Cape Cod: Visitor Information

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Visitor Information

Before you go, contact the state's office of tourism and the area's chambers of commerce for general information, seasonal events, and brochures. For specific information on Cape Cod's state forests and parks, the area's farmers' markets and fairs, or wildlife, contact the special-interest government offices below. You can also check Web sites on the Internet. When you arrive, stop by the local chamber of commerce for additional information -- each chamber is stocked with local brochures and produces a comprehensive annual guidebook on each town.

The Army Corps of Engineers has a 24-hour recreation hotline for canal-area events, weather, and tidal and fishing information.

General Cape Contacts

Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce (U.S. 6 and 132, Hyannis, 02601. 508/862-0700 or 888/332-2732. 508/862-0727. www.capecodchamber.org). Cape Cod National Seashore (508/349-3785. www.nps.gov/caco).

General Islands Contacts

Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce (Beach Rd., Box 1698, Vineyard Haven, 02568. 508/693-4486 or 800/505-4815. www.mvy.com). Nantucket Chamber of Commerce (48 Main St., 2nd fl., 02554. 508/228-1700. www.nantucketchamber.org). Nantucket Visitor Services and Information Bureau (25 Federal St., 02554. 508/228-0925. www.nantucket.net/town/departments/visitor.html).

Massachusetts Contacts

Department of Agricultural Resources (617/626-1700. www.state.ma.us/dfa). Department of Conservation and Recreation (617/626-1250. www.mass.gov/dcr). Department of Fish and Game (508/792-7270. www.state.ma.us/dfwele).

Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism (10 Park Plaza, Suite 4510, Boston, 02116. 800/227-6277; 800/447-6277 brochures. 617/973-8525. www.massvacation.com).