A Guide to the Best Cape Cod Activities that Anyone Can Enjoy

Cape Cod, Massachusetts, what a place. Cape, Cod, Massachusetts is made up of 586 miles of coastline. From towns like Buzzards Bay, Hyannis, Chatham, Yarmouth, Truro, Wellfleet, Provincetown, and islands, such as, Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard.

There are SOOO many gorgeous places to visit and stay in. This is truly a place that I love. When I was younger, my parents and I would camp in Wellfleet for a couple weekends in the summer. I have so many fond memories of this place, and things that are my favorite activities to do while here. Thus, in this article, you will learn all about the best things to do in Cape Cod, Cape Cod hotels, Cape Cod airbnb, the best beaches, towns, restaurants, towns, and much more!

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Cape Cod:

Best Cape Cod Towns

If you are going to stay on the Cape, I HIGHLY recommend driving the extra one to two hours to Wellfleet, Truro, or Provincetown. In my opinion, these towns and beaches are SOO much prettier than the towns that are farther inland, such as, Hyannis, Dennis, and Yarmouth.

However, if you are planning to stay at either Nantucket or Martha’s Vineyard, you will have to catch a ferry from the Falmouth Harbor, in Hyannis, which is pretty central/inland of Cape Cod. For families, I really recommend any town, in Cape Cod. Cape Cod is a pretty family orientated, place. However, I do know Yarmouth and Dennis really are more known for their party atmosphere, but compared to other cities, these towns are quite tame. It really just depends on what you want to do while you are there. Here are the towns I recommend staying out, ordered from my favorite to least favorite.

1. Wellfleet
2. Provincetown
3. Truro
4. Nantucket
5. Martha’s Vineyard
6. Eastham
7. Orleans
8. Chatham
9. Hyannis
10. Yarmouth
11. Dennis

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Cape Cod Hotels & AirBnBs

Okay, so if you are planning a trip here, then you need a place to stay. There are many different hotels along all of the Cape to choose from. Here is a link to different AirBnBs in Cape Cod and different vrbos if you are interested in renting a house along the Cape. Some I recommend are:

1. Admiral’s Landing & Inn at Cook’s Street (pricey)
2. Provincetown Waterfront Studio
3. The Masthead Resort
4. Ellery Hotel Provincetown
5. Eastwood at Provincetown
6. Lotus Provincetown
7. The Villages at Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club
8. Brewster Green Resort
9. The Cove Motel
10. Blue Dolphin Inn
11. Skaket Beach Motel
12. Chatham Tides
13. Chatham Wayside Inn
14. Chatham Bars Inn

Best Cape Cod Things to Do

1. Camping, I use to camp at Paine’s Campground, it is now called, Wellfleet Hollow State Campgrounds.
2. Go to the BEACHES!!!
3. I recommend going to some of the fresh water ponds such as, Gull, Great, Long & Duck Pond, you can find more here.
4. Kayaking and or paddle boarding, you can find some rentals here and at Jack’s in Cape Cod.
5. Bike or walk on one of the many bike trails in Cape Cod, the most popular being the Cape Cod Rail Trail, goes through a lot of towns along the coast, total of 22 miles. You can rent bikes here.
6. Boogie Board or Surf at the beaches, maybe bring a wetsuit, the water rarely gets above 65℉, it known for it’s cold temperatures. You can buy a cheap boogie board or rent it and a surf board.
7. Take Day Trips to either Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, or Monomoy Islands (8 mile stretch of just beach)
8. Go on one of the many tours listed here.
9. You can golf at one of the many golf courses.
10. Explore the downtown area in Provincetown on Commercial Street, buy some cool souvenirs, and see a drag show.
11. Go on a whale watching tour excursion.
12. More activities that you can find here.
13. Don’t forget to eat some ice cream while your on vacation!

Best Downtowns

Alright, the next place I recommend visiting is, Providence town. Providence town is known for it’s eccentric feel/people, it’s laid-backness, and care-free attitude. I have seen many interesting things here, it is quite the place, but I love it! It is one of the gay capital’s of America and everyone is extremely fun, welcoming, and easy to talk too. Also, there are many drag shows you catch while here. Some beaches I suggest going to in Provincetown are Herring Cove beach, and Race Point Beach (might see nudity on these beaches).

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Best Cape Cod Beaches

The next beaches on our list, are my FAVORITE, and most of them are in Wellfleet.

1. White Crest
2. Marconi National Seashore
3. Nauset
4. Mayflower
5. Cahoon Hollow and the Beach Comber (bar/restaurant)

Best Cape Cod Restaurants

1. Pj’s Snackshack, great fried calms and ice cream, in Wellfleet
2. Betsy’s Dinner, Falmouth
3. The Lanyard Bar & Grill, in Harwich
4. Red Barn Pizza in Eastham
5. C Salt Wine Bar in Falmouth
6. Moby Dick’s in Wellfleet
7. The Wicked Oyster in Wellfleet
8. Mac’s Shack in Wellfleet
9. Winslow’s Tavern in Wellfleet
10. Pearl Restaurant & Bar in Wellfleet
11. Spinnaker in Brewster
12. The Mew’s Restaurant & Cafe in Provincetown
13. The Lobster Pot in Provincetown
14. The Impudent Oyster in Chatham
15. Spanky’s Clam Shack & Seafood Saloon in Hyannis
16. And plenty more that you can find here.

And that wraps up all the amazing things to do while staying at Cape Cod, Massachusetts. I hope you all enjoyed, and if there are places you recommend, please let me know in the comments below. Thank you for reading, and have a great day.

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