Lonely PlanetJul 28
17 things to do on Cape Cod
The beach is the main event on Cape Cod, but there are other fabulous things to do, too.
Barrier beach with hiking trails among dunes and marshes
25 things in this story
- Snack ShackRestaurantPost-hike stop for fried clams or ice cream
- Sandy NeckNature reserveBarrier beach with hiking trails among dunes and marshes
- Elsewhere
- Cape Cod National SeashoreNature reserveCape Cod, United States40 miles of pristine beaches, sand dunes, pine forests
- Race Point BeachSightCape Cod, United StatesWild beach at the end of the Province Lands trail
- Province Lands Bike TrailTrailCape Cod, United States5.45-mile loop through the National Seashore
- The BeachcomberRestaurantWellfleet, United StatesSeaside seafood shack at Cahoon Hollow Beach
- Mac’s ShackRestaurantWellfleet, United StatesEat oysters from Cape Cod Bay
- Stellwagen BankSightCape Cod, United StatesNational marine sanctuary, rich feeding grounds for marine mammals
- Dolphin Fleet Whale WatchAttractionProvincetown, United StatesWhale watching cruises depart from Provincetown
- Old King's HighwayNeighborhoodCape Cod, United StatesRoute 6A, a delightful drive with historic homes
- Art’s Dune ToursPlaceCape Cod, United StatesAll-terrain vehicle tours of the sand dunes
- Nauset MarshSightCape Cod, United StatesBest kayaking destination, calm waters, prolific wildlife
- Monomoy IslandSightCape Cod, United StatesHome to seals, accessible by boat trip
- Chatham Fish PierSightCape Cod, United StatesObservation deck for spotting seals, place for lobster rolls
- Cape Cod Baseball LeaguePlaceCape Cod, United StatesOne of the country's oldest and most prestigious collegiate leagues
- Wellfleet Drive-InSightWellfleet, United StatesOutdoor drive-in theater with playground and mini golf
- Commercial StreetNeighborhoodProvincetown, United StatesMain street in Provincetown for shopping and people-watching
- Aqua BarBarProvincetown, United StatesPerch to sip cocktails and watch the sunset
- Crown & AnchorGuest houseProvincetown, United StatesDance floors, pool decks, and a stage that’s seen things.
- A-HousePlaceProvincetown, United StatesDance floor for ending the night
- Mayflower BeachSightDennis, United States
- Point of RocksSightBrewster, United States
- Salt Pond BaySightCape Cod, United States
- Coast Guard BeachSightCape Cod, United States
- BoatslipPlaceProvincetown, United States