Top 10 Things to Do on Cape Cod in May

May on Cape Cod brings Figawi race weekend over Memorial Day, the opening of the Orleans Farmers Market and Artist Cottages, Payomet's concert season in Truro, and kayak season on Town Cove.

May is when the Cape comes alive, and you can feel it in Orleans first. The list:

1. Figawi Race Weekend, Hyannis. The legendary Memorial Day weekend regatta to Nantucket kicks off the season.
2. Artist Cottages and Farmers Market open, Orleans. Saturday mornings come back to life downtown.
3. Payomet concerts open, Truro. Big acts under the tent at the old air station. One of the Cape's best nights out.
4. Spa day at Ocean Edge, Brewster. Treat mom. The resort's spa makes Mother's Day easy.
5. Bike to Coast Guard Beach, Eastham. Eight miles from Orleans on the Cape Cod Rail Trail, one of the great bike rides in New England.
6. Lunch at Viv's Kitchen, Orleans. A local favorite for good reason.
7. Kayak or SUP to Hopkins Island from Goose Hummock, Orleans. Rent right on Town Cove and paddle to your own island picnic.
8. The Rock Harbor charter fleet launches, Orleans. Gone fishin'.
9. Wing Island boardwalk, Brewster. Bring binoculars; spring migration is on.
10. Tacos and margaritas at Las Chidas, Orleans. Taco time, right in town.

And when the Cape coming alive sounds like your moment, come stay with us. The house sleeps 10, the bikes are ready for the Rail Trail, and Mother's Day here takes care of itself. Check your dates whenever you're ready.