Ana’s Cape Code places to visit
Sightseeing
Provincetown
Craigville Beach
Craigville Beach Rd
Hathaway's Pond
Built to commemorate the European pilgrims’ first landing in the New World in 1620 at what is now Provincetown, Pilgrim Monument is a 252-foot stone tower overlooking Provincetown Harbor and the Cape Cod shoreline. Join a scheduled tour to climb its 116 steps and 60 ramps and see the incredible view. If you’re visiting in the off-season you are in for a special treat as the tower is decorated with thousands of lights each November that remain up into the month of January. This is in Provincetown
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Pilgrim Monument
1 High Pole Hill RdBuilt to commemorate the European pilgrims’ first landing in the New World in 1620 at what is now Provincetown, Pilgrim Monument is a 252-foot stone tower overlooking Provincetown Harbor and the Cape Cod shoreline. Join a scheduled tour to climb its 116 steps and 60 ramps and see the incredible view. If you’re visiting in the off-season you are in for a special treat as the tower is decorated with thousands of lights each November that remain up into the month of January. This is in Provincetown
Part of Cape Cod National Seashore, Herring Cove Beach has great views, fantastic sunsets, and is a favorite of swimmers and sunbathers. In season, the beach has lifeguards, restrooms, and snacks. Parking fees apply or you can use your annual National Seashore pass, and four-wheel drive vehicles with permits are allowed on the beach. A secluded section, hidden Herring Cove Beach, is generally considered to be “clothing optional.”
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Herring Cove Beach
Province Lands RdPart of Cape Cod National Seashore, Herring Cove Beach has great views, fantastic sunsets, and is a favorite of swimmers and sunbathers. In season, the beach has lifeguards, restrooms, and snacks. Parking fees apply or you can use your annual National Seashore pass, and four-wheel drive vehicles with permits are allowed on the beach. A secluded section, hidden Herring Cove Beach, is generally considered to be “clothing optional.”
Provincetown is, to many, the center of the Cape Cod arts scene. The town’s vibrant Commercial Street area is all about shopping, art appreciation and dining. Home to the Provincetown Art Association and Museum, the Provincetown International Film Festival, several bars and nightclubs, and an abundance of galleries and studios, Provincetown attracts artists and aficionados from around the world all year long.
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Commercial Street
Commercial StreetProvincetown is, to many, the center of the Cape Cod arts scene. The town’s vibrant Commercial Street area is all about shopping, art appreciation and dining. Home to the Provincetown Art Association and Museum, the Provincetown International Film Festival, several bars and nightclubs, and an abundance of galleries and studios, Provincetown attracts artists and aficionados from around the world all year long.
The trail through White Cedar Swamp takes you through a fairytale-like woodland, carpets of lush green moss, and fields of beautiful wildflowers to a boardwalk with several landings, where you can pause and take in the amazing views or observe the wildlife all around. White Cedar Swamp is especially good for birdwatching or just taking a leisurely stroll, and offers an endless supply of scenic landscapes and stunning photo opportunities. This is in Wellfleet.
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White Cedar Swamp Trail
Marconi Site RdThe trail through White Cedar Swamp takes you through a fairytale-like woodland, carpets of lush green moss, and fields of beautiful wildflowers to a boardwalk with several landings, where you can pause and take in the amazing views or observe the wildlife all around. White Cedar Swamp is especially good for birdwatching or just taking a leisurely stroll, and offers an endless supply of scenic landscapes and stunning photo opportunities. This is in Wellfleet.
Hardings Beach sits in a protected section of Nantucket Sound with warm waters, gentle waves, nesting shorebirds, a hiking trail, space to launch sailboats and kayaks, and views of Stage Harbor, Oyster River, Bucks Creek, and Monomoy Island. In the summer, the beach has lifeguards, snacks, and restrooms. Parking requires a beach sticker or day pass available at the beach entrance.
