17 Reasons to Visit Cape Cod and the Islands Before Summer Ends

1. Because famous fashion designers would rather get eaten by a shark than go back to New York.

Sorry NY I won’t be coming back from the Cape as you can clearly see why. #sharkweek #don’tgowon’tgo

A photo posted by THAKOON NY (@thakoonny) on Aug 3, 2015 at 4:55pm PDT

2. Because even the seals have chill.

I like his style #seal #capecod #chatham

A photo posted by B (@b_the_beagle_basset) on Aug 13, 2015 at 11:32am PDT

3. Because you can actually see stars.

Never thought I’d take a picture of the Milky Way and see a meteor shower at the same time #capecod

A photo posted by Nicolas Chomette (@nchomette) on Aug 13, 2015 at 8:55am PDT

4. Because of sunsets like these.

#Provincetown #capecod #MA #USA #photography #myday

A photo posted by Follow \m/ (@thealicevermilion) on Aug 13, 2015 at 11:16am PDT

5. And these.

the sky is pretty cool sometimes

A photo posted by Kathryn (@k__h__r) on Aug 13, 2015 at 9:21am PDT

6. And these.

#capecod #sunset

A photo posted by caitlingillam (@caitlingillam) on Aug 13, 2015 at 8:54am PDT

7. Because whale watching is plentiful.

#whalesandpals #CCvaca15 #capecod

A photo posted by @vinnieb113 on Aug 13, 2015 at 10:36am PDT

8. Because the beaches are gorgeous.

A photo posted by Victoria Smith (@bigvicsmith) on Aug 13, 2015 at 8:32am PDT

9. And so are the golf courses.

Seriously though that light #lightcomesafterthestorm #newengland #alittleflare

A photo posted by Russell Hebert (@russellhebert) on Aug 13, 2015 at 8:37am PDT

10. And so are the marinas.

Reason 35688522 why I love summer…. #summer #summerfun #Nantucket #funadventures #capecod #cape #august #iheartsummer

A photo posted by Katie Kate [beauty@law] (@katiekate413) on Aug 13, 2015 at 8:32am PDT

11. Because of the lighthouses.

#lighthouse #capecod

A photo posted by Alayna Barrett (@chateauesque) on Aug 13, 2015 at 8:50am PDT

12. Because the homes look like this.

Hopkins House: favorite bakery staffed by remarkable women #tradition #hopkinshouse #capecod #capeliving #capecodDIEM #garden #shingle #architecture #cottage #reddoor #bakery #muffin #cookie #brownie #scone #pie #mycapecod

A photo posted by Janet Siroto (@jsiroto) on Aug 13, 2015 at 8:36am PDT

13. And this.

A photo posted by @laurenswells on Jul 17, 2015 at 8:10am PDT

14. Because you never know what you might find.

#warhol #andywarhol #marilyn #marilynmonroe #drag #dragqueen #capecod #provincetown

A photo posted by @doggyhuck on Aug 13, 2015 at 8:36am PDT

15. Because it’s fun for all ages.

#vacationday5 #sunshineyday #poolcronicles #capecod

A photo posted by Natalie Green (@naturally_natalie) on Aug 13, 2015 at 8:30am PDT

16. Because this is the biking view.

A photo posted by @laurenswells on Jul 26, 2015 at 8:10am PDT

17. Because summer is too short.

A photo posted by Frank Deese (@photofranko) on Aug 13, 2015 at 7:53am PDT