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Cape Cod National Seashore

MA
508 771 2144
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Ranked #4 of 217 attractions in Cape Cod
Type: National Parks, Beaches, Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Activities: Biking
Description: Over 40,000 beautiful acres of protected beach and dunes, stretching from Chatham to Provincetown.
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Kappel, Switzerland
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51 reviews 51 reviews
17 attraction reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

We dont have beaches like that in Europe! One would like to walk and walk and walk......but it was still very cold and windy last week. But the sun came out and the surf was stunning and the restrooms still closed. I dont know what it is with restrooms in the USA. You can't improve these wonderfull beaches, the infrastructure... More

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Pawtucket, Rhode Island
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336 reviews 336 reviews
145 attraction reviews
Reviews in 130 cities Reviews in 130 cities
108 helpful votes 108 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

Stop at the Visitor's Center to pick up a trail map and head out to do some exploring. There are trails, lighthouses, historic sites and beaches to check out. Currently the Marconi site was inaccessible due to dune issues but the view was great. There is a gift shop, restrooms, and a place to stamp your passport book onsite as... More

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Boiling Springs, South Carolina, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

Nice weather still in October without large crowds made the seashore and enjoyable experience. We started at the visitor center then drove up to P-town. We went back a second day to tour some light houses. Lovely!

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Dundee, New York
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3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

The Cape Cod National Seashore is an amazingly beautiful place to visit. The beaches are great! We look forward to our visit each summer.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

I've been to the Cape many times but never did I tour the light houses. If you're into light houses and their history then Cape Cod is a great place. We on the east Coast have many light houses, and last week I decided I should visit the cape lights. Most of them are no longer in working order and... More

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New York City, New York
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24 reviews 24 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

There are two visitor centers in the 30-mile-ish stretch of the Cape Cod National Seashore, and the one you get to first, driving outbound on US Route 6, is Salt Pond. Definitely stop here for an orientation to the park. The rangers are very helpful; they will talk you through a free, easy-to-use guide map/brochure, and also provide other maps... More

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Mississauga, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2012

This was the first - and best - beach we visited in our week-long trip. While you may be deterred by the fact that you must park a mile from the beach and take a trolley there, I found teh view fantastic, enhanced by the lack of cars, houses and hotels. Surf was the best we had on the Cape... More

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Nottingham
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 November 2012

We dropped in here to get some information about the surrounding area and were given a huge amount of useful information by a very helpful member of staff. He kindly gave us maps and leaflets about the nearby coastline including beaches, walks and lighthouses. We stayed and enjoyed a couple of videos about the formation of the cape and about... More

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Kansas CIty, MO
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

Cape Cod National Seashore is an excellent attraction, well worth days of exploration. The area is broken up and covers much of the cape. Beautiful beaches, gorgeous trails and dunes. Great for birdwatching, whale watching, general hiking and sightseeing. I highly recommend the Race Point Beach area for bird/whale watching. There are several visitor's centers and trails along the way.... More

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Sacramento, California
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38 attraction reviews
Reviews in 50 cities Reviews in 50 cities
55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 October 2012

Cape Cod National Seashore (CCNS) was established in 1961 with the support of President Kennedy. The seashore is known for pristine endless beaches, dunes, nature trails, ponds, salt marshes, and forests. It is difficult to financially support it, as it includes the whole eastern shoreline of the lower Cape, covering over 42 square miles. Therefore there is no way to... More

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