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GAY CAPE COD
By Andrew Collins

Cape Cod, an arm-shaped peninsula (technically it was "divorced" from the mainland in 1914 by the opening of Cape Cod Canal) less than an hour southeast of Boston, is one of the world's great summer playgrounds. It's famous among gay travelers for its outermost community, Provincetown, but Cape Cod is actually highly gay-friendly from end to end, with a variety of eclectic communities offering everything from great biking and fishing to a wealth of art galleries and sophisticated inns. Gradually, gay visitors are exploring other parts of the Cape as well as the famous nearby islands, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.

Although Cape Cod is more popular in summer, and many of its businesses close off-season, it's actually appealing year-round, especially during the less-crowded but still mild spring and fall seasons. Generally, the towns closer to the mainland remain the most popular year-round, among them Falmouth and Sandwich.

Climate varies depending on where you are on the Cape. Mid Cape, averages are 37F/21F in Jan., 52F/38F in Apr., 78F/63F in July, and 60F/44F in Oct. Snow falls occasionally in winter, and summer breezes generally prevent extended heat waves. Fall and spring offer crisp, cool, and often beautiful weather.

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