ACTIVITIES

Near our venues:

Sandwich Glass Museum

www.sandwichglassmuseum.org

A fascinating look at the history of glass-making on Cape Cod with a large variety of period pieces to inspect. There is even a glass-making exhibition!

Sandwich Heritage Gardens and Museum

www.heritagemuseumsandgardens.org

Beautiful gardens with a central exhibition barn which often houses traveling art exhibits. There is also a remarkable Antique Car Museum!

John F. Kennedy Hyannis Musuem

jfkhyannismuseum.org

A unique look at JFK and his family from the viewpoint of his days and life in Hyannis Port on Cape Cod. A hidden gem in downtown Hyannis!

Cape Cod Maritime Museum

www.capecodmaritimemuseum.org

This is a small museum dedicated to maritime life on Cape Cod that is constantly improving and increasing its fascinating exhibits. There is so much more to this museum than one would think upon viewing it from the outside. We have been there multiple times and enjoyed each and every visit.

1856 Country Store

555 MAIN ST, CENTERVILLE, MA 02632

(508) 775-1856

The front of this historic general store features Cape Cod arts and crafts and the rear will take you back to the days of the old Penny Candy Stores! This it is a must stop for Cape Cod visitors. Check out the whimsical benches on the front porch on your way in.

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Craigville Beach

966 CRAIGVILLE BEACH RD, CENTERVILLE, MA 02632

Grab your towels, chairs, and cooler and head over to Craigville Beach to enjoy a beautiful afternoon on the beach overlooking Nantucket Sound! Parking is available for $25.

Further Away and worth the trip:

Dolphin Fleet Whale Watch

www.whalewatch.com

Leaves from Provincetown, so it's a long drive, but less ocean cruising time to get to Stellwagen Bank, where the the whales can be found. You can also spend some time in famous, eclectic, unique Provincetown. If you plan to eat there, we recommend the Lobster Pot. Check out Race Point and the Old Harbor Life Saving Station. It's a great way to spend a day before flying back home!

Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises

https://whales.net

A much shorter drive to the same great whales, but longer on the boat.

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

www.whoi.edu

We recommend the WHOI tour (book in advance) and the Aquarium. The Landfall Restaurant is a great place for lunch or dinner! Take a pretty coastal drive to the Nobska Point Lighthouse.

Cape Cod National Seashore

nps.gov/caco

The great Outer Beach described by Henry David Thoreau in the 1800s is home to beautiful views, naturescapes, lighthouses (take the tour to the top of the Highland Light), Marconi Wireless Station Site (the site of the first transatlantic wireless communication between the United States of America and Europe, on January 18, 1903), and so much more, including many fine hikes. If you plan to visit the National Seashore, be sure to stop by the Salt Pond Visitor Center, which is fascinating! www.nps.gov/caco/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm

Visit Downtown Chatham

Park your car and stroll through the quaint shops of Chatham Main Street. Grab an excellent lunch at the Impudent Oyster (a restaurant that is housed in a deconsecrated church), visit the Chatham Fish Pier in the early to mid afternoon when the fishing boats come in to unload and watch the seals gather for free meals, check out the Chatham Lighthouse and Coast Guard Station (famously depicted in the film "The Finest Hours"), and take a walk on the picturesque beach.

Visit Nantucket or Martha's Vineyard by ferry from Hyannis

Both charming Islands are easily accessible by fast or conventional ferries from the Ocean St docks or the South St docks in Hyannis Harbor. Either is a great day trip!

https://www.steamshipauthority.com

https://hylinecruises.com

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