Take in a Cape Cod Baseball League game.
The Cape League has been the premier amateur baseball league in the nation since 1885. See the MLB stars of tomorrow throughout the summer. Ten teams play for a spot in the championship games, held in mid-August. See our Vacation Planner for the team in your location.
Walk or bike the trails in Nickerson State Park in Brewster.
An 8-mile trail winds through pine forests and along crystal-clear “kettle” ponds of this state park. The trail connects to the 22-mile Cape Cod Rail Trail.
Walk the flats of a Cape Cod Bay beach at low tide.
When the tide goes out, an endless stretch of rippling sand is revealed, along with seashells and marine life.
Climb to the top of Scargo Hill Observation Tower in Dennis.
This tower sits atop the highest point on the Cape, affording spectacular views of Cape Cod Bay. On a clear day, you can see all the way to South Shore on the mainland and Provincetown at the tip of the Outer Cape.
Attend an outdoor band concert.
Bring a picnic supper and some lawn chairs and enjoy one of these special band concerts, where local musicians assemble in gazebos and present a mix of music sure to get your feet tapping. See the schedule for band concerts in your area.
Walk the trails at Fort Hill in Eastham.
Start out in the open fields high atop Fort Hill, which offers spectacular ocean views, and wander through the wetlands along a winding boardwalk. Watch for great blue herons and other shorebirds as they sweep over the marsh.
Watch the fishing boats unload their catch at a fish pier.
Fisherman coming off of Rockin' Robin Charters
The piers are bustling with activity when the local commercial fishing fleets return after a day at sea.
Stroll through a local farmers’ market.
You’ll find an array of Cape Cod-grown vegetables, fruits, honey, cut flowers, fresh baked goods, eggs, and sometimes even live lobsters!
Browse an outdoor arts and crafts show.
Local artisans and craftspeople display their creations in pottery, sculpture, glass, jewelry, and photography.
Do the self-guided nature walk at the Cape Cod National Seashore in Eastham.
The Nauset Marsh Trail, adjacent to the Salt Pond Visitor Center, is an easy 1-mile trail along the shore of Salt Pond and Nauset Marsh, over fields, and through a recovering forest.