Maps and information for all of this are available at the National Seashore Visitors Center on Race Road.
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And Beech Forest, further along Race Road back into town, has free parking and rest rooms, and self-guided walks to kettle ponds and bike/walking trails deep into the woods. Herring Cove Beach between Wood End and Race Point Lighthouses has ample parking and a beach facility which includes toilets, showers and take away food for the complete ‘day at the beach.’ Herring Cove parking on the Race Point end also offers access to a bike/walking trail that goes through the most rugged dunes and offers vistas of the salt marshes surrounding Hatches Harbor.Īnother jump-off point for walking or biking the dunes is the Park’s Visitor Center on Race Road, again with ample free parking and rest rooms. The National Seashore offers several gateways to some of the most valuable real estate in America which can be accessed with an Entrance Pass purchased at booth at beach entrances. The entire Atlantic Ocean coastline of Cape Cod was preserved as a National Park (CCNS) by President John F. From here, it’s possible to catch the ferry to Martha’s Vineyard for the day-the ferry terminal is right across the street.Cape Cod National Seashore, Race Point Beach Cape Cod National Seashore Breakfast is, of course, a highlight of each stay (make sure to try the delicious homemade quiche). Originally built in 1887, this B&B has been updated to offer guest rooms with generous square footage, private decks, restored hardwood floors, and cast iron tubs. The award-winning Woods Hole Inn Bed & Breakfast is the place from which to discover this quieter side of the Cape. It may not have the unending offering of mini-golf courses you’ll find in the busier mid-Cape, but what it lacks in gimmicks it makes up for in charm. Visit the Cape’s “elbow” at Woods Hole and you’ll discover a quaint village where time seems to stand still. The vibe: Off-the-beaten-path Location: Woods Hole Top amenities: Claw-foot soaking tubs, super comfy beds, coffee from the roasting company next door Nearby attractions: The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, one of the foremost ocean research institutes in the world There’s really no bad time of year to visit Cape Cod. And while a number of restaurants will close after the holiday season, there is still a die-hard contingent who enjoys winter’s quiet charms. Locals know that while the hottest temperatures level off by Labor Day, you’ll still find beautiful weather and the occasional beach day through early October. That’s when you’ll have the longest, warmest days followed by comfortable, breezy nights. Peak season runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day, but especially the months of July and August. What's the best time of year to visit Cape Cod? Aside from beaches, there is a ton to explore here: popular dive bars, award-winning restaurants ranging from fine dining to quintessential clam shacks, activities for the kids, historic sites, and, of course, beautiful hotels. If you’re not staying physically on a beach, it’s almost never more than a 10-minute drive to plant your toes in the sand. Oh, what doesn’t make Cape Cod so special? The beaches, the history, the nature preserves-it’s all here, and all relatively close together. Its towns like Provincetown and Wellfleet have long attracted artisans, beatniks, and the LGBTQ+ community for their unparalleled natural beauty and anything-goes atmosphere. Further “down” the Cape-which in reality is further north-is the Outer Cape. The Lower Cape’s communities of Chatham and Brewster are home to some of the Cape’s fanciest hotels, and offer close proximity to the Cape Cod National Seashore for whale-watching and eco-adventures. Dennis, in particular, is considered the Cape’s cultural hub, with art galleries, museum exhibits, and live theater to explore. Further out you’ll find the less busy Mid-Cape communities of Dennis, Yarmouth, and Harwich, where some Boston-area families tend to have their own beach houses. You’ll want the convenience of multiple restaurants, mini-golf courses, antiques in nearby Sandwich, and proximity to trails and nature reserves. Stay near Upper Cape if you’re traveling as a family. The beauty of Cape Cod is that in driving end-to-end, which only takes just over an hour, you’ll encounter a number of different communities, each on with a unique vibe and offering. What are the best parts of Cape Cod for a vacation? Outer Cape : The Anchor Inn Beach House | AWOL Provincetown.Lower Cape : Candleberry Inn | Ocean Edge Resort | Wequassett Resort & Golf Club | Chatham Bars Inn | The Chatham Inn.Mid-Cape : Bluebird Dennisport | Pelham House Resort | Red Jacket Beach Resort.Upper Cape : AutoCamp Cape Cod | The Coonamessett | Woods Hole Inn.
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