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Pack your sandals and sunscreen for idyllic Cape Cod, Nantucket & Martha's Vineyard, where 400 miles of dune-studded shoreline and relaxed island living await. Savor fresh seafood, linger in laid-back towns, lap up the rays (and the ice cream). Savvy and engaging, our definitive guide gives detailed coverage to the top getaway spot in New England.

• BE INSPIRED by full-color highlights, expert Top Ten recommendations, compelling culture, food and environment chapters and ample activities for the kids

• GET OUT AND ABOUT - bike the Cape Cod Rail Trail, kayak the ocean or bay, tee up at dozens of golf courses, cheer on the timeless Cape Cod Baseball League - outdoor activities chapter shows the way

• STEP BACK IN TIME - survey 400 years of American history, from the pilgrims' new world beachheads to 19th-century fishing villages to the age of the Kennedys

• FIND THE FUN - insider tips for watching whales, cracking lobsters, hopping galleries, hunting for antiques, toasting happy hour and watching the sun rise or set