Nantucket Memorial Airport 2 hr 48
Cape Cod Museum of Art (12 min) Permanent & visiting exhibits of works of Cape Cod artists from turn of 20th century to today. Cape Cod National Seashore (25 min) Over 40 miles & 40,000 acres of dune-filled beaches, salt marshes & hiking & cycling paths. Chatham Lighthouse (22 min) This lighthouse was erected as part of a pair in 1877 before its double was moved in 1923. Grays Beach (20 min) Beach with a small sweep of sand & shallow waters for paddling, plus a long boardwalk over marshes. Nauset Lighthouse (22 min) Quaint, restored red & white lighthouse dating from 1838 & open for seasonal tours. Nickerson State Park (7 min) Woodsy 1900-acre preserve featuring a large campground, trout-fishing ponds, biking & hiking trails. Mayflower Beach (16 min) Cape Cod Museum Of Natural History (4 min) Interactive exhibits, activities & lectures teach visitors about local ecology & wildlife. Skaket Beach (12 min) White sandy beach with tidal pools, a snack kiosk, showers, restrooms & lifeguards. Coast Guard Beach (21 min) Swimming beach, a marsh & wildlife Whydah Pirate Museum (25 min) Museum displaying artifacts recovered from an 18th-century vessel used for piracy & the slave trade. Cape Cod National Seashore Salt Pond Visitor Center (16 min) The National Park Service operates this visitor guide center connected to the notable Salt Pond. Nauset Beach (18 min) This 10-mile stretch of sandy beach offers swimming & fishing, plus surfing in non-protected areas. Edward Gorey House (19 min) Original artwork, photographs & first editions displayed in the quirky artist/author's former home. Marconi Beach (28 min) Picturesque beach offering scenic hiking paths, a bicycle trail & an observation platform. |