Must-see attractions in Cape Cod

  • Chatham Railroad Museum

    Cape Cod

    Train buffs won't want to miss the 1910 caboose and assorted memorabilia at Chatham's original 1887 railroad depot. The Victorian building is an…

  • Surf Drive Beach

    Cape Cod

    Surf Drive Beach, on Surf Dr within walking distance of Main St, has full facilities and a straight-on view of Martha's Vineyard. Parking costs $15 in…

  • Left Bank Gallery

    Cape Cod

    The light, the beaches and the sights of the Cape act as an artist's muse – you can see some of the inspired works of local artists at this classy gallery.

  • Oyster Pond Beach

    Cape Cod

    Oyster Pond Beach, on a calm inlet, is small but the swimming is good and parking is free (but fills up quickly). It's a popular family spot.

  • Cape Cod Maritime Museum

    Cape Cod

    Suitably close to Hyannis Harbor, this museum explores the Cape's seafaring connections, especially the local boat-building tradition.

  • Aptucxet Trading Post Museum

    Cape Cod

    Explore a slice of the Cape's past at this small, but very informative, museum at the site of a historic trading post.

  • Werner Schmidt Observatory

    Cape Cod

    Cape Cod Astronomical Society welcomes visitors to weekly summer 'star parties' at its observatory, behind the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School. Peer…

  • Schoolhouse Museum

    Cape Cod

    The kid-friendly Schoolhouse Museum, across from the Salt Pond Visitor Center, is housed in a sweet, one-room schoolhouse dating from 1869. It features a…

  • Albert Merola Gallery

    Provincetown

    The high-quality Albert Merola Gallery showcases works by both contemporary and notable past Provincetown artists. It's reliably open during the summer…