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Cape Cod offers a variety of family activities to experience. With the quaintness of a traditional New England community and the charm of a seaside legacy, Cape Cod is a place like no other; where the words relaxation and luxury go hand-in-hand. We invite you to experience the many local, cultural, and family traditions that make Cape Cod so dynamic.
"If you're fond of sand dunes and salty air.
Quaint little villages here and there
You're sure to fall in love with Old Cape Cod."
These words are still true today. Many things make Cape Cod special.
No matter what time of year you visit, you can always walk the beaches,
enjoy the bike and walking trails and visit the Cape's 15 towns.
Attractions:
Rates, hours and days of operation subject to change
Cahoon Museum of American Art:
The Cahoon Museum of American Art resides in a beautifully restored 1775 Georgian Colonial that was once an overnight stop on
the stagecoach line between Hyannis and Sandwich. Wide floorboards, stenciled walls and floors, fireplaces and antique
furnishings give the cheerful galleries a homey intimacy.
Osterville Historical Society:
A colorful museum within the Jonathan Parker House which was built as a half-house in 1824.
John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum:
John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum is a multimedia exhibit designed to open a window on the days JFK spent on Cape Cod; days relaxing
with family, days playing football with PT109 buddies, days spent sailing on the ocean to which he was so constantly drawn.
Judah Baker Windmill:
Situated along the banks of the Bass River at the end of Willow Street on River Street, this windmill was built in 1791.
Cape Cod Museum of Art:
Come and be awed by the beauty in exhibits in 7 galleries.....Stroll and relax in our delightful sculpture garden.....Treat
the kids to special summer classes.....Catch a movie in THE SCREENING ROOM.....
Shop for unique gifts by local artists and artisans in our Museum Shop.....
Cape Cod Potato Chip Company:
Factory tours are open Monday - Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. It is a free, self guided tour which includes
viewing the process of chips being made while reading the informational signs. Visit the gift shop inside the
Cape Cod Potato Chips Factory, at the end of the viewing corridor, where you'll be given a free sample bag of
Cape Cod Potato Chips and the opportunity to purchase some of our other fine products.
The Brewster General Store:
The Brewster Store opened its doors in 1866 to serve the needs of the local residents. Now more than 130
years later, the doors never seem to shut, and the Brewster Store serves not only the local populace but
the visitors from Cape Cod and beyond.
Cape Cod Museum of Natural History:
Discover the nature of Cape Cod through interactive exhibits, live animals. fresh and saltwater aquaria,
and a touch tank which gives you an up-close vantage point.
Highland Light (Cape Cod Light):
This is the nation's first lighthouse.
Cape Cod Repertory Theater Company:
The Cape's only outdoor theater, a beautiful venue among the pines across from Nickerson State Park.
Monomoy Theatre:
The core company is comprised of graduate and undergraduate students, augmented by professional
guest artists and teaching professionals.
Cape Cod Walking Paths:
Cape Cod Pathways is a growing network of trails linking Cape Cod's coastal areas, historic villages, and open space.
Cape Cod Bike Trails:
your one-stop resource for information on Cape Cod bicycling,
Whale Watching Tour:
On your whale watch, experienced naturalists will introduce you to the diverse marine environment
that you'll be traveling through. They will answer your questions, interpret the whale behavior
that you see on the water, and help you to understand the larger picture of what you're seeing --
from whales to lighthouses to birds. Additional tour information.
Deep Seas Sport fishing:
Available for 4 hour and 8 hour trips on Cape Cod Bay.
Dunes Tours:
Take a tour of the historic sand dunes on the Provincetown Cape Cod National Seashore protected lands.
Kayak Tours:
step back in time as your guide interprets the historical past of this elegant and lovely area.
Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket Cruises:
Enjoy a day trip to Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard or sightseeing past the Kennedy Compound
Cape Cod Baseball League:
Where the starts of tomorrow shine, - The premier amateur baseball league in the nation since 1885,.
Cape Cod National Seashore Visitor's Center: Approximately 27,000 acres of picture-perfect uplands - undeveloped beaches, salt marshes, bike trails, kettle ponds, ocean, protected bays and forest - from the Southern tip of Monomoy Island off Chatham to Provincetown comprise the Cape Cod National Seashore
Wellfleet Drive-In Theater:
Built in 1957, the Wellfleet Drive-In hosts a 100' x 44' screen, and a state-of-the-art FM stereo sound system
that decodes modern sound tracks.
Seal Cruises:
Come introduce yourself to Chatham's best known residents.
Cape Cod Ice Skating Arena:
The Charles Moore Arena in Orleans offers ice skating year-round.
Candlepin Bowling Center:
With 14 lanes, this is an all-candlepin bowling center located in Orleans.
Expedition Whydah:
The Whydah is the only fully-authenticated pirate shipwreck ever discovered!
Old Atwood House:
This 1752 house is run by the Chatham Historical Society.
Nickerson State Park:
By far Cape Cod's largest park, featuring 1,955 acres of biking and hiking trails, cross-country skiing (in season), canoeing,
fishing areas, and public swimming spots.
Heritage Plantations:
Situated in Sandwich, the oldest town on Cape Cod. The Plantations are a complex of museums devoted to early American life.
The art museum contains antique toys and the largest collection of Currier and Ives lithographs in the country. A 1912 carousel
is a favorite with children. A replica of a Shaker roundhouse contains antique cars. Antique firearms and uniforms
are on display in the Military Museum. Charles Dexter, the original owner, spent years here planting and perfecting
varieties of rhododendrons.
New England Fire & History Museum:
This museum holds one of the largest collections of firefighting related
materials, housed within five buildings.
Underground Art Gallery:
Come see The Underground Art Gallery. Nestled in the forest of Cape Cod, this earth-covered garden of a gallery
features hundreds of impressionistic oils and watercolors by Cape Cod artist, Karen North Wells. Wells not
only sells her originals but also sells tiles, prints and cards of Ocean Edge and other Cape Cod landmarks as well.
Stringe Gallery: Located directly across route 6A from the Mansion and Carriage House, this gallery features the original watercolors and oils of award winning Cape artist Tom Stringe as well as fine country antique furniture and accessories from Tymeless Antiques. From misty harbors and lighthouses to vibrant florals, there is something to satisfy every artistic taste and from early 19th century blanket boxes to tables and country baskets, there's something for every country antiques lover. Open year round.
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