There’s so much to do on Cape Cod that you might not know where to begin! Thankfully, we’ve come up with a list for some of the most popular and off-the-beaten-track activities to make your trip to the Cape a satisfying and worthwhile experience.
Whale Watching Cruises
If you want to gaze at the majestic mammals that inhabit the waters around Cape Cod, then sign up for a popular whale-watching cruise for an experience like no other:
- Captain John Whale Watching & Fishing Tours
- Freedom Offshore Adventures
- Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises
Enjoy an Authentic Italian Meal
Cape Cod is world renowned for its authentic Italian cuisine brought by immigrants from the old world. You can expect to find Italian classics with a modern, New England flair at these restaurants:
- Montano’s Restaurant - 481 US-6, North Truro, MA 02652
- Gerardi’s Cafe - 902 MA-28, South Yarmouth, MA 02664
- Alberto's Ristorante - 360 Main St, Hyannis, MA 02601
- Buca's Tuscan Roadhouse - 4 Depot Rd, Harwich, MA 02645
Catch a Live Theater Performance
Theater is one of the primary attractions of Cape Cod, where you can see up-and-coming actors and veteran performers stage musicals, original plays, and classics.
- Cape Playhouse (Dennis)
- Monomoy Theatre (Chatham)
- Harbor Stage Company (Wellfleet)
- Eventide Theatre Company (in Dennis Union Church)
Go Clubbing
Cape Cod has a lively nightclub scene for those that want to dance, sing karaoke, catch a live music performance, and much more. Some of the most popular nightlife hotspots the Cape include:
- The Crown & Anchor (Provincetown )
- Cape Cod’s Irish Pub (Harwich)
- Trader Ed’s (Hyannis)
- The Beachcomber (Wellfleet)
Walking/Hiking Trails
Cape Cod is renowned for its hiking and walking trails around the area, wiand bucolic atmosphere which is best explored on foot. The following is a list of some of the best walking trails Cape Cod has to offer:
- - Cape Cod National Seashore Trails (Provincetown, Truro, Eastham)
- - John Kelly Recreation Area (Dennis)
- - Trails Punkhorn Parklands (Brewster)
- - William & Barbara Hacker Wildlife Sanctuary and the Town Island Pond)
- - Great Island Trail (Wellfleet)
- - Conservation Land (Harwich
Brewery Tours
If you like to learn about the process of brewing beer and learning some local Cape Cod history, consider going on a brewery tour. Afterwards, stick around to taste the finest beer in a taproom and/or beerhall while bringing home a souvenir glass or three! Best brewery tours on the Cape include:
- Cape Cod Beer (Hyannis)
- Bad Martha’s Brewery (Falmouth)
- Naukabout Brewery and Taproom (Mashpee)
