Top Things to do in Cape Cod
What to do and see in Cape Cod, Cape Cod: The Best Outdoor Activities
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
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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
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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. 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.
7. Coast Guard Beach
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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
8. Old Kings Highway
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
The Old King's Highway, Cape Cod Route 6A, is on the northern, or bay side, of Cape Cod and winds its way through some of the oldest villages in America: 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.
Reviewed By stgnts - Bridgewater, United States
Ol Cape Cod... as the song goes, and when you travel down route 6A, you will see just that. The road is quaint, slower, nice homes, and shops here and there (not too many). Begin in Sandwich and enjoy a 30 - 40 MPH curving road stepping back into a slower, leisurely ride all the way to Orleans where Route 6A now becomes part of the State Highway Rt 6 all the way to Providence. Enjoy this road!
9. Marconi Beach
Overall Ratings
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.
10. Race Point Beach
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4.5 based on 1,497 reviews
Reviewed By IMKEVINFROMBOSTON - Boston, United States
Great Beach , Miles and Miles of Cape Cod seashore , we saw whales and seals and all kinds of activity , go see the Dunes or visit the light house pack water and a lunch lots of fun
