Cape Cod Winery

4 Ox Bow Road, Falmouth, MA 02536
508-457-5592

The Orlandella Family comes from the small village of San Sossio Baronia, Italy where it has long been known for its fertile soils, quality fruit production and where the people are known for their passion and craft of winemaking. To continue the tradition locally, the Orlandella's purchased the Cape Cod Winery in 2013. Their grapevines are planted on a splendid site with sandy gravel soil and gentle slops which are ideal for wine grape growing and parallel the great vineyards of southern France and Italy. The European wine grape varieties we have chosen are particularly suited to the special terroir of the Cape. The extraordinary wines produced from these fruits reflect the very special character of the Cape Cod sun, soil and climate that may be savored in each sip.

Cornelia Carey Sanctuary/The Knob
Quissett Harbor Road (the very end), Falmouth, MA 02540

Discover twelve acres of beautiful land that serve as an ideal location for bird watching, strolling, beach combing, and swimming at The Knob (also known as Cornelia Carey Sanctuary). With lovely views of Buzzard’s Bay and Quissett Harbor, The Knob is a local treasure. Swimmers should be aware that there is no lifeguard on duty. 

Highfield Hall & Gardens/Beebe Woods

56 Highfield Drive, Falmouth, MA 02540
508-495-1878

Highfield Hall is the magnificently restored 1878 home of the Beebe family, and is currently a cultural and community focal point of the greater Falmouth area. Family functions, art exhibits, historical lectures, public parties, festivals, property tours, cooking programs, concerts, and craft classes are all hosted at Highfield Hall. Surrounding Highfield Hall is the Sunken Garden and Beebe Woods, which are both spectacular spots to visit for nature lovers. The Sunken Garden is a photo-ready must-see when flowers are in bloom. Beebe Woods, with its gorgeous scenery, sprawling paths, and calm atmosphere, is beloved and frequented by locals of all ages and athletic abilities. Admission is required to explore Highfield Hall during visiting hours and ticket prices for classes, concerts, programs, etc. vary. During the off season, Highfield Hall is only open for special events, so be sure to call ahead or log in to the website for detailed information. Admission to the Sunken Garden and Beebe Woods is free and the grounds are open year-round from dawn to dusk.

Nobska Point Lighthouse
Open Year-Round
Nobska Road, Woods Hole, MA 02543

Nobska Point Lighthouse sits at the division of Buzzards Bay and Vineyard Sound. While this lighthouse is not open to the public for tours, it is a wonderful spot to take photographs. Nobska Point is one of the most photographed and easily accessible lighthouses on the Cape. 

Shining Sea Bikeway

The Shining Sea Bikeway is a paved path that spans from North Falmouth to Woods Hole. Most of the Bikeway is removed from roads, and the roads it does run along and/or intersect with are typically free of heavy traffic, which gives the path a peaceful, secluded atmosphere. With beautiful views of sandy shores, old farmhouses, woodlands, and cranberry bogs, it’s a hotspot for visitors and residents of Cape Cod. 

Spohr Gardens

Open Year-Round

45 Fells Road, Falmouth, MA 02540

508-548-0623

Take a leisurely walk in this beautiful 6-acre Cape Cod woodland garden located on Oyster Pond in Falmouth. Spring brings thousands of daffodils, followed by azaleas, rhododendrons, and, then, daylilies. Come sit by the pond, bask in the beauty of the flowers and birdsongs, and enjoy the tranquility. The grassy paths are decorated with nautical treasures and other artifacts collected by Charles Spohr in his lifetime. Margaret and Charles D. Spohr created this wondrous setting around their home in the 1950s, and welcomed the ever-growing number of visitors who had heard of its beauty. Admission is FREE but tax-deductible donations are accepted.

Woods Hole Science Aquarium

Open Year-Round
166 Water Street, Woods Hole, MA 02543
508-495-2001 

Established in 1885, the Woods Hole Aquarium is one of the oldest aquariums in the country! The small public aquarium displays approximately 140 species of marine animals found in Northeast and Middle-Atlantic U.S. waters. The aquarium features an outdoor seal pool, twenty tanks, and fifteen aquaria with fish and invertebrates, two touch tanks where children can gently touch marine animals, and a behind-the-scenes area where visitors can talk to the staff as they go about their daily tasks of caring for the animals. Come see the newly renovated seal tanks and meet Bumper and Luseal! Admission is FREE, and donations are accepted. For groups of ten or more people, please call to make a reservation. Adults must have photo IDs to enter. Closed on Federal Holidays. 

