Cape Cod, hooked sandy peninsula of glacial origin encompassing most of Barnstable county, southeastern Massachusetts, U.S.

Is Cape Cod in Maine or Massachusetts?

Cape Cod is a geographic cape extending into the Atlantic Ocean from the southeastern corner of mainland Massachusetts, in the northeastern United States. Its historic, maritime character and ample beaches attract heavy tourism during the summer months.

Where is the location of Cape Cod?

Cape Cod is located in the state of Massachusetts in northeast United States. It is a peninsula that is connected by two bridges to the mainland. The Cape itself juts out into the Atlantic Ocean and is neighbored by the islands of Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard to the south.