Boston Logan International Airport 1 hr 27
Cape Cod Museum Of Natural History (14 min) Interactive exhibits, activities & lectures teach visitors about local ecology & wildlife. Nickerson State Park (12 min) Woodsy 1900-acre preserve featuring a large campground, trout-fishing ponds, biking & hiking trails. John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum (25 min) Multimedia displays & rotating exhibits spotlight the time JFK spent with his family on Cape Cod. Paine's Creek Beach (4 min) Low-key bayside beach with warm water, sand & tidal pools attracting families with small children. Skaket Beach (18 min) White sandy beach with tidal pools, a snack kiosk, showers, restrooms & lifeguards. Chatham Lighthouse (26 min) This lighthouse was erected as part of a pair in 1877 before its double was moved in 1923. Cape Cod Museum of Art (7 min) Permanent & visiting exhibits of works of Cape Cod artists from turn of 20th century to today. Cape Cod Central Railroad (27 min) Nauset Lighthouse (27 min) Quaint, restored red & white lighthouse dating from 1838 & open for seasonal tours. Grays Beach (16 min) Beach with a small sweep of sand & shallow waters for paddling, plus a long boardwalk over marshes. Scargo Tower (6 min) Built in 1901, this 30-ft. hilltop stone tower with a spiral staircase offers panoramic views. Mayflower Beach (11 min) Whydah Pirate Museum (22 min) Museum displaying artifacts recovered from an 18th-century vessel used for piracy & the slave trade. Edward Gorey House (15 min) Original artwork, photographs & first editions displayed in the quirky artist/author's former home. Nauset Beach (23 min) This 10-mile stretch of sandy beach offers swimming & fishing, plus surfing in non-protected areas. |