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Make a Day Trip to Provincetown

Dating back to the 1600s, Provincetown was a stop for pilgrims on the Mayflower, before reaching Plymouth. You can learn more about the town’s historical significance by checking out the museum and 252-foot Pilgrim Monument towering above the town’s winding streets. For those with a love for the arts, you’ll want to check out the Provincetown Art Association and Museum, which highlights the impressive works of artists who have lived and worked in the area over the years. With peaceful beaches, nature paths, and local businesses and shops to explore, Provincetown is a fun, fulfilling day trip that the whole family will enjoy. As you explore the narrow streets of the town, you’ll see exactly why we love calling Cape Cod home.

Visit the North Pole on the Christmas Train

Destination? The North Pole! Experience holiday magic like you’ve never felt before as you depart the station singing Christmas tunes and cheering on the dancing elves in the aisles. On the train, enjoy fresh cookies and hot chocolate to keep you warm until you arrive in Christmas Town. Gather round the windows to look at the incredible sights and be sure to wave to Santa and his elves to get them to climb on board and say hello. This is a total must here on Cape Cod, an exciting event that everyone in the family will love. Hot Tip: pre-order your tickets online, they sell out fast!

Golf Group Outing: Find Out Why Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club Is the Best Spot

By: Jordan Fuller

You’ll want a course that you can play several times without getting bored, and a venue that offers more than just golf. There are 24 hours in a day, after all, and sadly we can’t spend all of them on the golf course.

Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club on Cape Cod offers much more than the typical hotel pool, crowded beach and chain restaurants you’ll find at many golf destinations. The unique location and natural beauty in and around the resort make it a beautiful, memorable destination. Kodak moments and one-of-a-kind attractions abound as the Cape Cod experience demonstrates why it’s a world-class vacation destination. 

The main attraction for a golf group outing will always be the golf course, and Ocean Edge’s 18 hole track is truly a gem. Redesigned in 2007, Ocean Edge is the only Nicklaus Design on Cape Cod.  A private course that is only open to its Members and Resort Guests quickly earned a reputation as one of Cape Cod’s best golf course. It winds its way through the forested hillside and several ponds, but it’s the architecture and greens that really stand out. 

The signature 17th hole, an uphill, 600-yard par 5, is a monster that’ll be the key to winning your matches. A well-placed drive that avoids the cleverly placed fairway bunkers will set you up for a nice lay-up. But the approach shot to the green is no walk in the park, as a dastardly false front sits in wait to repel any shot that’s mis-hit or spins too much.

It’s a fantastic course in a beautiful setting, and the spacious, inventive greens increase its replay value. Memberships are at a premium here because of the course’s impeccable conditions and high replay value.

Ocean Edge offers a Stay & Play package where you will have the ability to play unlimited golf during your stay. You can stay at either The Mansion which is a Victorian-style building (perfect for history-lovers) or to The Villages, a collection of cozy villas, which is near the golf course where you can practice with your strike wedge.  You can book your package directly here.

Aside from golf, there are plenty of attractive options for swapping stories and setting up the next day’s bets. 

The Beach Bar is perched atop wooded dunes with a stunning ocean view. The Linx Tavern offers local favorites like New England Clam Chowder and lobster rolls, while the flagship Ocean Terrace is a perfect spot to down a dozen oysters and share small plates. 
 
As you’d expect from a place called Ocean Edge, the beaches are top-notch, and you can even set up a private beach fire for up to 8 people, complete with beach chairs, s’mores, and a private beach attendant.

You can get to know the local oyster industry and sample some of the freshest the sea has to offer on a signature Oyster Tour or enjoy kayaking and paddle-boarding in the calm pond waters or the more thrilling Bay Pines Beach.



With a majestic golf course, numerous unique off-course activities and a wealth of dining and cocktail options, Ocean Edge Resort should be on your list for your next golf group outing.  Please contact our Director of Golf Brett Gilmore for more information to book your next golf outing.

Celebrate Your Thanksgiving With Us

We pride ourselves on creating a cozy, warm, and endlessly inviting place for you to call home during your visit to Cape Cod and if your trip falls during Thanksgiving, you’re in for a special treat. Our signature restaurant, Ocean Terrace, will provide the perfect setting for a filling and festive holiday meal without any of the cleanup. While you’re taking in the serene views of Cape Cod Bay, let our expert chefs do the work in preparing a delicious Thanksgiving dinner Cape Cod-style (yes, fresh oysters are involved!). Holidays are all about connecting with those you love, so sit back, relax, and toast to a Thanksgiving you and your family won’t soon forget. Call 508-896-9000 to make reservations.

Celebrate the Spooky Season All Month Long

Check out a few of our favorites across Cape Cod below:

Annual Pumpkin Patch: 9.a.m. to dusk daily at the West Yarmouth Congregational Church. Pick your pumpkin, enjoy sweet treats, and check out the local merch!

Halloween Cemetery Walk: From the Historical Society of Orleans, take a walk through Orleans Cemetery with town historian Bonnie Snow to check out graves that date back to the 1800s.

