Top Things to do in Cape Cod
10 Hidden Gems Things to do in Cape Cod That You Shouldn't Miss
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.
Restaurants in Cape Cod
1. Reel Deal Fishing Charters
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 507 reviews
Reel Deal Fishing Charters offers daily fishing trips for striped bass, blues, bluefin tuna and more! Anglers of all ages and skill levels welcome. Voted Cape Cod's Best Fishing Charter in 2017 by NECN's Cape Cod's A-List. Fish with the best on your next Cape Cod visit!
2. Stick'n Rudder Aero Tours
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5.0 based on 278 reviews
Stick'n Rudder Aero Tours offers sightseeing rides and flight instruction around the gorgeous lower cape area with tours ranging from a quick jaunt around Chatham to longer tours to Provincetown and back. Call us at 508-945-2363 for more information!
3. Cahoon Museum of American Art
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5.0 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By 950maryjanel
A small but beautiful museum....Sailors Valentines were on display when we were there....beautifully displayed and a wonderful exhibition...if you get the chance see this display and learn the history of these Sailors Valentines. While you’re there...I hope the blue tree installation is still going on.....spectacularly painted trees ...live trees...with blue trunks....beautiful....
4. Shining Sea Bikeway
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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.
5. Chatham Marconi Maritime Center
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5.0 based on 203 reviews
Founded in 2002, the Chatham Marconi Maritime Center occupies two restored buildings on the preserved 11 acre, 10-building campus which comprised the former Marconi/RCA Wireless Receiving Station, once the busiest ship-to-shore station on the East Coast and a significant military installation during World War II. From Marconi's Spark To Modern Wireless! The Center's Marconi/RCA Wireless Museum offers interactive exhibits tracing the history of maritime wireless communication in Chatham from its formative days with Marconi through the 20th Century, and the wireless we use today. Visit arrival hours are listed; reservations are advised. Chatham Marconi's Education Center houses the museum's Wireless Today gallery and STEM education classrooms. The Center offers forward-thinking STEM education in area schools through its unique TechSmart program, STEM After Hours outside the classroom, and fun on-site week-long Summer Science classes. Please see website for details.
Reviewed By mememcmc
Awesome museum for both kids and adults. The history and real life experiences were exciting - and alot of great cape cod history. Many hands on activities for the young and old.
6. McDermott Glass Studio
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5.0 based on 28 reviews
In the back yard of a house at 272 Cotuit road in Sandwich, there is a metal building with molten glass in a furnace at 2000 degrees. 4 glassblowers, David and Yukimi and Isabel and Peter will be making beautiful glass inside the building. You can just walk in and watch them "dance with glass" from the behind of the working bench. They will explain what they are making and will answer any questions you have, too. You can feel the heat of glass as well as the love that they have in blowing glass. They usually blow glass Wednesday-Friday. there is a small gallery at the side of the house. The gallery is open everyday 10-5.
Reviewed By pc19642015 - Boston, United States
Great local glassblowing business that makes there pieces on the premises and a gallery for pieces for sale by the main house. Great variety and price point. Owner was very down to earth and friendly. No pressure to purchase anything at all.
7. O'Malley-Keyes Fine Art
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
O'Malley-Keyes Fine Art and their website have the largest selection on Cape Cod of original paintings and fine art prints featuring Cape Cod's beaches, harbors and our beautiful vistas. This is a no pressure art gallery that encourages you to browse and take your time as you look for the perfect piece of art that speaks to you.
Reviewed By GeorgeK4439
We cannot say enough about O'Malley-Keyes Art gallery! We too were blown away by Julia''s breathtaking work...and Julia made the experience both educational and delightful! Julia is the kind of person who you could spend the afternoon with- soaking up her wonderful spirit, generous nature and incredible knowledge. Her down to earth nature is a treasure and her masterpieces make the world a more beautiful place. Thank you Julia- for just being you and helping us see deeper into your paintings!
8. Heritage Museums & Gardens
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4.5 based on 913 reviews
You can enjoy more than 70 acres of gardens after visiting the art and history museums at the Heritage. Please note we will be opening for the 2019 season on Saturday, April 27th
Reviewed By mystery1reader - Boston, United States
Check out the great sundial made by a Mass man —Jim MOSS Historical notes to surprise and inform through out the relaxing paths 2020 detailed toy game - many Massachusetts produced games — Milton Bradley was a prince of a man Helpful friendly staff And !! There are regular small trams to take rides all around The antique cars are top notch Very well taken care paths with splendid variety of flowers ???? I Great place Reminds me of DC S gardens in upper Georgetown Or our ARBORETUM IN JAMAICA PLAIN
9. Hoxie House
10. Highland Light
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4.5 based on 341 reviews
This lighthouse was the first light sailors glimpsed when reaching this side of the Atlantic Ocean.
Reviewed By iheartbigpapi - Boston, United States
You can’t pass up seeing the first light house in Cape Cod, which was commissioned by then President George Washington and built in the late 1700s.
