - Provincetown
Expect everything from street fairs, live performers, karaoke extravaganza’s, dive bars, and more during late spring and summer.
Because of the large numbers of people that flock to these areas, there’s a wide range of accommodations available. Beachfront weekly rentals are common just as all-inclusive luxury inns are available for rent. This goes for dining options, where street food like pizza-by-the-slice rubs elbows with ocean-front fine dining.