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Harding Beach
Hardings Beach sits in a protected section of Nantucket Sound with warm waters, gentle waves, nesting shorebirds, a hiking trail, space to launch sailboats and kayaks, and views of Stage Harbor, Oyster River, Bucks Creek, and Monomoy Island. In the summer, the beach has lifeguards, snacks, and restrooms. Parking requires a beach sticker or day pass available at the beach entrance.
To explore Monomoy Wildlife Refuge, head to the visitor center on Morris Island. From there, you can take a boat ride to the offshore sections of Monomoy. On Monomoy’s Wilderness Islands, you can explore long stretches of beach, sand dunes, salt marshes and freshwater ponds. The scenery is very Cape Cod and the wildlife is amazing!
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Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge
To explore Monomoy Wildlife Refuge, head to the visitor center on Morris Island. From there, you can take a boat ride to the offshore sections of Monomoy. On Monomoy’s Wilderness Islands, you can explore long stretches of beach, sand dunes, salt marshes and freshwater ponds. The scenery is very Cape Cod and the wildlife is amazing!
See more than 7,000 lavender plants in bloom at Cape Cod Lavender Farm. The blossoms are at their peak in June and July, but the 11 acre farm is beautiful year-round. The family farm is surrounded by 75 acres of woodland with trails, ponds, and many visiting and resident birds to watch in the trees. The farm is free to visit, open March-December and has candles, soaps, and a wide variety of other lavender products for sale.
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Cape Cod Lavender Farm shop
Weston Woods RoadSee more than 7,000 lavender plants in bloom at Cape Cod Lavender Farm. The blossoms are at their peak in June and July, but the 11 acre farm is beautiful year-round. The family farm is surrounded by 75 acres of woodland with trails, ponds, and many visiting and resident birds to watch in the trees. The farm is free to visit, open March-December and has candles, soaps, and a wide variety of other lavender products for sale.
Nickerson State Park offers camp sites, fresh water ponds, and trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. The park’s 1,900 acres of wilderness are dotted with kettle ponds perfect for fishing, boating, and swimming. Open to the public year-round with daily parking fees, Nickerson State Park also has restrooms, showers, and a playground for the kids.
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Parc d'État Nickerson
3488 Main StreetNickerson State Park offers camp sites, fresh water ponds, and trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. The park’s 1,900 acres of wilderness are dotted with kettle ponds perfect for fishing, boating, and swimming. Open to the public year-round with daily parking fees, Nickerson State Park also has restrooms, showers, and a playground for the kids.
Visit Mayflower Beach for incredible views with great expanses of powdery white sand and uninterrupted skyline. The beach faces open water to the north and west, perfectly framing sunsets over the calm Cape Cod Bay and miles of tide pools at low tide. Perfect for swimming at high tide, low tide reveals the marine life on the tidal flats. During the summer months the beach has lifeguards, restrooms, showers, snack bar, and beach wheelchairs available.
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Mayflower Beach
Horsefoot PathVisit Mayflower Beach for incredible views with great expanses of powdery white sand and uninterrupted skyline. The beach faces open water to the north and west, perfectly framing sunsets over the calm Cape Cod Bay and miles of tide pools at low tide. Perfect for swimming at high tide, low tide reveals the marine life on the tidal flats. During the summer months the beach has lifeguards, restrooms, showers, snack bar, and beach wheelchairs available.
The Cape Cod Rail Trail is an old train line converted to a paved path for bicycles and pedestrians. The 25 mile long trail is ideal for cyclists who want to make a day of it. You can conveniently rent a bicycle at a shop right on the trail in Yarmouth, and there are many places to stop along the way for drinks, snacks, shopping and taking in the scenic Cape Cod views.
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Cape Cod Rail Trail
Cape Cod Rail TrailThe Cape Cod Rail Trail is an old train line converted to a paved path for bicycles and pedestrians. The 25 mile long trail is ideal for cyclists who want to make a day of it. You can conveniently rent a bicycle at a shop right on the trail in Yarmouth, and there are many places to stop along the way for drinks, snacks, shopping and taking in the scenic Cape Cod views.
