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See. Cape Cod National Seashore Miles of dunes and beaches, perfect for sunbathing, birding, biking, and hiking.

Eat. ScottCakes A pink-walled basement shop on Commercial Street selling one perfect golden butter cupcake.

Stay. Gifford House Historic 33-room hotel, a beacon for LGBTQ+ locals and travelers, preserving P-town's queer magic.

Condé Nast TravelerAug 19, 2026

Where Was 'Tony' Filmed? The Cape Cod Spots That Inspired the Legend

The A24 Anthony Bourdain biopic is a '70s summer dream.

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  • The Lobster PotRestaurantPeople come from around the world to experience our fresh seafood, an amazing view of Provincetown Harbor and…
  • Commercial StreetNeighborhoodstreet where the film is set, dressed by art department
  • Spiritus PizzaRestauranticonic pizza joint where Nancy worked; Bourdain slept nearby
  • The FlagshipRestaurantrestaurant where Bourdain started his career
  • Old Colony TapRestaurant
  • Elsewhere
  • Gina's By the SeaRestaurantDennis, United Statesrestaurant surrounded by sand dunes, screamed Cape Cod
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Condé Nast TravelerAug 10

The 10 Best Road Trips on the East Coast for Every Season

From the tip of Cape Cod to the tip of the Florida Keys, these itineraries prove there's never a bad season for an East Coast road trip.

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Lonely PlanetJul 28

17 things to do on Cape Cod

The beach is the main event on Cape Cod, but there are other fabulous things to do, too.

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  • Dolphin Fleet Whale WatchAttractionWhale watching cruises depart from Provincetown
  • Commercial StreetNeighborhoodMain street in Provincetown for shopping and people-watching
  • Aqua BarBarPerch to sip cocktails and watch the sunset
  • Crown & AnchorGuest houseDance floors, pool decks, and a stage that’s seen things.
  • A-HousePlaceDance floor for ending the night
  • BoatslipPlace
  • Elsewhere
  • Cape Cod National SeashoreNature reserveCape Cod, United States40 miles of pristine beaches, sand dunes, pine forests
  • Race Point BeachSightCape Cod, United StatesWild beach at the end of the Province Lands trail
  • Province Lands Bike TrailTrailCape Cod, United States5.45-mile loop through the National Seashore
  • Snack ShackRestaurantBarnstable, United StatesPost-hike stop for fried clams or ice cream
  • The BeachcomberRestaurantWellfleet, United StatesSeaside seafood shack at Cahoon Hollow Beach
  • Mac’s ShackRestaurantWellfleet, United StatesEat oysters from Cape Cod Bay
  • Stellwagen BankSightCape Cod, United StatesNational marine sanctuary, rich feeding grounds for marine mammals
  • Old King's HighwayNeighborhoodCape Cod, United StatesRoute 6A, a delightful drive with historic homes
  • Art’s Dune ToursPlaceCape Cod, United StatesAll-terrain vehicle tours of the sand dunes
  • Nauset MarshSightCape Cod, United StatesBest kayaking destination, calm waters, prolific wildlife
  • Monomoy IslandSightCape Cod, United StatesHome to seals, accessible by boat trip
  • Chatham Fish PierSightCape Cod, United StatesObservation deck for spotting seals, place for lobster rolls
  • Cape Cod Baseball LeaguePlaceCape Cod, United StatesOne of the country's oldest and most prestigious collegiate leagues
  • Wellfleet Drive-InSightWellfleet, United StatesOutdoor drive-in theater with playground and mini golf
  • Sandy NeckNature reserveBarnstable, United StatesBarrier beach with hiking trails among dunes and marshes
  • Mayflower BeachSightDennis, United States
  • Point of RocksSightBrewster, United States
  • Salt Pond BaySightCape Cod, United States
  • Coast Guard BeachSightCape Cod, United States
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Atlas ObscuraJul 17

ScottCakes in Provincetown, Massachusetts

In a pink-walled basement on Commercial Street, ScottCakes sells one item and nothing else: a golden butter cake under a swirl of pink vanilla buttercream. There are no rotating flavors, no seasonal specials, no coffee menu to round out the order. One cupcake, made one way, on purpose. The single-minded devotion has an origin story to match. Scott Cunningham, a former actor and nanny, arrived i…

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  • ScottCakesBakerySells one item: golden butter cake with pink buttercream
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Condé Nast TravelerJul 15

Where to Find the Best Gluten-Free Meals on Cape Cod

From seafood shacks and ice cream stands to locally sourced sit-downs, travel and food writer Luke Pyenson shares dining destinations not to be missed.

