Every summer, crowds of American tourists descend on the Massachusetts resort of Cape Cod. The peninsula has an abundance of great beaches and the temperate climate makes for a long holiday season. Many people choose to take a Cape Cod vacation to indulge their particular favorite hobby or just to relax. Cape Cod is particularly famous for its antique shops, ice cream parlors and many delicious seafood restaurants.

Visitors travelling to this resort by air usually arrive at Logan International Airport in Boston or T.F. Greene Airport near Providence, Rhode Island. There is a wide range of accommodation available to stay in, ranging from luxury hotels to inexpensive bed and breakfast lodgings. Some tourists also prefer to visit in late spring or early fall when prices are generally cheaper.

Explore The Coast Line Easily On A Traditional Sail Boat

There is a wealth of things to see and do in this area of Massachusetts. For instance, simply bobbing round on a sail boat is a great way to see the coastline and water sports devotees are well catered for. There are also scenic paths to hike through or you can rent a bike and go bike trailing. It’s also a favorite spot for freshwater and sea fishing, and there are numerous first class golf courses for all budding Tiger Woods wannabes. There are also miniature golf and go karting circuits for kids and adults alike to enjoy.

Of course, a Cape Cod vacation would not be the same without a visit to a lighthouse. There are several working lighthouses here and they are so associated with this strip of coast. Severe storms do blow up from time to time and many a sailor is glad of them. In addition, the Cape Cod National Seashore is a popular tourist attraction, with six swim friendly beaches, sand dunes and freshwater ponds to explore. There are also eleven nature trails. Provincetown is the center to book a whale watching trip, and it’s almost a certainty that a whale will be sighted during a Cape Cod vacation, most probably a humpback, sei or finback whale.

Some Recommended Towns And Villages You Should Visit

There are also many pretty towns and scenic spots to visit on the island, and Barnstable town and surrounding villages in particular have some lovely harbors and beaches. Hyannis village has a John F. Kennedy Memorial tribute, the Kennedy family having vacationed on nearby Martha’s Vineyard for many years. There is also the theatre in the round here, called Cape Cod Melody Tent. Dennis is the town best known as the cultural area for a Cape Cod vacation with its many craft shops and the Cape Cod Museum of Art. There is also summer theatre at the Cape Playhouse and an arts festival. Wellfleet is also worth a visit, particularly for the Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, which organizes cruises, tours, bird walks and lectures. Lastly, the local attraction, Uncle Tim’s Bridge, is especially enjoyed by artists, photographers and nature lovers, and has hiking trails around the salt marsh.