The JFK Hyannis Museum is historical tribute to John F. Kennedy and his family. Dedicated to preserving the Kennedy legacy, the museum has multimedia exhibits that give you a glimpse of Kennedy’s time spent on the Cape through recorded stories and narration. Visitors can also take a self-guided walking tour on the 1.6 mile Kennedy Legacy Trail that begins at the museum.
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JFK Museum, Hyannis
The JFK Hyannis Museum is historical tribute to John F. Kennedy and his family. Dedicated to preserving the Kennedy legacy, the museum has multimedia exhibits that give you a glimpse of Kennedy’s time spent on the Cape through recorded stories and narration. Visitors can also take a self-guided walking tour on the 1.6 mile Kennedy Legacy Trail that begins at the museum.
Home of the Kennedy Compound, Hyannis Port is a small residential community in Barnstable. The area has upscale homes, the exclusive Hyannis Port Club for golf and tennis, and the peaceful Eugenia Fortes Beach for a quiet walk on the sand. With several vacation rentals in the area, Hyannis Port may be one of the best places to settle in for a stay just minutes from the beach in one of the most desirable Cape Cod locations.
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Hyannis Port
Home of the Kennedy Compound, Hyannis Port is a small residential community in Barnstable. The area has upscale homes, the exclusive Hyannis Port Club for golf and tennis, and the peaceful Eugenia Fortes Beach for a quiet walk on the sand. With several vacation rentals in the area, Hyannis Port may be one of the best places to settle in for a stay just minutes from the beach in one of the most desirable Cape Cod locations.
Heritage Museum and Gardens is not your average museum or garden. Museum exhibits feature subjects like antique cars, carousels and impressive outdoor art installments. In the gardens, Hidden Hollow has play areas and activities for exploring the great outdoors. And there is even an Adventure Park where you can traverse a network of ladders, ropes, platforms, and ziplines high up in the forest of oak and pine trees.
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Musées et jardins du patrimoine
67 Grove StHeritage Museum and Gardens is not your average museum or garden. Museum exhibits feature subjects like antique cars, carousels and impressive outdoor art installments. In the gardens, Hidden Hollow has play areas and activities for exploring the great outdoors. And there is even an Adventure Park where you can traverse a network of ladders, ropes, platforms, and ziplines high up in the forest of oak and pine trees.
Known for its sunrise views over the open Atlantic, Nauset Beach is a broad stretch of sand lined by steep dunes. During the summer season, surfers, sunbathers and fishermen flock to Nauset Beach’s ten-mile stretch of sand known for its big waves, chilly waters, and large sand dunes. In summer, the beach has lifeguards, restrooms, showers, snacks and equipment rentals. As an extra incentive, four-wheel drive vehicles with permits are allowed on Nauset beach.
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Nauset Beach
250 Beach RdKnown for its sunrise views over the open Atlantic, Nauset Beach is a broad stretch of sand lined by steep dunes. During the summer season, surfers, sunbathers and fishermen flock to Nauset Beach’s ten-mile stretch of sand known for its big waves, chilly waters, and large sand dunes. In summer, the beach has lifeguards, restrooms, showers, snacks and equipment rentals. As an extra incentive, four-wheel drive vehicles with permits are allowed on Nauset beach.
The Cape Cod Rail Trail is an old train line converted to a paved path for bicycles and pedestrians. The 25 mile long trail is ideal for cyclists who want to make a day of it. You can conveniently rent a bicycle at a shop right on the trail in Brewster, and there are many places to stop along the way for drinks, snacks, shopping, and taking in the scenic Cape Cod views.
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Rail Trail Bike Shop
302 Underpass RdThe Cape Cod Rail Trail is an old train line converted to a paved path for bicycles and pedestrians. The 25 mile long trail is ideal for cyclists who want to make a day of it. You can conveniently rent a bicycle at a shop right on the trail in Brewster, and there are many places to stop along the way for drinks, snacks, shopping, and taking in the scenic Cape Cod views.
