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11 Things Only People Who Vacation On Cape Cod Will Understand

Everyone who goes there loves it more than anywhere else on earth.

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11 Things Only People Who Vacation On Cape Cod Will Understand
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Vacationing on Cape Cod is very different from most vacation spots but everyone who goes there loves it more than anywhere else on earth. Here is a list of 11 things that only people who vacation on Cape Cod will understand.

1. You need to pack a summer and winter wardrobe.

On the Cape, you go from laying out at the beach all day to bundling up in sweatshirts and blankets at night. The weather changes by the hour here so you need to pack a wardrobe that includes items fit for any temperature.

2. Visiting other towns is what you do when it rains.

When it rains, that automatically rules out going to the beach. People usually end up driving to other towns and exploring for the day.

3. Whale and seal watching expeditions are common.

For some reason, whale and seal watching expeditions are very popular on Cape Cod. When you were younger, your parents took advantage of that and used it as a "fun family activity."

4. Chatham's Friday night band concert is a big deal.

A whole section of main street gets blocked off every Friday night and people come from towns all over the Cape to attend the weekly band concert.

5. The traveling a cappella groups are actually amazing.

The traveling a cappella groups are fun to watch and everyone looks forward to events with the Hyannis Sound.

6. The rivalry between Cape League baseball teams is super strong.

No matter what town you go to for vacation, you absolutely have to root for your town's Cape League team. Shout out to the Chatham Anglers.

7. New England clam chowder and lobster roll are on every menu.

The seafood on the cape is amazing and dominates the menu at every restaurant. New England clam chowder and lobster roll are crowd favorites.

8. The ocean water is freezing.

If you don't want to get hypothermia, you can only dip your toes into the water. The cape definitely isn't a tropical beach destination.

9. The towns shut down at 9 p.m.

All of the stores close down between 9 and 9:30 p.m. so night life is super limited. If you've ever been to Chatham, you'll know that the only thing to do at night is to hang out at The Squire.

10. Everyone dresses really preppy.

The cape is home to some of the most preppy clothing on the market. Walking down the street, most people are wearing Lilly Pulitzer and Vineyard Vines.

11. Ice cream trips happen every night.

There are an insane amount of ice cream shops on the Cape and you better believe that trips to places like Emac and Bolios occur nightly.

Cape Cod is one of the most beautiful places on earth and everyone who vacations there knows how special of a place it is. I know I'm counting down the days until I'm back in Chatham.

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