While miles of gorgeous beaches are the calling cards of Cape Cod and the islands of Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard, there is so much more to these Massachusetts gems. Each of the villages and beaches has its own unique personality: Martha’s Vineyard feels both remote and accessible, while Nantucket is steeped in a rich whaling past and offers a stunning and protected natural landscape. 100 Things to Do on Cape Cod and the Islands Before You Die offers visitors and locals alike a chance to try and taste the very best, with itineraries and seasonal ideas for the whole family. Discover Cape Cod’s quirky museums, like Toad Hall with its impressive collection of red-only sports cars, or spend the day soaking up the sun along the Cape Cod National Seashore. Attempt to snag the coveted brass ring while riding the Flying Horses Carousel on Martha’s Vineyard, then reward your efforts with freshly-caught lobster at Larsen’s Fish Market. Learn how the Coast Guard came into being at the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum and sip a beer at Cisco Brewers, Nantucket’s only brewery. With 100 Things to Do on Cape Cod and the Islands Before You Die, you’ll learn about the region’s top spots from longtime local writer Kim Foley MacKinnon.

The second edition of 100 Things to Do in Boston Before You Die is a curated compendium of the best of Boston, with ideas essential sights, can’t-miss dining, events to plan your trip around, plus helpful tips and suggested itineraries. Discover where you can ride a giant swan. Learn where you can hear Boston’s hottest jazz every night of the week. Find out where to feast on oysters and lobster rolls. Boston’s rich history and culture draws visitors from around the world, eager to explore where the American Revolution began. In addition to its awesome landmarks and historic institutions, Boston is filled with world-class restaurants, amazing museums and exciting outdoor activities. This ultimate insider’s guide will tip you to the city’s secrets, the way a best friend would.

Plymouth, Massachusetts, home of the original Pilgrim settlement, is considered by many to be our country’s birthplace. Known as “America’s Hometown,” the quaint and coastal hamlet attracts visitors from across the country and around the world. Plymouth boasts 37 miles of breathtaking coastlines, pristine nature trails, art and cultural amenities, museums, music, gift shops, and culinary delights. 100 Things to Do in Plymouth, Massachusetts, Before You Die provides a treasure trove of unique experiences and adventures, with seasonal suggestions and itineraries that will check the boxes on everyone’s to-do list. Experience Plymouth’s historic beginnings at Plimoth Patuxet Museums or cross the gangplank into history onto Mayflower II. Join Captain John for an afternoon of whale watching on Cape Cod Bay or soak up the sun on the ever- shifting sandbar, Brown’s Bank. Enjoy the talented thespians at Priscilla Beach Theatre, the oldest barn theater in the country, or catch the best up-and-coming live music talent at the Spire. Treat your palate to a wine tasting at Plymouth Bay Winery before heading to harbor’s edge for the daily catch at Wood’s Seafood—and make room for a mountainous ice-cream cone at Ziggy’s. Stephen Paul Sayers first visited Plymouth as a child and forged a lasting bond with its fascinating history and sugar sand beaches. Today, Steve is a 20-year seasonal resident with intimate knowledge of the town; its unique stories, folklore, and secrets; and hidden gems. He’s the perfect host to guide the first-time visitor or seasoned resident through the town’s fabled past—historic homes, meetinghouses, and cemeteries— and into its thriving present—entertainment venues, boutique stores, restaurants, and wineries. 100 Things to Do in Plymouth, Massachusetts, Before You Die is the ultimate guide to Plymouth delivered by its biggest fan

Covering the U.S.A. and Canada like never before, and for the first time with full-color photographs, here are 1,000 compelling, essential, offbeat, utterly unforgettable places. Pristine beaches and national parks, world-class museums and the Just for Laughs festival, mountain resorts, salmon-rich rivers, scenic byways, the Oyster Bar and the country’s best taco, lush gardens and coastal treks at Point Reyes, rafting the Upper Gauley (if you dare). Plus resorts, vineyards, hot springs, classic ballparks, the Talladega Speedway, and more. Includes new attractions, like Miami’s Pérez Art Museum and Manhattan’s High Line, plus more than 150 places of special interest to families. And, for every entry, what you need to know about how and when to visit. “Patricia Schultz unearths the hidden gems in our North American backyard. Don’t even think about packing your bag and sightseeing without it.” —New York Daily News

Long recognized as a classic of American nature writing. This chronicle of a solitary year spent on a Cape Cod beach was written in longhand at the kitchen table, in a little room overlooking the North Atlantic and the dunes. In 1964, the Cape Cod house was officially proclaimed a National Literary Landmark. In 1978, a massive winter storm swept it off its foundation and out to sea.