If you've ever vacationed on Cape Cod you know that its almost like a different world. There's something about Cape Cod that makes everyone seem to fall in love with it. There's always something to do, lay out on the beach, kayaking, whale watching, the list goes on and on. Here's just a few things that anyone who has vacationed on Cape Cod knows to be true.

1. You know that its "on the Cape" not "in the Cape."

You've probably made this mistake once and were quickly shut down by some of the locals and have since vowed never to make that mistake again.

2. If you don't have the New England clam chowder you feel guilty.

Done correctly this chowder is simply to die for and thankfully its on practically every restaurant's menu. Any trip to Cape Cod is sure to feature New England clam chowder.

3. Same goes for the lobster and scallops.

Cape Cod is every seafood lovers dream, there's cod, clams, scallops, and especially lobster. Lobster dipped in butter is out of this world on the Cape.

4. While we're on the topic of food, ice cream here is no joke.

There's no shortage of ice cream places on Cape Cod and we're so thankful for this. There's always some place to go for ice cream and everyone has their favorite, go-to place.

5. Whale and seal watching trips aren't out of the ordinary.

Watching the seals swim around the ocean in Chatham is adorable and if you want to see some truly spectacular sites catch a boat out of Hyannis or Provincetown to see some humpback whales.

6. The people of Cape Cod take their baseball very seriously.

You've learned to keep your mouth closed when it comes to baseball because people here are very loyal to their favorite Cape league baseball team.

7. You know that you need to pack summer and winter clothes.

While the daytime can get extremely hot the nighttime can drop to low temperatures so while you may have been wearing a bathing suit earlier you're going to need that sweatshirt later.

8. You know that people dress very preppy here.

This is especially applicable to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket but people throughout the Cape seem to be wearing polos and Sperry shoes.

9. The ocean water can be a bit...chilly.

The ocean along the Cape is not for the people who long for the tropical temperatures because the water here is on the chillier side. But the positive side is is that its definitely refreshing after laying out in the hot sun all afternoon!

10. You have a deep love for Cape Cod potato chips.

These chips are addictive and you seriously question anyone who doesn't like Cape Cod potato chips.

11. You vow to return every year.

There's something magical about Cape Cod that makes people return year after year. Maybe its the people, the food, the beach, what have you, Cape Cod is a special place and a great place to vacation.