Cape Cod, Massachusetts Vacation Fun

Cape Cod, Massachusetts is known for its beautiful beaches, vineyards and historical sites. It is close to Boston, Cambridge, Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket, Massachusetts.

Cape Cod is surrounded by fun and exciting attractions for the whole family. Some hitstorcial and education attraction include:

Centerville Historical Society Museum Late, a Victorian period home. See history, art, and industry of Centerville and Cape Cod. Also included is antique clothing, decorative arts, nautical artifacts, ship models, and military artifacts.

Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum, a granite tower commemorates Pilgrims' first landing place. While there, you can climb the 252-foot tower for views of Cape Cod Bay and Provincetown Harbor; museum with history of Provincetown and Cape Cod. No admission on Sundays from 9am-noon.

Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises is an exciting one-of-a-kind adventure aboard the mid-Cape's only Whale Watch! Expert naturalists guide you to whales and other marine life aboard jet-powered vessel departing Barnstable Harbor. Sightings guaranteed!

At Oceanquest you and your family can explore the living ocean! Hands-on discovery cruises & private charters. Oceanography comes alive for all ages-schools, groups and the general public.

ZooQuarium has seal and sea lion shows; native wildlife; aquarium; petting zoo; Cape Cod tidal pool.

Freedom Trail is a 350 years of American history along an outdoor 2.5-mile red brick trail; begin at Boston Common (or anywhere on the trail for a self-guided tour); maps, guided tours, and audio tours available.

Chatham Light, est. in 1808; the original site had twin towers then one was moved to Nauset Beach.

Scargo Hill Observation Tower has an incredible view across Cape Cod Bay to Provincetown.

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The beaches of Cape Cod are considered among the best in the world, especially those along the Cape Cod National Seashore, a 40-mile stretch of unspoiled sandy beach in Outer Cape Cod. With 559.6 miles of unspoiled coastline, Cape Cod offers many beautiful sandy beaches for you to enjoy.