Cape Cod Attractions

A listing of day trips, historical spots, and activities for Cape Cod visitors. Explore the natural wonders of the Cape Cod National Seashore, local art galleries, the Hyannis JFK Library, or other popular tourism spots.

Sites

Cape Cod National Seashore - A series of beaches, tracks of land, and structures along outer Cape Cod
Cape Cod Potato Chips Factory - You can take a tour of the place where those delicious kettle-cooked chips are made
Cape Cod Rail Trail - A scenic 22-mile bike path that runs through Dennis, Harwich, Brewster, Orleans, Eastham and Wellfleet
Highland Light - The North Truro lighthouse is open daily for tours May through October
Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum - A memorial, open in the summers, that honors the Pilgrims and offers a panoramic view of the area from its top
Provincetown Art Association and Museum - Check the Web site for a schedule of events and exhibits
Wellfleet Drive-In Theatre - See movies under the stars at a 1957 drive-in theater with modern sound equipment

Museums

Cape Cod Maritime Museum - Exhibits explore life on Cape Cod from both the European and the Native American perspectives
Cape Cod Museum of Natural History - A museum in central Cape Cod that delves into the history, the people, and the geography of Cape Cod
Hyannis JFK Museum - A multimedia exhibit of JFK and his family and their time on Cape Cod
Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum - A memorial, open in the summers, that honors the Pilgrims and offers a panoramic view of the area from its top
Provincetown Art Association and Museum - Check the Web site for a schedule of events and exhibits
Sandwich Glass Museum - Displays of more than 5,000 glass pieces created in the 19th and 20th centuries