Location: Wellfleet
Top Things to do in Wellfleet
Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Wellfleet, Massachusetts (MA)
Wellfleet is a town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States, and is located halfway between the "tip" and "elbow" of Cape Cod. The town had a population of 2,750 at the 2010 census, which swells nearly sixfold during the summer. A total of 70% of the town's land area is in protection, and nearly half of it is part of the Cape Cod National Seashore. Wellfleet is famous for its eponymous oysters, which are celebrated in the annual October Wellfleet OysterFest.
Restaurants in Wellfleet
1. Billingsgate Charters
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 116 reviews
Lobster Charters, Sport Fishing Charters, and Combo Charters - Affordable Family Fun! We also sell fresh lobsters right off the boat at a great price!
2. Fun Seekers
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 32 reviews
Fun Seekers is your first choice on Cape Cod for water sports fun. We provide daily instruction and tours in Surfing, Kite surfing, Windsurfing, and Stand Up Paddle boarding. We operate from May to October and have been providing lifetime memories since 1992. Our qualified, patient, energetic instructors will provide a fun learning atmosphere for students of all ages.
3. Wellfleet Public Library
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By kateb1111 - Charlottesville, United States
Whenever I'm spending a significant amount of time in Wellfleet, the second thing I do, after getting a lobster roll at PJ's, is get a library card at the Wellfleet Library. It's right in town and has a great selection of books, CDs, and DVDs. They are happy to have summer folks get cards and use them. I've never been short of good reading material. There's also a wonderful secondhand book sale in Wellfleet in early August every year that should not be missed. Enjoy!
4. Captain Curley's Sailing Charters
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 142 reviews
Captain “Curley" has been taking guests on Jeremy Point outings and sight seeing tours of Wellfleet Harbor since 2013. Some of his more memorable experiences have been finding live scallop in the tidal pools off of Jeremy Point, seeing a dolphin cruising the harbor waters, and viewing the impressive cloud formations and weather patterns unique to the Cape. However, it's the guests that make each outing a unique and enjoyable experience each trip. Everyday experiences such as finding pristine shells, seeing seals play, and swimming in the ocean continues to bring joy and a satisfaction day after day. In 2016 Curley introduced his new old boat. A 1969 classic 19 foot O'day Mariner “Tomoka.” Originally named after William McCoy's prohibition rumrunner of the same name. She has a sharp looking dark blue hull and beautiful teak trim. Sure to be an eye pleaser as we beach on Jeremy Point this summer.
5. Uncle Tim's Bridge
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By Wander555899
This walk is always scenic. You can spot turtles, fish, Herons and other wildlife while crossing this beautiful foot bridge that takes you to downtown Wellfleet.
6. White Cedar Swamp
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 118 reviews
The site of Marconi's wireless transmission station.
Reviewed By Wander555899
An easy walk through and unusual landscape. Most of the walk is on a raised walkway through a beautiful, peaceful ecologically sensitive area. Somewhat mystical on foggy days but always beautiful.
7. Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
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4.5 based on 389 reviews
This preserve is a great place to commune with nature and watch the sunset.
Reviewed By daveb0123 - West Hartford, United States
We really enjoyed the flat hiking trails here. The views are great and well worth the entry fee which supports the Mass Audubon Society
8. Marconi Beach
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4.5 based on 520 reviews
Reviewed By gharrigan
Have gone to Marconi Beach a dozen times this summer. Easy to get to, lots of parking, clean changing rooms, clean open bathrooms, easy paths to the beach. Stairs involved to get don to the beach though. Lots of clean sand, and lifeguards.
9. Wellfleet Drive-In Theatre
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4.5 based on 297 reviews
Reviewed By jmestyle - Connecticut, United States
The drive in was a lot of fun. The kids loved it, we watched Grease and lots of people sang along to the songs. I think the musical movies make it more interesting for the kids. Cars were spaced apart. Bring your own food/snacks, the snack shack is a farther walk and long line. We ordered a pizza and brought it with us and also our own popcorn. The flea market is a total bust. This was my second time going and some vendors are rude and almost all are overpriced junk items. I don’t think they actually want to sell their items. They enjoy collecting and putting them on display. You can get the same stuff at the same exact price in an expensive tourist shop or you can get it for free on side of the road or leftovers from a yard sale. No in between I did enjoy the handcrafted unique items but it wasn’t many
10. Great Island Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 110 reviews
Reviewed By johnkG9727LF - Malvern, United States
We did this hike a few years ago without our kids. On that visit, it was high tide and the beach appeared very rocky below the high tide line and while we liked walking on the empty windswept beach, the water was certainly not inviting. This year, we went with a larger group, 7 adults ages 21 to 55 and 3 kids ages 10-15. We were not intending to hike more than a couple of miles; we just wanted to see some different landscape and see the empty beach, not always easy to find on Cape Cod. Arriving at the beach near low tide on a beautiful sunny day, we were pleasantly surprised to see clear water and sandy bottom out past the rocky strip below the high tide line. We ended up wading, swimming, and just hanging out for over an hour. We wished we had brought more drinks, snacks, and towels but we made do with what we had. There were diagonal sandbars leading out over a hundred yards into the beautiful clear water of the bay. We saw another large group that had brought all of their beach gear including chairs, umbrellas, and coolers. It’s probably 1/2 mike from the parking area to the beach but the trail is more dirt than sand so easily travelled with a wagon, wheeled cooler, or bike. We saw folks headed down the beach for the long hike to Jeremy Point but we were very content to do just the short hike (<1 mile) to the south end of The Gut (the narrow strip of dunes and beach) and our secret beach!
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