Cape Cod Children’s Museum
Open Year-Round
577 Great Neck Road South, Mashpee, MA 02649
508-539-8788

Cape Cod Children’s Museum is a non-profit organization that aims to provide a learning environment that stimulates curiosity, creativity, and imagination, inspiring children and their families to engage with each other, the community, and the world at large. In addition to over twenty interactive exhibits, Cape Cod Children’s Museum also offers a pirate ship, an indoor planetarium, daily programs, a gift shop, and more. Most exhibits and activities are geared towards children between the ages of 6 months to 8 years old. 

Sandwich Boardwalk

Boardwalk Road, Sandwich, MA 02563
The long, beautiful Sandwich Boardwalk is a Cape Cod gem. Read the names engraved on the planks, take in the astounding scenery, and snap photos you’ll cherish for years to come. The Sandwich Boardwalk is FREE to visit. 

Sandwich Glass Museum
Open February – December 
129 Main Street, Sandwich, MA 02563
508-888-0251

The Sandwich Glass Museum boasts over five thousand glass creations and features exhibits and demonstrations. Glass-blowing demonstrations take place every hour on the hour beginning at 10:00 a.m. Admission fees have a tendency to change, so call the Museum to ask about rates prior to arriving. It is recommended that visitors arrive at least thirty minutes before closing in order to enjoy the museum! 

Cape Cod Beer Brewery
Open Year-Round
Cape Cod Beer Brewery, 1336 Phinneys Lane, Hyannis, MA 02601
508-790-4200

Tour Cape Cod’s only microbrewery and learn how the beer is made! Tour takes 45 minutes. Children must be accompanied by adults. Attendants must be 21 years old to sample beers. Guided tours occur once daily Monday through Saturday at 11:00 a.m. The self-guided tour consists of a tasting session and a reading guide. The tasting bar is directly adjacent to the production area. There is plenty to see and learn! There is also a nice retail area with gifts and local items. During retails hours, each beer tasting includes five, 3oz samples and a souvenir tasting glass for $6. The sale of samples stops thirty minutes prior to closing and the sale of pints stops fifteen minutes prior to closing. During the summer months, there is a hot dog truck on-site. However, visitors are welcome to bring their own snacks or order delivery from local restaurants. 

Cape Cod Maritime Museum
Open Mid-March – Mid-December
135 South Street, Hyannis, MA 02601
508-775-1723

The Museum showcases the Cape’s maritime history with a variety of permanent and temporary exhibits. The exhibits are designed to appeal to all age groups. The Museum also features maritime art, educational programs, classes, lectures, and entertainment. 

Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary
Open Year-Round
345 Bone Hill Road, Barnstable, MA 02637
508-362-7475

Hours: Open daily dawn-dusk
Ponds, vernal pools, buttonbush swamp, salt marsh, and other habitats make this 110-acre sanctuary a haven for many species of wildlife. Along the trails, you will find groves of tupelo, holly, and spruce trees. Surprisingly large oak and red maple trees are interspersed throughout the property. The trails are easy to walk with gentle slopes along mowed grass paths ending with a spectacular view of Barnstable Harbor. Watch the sunny open meadows for resident goats and sheep, many different species of butterflies and dragonflies, and a pair of red-tailed hawks. 

Toad Hall Classic Sports Car Museum at The Simmons Homestead Inn
Open Year-Round
288 Scudder Avenue, Hyannis Port, MA 02647
508-778-4934

Come view this extensive private collection of classic cars owned by Bill Putman, Innkeeper at The Simmons Homestead Inn. The collection became available for the public to view in 2003. Featuring more than 50 cars inside and out, with most from the 50s – 80s, the collection is extensive. Most of the vehicles are English, and all are red! 

Cape Cod Museum of Art
Open Year-Round
60 Hope Lane, Dennis, MA 02638 (Off Route 6A)
508-385-4477

The Cape Cod Museum of Art’s mission is to collect, conserve, study, interpret, and exhibit works by artists associated with Cape Cod and the Islands. Through its programs, the museum seeks to preserve the artistic heritage of the area and to foster artistic and cultural growth within the individual and the community. Visit CCMA to discover the Cape through historical and contemporary artists. See exhibitions in seven galleries, stroll through the sculpture garden, visit the Artful Hand Gallery for unique gifts, explore your creativity in year-round art classes for adults and children, be inspired through various lectures by artists and scholars, enjoy special events throughout the year, and view independent films in The Screening Room. Bring the kids any time for ArtQuest, an exploration of details from exhibits. 

Cape Cod Museum of Natural History
Open Year-Round
869 Route 6A, Brewster, MA 02631
508-896-3867

The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History features exhibits on local flora and fauna, whales, indigenous birds, mollusks, and much more. There are interactive children’s activities, nature trails, lectures, and workshops. Hours change frequently, sometimes on a weekly basis, so please call or visit the Museum’s website prior to visiting. 

