Outdoor Activities & Sports

Beaches

Cape Cod has more than 550 miles of unspoiled coastline to enjoy and explore. The north and eastern shores of Martha's Vineyard offer gentle, lapping waves while the southern beaches have crashing surfs.

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Biking

Bought for $1 in 1976, the Cape Cod Rail Trail converted the Old Colony Railroad tracks into 30 miles of biking, walking and equestrian trails. There are many opportunities to get off the trail and visit the beaches or settle down for a picnic.

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Camping

From a patch of earth to full-service campgrounds like Peters Pond RV Resort, Cape Cod and the Islands offer plenty of campsites for visitors who want to experience the outdoors 24 hours a day.

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Fishing

For information about fishing in Massachusetts, please visit MassWildlife.

Golf

With 27 public courses and a climate that lets you play almost 52 weeks a year (bring a coat!), Cape Cod golf offers a challenge with a great view.

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Sports Teams & Venues

Cape Cod is home to the Cape Cod Baseball League, the premier NCAA-sanctioned summer baseball league. The League has 183 alumni currently playing in the major leagues, including Boston Red Sox catcher and captain, Jason Varitek.

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State Parks & Forests

Nickerson State Park offers 420 campsites that surround eight freshwater ponds stocked with trout, and miles of trails to bike or walk.

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Water Sports

Kiteboarding lets the wind propel you across the islands' water. For a calmer pace, grab a kayak to explore the area. Scuba diving and snorkeling can get you closer to the marine life of the islands.

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Whale Watching

Humpbacks, Finbacks, Minke and the endangered North American Right Whale call the waters off Cape Cod their summer home. “Big” gets redefined when you watch a 40-ton animal leave the water and crash back down.

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Featured Cities

Hyannis:

This town features seafood restaurants, warm-water beaches and the John F. Kennedy Museum.

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Edgartown:

Once a prosperous whaling port, Edgartown is now an elegant yachting center filled with stately homes.

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Nantucket:

Throughout Nantucket, you'll find a wide range of restaurants and interesting antique, craft and specialty stores.

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Featured Attractions

Heritage Museums & Gardens

Located in Sandwich, here you'll see rhododendron-filled grounds, early-American artifacts and antique cars. Learn more>>

The Flying Horses

Like going around and around? The Flying Horses in Oak Bluffs is the oldest working carousel in America. Learn more>>

The Cranberry Harvest

A fall favorite, this harvest celebration is a great way to experience Nantucket Island during the off-season. Learn more>>