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Cape Cod

In fall, it's short on tourists but long on pleasures—waves, cranberries, postcard-perfect towns and food that's literally off the hook

Cape Cod tastes like oysters and sounds like seagulls. It feels like cool ocean waters, looks like wind-weathered seaside cottages. The Cape is synonymous with old-fashioned beach holidays. And while the summer comes to its ice cream–stained end this weekend, that marks the beginning of the best season for many lovers of the Cape (which was spared major storm damage). All of the enjoyment is there for the taking, but with a lot less traffic. Days are still long and almost everything is still open. Cranberry season kicks off soon, with ruby harvests running into November. Here's how to cover Cape Cod, from Sandwich to the...