Cape Cod is a delightful and enchanting destination, offering some of the finest whale watching experiences in the world. The summer crowds may be leaving Cape Cod, but the whales aren’t necessarily gone. Discover fall whale watching in September and October and make Frederick William House in Falmouth your home base.

Discover the best Halloween night events in New England 2026—from Salem’s haunted streets to family-friendly Cape Cod celebrations.

Halloween Night Events in New England 2026 | Family-Friendly & Spooky Fun Near Cape Cod

Discover Cape Cod’s haunted side this Halloween with 8 chilling ghost stops and verified 2026 tours from Barnstable to Provincetown.

Discover the best fall festivals in New England 2026—from pumpkin fests to harvest fairs—plus a Cape Cod event near Frederick William House

Discover 10 incredible Asian festivals worth traveling for across New England, including Lunar New Year, Tết in Boston, Japan Festival Boston, Diwali and the Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival.

Experience Indian and South Asian culture across New England with our 2026–2027 guide to Diwali, Holi, Onam, Durga Puja and other colorful celebrations.

Discover Chinese, Japanese and Korean festivals across New England from fall 2026 through 2027, including Lunar New Year, Japan Festival Boston, Korean cultural events and the Boston Dragon Boat Festival.

Explore Southeast Asian festivals across New England, from Vietnamese Tết and Cambodian Khmer New Year to Filipino celebrations and Lowell’s famous Southeast Asian Water Festival.

The 10 Best European Cultural Festivals in New England. New England is home to some of the country’s most celebrated cultural festivals, preserving generations of Portuguese, Italian, Scottish, Greek, Irish, French-Acadian, German, Polish and Armenian traditions. From enormous summer feasts in Massachusetts to Highland Games in New Hampshire and Acadian celebrations in northern Maine, these are 10 of the best cultural festivals in New England to add to your travel calendar.

Explore New England’s best Eastern European festivals featuring Armenian, Polish, Ukrainian, Lithuanian, and Russian traditions. Find verified dates, locations, authentic cuisine, music, and cultural celebrations.

Discover New England’s best Irish, Scottish, German, and Scandinavian festivals. This guide features verified 2026–2027 dates, locations, and highlights to help you plan unforgettable cultural adventures.

Discover the best Portuguese, Italian, Greek, French Canadian, and Acadian festivals across New England. This travel guide includes verified dates, locations, and highlights for unforgettable cultural celebrations.

Think lobster is just for lobster rolls? Discover 25 delicious ways to enjoy fresh Cape Cod lobster, from classic steamed lobster and lobster pie to Thermidor, Newberg, bisque, and traditional New England lobster boils.

Planning a Cape Cod vacation? Learn where ticks are commonly found, how to prevent bites, recognize early Lyme disease symptoms, and stay safe while exploring the Cape.

Are there jellyfish on Cape Cod? Absolutely—but most are harmless. Learn which jellyfish sting, which are safe to swim around, when jellyfish season peaks, and what to do if you’re stung before your next Cape Cod beach day.

Shark sightings make headlines every summer, but what do visitors really need to know? This guide explains where great white sharks are most commonly found, practical beach safety tips, and why millions of people continue to enjoy Cape Cod’s beaches safely every year.

Plan your 2026 trip with New England’s 6 best fairs — from the Barnstable County Fair on Cape Cod to The Big E to Fryeburg. Perfect road trip stops before heading to Cape Cod.

What began as an abandoned mansion slowly disappearing beneath wines and broken shingles has become one of Cape Cod's greatest preservation success stories. Discover the remarkable history of Highfield Hall, the Beebe family who built it, the lost mansion of tanglewood, the tragedies that inspired ghost stories, and the extraordinary community effort that saved one of Falmouth's most treasured landmarks.

For decades, Dr. Edwin Tripp cared for generations of Falmouth families from his small Main Street office. Discover the remarkable story behind the man.