Cape Cod
Stretching along the outer Cape, Cape Cod National Seashore protects windswept beaches, rolling dunes, and classic New England coastal scenery.
Top Stops
Top places to visit in Cape Cod, from signature stops to easy additions for the trip plan.
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Salt Pond Visitor CenterThe main visitor facility offering breathtaking views of Nauset Marsh.
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Coast Guard BeachThe spot where the Mayflower first made landfall in the New World in 1620.
Information
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Salt Pond Visitor CenterThe main visitor facility offering breathtaking views of Nauset Marsh.
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Auto Tour
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Salt Pond Visitor CenterThe main visitor facility offering breathtaking views of Nauset Marsh.
Hiking
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Nauset Marsh TrailPasses through a recovering forest along the edge of Nauset Marsh and Salt Pond before looping back.
Beach Access
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Coast Guard BeachA popular swimming spot as well as one of the Cape's best spots for surfing.
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Nauset Light BeachA broad, sandy beach was once home to the famous Three Sisters lighthouses.
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Marconi BeachA serene spot that seems isolated even though its parking lot is quite convenient.
Bicycling
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Head of the Meadow TrailThe easiest of the three bike paths within the National Seashore.
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Province Lands TrailThe Seashore's longest bike path is also its best, most diverse, and most challenging.
Point of Interest
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Sharpening RockA boulder that was once used by the Nauset tribe to sharpen weapons.
Museum
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Point of interest
Salt Pond Visitor CenterThe main visitor facility offering breathtaking views of Nauset Marsh.
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Atwood Higgins HouseAn early example of an architectural style that's still the most popular on the island.
Picnicking
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Great Island Picnic AreaA great place to fuel up before exploring the seven miles of trails.
Lighthouse
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Three Sisters LighthouseAn unusual trio of 15-foot lighthouses built to warn ships.
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Highland Lighthouse (Cape Cod Light)Built in 1857, this lighthouse is still active.
Restrooms
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Hemenway LandingA permanent structure just down the path from the Hemenway Landing parking area.
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Doanne Rock Picnic AreaA permanent structure located near the parking lot and open seasonally.
Safety
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Bicycle AccidentsBicycle accidents cause the most injuries to visitors at Cape Cod National Seashore.
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Lyme DiseaseThe threat of Lyme Disease has significantly increased in recent years.
Support
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Friends of the Cape Cod National SeashoreA private, non-profit organization dedicated to Cape Cod National Seashore.
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Nearby Parks Around Cape Cod
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Cape Cod
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Salt Pond Visitor Center
The main visitor facility offering breathtaking views of Nauset Marsh.
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Salt Pond Visitor Center
The best restrooms in the park and open year-round.
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Nauset Trail
A 1.6 mile paved (though relatively narrow) walking and biking trail.
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Nauset Marsh Trail
Passes through a recovering forest along the edge of Nauset Marsh and Salt Pond before looping back.
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Buttonbush Trail
Specially designed for vision-impaired visitors.
