Snapshot of Cape Cod

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Cape Cod is shaped roughly like the arm of someone flexing a bicep. It is divided into four regions from west to east or from the "shoulder" to the "hand": the Upper Cape, the Mid Cape, the Lower Cape and the Outer Cape. Each region is made up of towns and most towns include several villages.

Provincetown

Provincetown, often called P-town, is on the very tip of Cape Cod, more than 60 miles... more local info

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Cape Cod Neighborhoods

Hyannis

The commercial and transportation hub of the cape is more urban than much of therest of area. Visitors go to Hyannis for the shopping at the Cape Cod Mall, exploring historic sites downtown, enjoying... more neighborhoods

History

The Cape Cod peninsula was created by glaciers that dumped their accumulated till some 18,000 years ago and then began their retreat northward, scooping out Cape Cod Bay. Glaciers are also responsible...

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