Travel
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By Jenna Intersimone
W
hen the well-traveled
look to plan their next
destination, their minds
jump to the most
notorious of cities:
Los Angeles, Paris, New York City.
Even as a travel writer, I am no
exception to this rule. I relish in
visiting a new city, where I can book
my hotel, grab a guidebook and go
exploring without any complications.
However, when recently planning
my first visit to Cape Cod, I wasn’t
completely sure where I should start.
Since Cape Cod is a region, even
sometimes considered an island, it
isn’t immediately obvious in what
city one should book their hotel,
what attractions one should partake
in, what restaurants one should visit,
or even how one should arrive. The
only foolproof way to ensure that,
as a traveler, you truly get all
highlights of Cape Cod is simple:
Enlist the help of a local.
Unfortunately, this is much
easier said than done.
I was lucky enough to have a
companion who has been vacationing
in the area for over ten years. But
for those who are visiting this
historic locale without the help of
an accomplished Cape Codder, below
are must-see municipalities of the
legendary region to help make your
travels to Cape Cod a little more
manageable.
Brewster, a town of about 10,000
located on the south end of Cape
Cod Bay, has a significant makeup of
tourists’ summer homes. But it had
a decidedly intimate and friendly
feel, making it an excellent spot to
rest my head after a long day
wandering. Although the town didn’t
nest the biggest attractions of the
Cape, it was picturesque, quiet and
centrally located within other
popular towns in the area.
If you pass through or stay in
Brewster, make sure you grab a lemon
square at Hopkins House Bakery,