6 days in Cape Cod Itinerary

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Start: New York City

Drive

Hyannis

— 2 nights

Drive

Provincetown

— 3 nights

Fly

End: New York City

Sun, Aug 23 - Fri, Aug 28 Edit

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Hyannis

Capital of Cape Cod

"The Capital of the Cape," Hyannis serves as Cape Cod's main transportation and commercial hub.

Venture out of the city with trips to Falmouth (Shining Sea Bikeway & Old Silver Beach), Chatham (Chatham Railroad Museum & Chatham Lighthouse Beach) and Nickerson State Park (in Brewster). There's much more to do: get up close to creatures of the deep with Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises, see the interesting displays at Heritage Museums & Gardens, tour the pleasant surroundings at Craigville Beach, and enjoy the sand and surf at Nauset Beach.

For where to stay, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Hyannis trip itinerary maker website.

New York City to Hyannis is an approximately 5-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of flight and bus; or take a bus. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from New York City in August; daily highs in Hyannis reach 79°F and lows reach 63°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can drive to Provincetown.

Things to do in Hyannis

Outdoors · Parks · Beaches · Tours

Side Trips

Falmouth, Chatham, Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises, Nickerson State Park, Nauset Beach

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Nauset Beach

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Provincetown

Birthplace of American Liberty

A small resort town with a year-round population of just 3,000, Provincetown draws nearly 60,000 annual visitors with its scenic beaches, art colonies, galleries, theaters, and shops.

Provincetown is known for wildlife, beaches, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, engage your brain at Sea Space Marine Discovery Center, appreciate the history behind Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum, and take in the waterfront at MacMillan Wharf.

For ratings, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, read Provincetown road trip website.

Traveling by car from Hyannis to Provincetown takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In August in Provincetown, expect temperatures between 78°F during the day and 62°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.

Things to do in Provincetown

Outdoors · Parks · Beaches · Museums

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Cape Cod National Seashore

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Beaches · Dolphin & Whale Watching · Specialty Museums

Located on the southern shore of Massachusetts, Cape Cod contains some 15 towns and two islands. The arm-shaped peninsula is a popular holiday destination throughout the year because of its historical attractions, art galleries, award-winning restaurants, and a scenic coastline dotted by sandy beaches. Start your sightseeing in Provincetown, located at the very tip of the cape and famous for being the site of the first Pilgrims' landing in 1620. From there you can hit up all of the Cape's other small towns, renowned for their comfortable bed and breakfasts and distinctive cuisine of fresh fish and oyster dishes. This maritime community features more than a dozen lighthouses. Part of experiencing the Cape means a trip to its two islands--which showcase several lighthouses and numerous restaurants.