Outer Cape Cod
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Outer Cape Cod is the remote, narrow stretch of Cape Cod’s northeastern arm known for its sandy beaches, dunes, and protected natural landscapes, including parts of the Cape Cod National Seashore.
Aliases (3)
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
geographical area
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region → |
| borders |
Atlantic Ocean
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| climate |
humid continental with strong maritime influence
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| contains |
parts of Cape Cod National Seashore
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| governedBy |
Barnstable County
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| hasCharacteristic |
coastal
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coastal dunes → narrow → protected natural landscapes → remote → sandy beaches → |
| hasEconomicActivity |
fishing
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hospitality industry → tourism → |
| hasEcosystem |
barrier beaches
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coastal dune ecosystem → coastal forests → salt marshes → |
| hasFeature |
kettle ponds
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lighthouses → long ocean-facing beaches → steep coastal bluffs in some areas → wind-shaped dune vegetation → |
| includes |
Eastham
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Provincetown → Truro → Wellfleet → |
| isTouristDestinationFor |
LGBTQ+ travelers (especially Provincetown)
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artists and writers → beachgoers → |
| knownFor |
beach tourism
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nature conservation areas → outdoor recreation → sand dunes → scenic coastal landscapes → wildlife viewing → |
| locatedIn |
Massachusetts
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New England → United States → |
| partlyProtectedBy |
Cape Cod National Seashore
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| partOf |
Cape Cod
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| popularActivity |
biking
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birdwatching → hiking → surfing → swimming → whale watching → |
| tourismType |
seasonal tourism
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| transportAccess |
U.S. Route 6
NERFINISHED
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Referenced by (15)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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Ballston Beach
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Head of the Meadow Beach → Provincetown ("Outer Cape") → Truro Highlands Historic District → Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary → |
partOf |
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Cape Cod National Seashore
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Eastham → Truro ("Outer Cape") → |
locatedInRegion |
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Truro
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Wellfleet → |
locatedIn |
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Corn Hill Beach
("Provincetown skyline (distant, across Cape Cod Bay)")
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hasViewOf |
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Highland House Museum
("Outer Cape Cod region")
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heritageArea |
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Orleans, Massachusetts
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locatedOn |
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Corn Hill Beach
("Outer Cape")
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region |
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Highland House Museum
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regionServed |