Top Things to do in Cape Cod
10 Points of Interest & Landmarks 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. Gallery Artrio
2. Race Point Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 106 reviews
The Race Point Lighthouse, Keeper's House, Whistle House and Oil House are maintained by the Cape Cod Chapter of the American Lighthouse Foundation, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization of volunteer members whose mission is the restoration and preservation of these and other properties including Wood End and Long Point Lighthouses. In 1995, the Keeper's house and Whistle House were renovated and the opened for overnight stays to guests from around the world. Google Maps directs drivers to a road that is not accessible unless a permit is obtained from the NPS during the season and vehicle has 4 wheel drive. It is a 2 mile walk from the Race Point Beach, or an easier and shorter walk from the Hatches Harbor parking lot off the Province Lands Rd between Race Point and Herring Cove Beaches. The lighthouse tower is open for tours on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays during the season. Closed if the piping plovers close access to the beach.
Reviewed By 641zipw - Boston, United States
We visited the place last weekend in October. Nice experience. The view is great. Light house is facing East. Sunrise photo is great with sun light shines on the object. The seascape view is not that great because of view angle, kind of awkward angle on both side, East or West. From reviews, most people talk about the positive aspect of the visit. One thing I would like to point out that the hike is not an easy one for everyone. Before we went, we did not do enough homework, thought we could easily drive there. When we get there, we realize that vehicles are required to have beach permit. Even four wheel drive vehicles have special requirements for permit. We then think we can walk, but with all my photo equipment that is not prepare for hiking, the hike is a tough one. The sand is deep and you are limited on walking only on the vehicle track. You need flash light to walk before sunrise. One step high, next step low - tough. It took us almost two hours to get there. Four hrs of walking on sand back and forth may be a challenge for many. Beware.
3. Route 6A (The Old King's Highway)
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4.5 based on 320 reviews
Route 6A, which is on the northern, or bay side, of Cape Cod, winds its way through some of the oldest villages in America, including Bourne, Sandwich, Barnstable, Yarmouth, Dennis, Brewster and Orleans. Many of the homes and churches along this tree-shaded road are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.If you are interested in seeing what Cape Cod looked like before tourists discovered it, and want to visit some of the best quaint, little shops in New England, Route 6A is the place to be.
Reviewed By Venture329188
Such a wonderful,quaint country like road! Lots of beautiful scenery at slower speeds so you can actually enjoy your trip!
4. Old East Mill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
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. Jonathan Young Windmill
7. Jenny Lind Tower
8. Sandwich Town Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Built in 1834, Sandwich Town Hall was restored to its former glory in 2009. The second floor ballroom and theater is particularly beautiful with its historically accurate ceiling stenciling of tan and brown paint and gold leaf. As in the early 1900s, silent films are again presented here complete with a live piano accompaniment. Sandwich Town Hall was granted a Preservation Award for Rehabilitation & Restoration by the Massachusetts Historical Commission in 2011. In 2014 Sandwich, the oldest town on the Cape, will be celebrating its 375th anniversary.
9. Chatham's Godfrey Windmill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 70 reviews
Built in 1797, the Chatham Windmill (Godfrey Windmill) is one of the few historic wind-powered grist mills that remain on Cape Cod. It is open for guided tours during the summer months. Twice each year the mill is set in operation and, weather conditions permitting, the mill grinds corn just as it did in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Reviewed By dianekauai - Kapaa, United States
While jogging through town and touring the streets, homes and flowers in town you come to the old Godfrey Windmill and behind it a stone labyrinth. The windmill's history is interesting and the walk of the labyrinth is a good meditation spot - highly recommend this for a peaceful walking/jogging tour of downtown Chatham.
10. Kennedy Gallery & Studios
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