Have a summer to remember on the Cape.
Cape Cod is the ultimate New England summer destination.
Despite its laid-back reputation, action and adventure can also be found on this Massachusetts peninsula.
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Soak in the nostalgia of the Wellfleet Drive-In.
TheWellfleet Drive-In Theatredelivers some of the Cape’s most nostalgic vacation moments.
The flea market is open every Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to about 3 p.m., weather permitting.
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Cycle (or walk) the Rail Trail.
Not a seasoned cyclist?
Admire glass art in Sandwich.
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Squeeze a little culture into your Cape Cod vacation by acquainting yourself with a local-favorite art form: glassblowing.
Learn about the Nauset Lighthouse.
(There are 14, to be precise.)
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One of the most celebrated is Eastham’sNauset Lighthouse, which still serves as a warning to passing boats.
Stop and smell the roses at Heritage Museums & Gardens.
The center features an interactive exhibit on the Titanic, provides opportunities to explore submarines, and more.
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It’s the ideal rainy-day activity for families.
Sample local seafood at the Beachcomber.
Cape Codis a bona fide seafood destination, and some of the best can be found at theBeachcomber.
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The Cape Cod institution sits inside a former lifesaving station that was built in the late 19th century.
Sip and savor in Truro.
Unwind with a glass of local wine atTruro Vineyards, which specializes in maritime grapes.
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Hunt for old-timey treasures at the Sandwich Antiques Center.
Root for the home team at a Cape Cod Baseball League game.
Come for the game; stay for the hotdogs and Cracker Jacks.
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Indulge in a little Americana by cheering on the home team at aCape Cod Baseball Leaguegame.
Play a round at The Captains Golf Course.
Want to get in some sporting action of your own?
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Book a tee time atThe Captains Golf Course.
The par-72 Port Course and par-72 Starboard Course combine for 36 holes of challenging fun.
Dig your toes into the Cape Cod National Seashore.
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Experience the breathtaking coastline at theCape Cod National Seashore.
Visit to hike, cycle, take a ranger-led tour, or just relax on the sand.
Mingle with nonhuman locals at the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge.
See a show at The Cape Playhouse.
In the evenings, tourists and locals alike funnel intoThe Cape Playhousefor a hit musical or a new drama.
This isn’t any old playhouse, despite its small-town location.
It’s the longest-running professional summer theater in the country, and one with serious pedigree.
Search for whales and dolphins on a cruise.
you’re able to’t leave the Cape without hitting the water for a bit of whale watching.
Sorry, that’s just the rule.
Peruse the Cape Cod Museum of Art.
Check the calendar to see what’s on during your visit.
Tour Cape Cod’s largest cranberry bog.
Those keen to peek inside a year-round cranberry farm can take a tour, offered daily in the summer.
That happens only during harvest, and for only 24 hours.
The opportunity to stock up on fresh cranberries and cranberry products honey, soaps, cookbooks, etc.
from the farm stand makes the visit worthwhile nonetheless.
Visit the Cape’s LGBTQ+ capital.
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Provincetown is the beating heart of the peninsula’s LGBTQ+ scene.
Luckily, a45-minute ferry from Woods Holemakes the journey a breeze.
Plan a day trip to see the photogenicGay Head Lightoverlooking the ancient Aquinnah Cliffs.
