Outdoors on Cape Cod and the Islands

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Outdoors on Cape Cod and the Islands

BeachPhoto of Grays Beach — Beach

Grays Beach

Beach with a small sweep of sand & shallow waters for paddling, plus a long boardwalk over marshes.

Yarmouth, MA|5
State ParkPhoto of Scusset Beach State Reservation — State Park

Scusset Beach State Reservation

A 1.5 mile stretch along the Cape Cod Canal with camping, fishing pier, swimming areas & bike paths.

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BeachPhoto of Nauset Beach — Beach

Nauset Beach

This 10-mile stretch of sandy beach offers swimming & fishing, plus surfing in non-protected areas.

Orleans, MA|5
CampgroundPhoto of Shawme-Crowell State Forest — Campground

Shawme-Crowell State Forest

Sizable, tree-shaded destination with areas for tent & motorized camping in a serene setting.

Sandwich, MA|5
ParkPhoto of Veterans Memorial Park — Park

Veterans Memorial Park

Calm, picturesque park with war & JFK memorials, plus play areas, beach access & harbor views.

Barnstable, MA|5
ParkPhoto of Pilgrims' First Landing Park — Park

Pilgrims' First Landing Park

Provincetown, MA|5
Wildlife RefugePhoto of Mass Audubon Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary — Wildlife Refuge

Mass Audubon Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

Woodlands, beach, heath & salt marshes with 5 miles of trails & aquarium, plus education programs.

Wellfleet, MA|5
Wildlife RefugePhoto of Mashpee National Wildlife Refuge — Wildlife Refuge

Mashpee National Wildlife Refuge

Mashpee, MA|5
ParkPhoto of Sandwich Boardwalk — Park

Sandwich Boardwalk

Sandwich, MA|5
CampgroundPhoto of Bourne Scenic Park — Campground

Bourne Scenic Park

Bucolic park by the Cape Cod Canal with camping, fishing, hiking & other activities.

Bourne, MA|5
BeachPhoto of Coast Guard Beach — Beach

Coast Guard Beach

Sandy swimming beach, a salt marsh & areas to observe birds & (in winter months) seals.

Eastham, MA|5
BeachPhoto of Herring Cove Beach — Beach

Herring Cove Beach

Popular bayside beach featuring calm waters for swimming, a concession stand & paid day parking.

Provincetown, MA|5
BeachPhoto of Skaket Beach — Beach

Skaket Beach

White sandy beach with tidal pools, a snack kiosk, showers, restrooms & lifeguards.

Orleans, MA|5
BeachPhoto of Lighthouse Beach — Beach

Lighthouse Beach

Large sandy beach known for strong currents with a working lighthouse & seal population.

Chatham, MA|5
Wildlife RefugePhoto of Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge — Wildlife Refuge

Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge

Walking-trail maps, exhibits & hands-on games in the visitor center of a wildlife refuge.

Chatham, MA|5
ParkPhoto of Veterans Park Beach — Park

Veterans Park Beach

Tranquil beach with showers & a snack bar, backed by a park with JFK & Korean War veteran memorials.

Barnstable, MA|5
BeachPhoto of Old Silver Beach — Beach

Old Silver Beach

This straightforward, popular public beach provides bath houses, parking & lifeguards.

Falmouth, MA|5
Scenic SpotPhoto of Nobska Lighthouse — Scenic Spot

Nobska Lighthouse

1800s lighthouse & scenic point with views stretching from Woods Hole Harbor to Martha's Vineyard.

Falmouth, MA|5
State ParkPhoto of Nickerson State Park — State Park

Nickerson State Park

Woodsy 1900-acre preserve featuring a large campground, trout-fishing ponds, biking & hiking trails.

Brewster, MA|5
BeachPhoto of Nauset Light Beach — Beach

Nauset Light Beach

Large, picturesque swimming beach with a lighthouse, plus restrooms & a bathhouse open seasonally.

Eastham, MA|5