Here's a list of the 15 Cape Cod towns:
Bourne: The gateway to Cape Cod, home to the iconic Bourne Bridge and the picturesque Cape Cod Canal, offering scenic walking and biking trails.
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Villages: Bourne Village, Bournedale, Buzzards Bay, Cataumet, Gray Gables, Monument Beach, Pocasset, Sagamore, Sagamore Beach.
Sandwich: The oldest town on Cape Cod, boasting historic homes, glass museums, and beautiful boardwalks over marshes.
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Villages: East Sandwich, Forestdale, Sandwich Village.
Mashpee: A vibrant town blending modern amenities with rich Wampanoag history, offering shopping, dining, and scenic ponds.
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Villages: Mashpee Neck, Monomoscoy Island, New Seabury, Popponesset, Popponesset Island.
Falmouth: A lively town known for its charming village center, historic architecture, ferry access to Martha's Vineyard, and beautiful beaches.
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Villages: East Falmouth, Falmouth, Hatchville, North Falmouth, Teaticket, Waquoit, West Falmouth, Woods Hole.
Barnstable: The largest town on Cape Cod by area, encompassing several villages, each with its own distinct character.
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Villages: Barnstable Village, Centerville, Cotuit, Hyannis, Marstons Mills, Osterville, West Barnstable.
Yarmouth: A family-friendly destination with miles of beaches, mini-golf courses, and a variety of accommodations and restaurants.
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Villages: South Yarmouth, West Yarmouth, Yarmouth Port.
Dennis: Centrally located on the "mid-Cape," offering a mix of bay-side beaches (warm, calm waters) and ocean-side beaches, plus a vibrant arts and cultural scene.
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Villages: Dennis, Dennis Port, East Dennis, South Dennis, West Dennis.
Harwich: Known for its lovely harbors, cranberry bogs, and a quaint village atmosphere, offering both bay and Nantucket Sound beaches.
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Villages: East Harwich, North Harwich, Pleasant Lake, South Harwich, West Harwich.
Chatham: The quintessential Cape Cod town, located at the "elbow," renowned for its charming Main Street, historic lighthouse, bustling fish pier with resident seals, and beautiful beaches.
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Villages: Chatham (often referred to as Chatham Village or Old Village), North Chatham, South Chatham.
Brewster: A historic bay-side town famous for its vast tidal flats at low tide, charming antique shops, and preserved natural beauty.
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Villages: East Brewster, West Brewster (and historically, Factory Village).
Orleans: Also at the "elbow" of the Cape, offering access to both calm bay waters and the powerful Atlantic waves of Nauset Beach, popular for surfing.
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While Orleans is largely considered one cohesive town, "East Orleans" is often used to refer to the eastern, ocean-side part of town, and "Orleans Center" for the downtown area. Bayberry Village is also a specific condominium association.
Eastham: The gateway to the Cape Cod National Seashore, featuring iconic lighthouses like Nauset Light and Coast Guard Beach, a favorite for its natural beauty.
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Villages: Eastham Center, North Eastham.
Wellfleet: A charming and artistic town known for its drive-in theater, oyster production, art galleries, and dramatic ocean beaches.
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Villages: South Wellfleet, Wellfleet (including the downtown village and Wellfleet Harbor).
Truro: A quiet, rural town defined by its stunning dunes, pristine beaches within the National Seashore, and the iconic Highland Light.
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Villages: Truro, North Truro.
Provincetown: Located at the very tip of Cape Cod, a vibrant and diverse town famous for its thriving arts scene, rich history, whale watching, and inclusive atmosphere.
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Provincetown is generally considered one cohesive town, though distinct areas within it are recognized, such as the East End and West End.
