Start the day with an exciting whale watching tour with Cape Cod Whale Watch, where you'll have a chance to see humpback and fin whales, dolphins, and sea turtles. Afterward, take a lunch break at the family-friendly picnic area within Sandy Neck Beach Park. Spend the afternoon relaxing and building sandcastles on the gentle beaches of Barnstable Harbor Beach before heading to Cape Cod Inflatable Park to let the kids have a blast on the inflatable amusements.
Cape Cod has a rich history that can best be explored through the many lighthouses dotting the coast. Start the day early with a visit to the Highland Lighthouse Museum in Truro before driving down to the serene Coast Guard Beach. After lunch, visit the Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum to learn about the first European settlers who made Cape Cod their home. End the day with a spectacular sunset view from the Chatham Pier Fish Market.
Experience Cape Cod's natural beauty by exploring its many biking trails that meander through the woods and along the coast. Start the day with a visit to the Cape Cod Rail Trail, stopping for a picnic lunch at the picturesque Nauset Lighthouse Beach. Afterward, head to Cape Cod National Seashore to hike and explore before ending the day with a sweet treat from Four Seas Ice Cream in Centerville.
If you have more time, take a day to explore Cape Cod's quaint towns such as Provincetown and Hyannis or take a ferry to Martha's Vineyard or Nantucket for a day trip. If you have less time, consider sticking to either the North or South shore of Cape Cod to optimize your sightseeing. Don't forget to pack sunscreen, insect spray, and comfortable walking shoes for your outdoor activities!