Best Summer Vacation Destinations: Cape Cod Makes Top 20

Photo of author

(Newswire.net — August 16, 2013) Boston, MA — Boston natives would be the first to agree with US News & World Report that Cape Cod, MA, is one of the 20 best places to visit in the USA.

One such Boston native, Deborah Bradley, founder of online Boston travel guide, Boston Tourism Made Easy, said, “I used to visit Cape Cod with my family every summer. It was one of the highlights of my year.”

Bradley said, “I get a lot of questions about the Cape. One of the most popular questions about both Boston and Cape Cod is how to keep costs down.”

When asked what she recommends to help travelers on a budget, Bradley said, “I recommend the same thing I do for virtually anyone visiting the Boston area: a Boston discount card. It’s the best way to experience both Boston and Cape Cod’s top attractions while getting major savings.”

The U.S. News Travel top 20 report also had a tip on keeping costs down when visiting the Cape, “Its popularity can make house rentals and hotel rooms expensive, so book early.”

According to Mass Benchmarks, an estimated 6,000,000 people visit Cape Cod each year to enjoy its world famous beaches and seafood.

In 2011, Shermans travel named Cape Cod one of the Top 10 places to Whale Watch.

In 2012, the Cape’s High Pointe Inn was selected as one of the “Top 10 Romantic Inns” by American Historic Inns and ILoveInns.com (Cape Cod in general is often touted as a top location for a romantic getaway).

The Cape also boasts walking and bike paths, mini-golf, fishing, a multitude of public and private golf courses, and a strong artists community.

For more information on visiting Cape Cod, you can visit the Day Trips segment of Bradley’s travel guide. Due to it being one of the best summer vacation destinations, Bradley has spotlighted Cape Cod, sharing her family’s top recommendations as well as links to her favorite Cape Cod online resources.

Ben Bradley G+
Photo by Michele A. Morgan