Cape Cod Bucket List


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GO ON A
WHALE WATCH
For those in search of New
England’s famed whales, head
out to the high seas for the
chance to catch breathtaking
views of the mighty creatures
in the Atlantic. Whale watch
excursions operate daily cruises
in season out of Barnstable,
Provincetown and Plymouth.
SEE THE LIGHTHOUSES
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There are eight working lighthouses on
the Cape, mile-for-mile one of the largest
concentrations in the world. Among them
are Nobska Light in Falmouth, Race Point
Light in Provincetown, Chatham Light in
Chatham and Nauset Light in Eastham
(widely considered one of the most
photographed lighthouses in America).
Many offer tours in season, so check their
websites!
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EXPLORE THE CAPE COD
NATIONAL SEASHORE
With six swimming beaches, picturesque lighthouses,
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CRUISE DOWN ROUTE 6A
scenic hiking trails and historic sights stretched out along
40 protected miles of the Atlantic, the Cape Cod National
Seashore is a must-see. Art’s Dune Tours offers one of the best
Cape Cod’s Route 6A, also known as Old
King’s Highway, comprises the largest
contiguous historic district in the United
States. A drive along this scenic byway
ways the explore the serene, windswept dunes of the National
Seashore, and the famous “dune shacks” where artists and
writers including Jackson Pollock and Tennessee Williams once
came for artistic inspiration.
takes you past sand dunes, salt marshes
and four centuries of colonial architecture.
Antique shops, eclectic galleries and
historic inns dot the 34-mile stretch from
the Cape Cod Canal to Orleans.
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GET OUT ON THE WATER
With over 599 miles of coastline, there
is no better place to spend the days
swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding,
sailing and sunbathing. Deep sea
昀椀shing excursions, particularly for bass
and blue昀椀sh, depart from many of the
Cape’s harbors – a great way to catch
your dinner!
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