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  • The Lobster PotRestaurantOffers a physical gluten-free menu.
  • Lewis BrothersRestaurantHomemade ice cream with safe GF options.
  • Mac’s Fish HouseRestaurantGF fried calamari and sushi.
  • Elsewhere
  • Pickle Jar KitchenRestaurantFalmouth, United StatesGluten-free sandwiches, salads, and French toast.
  • The PheasantRestaurantDennis, United StatesJerk pork shank with escovitch pickle.
  • BaleineRestaurantDennis, United StatesSister wine bar to The Pheasant.
  • Sweet IzzyRestaurantHarwich Port, United StatesDedicated gluten- and dairy-free ice cream shop.
  • FishRestaurantChatham, United StatesGF fried seafood and globally inspired mains.
  • Chatham Ice Cream BarRestaurantChatham, United StatesGF ice cream creations.
  • Buffy’s Ice CreamIce cream shopChatham, United StatesImaginative gluten-free ice cream sandwiches.
  • Branches Grill and CafeRestaurantChatham, United StatesMost of the menu is gluten-free.
  • Mac’s on the PierRestaurantWellfleet, United StatesCasual spot with GF fried seafood.
  • Cooke’s SeafoodRestaurantOrleans, United StatesGF lobster rolls and broiled platters.
  • Mac’s ShackRestaurantWellfleet, United StatesRefined spot with GF fried seafood and sushi.
  • PJ’s Family RestaurantRestaurantWellfleet, United StatesGF buns for lobster rolls, dedicated fryer.
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Lonely PlanetJul 8

The best beaches on Cape Cod

With nearly 560 miles of coastline, Cape Cod has a lot of beaches. Here are 12 of the best and why you should visit them.

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  • Herring Cove BeachSightFaces west for sunsets, close to Provincetown.
  • Long Point BeachSight
  • Elsewhere
  • Cape Cod National SeashoreNature reserveCape Cod, United StatesCaptures the essence of the Cape with surf and dunes.
  • Race Point BeachSightCape Cod, United StatesBeach with crashing surf and undulating dunes.
  • Province Lands Bike TrailTrailCape Cod, United StatesPaved trail winding between dunes, connecting two beaches.
  • Sandy Neck BeachSightBarnstable, United StatesBest for trail walking and bird-watching.
  • Snack ShackRestaurantBarnstable, United StatesStop here after a hike for fried clams or ice cream.
  • Mayflower BeachSightDennis, United StatesPrettiest bayside beach, gentle waves, good for families.
  • Old Silver BeachSightFalmouth, United StatesFavorite for swimming and sunsets, calm sandbar for kids.
  • Craigville BeachSightCenterville, United StatesBest location for finding sea glass.
  • Four SeasRestaurantCenterville, United StatesLocal institution scooping homemade ice cream since the 1930s.
  • Head of the Meadow BeachSightCape Cod, United StatesWide, sandy beach, good for long walks and bodysurfing.
  • Cahoon Hollow BeachSightWellfleet, United StatesWild beach with dunes, backdrop to The Beachcomber bar.
  • The BeachcomberRestaurantWellfleet, United StatesClassic beach bar in an old lifesaving station.
  • Kalmus BeachSightHyannis, United StatesBest spot for windsurfing due to warm waters and winds.
  • Coast Guard BeachSightEastham, United StatesStunning beach, great for bird-watching and surfing.
  • Nauset BeachSightTruro, United StatesLeast crowded beach, good for watching sunrise and swimming.
  • Race Point LighthouseSightCape Cod, United States
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Condé Nast TravelerFeb 2

Keeping Provincetown Queer

The storied 33-room Gifford House is a beacon for LGBTQ+ locals and travelers at the tip of Cape Cod—and part of a greater effort to preserve P-town's magic.

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