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Top 10 Things to do in Cape Cod, Cape Cod
The Atlantic crashes on a coastline strewn with quaint harbors, windswept beaches, glorious dunes and blinking lighthouses. Explore Cape Cod National Seashore, bike past cranberry bogs on the Rail Trail or saunter around Sandwich, the Cape's oldest town. Many areas are architectural and culinary gems - full of weathered shingles, whaling captains' mansions, chowder shacks and upscale dining delights. Don't miss Woods Hole Oceanquest, famed Martha's Vineyard or charmingly upbeat Provincetown.
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1. Cape Cod National Seashore
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 625 reviews
Over 40,000 beautiful acres of protected beach and dunes, stretching from Chatham to Provincetown.
Reviewed By StacyInDC2012 - Alexandria, United States
During our visit to Cape Cod National Seashore we enjoyed relaxing beach time at Marconi Beach, complete with several seal appearances just beyond the waves and then hiked in the white cedar swamp. The park wasn’t very crowded as we were there during the week just after Labor Day. Loved the visit and the fact that it gave us the opportunity to both be active and relax.
2. Shining Sea Bikeway
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,029 reviews
Reviewed By MingO_11 - Boston, United States
This is arguably the most scenic bike trail in Cape Cod. It has almost everything Cape Cod bike trails have to offer: the marsh, the cranberry bog, picturesque cape towns, and of course the shining sea. A few tips: Near the Woods Hole terminus of the trail, there is a very good bakery called Pie in the Sky, which is a good stop to refuel. Also from there, the Nobska lighthouse is close by (~1 mile away), which also worth a side trip.
3. Cape Cod Rail Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 445 reviews
This bike path runs 25 miles, from Dennis to Wellfleet.
Reviewed By O8419NOadamw
For a family of 5 it is a great mostly straight long mostly very flat bike trail through a forest. It is an easy ride and great for young riders as my nine year old was able to go 17 miles with relative ease. I could see some complaints as there are some riders who act like it's the tour de france racing through the trail with little regard to others while others could think it is mostly a boring forest scenery. We started in Brewster at the Ocean Edge and the scenery was much nicer west towards Dennis
4. Herring Cove Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 939 reviews
Part of the Cape Cod National Seashore, Herring Cove is Provincetown's most popular beach.
Reviewed By robynf699
Herring cove beach is a great place to relax and watch the sunset, there is a brand new parking lot with a mat to walk down to the beach.
5. Commercial Street
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,266 reviews
Reviewed By PelleasPhiladelphia - Philadelphia, United States
Some of the best small town shopping stop I’ve ever experienced. Almost car-less and packed with pedestrians, there’s a shop for everyone: from lovely art, to great t-shirt stores (truly), to home furnishings, book stores, game stores, etc etc. it’s the heart of p-town and doesn’t disappoint!
6. Race Point Beach
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4.5 based on 1,497 reviews
Reviewed By IMKEVINFROMBOSTON - Boston, United States
Great Beach , Miles and Miles of Cape Cod seashore , we saw whales and seals and all kinds of activity , go see the Dunes or visit the light house pack water and a lunch lots of fun
7. The Steamship Authority
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4.5 based on 404 reviews
The Steamship Authority is the largest ferry service to the Island of Nantucket from Cape Cod. We offer the lowest fares and the most frequent daily departures for passengers, automobiles and trucks. Our ferries to Nantucket depart from the iconic Hyannis Harbor. Please note, we offer limited premium on-site parking as well as off-site parking with free shuttle service. Check our mobile site for current parking and trip status. Our seasonal high-speed passenger-only ferry, the M/V Iyanough, gets you to Nantucket - dock-to-dock - in just an hour. Enjoy great savings with our special $50 same-day, round-trip, available Monday - Thursday, April - December. For a perfect day trip Nantucket makes wonderful destinations - with magnificent beaches, charming scenery and fabulous shopping and dining.
Reviewed By barryn680 - Coventry, United States
a great way to get to the Island of Nantucket which is a great day trip or a place to spend some great vacation days. We mostly spend about a week or ten days here. a great beach is available and the town itself is a true gem. The small restaurants are very nice and so are the large ones, however the large ones tend to be a bit expensive and I like the felling I get in the smaller ones plus saving money also. The small places to stay on the Island are very nice and clean and the owners are for the most part very proud of there places.The shops are varied and it is fun sometimes just to kind of window shop and pick up some small things for friends and family. The steamship is a nice,fast,clean way to go and the price is not bad. If you bike take one.If they take cars when you go over for more than a day take it. If not you will pay dearly for a rent a car service. I say this due to it was long ago I made my first trip over and someone said You do not need a car as it is a small Island,Oh,did I find out.Rented a car and left a brand new Caddy in a parking lot on the mainland. Bad move folks. This is personal advise,take it or leave it. that is an old saying but the correct part is Take it.do not leave it.so we visit and take it for the long time stays. short stay of a day or even two you can get around ok or hire a cab or bus like vehicle. Have a great time. It is an outstanding place to visit.
8. Chatham Lighthouse Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 460 reviews
Reviewed By Hatwoman - Pomfret, United States
Blue water, purple & red flowers, greenery separated sandy beach area. 30 minute parking-plenty of time for photos, reading the various outdoor displays. Certainly not enough time to walk down to the beach area if planning a days outing. But definitely worth experiencing. You can see the shoals that claimed ships and lives over the years. Walk across the street to the Lighthouse; USCoast Guard properly and an obelisk monument erected to the crew of the Pendleton who were lost at sea as well as the rescuers. Beauty, breathtaking, and sad-all at the same time!
9. John F Kennedy Hyannis Museum
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4.0 based on 1,152 reviews
The John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum Foundation preserves and promotes the legacy of President Kennedy, his family, and their deep connection to Cape Cod. 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 as President of the United Sates when the Cape provided a time to relax and be reinvigorated and days spent sailing on the ocean to which he was so constantly drawn. The Museum's exhibits features videos and photographs spanning the years 1934 to 1963 and is arranged in thematic groupings to reflect John F. Kennedy, his family, his friends and the Cape Cod he so dearly loved. In addition to photography, a video narrated by Walter Cronkite depicts the president's experiences on the Cape. Several themed areas include charged oral histories of JFK's friends. Please check our website for correct dates and times that the museum is open.
Reviewed By RobboH - Cardiff, United Kingdom
Second visit to the museum and it was great to see improvements to the exhibits being constantly made. The Jacques Lowe exhibition of family photos was great with the highlight being the picture of Bobby Kennedy failing to hide his dislike of Lyndon Johnson at a meeting with the Kennedy boys.
10. Main Street Hyannis
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,138 reviews
Reviewed By Slick5276 - Salisbury, United States
Beautiful little town that has been an important part of Cape Cod life for many years. Lots of shops and restaurants to enjoy.
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