Cape Cod: Things To Do

Cape Cod Baseball League Take the whole family out to the ball game – it’s free! Scout out the future stars of Major League Baseball alongside real scouts at the country’s premier NCAA-sanctioned summer baseball league games. Ten different teams means there’s a game near you. www.capecodbaseball.org
family | spectator sport | free

Cape Cod National Seashore This 40-mile beach extending from Chatham to Provincetown is the Cape’s most popular summer attraction. Outer Cape; www.nps.gov/caco
beach | family | national park

Cape Cod Rail Trail Whether by foot, bicycle, or horseback, follow the 22-mile path of a now-defunct railroad to picturesque beaches, salt ponds, and marshes. Mid Cape-Outer Cape; www.mass.gov
beach | family | hiking

Catch a Clam All you need is a rake, a pail, and a permit. Head to bay beaches during low tide for the easiest clamming; permits are available in each town. www.capecodtravel.com
beach | family | wildlife

Golf Tee times are plentiful on the Cape’s 29 public golf courses; Falmouth alone has six courses, more than any other town in New England. www.golfcapecod.com
golf | sports

Whale watching Summer is the prime time to spot whales; tours leave from Hyannis and Provincetown; book in advance to secure your spot. Dolphin Fleet; 800-826-9300; www.whalewatch.com
family | whale watching | boating