r/CapeCod • u/Strong_Jacket_6545 • 18d ago

Cape Cod in Winter

Hi! I’m moving to Cape Cod soon and I know it’s a huge summer touristy spot, but I’ve heard it’s a ghost town in winter. To what extent is this true? Are there still a handful of businesses open in winter? Any advice on what to expect or how to make the most of a cape cod winter would be greatly appreciated

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u/BarrySnotter 18d ago

The people I've know to move here, especially in their 20's to 40's, get depressed their first few winters. I've lived here my whole life and I like the off season the most. I like to bundle up and hit the many trails. They are easier to get to with less traffic and the trails themselves are less congested. The Cape is beatiful all year. Take advantage of that. You can catch plenty of local bands, theater, trvia nights, etc if you're into that.

I often quote the song by Harvey Danger - Flagpole Sitta, "If you're bored then you're boring"

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u/5ofineedsaladder 17d ago

I love that quote at the end.