| Cape Cod is the perfect destination for a memorable | | | | Outdoor Adventure. Cape Cod offers everything from |
| and inexpensive family vacation. Known for its | | | | water activities to birdwatching. Snorkel through crystal |
| historical heritage, scenic beauty, and cultural diversity, | | | | waters, kayak on tranquil bays and picturesque inlets, |
| the Cape provides a wide variety of activities that will | | | | grab a rod and tussle with a feisty bluefish, jump in for |
| accommodate any budget and fill a holiday itinerary | | | | a swim, or buzz along the waves on your sailboard. |
| with fun and excitement. | | | | For landlubbers, take advantage of the miles and miles |
| We all love to escape the busyness of everyday life | | | | of scenic biking trails or challenge yourself with some |
| and spend time together. But when you factor in | | | | climbing and hiking. Visit the sand dunes, wildlife |
| accommodations, entertainment, and restaurants, many | | | | sanctuaries, or fly a kite. Try geocaching (my new |
| of us are wondering if we can afford to take a family | | | | favorite "sport"), play a round of mini-golf, or take in |
| vacation this year. Cape Cod comes to the rescue! | | | | one of the many concerts that entertain daily from |
| Our beautiful little slice of paradise is the ideal getaway | | | | Cape Cod's parks and beaches. |
| option, combining relaxation and great food, with family | | | | Museums and Exhibits. From the presidential train |
| geared events and reasonable fares. Save yourself | | | | station in Bourne, to the wreck of the pirate ship |
| expensive hotel costs and rent a cottage instead. | | | | "Wydah" in Provincetown, there's history from one end |
| Close to the beach, plenty of space, and affordable | | | | of the Cape to the other. And our museums aren't the |
| weekly rates - what more could you ask for? With an | | | | boring kind that the kids groan at, either! Visit the Cape |
| abundance of events, festivals, outdoor activities, | | | | Cod Baseball League Hall of Fame and Museum, then |
| historical sites, and sightseeing opportunities, there's | | | | take in a Cape League game and meet today's |
| something to keep everyone in the family happy (even | | | | players who might make the Hall of Fame some day. |
| those finicky teens!). There are plenty of fun and | | | | (No charge to attend the games.) Spend a few hours |
| inexpensive things to do on the Cape - some that cost | | | | at the Natural History Museum, and check out the |
| nothing at all - and, as a bonus, you can often find free | | | | whale exhibits, living bee hives and the osprey cam |
| parking. | | | | that gives a "people's eye" view into the nest. Explore |
| Boat Cruises. A visit to The Cape would not be | | | | the world of long ago when Pilgrims traded with the |
| complete without experiencing one of the spectacular | | | | native Americans and discovered that lobster was |
| boat cruises. You can take a Cape Cod Canal cruise, | | | | actually good to eat. Admire the beauty of historic |
| a Hyannis Harbor cruise, or a daytrip to Nantucket or | | | | glassworks, or visit a 1654 grist mill where you watch |
| Martha's Vineyard. Go deep sea fishing, jet skiing, and | | | | corn being ground and buy cornmeal to bake your |
| banana boat riding, or board a whale watching vessel | | | | own treats. Whatever your preference, you can learn, |
| and be entertained by whales, dolphins, seals, and | | | | have fun, and experience adventure without damaging |
| various sea birds. Everyone will enjoy the fresh air and | | | | your pocketbook. |
| breathtaking sights, and on some cruises, children | | | | Beaches. Aaaaah. What can I say about Cape Cod's |
| cruise for free. | | | | beaches that hasn't already been said? Our beaches |
| Lighthouses. Nothing defines Cape Cod more than | | | | have been the subject of songs, and the setting for |
| these beacons of seafaring safety. There are 18 | | | | famous books and movies. Acclaimed as one of The |
| lighthouses to choose from and each one has its own | | | | Cape's biggest attractions, the allure of our beautiful, |
| story to tell. Climb the circular staircases, learn | | | | sandy beaches is irresistible. Pack a picnic lunch and |
| interesting historical facts, and explore the terrain that | | | | visit a different one everyday. Swim in refreshing |
| boasts these icons of by-gone days. Visit the Highland | | | | waters, soak up some rays, or stroll along the |
| Light in Truro, the Nauset Light in Eastham, and make | | | | seashore in search of shells. And, don't forget to add |
| the short trek over to the legendary Three Sisters. | | | | Cape National Seashore to your list of must-see |
| Take a shuttle boat ride out to Long Point and Wood | | | | destinations. |
| End, or make the trip to Buzzard's Bay to view the | | | | Whether you want a laid-back, relaxing vacation or |
| open water Cleveland Ledge Lighthouse. Whatever | | | | prefer to spend your time on the go - Cape Cod |
| you choose, you will not be disappointed by the | | | | offers inexpensive family vacation options that will |
| uniqueness and character of these fascinating | | | | make your family getaway both memorable and |
| structures. | | | | affordable. |