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.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf geographical area
region
borders Atlantic Ocean
climate humid continental with strong maritime influence
contains parts of Cape Cod National Seashore
governedBy Barnstable County
hasCharacteristic coastal
coastal dunes
narrow
protected natural landscapes
remote
sandy beaches
hasEconomicActivity fishing
hospitality industry
tourism
hasEcosystem barrier beaches
coastal dune ecosystem
coastal forests
salt marshes
hasFeature kettle ponds
lighthouses
long ocean-facing beaches
steep coastal bluffs in some areas
wind-shaped dune vegetation
includes Eastham
Provincetown
Truro
Wellfleet
isTouristDestinationFor LGBTQ+ travelers (especially Provincetown)
artists and writers
beachgoers
knownFor beach tourism
nature conservation areas
outdoor recreation
sand dunes
scenic coastal landscapes
wildlife viewing
locatedIn Massachusetts
New England
United States
partlyProtectedBy Cape Cod National Seashore
partOf Cape Cod
popularActivity biking
birdwatching
hiking
surfing
swimming
whale watching
tourismType seasonal tourism
transportAccess U.S. Route 6 NERFINISHED


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