Provincetown Ghost Hunt: Check out the historic meeting house with Adam Berry, star of TLC’s “Kindred Spirits” and Syfy series “Ghost Hunters.” There will even be a paranormal seance!

Haunted Forest: Head to the Mass Audubon Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary to explore these haunted pines after dark. Walking tours will take groups through the spooky pines for a fun (and slightly frightful) evening!

Retreat Into Nature at Nickerson State Park

At Nickerson State Park, say goodbye to the sand dunes and salt marshes that Cape Cod is famous for and enter a world of sprawling hills, dense woodlands, and shimmering ponds formed from glaciers over 10,000 years ago. Spanning across 1900 acres, this state park is home to campsites, hiking trails, biking paths, picnic areas, and so much more. Gather your friends and family and enjoy a day (or two) of exploring the natural beauty of this special respite of Cape Cod. Start your morning off with a moderate hike—some paths even connect to the rail trail—or spend the afternoon kayaking on Flax Pond. The park even has catch-and-release trout fishing year-round! No matter how you like to retreat into nature, you can create a day uniquely you at Nickerson State Park.

Taste the Flavors of This Cape Cod Vineyard

Since 2007, this family-run vineyard has captivated the Cape with premium wines bursting with flavor and pioneered the art of maritime grape growing in the area. Stop into their tasting room and gift shop, housed in a restored 1830s farmhouse, or take a free guided tour of the vineyard and state-of-the-art barrel room to learn more about their winemaking process. The winery offers wine tastings every half hour beginning a half-hour after open and continuing till closing. Finish off your experience with some bites from the Crush Pad Food Truck, and relax under their new pavilion with a glass of wine in hand. The views of the vineyard and expansive ocean beyond? Priceless.

Cape Cod Offers a Fourth of July You'll Never Forget

In Yarmouth, you can catch more than 30 sand sculpture creations at the annual Sand Sculpture Trail, which you can view through the summer. For community Fourth of July parades, look to communities like Falmouth’s, which will kick-off the big day with their annual parade of bikes, carriages, and even a cannonball shooting. Then, join in on nearby picnic celebrations with great food, music, and festivities. To end the night, Cape Cod goes all out with firework displays as you’ve never seen. The Falmouth Fireworks have been voted as some of the best, with fun, patriotic music to go along. You can also find fireworks along Provincetown Harbor and Pleasant Bay, where you can take cruises for prime viewing! However you spend your summer holiday, Cape Cod offers a Fourth of July you won’t forget.

Go Seal Watching and Explore Nantucket Sound

This wildlife refuge has become a home for thousands of harbor and gray seals over time, making each and every visit a thrilling treat. But the fun doesn’t end with the seals. On the voyage, you’ll visit Wychmere Harbor—one of the most scenic harbors on the Cape—and the Stage Harbor to get a close look at the beautiful Stage Harbor and Chatham lighthouses. On these tours, you get so much more than just animal-watching, but a real experience of the magic of sea life on Nantucket Sound. Monomoy Island Excursions runs cruises several times each day, each tour lasting an hour and a half, with a wildlife expert on board to answer all of your questions. You’ll definitely want to make time for this family-friendly afternoon adventure.

Visit Nantucket for a Week of Delicious Wine and Food

Just 30 miles off our beautiful coast—and a short ferry ride away—Nantucket will buzz with excitement over five jam-packed days of tastings, seminars, dinners, and more. May 15-19, you can take your pick from select events on the all-day schedules or go all in for the entire festival, which has been held annually for over twenty years. No matter what’s on your itinerary, you’ll be able to dive head first into the distinguished and dynamic worlds of cuisine and winemaking. Meet with chefs, sommeliers, presenters, and expert speakers to gain insight into the craft and art of wine and food. With the stunning coast as the festival’s backdrop, the five-day event is simply not to be missed.

Explore the Town on the Cape Cod Bike and Rail Trail

With 26 miles of breathtaking backdrops and lush scenery from South Dennis to Wellfleet, the rail trail is a fun and active way to explore all over Cape Cod on your own terms. Mostly flat terrain—with some minor grades around the Lower and Outer Cape areas—you can plan a route for as little or as long as you’d like. Rent bikes right here on site from the shops on either side of our resort, and you’ll be well on your way. The rental shops offer reasonable fees, starting at $15 for two hours or $35 for a full day for adults, and $10 for two hours or $25 for a whole day for children.

Provincetown: Small on Size, Big on Surprise

Provincetown – or “P-Town,” as the locals call it — traces its history back roughly 400 years, when Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower docked in its harbor and signed the Mayflower Compact. Although the Pilgrims eventually elected to settle in nearby Plymouth, Provincetown was immortalized. Officially settled in 1700, the town gradually developed into its current state. P-town has something for everyone: The Pilgrim Monument, commemorating the first landfall of its namesake travelers; Herring Cove Beach, part of the Cape Cod National Seashore; and the lively, inclusive Commercial Street, to name a few attractions. It’s also a haven for the LGBT community. There’s more to Provincetown than meets the eye; and judging by some of the individuals that called it home — Tennessee Williams, Jackson Pollock, Kurt Vonnegut, and Anthony Bourdain among them — you’re bound to have a memorable visit.