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Things to Do in Cape Cod, Massachusetts
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Cartwheel Go-Karts
Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Although you'll have to battle the traffic on Route 28, the go-karts and batting cages at Cartwheels are worth it (even the locals admit to begging to go as...
Go-Cart
Arcade / Game Room
Heritage Museum and Gardens
Cape Cod, Massachusetts
There's a little something for everyone at the Heritage Museum and Gardens: a gorgeous 100-year-old, hand-carved carousel that children adore; 30 antique cars; a windmill; an art...
Garden
Art Museum
Oceana
Cape Cod, Massachusetts
When it's time to buy a trinket, head to Oceana for a unique shop with a coastal flair. There's a variety of beachy items for kids (a stencil kit beach...
Boutique
Salt Pond Visitor Center
Cape Cod, Massachusetts
The Cape Cod National Seashore's main visitor center is entrenched in seashore history. Five short films daily give mini history lessons; at 20 minutes or less, they're long enough to...
Nature Center
Park
Expedition Whydah Sea Lab and Learning Center
Cape Cod, Massachusetts
If the words "shipwreck," "piracy," and "sunken treasure" arouse a smile from your children, then Whydah Sea Lab and Learning Center is a must-visit in Provincetown. The Whydah -- once...
Science & Nature Museum
The Captain Penniman House
Cape Cod, Massachusetts
What was it like to be a whaling captain on the high seas? Find out while touring Captain Edward Penniman's house, built in the French Second Empire style in 1868...
History Museum
Three Sisters Lighthouse Tour
Cape Cod, Massachusetts
The Three Sisters--triple lighthouses arranged in a row--are a well-known sight on the Cape. A tour reveals fascinating historical details...
Sightseeing Tour
Historical Landmark
Wellfleet Wildlife Sanctuary
Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Five miles of walking trails criss-cross this sanctuary, giving you a close-up view of the saltmarshes, pine forests and heathland that define the...
Wildlife Sanctuary
Nature Center
Lake / Pond
Cape Cod Children's Museum
Cape Cod, Massachusetts
This isn't your typical museum -- it's an interactive adventure where your children can climb, make believe, and touch to their heart's content. This large space contains a life-size, bi...
Children's Museum
Pirate Adventures on the Sea Gypsy
Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Ahoy! If your younger mateys dress up like pirates and play with a pirate ship in the tub, wait until they become part of a pirate ship crew. Once aboard...
Boat Ride
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