Cape Cod Things to Do

Art Association Pilgrim Monument Whydah Museum Truro Vineyards Monomoy Theatre

Family fun begins on Cape Cod. When you stay at Surfside Hotel & Suites in the heart of Provincetown, Massachusetts, you’ll find that Cape Cod activities, shopping and attractions are around just about every corner. 

Discover the best things to see and do during your Cape Cod vacation, from Provincetown Theater to Provincetown’s Pilgrim Monument.

Provincetown Art Association and Museum. Recently expanded and renovated, the Provincetown Art Association and Museum is more than just an art museum. It’s a center of legacy, culture, and learning on Cape Cod. Changing exhibits feature Cape Cod artists from the past like Phil Roeber, and from the present like Bob Bailey. For more information, go to http://www.paam.org/

Provincetown Theater. The New Provincetown Players fill some big shoes: famed American playwright Eugene O’Neill was one of the founders of the original Provincetown Players in 1916. Combining professional and community productions, the Provincetown Theater is truly a unique Cape Cod experience. And it’s not far from Surfside Hotel & Suites, offering comfortable, newly renovated (to be completed April 2008) accommodations in the heart of Provincetown. You’ll find plenty of extras, including complimentary breakfast, complimentary wireless Internet access in lobby and lounge area, premium cable TV, a private beach, heated swimming pool, and on-site lounge. If you’re coming to P-town for a little drama, choose the relaxing, laidback Surfside Hotel for your lodging needs. For more information on Provincetown Theater, visit http://www.newprovincetownplayers.org/  [Top]

Pilgrim Monument. With its height of 252 feet, Pilgrim Monument in Provincetown, MA, often invites comparisons to the Eiffel Tower or even London’s Big Ben clock tower. Pilgrim Monument was created in homage to the landing of the Mayflower by pilgrims from Europe. It’s adjoining museum covers a wide spectrum of local topics, from the pilgrims to Provincetown’s modern theatrical roots. Visit http://www.pilgrim-monument.org/

Whalers’ Wharf. For an eclectic entertainment experience, visit Whalers’ Wharf in downtown Provincetown, MA. Movie buffs can get tickets to the latest films at the cinema, and there are shopping opportunities, as well as a path to the beach. In the summer, kids big and small enjoy performances by local entertainers, from musicians to jugglers.  

Whydah Museum. What is Whydah? In the 1980s, some explorers discover the remains of a pirate ship off the shores of Cape Cod, the Whydah. Since then, the museum has worked to recover the Whydah’s treasure, study the culture of pirates, and share all this fascinating, fun research with the public. Pirates are all the rage with kids right now, so for more information, visit http://www.whydah.com/

Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary. Visitors to this Massachusetts Audubon sanctuary will find a diverse ecosystem throughout the five miles of nature trails. Cross through salt marches, heath, pine forest and sandy beach, and visit the hummingbird and butterfly garden too. Bird watchers won’t be disappointed in observing song and shore birds. For more information, go to http://www.massaudubon.org/Nature_Connection/Sanctuaries/Wellfleet/index.php  [Top]

Truro Vineyards. Come for a tasting and browse the gift shop in the Truro Vineyards lovingly refurbished 1830s farm setting. Sample some of the finest maritime wine produced on Cape Cod and learn just how the grapes are cultivated, from the vine to the bottle. Visit http://www.trurovineyardsofcapecod.com/

Race Point Lighthouse. Race Point Lighthouse has been actively assisting sailing vessels since 1816. Located at the northernmost point of Cape Cod on a sandy beach, the Lighthouse welcomes visitors during the summer months. Find a wide selection of gifts and collectibles, from scrimshaw to T-shirts, in the gift shop. Visit http://www.racepointlighthouse.net/   [Top]

Monomoy Theatre. Located in Chatham, Massachusetts, on Cape Cod, Monomoy Theatre has long brought quality productions to summer residents and visitors. Most of the actors come from a pool of undergraduate and graduate students, quite a few from Ohio University, as well as professionals and visiting professors. http://www.monomoytheatre.org/

Cape Cod National Seashore. The Cape Cod National Seashore stretches all along the Cape, from Provincetown to Chatham, touching upon the shores of the Atlantic Ocean and Cape Cod Bay. There are so many things to see and do in this national park, from guided ranger tours, to bike trails, to relaxing on the beach. For more information, go to http://www.nps.gov/caco/

Cape Cod ZooQuarium. One of the best kept secrets on Cape Cod, the Cape Cod ZooQuarium located in West Yarmouth is a fun place to visit for kids of all ages. Open year-round, the ZooQuarium has a variety of exhibits and activities, from the farmyard petting zoo to the aquarium and tidal touch pool. For more information, go to http://www.zooquariumcapecod.net/   [Top]