Scargo Tower
Open Year-Round
152 Scargo Hill Road, Dennis, MA 02638

Scargo Tower began as a tourist observatory in 1874. Made of wood, it was destroyed in a gale 2 years later. Rebuilt again of wood, it burned in 1900. The present cobblestone tower opened in 1901. The 30 foot high tower is located atop the highest hill in the mid-Cape. Indian legends tell of the making of both Scargo Hill and Scargo Lake. Views may be seen of the entire lower cape to Provincetown, and as far west as Plymouth. 

Maps of Antiquity
Open Year-Round 
1409 Main Street (Route 28), Chatham, MA 02633
508-945-1660

Set in an old Chatham farmhouse built in the late 1700s, Maps of Antiquity offers over 15,000 antique maps and prints. The distribution is worldwide with a focus on the Northeast. Inventory includes American maps from the late 1770s, nautical charts, town maps, hand-colored 19th century county and state maps, reproductions, natural history and historical prints, and more! Maps of Antiquity was named “Top Shop” on Cape Cod in 2014, and truly is a fascinating, unique, and educational destination. 

Provincetown Art Association and Museum
Open Year-Round
460 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657
508-487-1750

The Provincetown Art Association and Museum (PAAM) is a nationally recognized, year-round cultural institution that fuses the creative energy of America’s oldest active art colony with the natural beauty of outer Cape Cod that has inspired artists for generations. PAAM embodies the qualities that make Provincetown an enduring American center for the arts, and serves as the Cape’s most widely attended art museum. PAAM presents an ever-changing lineup of exhibitions, lectures, classes, and cultural events that seek to promote and cultivate appreciation for all branches of the fine arts. Appointments can be made for days and times that fall outside regular hours.

Race Point Beach
Race Point Road, Provincetown, MA 02657

Race Point Beach is arguably the most popular beach on Cape Cod due to its natural beauty, vast expanse of sand, proximity to Race Point Lighthouse, and regular sightings of seals and whales. It is a popular destination for surfers visiting Cape Cod since it tends to have rougher waters than most Cape beaches. 

Salt Pond Visitor Center
50 Nauset Road, Eastham, MA 02642
508-255-3421

Salt Pond Visitor’s Center is the main visitor facility for the Cape Cod National Seashore. It features frequent orientation movies, a museum, a bookstore, restrooms, and walking trails. The indoor theatre routinely offers five shorts films daily on a rotating schedule. The Center is closing to the 1-½ mile Nauset Marsh Trail, the ¼ mile multi-sensory Buttonbush Trail, and the Nauset Bicycle Trail. If you’re planning to visit Cape Cod National Seashore, stop by the visitor center for information.

Jenney Museum
May – Mid-November
48 Summer Street, Plymouth, MA 02360
508-747-4544

The Jenney Museum is the top-rated “Thing to Do in Plymouth” and has been awarded the Certificate of Excellence. The Museum consists of rotating exhibits, historical tours, special programs, a gift shop, and more, most of which expounds on the many facets of the pilgrims’ lives. Hours and admission prices are subject to change; call ahead prior to visiting. Tours and special programs affiliated with the Museum often have additional fees. 

Pilgrim Hall Museum & Gift Shop
Open Mid-February – December 
75 Court Street (Route 3A), Plymouth, MA 02360
508-746-1620

Pilgrim Hall is a gallery museum in historic Plymouth that was built in 1824. It is the nation’s oldest continuously operating public museum, which features an amazing collection of Pilgrim possessions and artifacts. Pilgrim Hall also gives information on the Wampanoag Indians whom inhabited the area for thousands of years prior to the arrival of the new settlers. Visitors will see a wonderful collection of American history paintings, as well as exhibits. 

Plimoth Patuxet Museum
Late March - November
Plimoth Plantation: 137 Warren Avenue, Plymouth, MA 02360 
Plimoth Grist Mill: 6 Spring Lane, Plymouth, MA 02630
508-746-1622

Plimoth Plantation’s main attractions include Plimoth Grist Mill, the 17th Century English Village, the Wampanoag Homesite, the Craft Center, Plimoth Cinema, the Mayflower II, the Visitor Center, the Nye Barn, and more! From rare animal breeds to a full-scale reproduction of the Mayflower to a recreation of the community built by the Pilgrims, there is an abundance of areas to explore that will educate and excite both adults and children. 

Sparrow House Museum & Gallery
42 Summer Street, Plymouth, MA 02360
508-747-1240

Come visit the Richard Sparrow House, Plymouth’s oldest house. Rich with history, this home also features an art gallery and gift shop.