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  • Eateries that show up on "Best Of" lists include Sir...

    Patrick Raycraft, praycraft@courant.com

    Eateries that show up on "Best Of" lists include Sir Cricket Fish 'N Chips on Route 6A in Orleans, Spanky's Clam Shack and Seaside Saloon in Hyannis Port, Captain Frosty's in Dennis, The Lobster Pot, (which has been in business since around 1943), and Spititus Pizza, all in Provincetown. (Some restaurants operate seasonally and some only accept cash, so be sure to call ahead.) Information here.

  • Millions of visitors have climbed the 252 foot granite Pilgrim...

    Patrick Raycraft, praycraft@courant.com

    Millions of visitors have climbed the 252 foot granite Pilgrim Monument, left, built to commemorate the first landing of the Mayflower Pilgrims in Provincetown, since it opened more than 100 years ago. Information: here and 508-487-1310.

  • You can bike the Shining Sea Bikeway, (named for a...

    Patrick Raycraft, praycraft@courant.com

    You can bike the Shining Sea Bikeway, (named for a line in the song "America The Beautiful," written by Falmouth native Katharine Lee Bates) that hugs the coast from Falmouth to Woods Hole. More information here,/a>.

  • Cape Cod Cinema, Dennis. Information: 508-385-2503 or www.capecinema.com.

    Patrick Raycraft, praycraft@courant.com

    Cape Cod Cinema, Dennis. Information: 508-385-2503 or www.capecinema.com.

  • Information on Cape Cod National Seashore is available at the...

    Patrick Raycraft, praycraft@courant.com

    Information on Cape Cod National Seashore is available at the National Park Service website: www.nps.gov/caco

  • The John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum highlights the legacy of...

    Patrick Raycraft, praycraft@courant.com

    The John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum highlights the legacy of President Kennedy, his family, and their deep connection to Cape Cod. Information: 508-790-3077 or jfkhyannismuseum.org.

  • Stop by the Edward Gorey House, a museum in Yarmouth...

    Patrick Raycraft, praycraft@courant.com

    Stop by the Edward Gorey House, a museum in Yarmouth Port devoted to the quirky artist's eccentric, humorous works. Information here.

  • Martha's Vineyard, off the coast of Cape Cod, is a...

    Patrick Raycraft, praycraft@courant.com

    Martha's Vineyard, off the coast of Cape Cod, is a 45-minute ferry ride from Woods Hole. Information, Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce, 508-693-0085, www.mvy.com.

  • Art's Dune Tours offers National Seashore dune tours, light house...

    Patrick Raycraft, praycraft@courant.com

    Art's Dune Tours offers National Seashore dune tours, light house tours and other outings. Tours depart from a central location in Provincetown. Information: 508-487-1950 and artsdunetours.com.

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Breathtaking beaches and classic seafood shacks. Quaint villages and postcard-perfect lighthouses. Whale watches and dune rides. Cape Cod draws millions of tourists each year, including a sizable number of Connecticut residents, and there’s no end to the area’s charms. Here are just a few of them. Read story here.