Located on the south side of the mid-cape, Bass River is a popular destination for boating, kayaking, paddle-boarding and fishing. The river’s smooth flowing waters and tree lined shores provide a tranquil setting that’s perfect year-round. Local shops have kayaks, boards and boats to rent and the 160-slip marina offers convenient access to launch, dock, and refuel. You explore up to 10 miles of Bass River by boat as well as Harwich Port, Chatham, and Hyannis harbors.
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Bass River Kayaks and Paddle Boards
118 Main StLocated on the south side of the mid-cape, Bass River is a popular destination for boating, kayaking, paddle-boarding and fishing. The river’s smooth flowing waters and tree lined shores provide a tranquil setting that’s perfect year-round. Local shops have kayaks, boards and boats to rent and the 160-slip marina offers convenient access to launch, dock, and refuel. You explore up to 10 miles of Bass River by boat as well as Harwich Port, Chatham, and Hyannis harbors.
Food scene
Colombo's Cafe & Pastries
544 Main St
Main Street
Main StreetBad Martha Farmer's Brewery
876 E Falmouth HwyCape Cod Beer
1336 Phinneys LnBritish Beer Company
412 Main StThe protected harbor at Hyannis is a popular refuge for all sorts of recreational boats making their way around the Cape. It may be even more popular for dining, though, with several on-the-water restaurants serving delicious fresh seafood and other Cape Cod inspired cuisine. Diners come not only for the food, but to relax and watch the yachts and sailboats out the harbor.
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Hyannis Harbor
The protected harbor at Hyannis is a popular refuge for all sorts of recreational boats making their way around the Cape. It may be even more popular for dining, though, with several on-the-water restaurants serving delicious fresh seafood and other Cape Cod inspired cuisine. Diners come not only for the food, but to relax and watch the yachts and sailboats out the harbor.
Mattakeese Wharf Restaurant
273 MillwayOne of the 7 villages of Barnstable, Barnstable Village, is a classic Cape Cod community that embraces the arts with its local studios, galleries and museums. Centered around the post office between the Coast Guard Museum and the historic Sturgis Library, Barnstable Village is a quaint, pedestrian friendly area where you’ll find the Barnstable Market, shops, restaurants and a comedy club – and that’s only a few of the attractions.
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Barnstable
One of the 7 villages of Barnstable, Barnstable Village, is a classic Cape Cod community that embraces the arts with its local studios, galleries and museums. Centered around the post office between the Coast Guard Museum and the historic Sturgis Library, Barnstable Village is a quaint, pedestrian friendly area where you’ll find the Barnstable Market, shops, restaurants and a comedy club – and that’s only a few of the attractions.
Sandy Neck Beach is a long stretch of coastline with tidal flats and sand bars reaching east from Sandwich toward Barnstable. Sandy Neck Lighthouse is nestled in the dunes at the end of Beach Point on the Black Bank Channel. Perks of visiting Sandy Neck include campfires being allowed on the beach, as well as off-road vehicles with permits. In summer, the beach has lifeguards, restrooms, food concessions, and a beach wheelchair.
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Sandy Neck Beach
Sandy Neck Beach is a long stretch of coastline with tidal flats and sand bars reaching east from Sandwich toward Barnstable. Sandy Neck Lighthouse is nestled in the dunes at the end of Beach Point on the Black Bank Channel. Perks of visiting Sandy Neck include campfires being allowed on the beach, as well as off-road vehicles with permits. In summer, the beach has lifeguards, restrooms, food concessions, and a beach wheelchair.
Visit Mashpee Commons to experience shopping, dining, relaxing and entertainment that’s all about Cape Cod. Update your Cape style at a trendy boutique, pick up a bit of Cape memorabilia at a local shop, and unwind at a luxury spa then top off the day with a tasty meal. Mashpee Commons has something for everyone in a setting that embraces everything Cape Cod has to offer.
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Mashpee Commons
22 Steeple StVisit Mashpee Commons to experience shopping, dining, relaxing and entertainment that’s all about Cape Cod. Update your Cape style at a trendy boutique, pick up a bit of Cape memorabilia at a local shop, and unwind at a luxury spa then top off the day with a tasty meal. Mashpee Commons has something for everyone in a setting that embraces everything Cape Cod has to offer.