Unique and interesting Cape Cod activities and destinations
Cape Cod National Seashore
In 1961, President John F. Kennedy designated the east shore of the Lower Cape a national park, where Nauset Beach, Marconi Beach, Race Point and Herring Cove beaches are now considered some of the best beaches on the Cape. The National Park area includes plenty of hiking and biking trails to explore with two visitor centers to help getting around. The Cape Cod National Seashore is open all year with park parking lots open from 6 a.m. to midnight, daily stickers cost about $20, less for motorcycles, walking / cycling entrance costs $3 May through September or $60 / year.
Salt Pond Visitor Center in Eastham
Every Day: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. all year
Province Lands Visitor Center in Provincetown
Memorial Day through mid-October: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cape Cod Rail Trail
Popular with bikers, rollerbladers and horseback riders, this 22-mile paved trail is a breezy ride through the Lower Cape’s diverse ecosystems. Previously known as the Old Colony Railroad corridor, the Cape Cod Rail Trail is considered one of the best bike trails in New England.
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Tide Tables
Tides are extremely important at Cape Cod, they can limit your access to certain areas.
Beach Conditions
Emergency and Condition notices about beach access, alerts and seashore conditions
Cape Cod National Seashore
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Humidity: 45%
Pressure: 1011.18mbar
UV index: 2
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* * typical vacation, family of three (3) for three (3) nights in September, hotel, food, entertainment, Misc., Approx. $2,000 CDN