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Cape Cod Weekend Guide: Beaches, Lobster Rolls, and Small Towns
The perfect three-day Cape Cod itinerary — from Chatham's Main Street to the dunes of Provincetown.
6 min readUpdated August 16, 2026
Day 1: Mid-Cape and Chatham
Cross the bridge and head to Chatham for a classic Main Street walk, a visit to the lighthouse, and fried clams for lunch. Settle into your cottage in the afternoon.
Day 2: Outer Cape beaches
- Morning coffee in Orleans
- Beach time at Nauset Light or Coast Guard Beach
- Lunch in Wellfleet
- Evening drive to Provincetown for dinner and sunset
Day 3: Provincetown and home
Walk Commercial Street, visit the Pilgrim Monument, and grab one last lobster roll before the drive back. Leave early or late to beat bridge traffic.
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