VACATION PLANNING GUIDE
Congratulations on your decision to vacation on the Outer Cape! You’ve chosen one of the most beautiful, versatile vacation spots in the country. There is something for everyone on the Outer Cape. Relax beside the stunning Atlantic and the bay beaches of Eastham, Wellfleet, Truro, and Provincetown. Shop, gallery hop, bike or hike through sand dunes, kayak, fish, sail, dance … the possibilities are endless.
Travel by Land
If you’re driving, you can cross either the Sagamore or the Bourne Bridge and follow signs for Rte 6 East. At the Orleans rotary, take the
second exit to stay on 6 East. You are now in Eastham. Next comes Wellfleet, followed by Truro and finally Provincetown with its stunning view of the Provincetown Monument nestled in the harbor.
FLEX
800-352-7155 www.theflex.org
The new Flex bus offers service every half hour in the summer between Brewster-Harwich and Provincetown. By reserving ahead of time (at least two hours), the bus will go off route to your destination. Diversions are limited, so act early. The buses are brand-new, powered by environmentally-friendly engines, accessible by an easy-on, easy-off ramp for those with more limited mobility, and you can take your bike aboard for free!
Peter Pan & Bonanza Bus Lines
Hyannis Transportation Center (215 Iyannough Rd)
800-343-9999 www.peterpanbus.com
Offering bus service between New York, Providence, RI and the Hyannis Transportation Center, where a connection can be made with Plymouth & Brockton to get to the Outer Cape.
Plymouth & Brockton Bus
Hyannis Transportation Center (215 Iyannough Rd)
508-746-0378 www.p-b.com
Offering bus service between Boston/Logan Airport and Provincetown. Free parking is available at its Barnstable stop at Exit 6 behind the Burger King and at its Sagamore lot behind McDonald’s.
Travel by Sea
Ferries offer a scenic, leisurely way of traveling to the Outer Cape. They’re practical and traffic-free!
A handful of companies offer ferry service to the Outer Cape from Boston and Plymouth.
Bay State Cruise Company
World Trade Center
200 Seaport Blvd Boston, MA 617-748-1428
Chamber of Commerce Bldg
Provincetown, MA 508-487-9284
www.baystatecruises.com
Boston Harbor Cruises
One Long Wharf, Boston, MA
1-877-SEE-WHALE (733-9425)
www.bostonharborcruises.com
Capt. John Boat Lines
State Pier, Plymouth, MA
800-242-2469
www.provincetownferry.com
Travel By Air
Cape Air
Provincetown Airport
508-771-6944 or 800-352-0714
www.flycapeair.com
What to Pack
Cape Cod has four distinct seasons when it comes to weather. The bottom line is this: Summers are warm, and winters are cold. The average high temperatures for Jun, Jul, Aug, and Sep are between 70 and 78 degrees, with average lows in the 60s. Average high temperatures from Nov through Mar are around 40 degrees, with lows dropping into the 20s. You can expect highs in the 50s and 60s for Apr, May, and Oct, with lows in the 40s. The Cape gets some snow, although usually less than the mainland. In the summer, nights can still get quite cool, so be sure to bring a jacket or sweater.