The Guidebook of Cape Cod - Travel Guide

Spring on Cape Cod is the season people try to gatekeep… Everything’s reopening, the crowds aren’t here yet, and that pre-summer energy just hits different #paidpartnership We teamed up with @VisitCapeCod to create the ultimate spring bucket list: 1. Visit your favorite seasonal spots as they reopen 2. Catch a herring run, blink and you’ll miss it (true Cape spring magic) 3. Be the first at your go-to patio when it opens back up 4. Explore somewhere new, it’s the best time to see the Cape without the crowds 5. HyArts Artist Shanties open May 15 at Bismore Park + Harbor Overlook (a must, artists rotate weekly all summer)@artsbarnstable 6. Book an early season whale watch from Hyannis, Provincetown or Plymouth 7. Take a spring wildflower walk, we love the lupines at Fort Hill in early June 8. Get out on the water for the first time this season 9. Hit at least one spring festival (there are more than you think) 10. Have your first lobster roll of the year, bonus points if it’s by the water 🦞 Consider this your sign not to wait for summer! Find more events + can’t-miss spots in the 2026 Cape Cod Travel Guide from @VisitCapeCod and send this to someone who needs a Cape escape! #capecod #visitcapecod #springoncapecod #letsgothere visitma @visitcapecod @visitma

Run, don’t walk—The West End in Hyannis is officially open for lunch… and it’s truly a can’t miss 👏👏 @westendhyannis #paidpartnership The best vibes. The best menu. The BEST service. If you haven’t been here yet, here is your sign! Send this to someone who needs to know 🥂 It’s the perfect place to catch up with friends after that crazy winter!

The HyArts Shanties @artsbarnstable are open again, it’s going to be a gorgeous weekend on Cape Cod, and MDW is one week away 🎉 Life is good 😎 #paidpartnership This is one of our favorite spring itineraries… spend the perfect day in Hyannis with great views, food, shopping, culture, and more @artsbarnstable Find the Hyannis Artist Shanties at: • 180 Ocean St (Bismore Park) • 51 Ocean St (Harbor Overlook) Both are connected by a scenic harbor walk — you can easily do both in one visit. 🕒 Hours (opening season) • May 15 – June 21: Fri–Sun, 11am–4pm • Memorial Day Monday: 11am–4pm • Starting late June: open daily with extended summer hours (up to 8pm peak season). Pro Tip: Many artists come in early and stay late! Send this to someone you want to do this with and follow @artsbarnstable for all the info 🌊🎨✨

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The Love Local Shop Crawl is coming to Harwich Port this Saturday, May 16 from 1–4 PM 🛍️ @lovelivelocal Spend the afternoon shopping small, strolling Main Street, and discovering some of the businesses that make Cape Cod feel so special. Participating shops will have exclusive discounts, giveaways, mystery deals, and special offers just for Shop Crawl visitors! 💙 Don’t forget your Love Local Card for extra perks at participating businesses 💙 Send this to someone who needs to know and follow @lovelivelocal for all the details! #capecod #shoplocal #shopsmall #supportlocal

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Counting down the days until the Cape looks like this… 💭 #capecod #eastcoast #eastcoastsummer #capecodsummer

That *first time over the bridge this year* feeling 🥹 We teamed up with @visitcapecod to create the perfect itinerary for your first day back on the Cape this spring✨ #paidpartnership Looking for even more ways to enjoy your first weekend on the Cape this season?! 👇 Comment BRIDGE and we’ll send you the full 2026 Cape Cod Travel Guide @capecodchamber @visitcapecod Send this to someone you want to share this day with 😎 @visitma @visitcapecod #mylocalma #newengland #capecod #travel Featured: @harborfoxcoffeebar @lovelivelocal @dunnandsonswine @sesuitharborcafe

Quite the set at Grays beach boardwalk this evening… #capecod #capecodlife

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Save this Cape Cod itinerary for your next trip @ArtsBarnstable ! This is one of our favorite ways to spend a day on the Cape 🌊 #paidpartnership The Hyannis HyArts Artist Shanties open May 15 @artsbarnstable 🎉 Set along the Walkway-to-the-Sea between Main Street and Hyannis Harbor, a shopping stroll here is the best way to spend sunny mornings and afternoons. Enjoy 12 seaside shanties in two locations along the walkway, just steps from one another: Bismore Park and the Harbor Overlook. Artists rotate weekly all season long, plus it’s so fun to experience the sites and sounds of Hyannis Harbor. Here’s everything you need to know before you go: 📍 Where to go Find the Hyannis Artist Shanties at: • 180 Ocean St (Bismore Park) • 51 Ocean St (Harbor Overlook) Both are connected by a scenic harbor walk — you can easily do both in one visit. 🕒 Hours (opening season) • May 15 – June 21: Fri–Sun, 11am–4pm • Memorial Day Monday: 11am–4pm • Starting late June: open daily with extended summer hours (up to 8pm peak season). Pro Tip: Many artists come in early and stay late! 🚗 Parking, it is super easy to “park + walk” Free parking nearby, up to six hours: • Barnstable Town Hall lots, with Main and South Street access • North St + South St lots • Limited 2-hour parking along Main Street Paid parking: • Ocean Street + Bismore Park lots 👉 Our Favorite: Park at Town Hall and walk through Hyannis Village Green straight down to the harbor — it’s part of the experience. There are so many amazing things to do on Hyannis Main Street too… make a day and night of it @hyannismainstreet 🎟️ Cost Free to browse (and very hard to leave empty-handed) 🚻 Good to know • Public restrooms at Bismore Park + Town Hall lot • Picnic tables + harbor seating • Steps from 40+ restaurants & things to do on Hyannis Main Street This is one of those Cape Cod spots that can fill an entire day — park once, walk everywhere, and discover something new every time (artists rotate weekly). Follow @artsbarnstable for more great ways to experience arts & culture on the Cape. Save and send to someone who would love this #capecod