Experience the very best of New England’s premier vacation destination The most detailed and trusted guide to Cape Cod and its surrounding vacation sites has been revamped for its 12th edition. Explorer’s Guide Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard & Nantucket offers helpful and organized information on all the natural beauty and entertaining attractions the Cape and its islands have to offer—no matter your taste or budget. Read hundreds of dining reviews ranging from America’s best clam shacks to elegant four-star bistros. Plan an unforgettable whale-watching excursion, satisfy your nostalgia at an old drive-in theater, or simply find the perfect beachside spot to enjoy that local Cabernet. Each section features must-see sites and curated day-trip itineraries to surpass the hopes of any Cape journey. Whether you’re interested in a serene retreat, an outdoor adventure, or local culture, the Explorer’s Guide series is unparalleled in its tradition of giving travelers the tools and information they need to discover every corner of their next destination.

Experience the very best of New England’s premier vacation destination The most detailed and trusted guide to Cape Cod and its surrounding vacation sites has been revamped for its 12th edition. Explorer’s Guide Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard & Nantucket offers helpful and organized information on all the natural beauty and entertaining attractions the Cape and its islands have to offer—no matter your taste or budget. Read hundreds of dining reviews ranging from America’s best clam shacks to elegant four-star bistros. Plan an unforgettable whale-watching excursion, satisfy your nostalgia at an old drive-in theater, or simply find the perfect beachside spot to enjoy that local Cabernet. Each section features must-see sites and curated day-trip itineraries to surpass the hopes of any Cape journey. Whether you’re interested in a serene retreat, an outdoor adventure, or local culture, the Explorer’s Guide series is unparalleled in its tradition of giving travelers the tools and information they need to discover every corner of their next destination.

In this completely revised and updated sixth edition, veteran travel writer and photographer Kim Grant provides discriminating recommendations of hundreds of things to see and do and places in which to eat and stay on Cape Cod and the Islands. She leads eager travelers to nature preserves and bird sanctuaries; bicycle trails and beach paths; historic homes and lighthouses; whale-watching, sailing, and shell-fishing; antique shops and local artisans; and summer theatre, live music, and nightlife.In addition, this comprehensive and best-selling guide to the region includes opinionated listings of inns, B&Bs, hotels, vacation cottages, and campgrounds; hundreds of dining reviews, from clam shacks to four-star restaurants; suggested itineraries for stays of varying length; 22 up-to-date maps; an alphabetical "What's Where" subject guide to aid in trip planning; and handy icons that point out places of extra value, family-friendly establishments, wheelchair access, rainy day activities, places that are open in the off-season, and lodgings that accept pets.

Some of the greatest vacation delights in the U.S. are waiting for you on the Cape. Whether you’re looking for a quiet retreat or boisterous nightlife, bird-watching or whale-watching, ocean beaches or kettle ponds, drive-ins or professional theater, Cape Cod and the islands offer all that and more. The very best resource available to guide you through the riches of this fabled place is the tried-and-true Explorer’s Guide Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard & Nantucket, now in its 10th edition.

Discover the best of Cape Cod and the Islands Veteran travel writer and photographer Kim Grant completed hundreds of hours of on-the-road research to provide readers with select up-to-date recommendations for lodgings of every stripe; hundreds of dining reviews, from clam shacks to four-star restaurants; Cape-wide itineraries; and "Perfect Day" itineraries for each town.