Top Things to do in Cape Cod
Top 10 Nature & Parks 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 Provincelands Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 264 reviews
Reviewed By CherryTravels17 - New Jersey, United States
My husband and I ran the Provincelands Trail. We took advantage of the free parking at the Visitor Center, where we started/ended our run. The views from the Visitor Center were breathtaking. The path was beautiful and not crowded; this is a must-do for active travelers visiting P-town!
4. Kalmus Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 394 reviews
Its convenient location makes Kalmus one of the Hyannis area's most popular beaches.
Reviewed By Cwhite472
My 8yr old and 4 1/2yr old loved this beach. Clean, beautiful and quiet. Lots of seashells and plenty of space to walk around and distance yourself from other visitors. People around were very friendly
5. 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
6. Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 289 reviews
Birdwatchers flock to this Cape Cod wildlife habitat with a special emphasis on migratory birds.
Reviewed By kezd07 - Coventry, United Kingdom
We were so pleased to find this place, it was a total hidden gem. You can walk for miles when the tide is out and we saw so many different birds and even a seal out to sea. We came back a second time and sat on the beach for the day. You can’t swim here due to great whites in the area and there is a high volume of boat traffic but that didn’t bother us. We were happy to walk this beautiful beach, sunbath and paddle. Very beautiful!!!
7. 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.
8. Cornelia Carey Sanctuary (The Knob)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 238 reviews
Before you go.. there is very limited parking. Please try to walk or bike there for a visit. No large gatherings, events or functions are allowed on the Knob property. Nature trails run among the beach, rock and trees of this hidden shelter. Please leave the property as you found it. Dogs are allowed but only on leash. Please clean-up after your dog. This is a non-smoking property.
Reviewed By johnmN719YN - Mashpee, United States
You won't just discover this place. Even when you park, you will have to search for the path through the "tunnel" to entrance. A very unique vista of buzzard bay all year round.TAKE THE RIGHT ST THE FORK!
9. Coast Guard Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 620 reviews
A great beach to hike, relax and soak up the natural beauty of the Cape Cod National Seashore.
Reviewed By afshesid
Clean water and nice waves both at low and high tide. Would recommend anyone visiting cape to must visit this beach
10. Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
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
