At the beginning of the 20th century, Provincetown became a beacon for artists. Since then, artists have found a home throughout Cape Cod and the Islands. This area hosts three industry-recognized film festivals: The Nantucket Film Festival, the Woods Hole Film Festival and Martha's Vineyard Independent Film Festival. Local talent and artists are on display at theaters, museums and musical events that happen all year.
Art Museums
The Cape Cod Museum of Art was founded to preserve and display art produced by local artists. Their exhibits include paintings, etchings, printmaking and works by influential Cape Cod and American artists like Charles Hawthorne, Henry Hensche and Hans Hoffman.
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Music
The Cape Cod Melody Tent draws national musical acts, comedians and children's shows throughout the year. From September to May, the Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra performs 20 concerts in Barnstable.
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Theater
Shakespeare on the Cape performs throughout the Cape Cod area. The Cape Cod Opera produces fully staged productions. The Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater productions have received praise from the Boston Globe and The New York Times.
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Featured Cities
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A coastal resort community straddling the arm of Cape Cod.
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Once a prosperous whaling port, Edgartown is now an elegant yachting center filled with stately homes.
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Throughout Nantucket, you'll find a wide range of restaurants and interesting antique, craft and specialty stores.
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Featured Attractions
- Heritage Museums & Gardens
Located in Sandwich, here you'll see rhododendron-filled grounds, early-American artifacts and antique cars. Learn more>>
- The Flying Horses
Like going around and around? The Flying Horses in Oak Bluffs is the oldest working carousel in America. Learn more>>
- Nantucket Whaling Museum
Restored 1847 candle factory and museum featuring exhibitions on Nantucket whaling history, decorative arts, Nantucket folk art and more. Learn more>>
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- Where to Go
- Things to Do
Getting to the shops is easy - you can take the MBTA, rent a Zipcar, or even take the bus from various Boston hotels to Wrentham Village Premium Outlets. Don't miss Boston's world famous Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Essex's charming antique stores, and Yankee Candle's flagship store in South Deerfield.
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- Getting Around
State and regional resources, including air, land, and water transportation; Boston public transit info; detailed info on travel to Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Island
