Top 5 Things to Do on Cape Cod in the Winter

Cape Cod Things To Do

Okay, admittedly the winter may not the best time of year to travel, but there is so much to do to do – especially on Cape Cod. From the budget conscious to the extravagant, there is a little something for everyone – and every family.

Winter on the Cape also means you’ll find some great deals. B&B’s and hotels, like the Bayside Resort, offers some wonderful bargain vacation packages that cater to families or to couples who just want to relax.

Experiencing Cape Cod in the winter is really quite extraordinary. With so much to do and see, it was really hard to whittle this list down to a select few. But when you come, you’ll know instantly that this region has so much to offer families and adventurers alike.

Come see what we’re about, and enjoy some of these year-round activities:

Nature

The Cape has many beautiful parks, including the Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Reserve and the Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary. The quintessential Cape Cod experience may be a walk along the Cape Cod National Seashore, 40 stunning miles of beach and an incredible experience in any season.

Hiking

You can also explore the Cape’s trails, such as the Cape Cod Rail Trail, the Provincetown Bike Trails and the trail along the Cape Cod Canal

Museums and Galleries

The Cape Museum of Fine Arts in Dennis and the Provincetown Art Association and Museum feature the work of local artists from the past and present. Galleries are abundant in Provincetown and Wellfleet. A year-round performing arts schedule includes the Cape Symphony Orchestra in the winter.

Many museums memorialize Cape Cod’s history. The Aptucxet Trading Post Museum is located on the site where Europeans first conducted trade on the Cape. The Mayflower II, a replica of the Pilgrim’s famous vessel, and Plimoth Plantation, a surprisingly scholarly recreation of their settlement, are in nearby Plymouth.

The John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum features photos of the Kennedy clan. The Swift-Daley House and Tool Museum is one of several museums in preserved homes, offering a slice of life in the 17th, 18th and 19th Centuries.

Children’s Activities

The Cape Cod Children’s Museum in Mashpee is an obvious choice for indoor entertainment, although it is predictably packed on a rainy day. Kids (and adults who are not too squeamish) will love the “touch tank” at the National Marine Fisheries Service Aquarium in Woods Hole. Cineplexes are located throughout the Cape, including at the Cape Cod Mall in Hyannis.

Shopping

As you cross the Sagamore Bridge onto Cape Cod, you are flanked by the Cape Cod Outlet Mall on your right and the discount extravaganza, The Christmas Tree Shop, on your left. This entrance sets the tone for plentiful bargain shopping, as evidenced by Cuffy’s Factory Store, the Antiques Centerand many shops along Route 28 in the Mid Cape.  Stores selling antiques and collectibles can be found in every town.

Cape Cod Winter Vacation Packages

The whole family can enjoy Cape Cod In Winter.  And when it comes to dollars and cents, Cape Cod hotels offer the biggest hotel package savings across the board.

Come see why Cape Cod is a world-class winter vacation destination.

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