Experience the beauty of the Cape in the off-season – fewer crowds, great rates, cozy fires, and the most popular destinations all to yourself. Heading to the coast in the off-season can give you the headspace you need to cure the winter blues.
Make It A Family Weekend
Without the crowds, you get to experience Cape Cod without lines, traffic and plenty of space to roam and explore. Stay at AutoCamp and day trip to some of our favorite spots around the Cape for activities the whole family can enjoy.
| For Families | Cost | Distance from AC | Why we love it! |
| Whydah Pirate Museum | Kids are free! | 26 miles | Shipwreck artifacts |
| Cape Cod Children’s Museum | $12 per person | 10 miles | Mini submarine |
| Chatham Shark Center | $10 per person | 42 miles | Toddler story time |
Enjoy Some Local Brews
Some of our favorite businesses are open year round – take a day trip to Nantucket and grab some brews at Cisco Brewers.
| Wineries + Breweries | Distance from AC | Why we love it! |
| Cape Cod Winery | 5 miles | Mermaid water |
| Aquatic Brewing | 3 miles | Trivia on Thursdays Fun Run 5K on Saturdays |
| Bad Martha’s Brewing | 6 miles | The Legend of Bad Martha |
| Cisco Brewing | 50 miles via ferry | Island hopping to get there |
| Truro Vineyards | 70 miles | Saturday & Sunday tastings |
Explore Like A Local
Spots that you would usually rush by on the way to the beach tend to stand out in the cold. That little museum? That cozy bookshop? This time of year, they call out to you from the roadside, and since you have no suntanning agenda, you can spend ample time perusing the shelves and sampling the wares.
| Tours | Cost | Distance from AC | Why we love it! |
| Shining Sea Bike Path | Free | Hop on the path at AutoCamp | Beautiful scenery |
| Nobska Lighthouse Tour | Free | 5 miles | View from the lighthouse |
| Cranberry Bog Tour | $20 per person, cash only | 36 miles | Farmstand & animals too |