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.
Route 6A, a delightful drive with historic homes
25 things in this story
- Cape Cod National SeashoreNature reserve40 miles of pristine beaches, sand dunes, pine forests
- Race Point BeachSightWild beach at the end of the Province Lands trail
- Province Lands Bike TrailTrail5.45-mile loop through the National Seashore
- Stellwagen BankSightNational marine sanctuary, rich feeding grounds for marine mammals
- Old King's HighwayNeighborhoodRoute 6A, a delightful drive with historic homes
- Art’s Dune ToursPlaceAll-terrain vehicle tours of the sand dunes
- Nauset MarshSightBest kayaking destination, calm waters, prolific wildlife
- Monomoy IslandSightHome to seals, accessible by boat trip
- Chatham Fish PierSightObservation deck for spotting seals, place for lobster rolls
- Cape Cod Baseball LeaguePlaceOne of the country's oldest and most prestigious collegiate leagues
- Salt Pond BaySight
- Coast Guard BeachSight
- Elsewhere
- Snack ShackRestaurantBarnstable, United StatesPost-hike stop for fried clams or ice cream
- The BeachcomberRestaurantWellfleet, United StatesSeaside seafood shack at Cahoon Hollow Beach
- Mac’s ShackRestaurantWellfleet, United StatesEat oysters from Cape Cod Bay
- Dolphin Fleet Whale WatchAttractionProvincetown, United StatesWhale watching cruises depart from Provincetown
- Wellfleet Drive-InSightWellfleet, United StatesOutdoor drive-in theater with playground and mini golf
- Sandy NeckNature reserveBarnstable, United StatesBarrier beach with hiking trails among dunes and marshes
- 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
- BoatslipPlaceProvincetown, United States