Area Guides
About Cape Cod
Barnstable County
Fifteen towns make up Barnstable County, consisting of Bourne, Sandwich, Falmouth, Mashpee, Barnstable, Dennis, Yarmouth, Brewster, Harwich, Chatham, Orleans, Eastham, Wellfleet, Truro, and Provincetown. According to the 2020 U.S. Census, Barnstable County had a population of 228,996 people, which makes this county the 9th most populated county in the state of Massachusetts.
Highlights of Cape Cod
Cape Cod ranges from a 40-minute to a 2-hour drive from Boston. To get on Cape Cod, one of the two bridges—the Sagamore Bridge or the Bourne Bridge—must be crossed, both spanning the Cape Cod Canal.
Once across, you're welcomed into a scenic coastal region known for its charming towns, sandy beaches, and relaxed New England atmosphere, making it a perfect getaway from the city.
