EVENTS AND ADVENTURES

Cape Cod and the nearby islands of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket offers residents and visitors an endless array of year ‘round outdoor and indoor activities. Though long famous for its beaches and natural beauty, the Cape also offers unique arts & culture, quaint shops, and historic sites and landmarks, some of New England’s best seafood, fine dining and golf await. Here are a few local favorites (each link will open in a new window or tab).

Nauset Lighthouse Tours
The historic Nauset Lighthouse in Eastham, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, was rescued from the edge of a sixty-foot high eroding cliff in November 1996. The tower was moved to a new location approximately 300 feet west and has now been restored.

Harwich Junior Theater
Harwich Junior Theatre is Cape Cod’s premiere family theater dedicated to bringing the finest quality live theater to children, young people, and their families.

Edward Gorey House
The Edward Gorey House celebrates and preserves the life and works of Edward Gorey, an American author, illustrator, playwright, set and costume designer.

Cape Cod National Seashore
Cape Cod National Seashore comprises 43,604 acres of shoreline and upland landscape features, including a forty-mile long stretch of pristine sandy beach, dozens of clear, deep, freshwater kettle ponds, and upland scenes that depict evidence of how people have used the land.

Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
Wellfleet Bay’s 1,100 acres of salt marsh, sandy beach, pine woodland, freshwater pond, and rare heathland attract a wide array of wildlife, especially songbirds and shorebirds. Discover the true nature of Cape Cod as you amble along the five miles of trails that traverse these habitats.

Cape Cod Museum of Natural History
This local museum encourages understanding of our natural environment through discovery and learning. The museum is housed in a 17,000 square foot building on its own 80-acre site, abutted by 300 acres of town-owned conservation land.

Seaside Le Mans
Held each September, "The Race for the Cape Cod Community" is a popular annual professional Formula 1 kart race raising money for local Cape Cod charities.

Heritage Museum & Gardens
An organization working to preserve the history, industry, art and horticulture of America. Features information on exhibits, events and membership.

Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
Wellfleet Bay’s 1,100 acres of salt marsh, sandy beach, pine woodland, freshwater pond, and rare heathland attract a wide array of wildlife, especially songbirds and shorebirds. Discover the true nature of Cape Cod as you amble along the five miles of trails that traverse these habitats.

Cape Cod Rail Trail
The Cape Cod Rail Trail follows a former railroad right-of-way for 22 miles through the towns of Dennis, Harwich, Brewster, Orleans, Eastham and Wellfleet.

Pilgrim Monument
This monument to the Pilgrim's Provincetown landing is the tallest granite structure in the U.S.

Cape Cod Museum of Natural History
The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History in Brewster encourages and advances understanding of our natural environment through discovery and learning.

John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum
The John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum is a multimedia exhibit designed to open a window on the days JFK spent on Cape Cod; days relaxing with family, days playing football with PT109 buddies, days spent sailing on the ocean to which he was so constantly drawn.

Cape Playhouse
Often referred to as the “Birthplace of the Stars,” the legendary Cape Playhouse has been bringing Broadway actors to Cape Cod for nearly 80 years.

MUSIC AND NIGHTLIFE

Cape Cod Conservatory
From the three generations of people who have learned to play instruments, mold a clay boat or negotiate a plié to the thousands of others who have participated in our workshops, recitals, caravans, concerts and festivals, all have come to the Conservatory to enrich their lives through the arts.

Tilden Arts Center
Cape Cod Community College's performance center hosts a wide variety of community theater, visual and dramatic arts, as well as the Cape Cod Opera.

Provincetown Theater
The Provincetown Theatre Company (PTC) is a collaborative of professional, semi-professional, and amateur actors, writers, directors, technicians, teachers and theatre lovers. PTC focuses on producing a year-round theatre season, theatre education for youth and adults, and the development of emerging playwrights.

Cape Cod Opera
Cape Cod's only opera company dedicated to the production of fully staged opera showcasing local and regional professional talent.

GALLERIES AND MUSEUMS

Cahoon Museum of American Art
These fanciful primitive paintings by the late Ralph and Martha Cahoon feature exploits often unfolding in old-fashioned seaside settings adorned with lighthouses, clipper ships and hot-air balloons.

Cape Cod Museum of Art
The museum's mission is to collect, conserve, study, interpret and exhibit works by outstanding artists associated with Cape Cod and the Islands.

Provincetown Art Association and Museum
Promotes an appreciation of all branches of the fine arts in Provincetown.

LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS

With its long history and small town atmosphere, Cape Cod enjoys a rich tradition of community involvement by both residents and visitors. The new Cape resident will find many organizations working diligently to preserve the Cape’s unique quality of life, as well as numerous historic, professional, cultural and civic groups.

Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber of Commerce acts as the voice of Cape Cod, uniting business, industry and the community in our common goal: “A Wonderful Way of Life.”

Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce
Promotes Yarmouth's distinctive character formed by over 350 years of history. 

Historical Society of Old Yarmouth
The Historical Society of Old Yarmouth was founded to preserve, and develop community interest in, the history of Yarmouth.

Arts Foundation of Cape Cod
Supports local artists cultural organizations through annual arts foundation grants.

Barnstable Land Trust
A private, non-profit membership organization dedicated to preserving the open spaces and natural resources of the town of Barnstable.

Boys & Girls Club of Cape Cod
Affordable after school, teen program and summer day camp in an adult-supervised program featuring homework help, tutoring, arts and crafts, high speed Internet computer lab, games room, and gymnasium and sports program.

Cape Cod Commission
Established as a regional planning and regulatory agency to prepare and implement a regional land use policy plan for all of Cape Cod, review and regulate Developments of Regional Impact, and recommend designation of certain areas.

Cape Cod Conservatory
The Conservatory is a non-profit organization providing fine and performing arts classes to enrich the cultural, artistic and spiritual life of our community.

Cape Cod Economic Development Council
Works to improve the quality of life for all residents of Barnstable County by fostering public policies and financing, through grants, activities that lead to a healthy year-round economy compatible with the Cape's culture and environment.

Cape Cod Ghost Hunters
Cape-based organization that researches and investigates local paranormal phenomena.

Cape Cod Horticultural Society
The society owns and maintains the Armstrong-Kelley Park in Osterville.

Cape Cod Kennel Club
Cape Cod Kennel Club is a MA-based, all-breed club that specializes in conformation, obedience, and agility.

Cape Cod Writer's Center
Where writers gather to share their thoughts and skills with other writers - those who are published, those who want to be, and those who simply love to write.

Cape Singles
Cape Singles is a Singles Group geared to the "Baby Boomer" generation.

Coonamessett River Coalition
The Coonamesset River Coalition advocates the restoration of publicly-owned land along the Coonamessett River for the purpose of the preservation and protection of the River and its estuary, Great Pond.

Eastham Ocean Beach Committee
"The Ocean Beach Committee" exists to return Atlantic Ocean beach access to the residents and taxpayers of the Town of Eastham.

GreenCAPE
Provides information about the harmful effects of pesticides and safe alternatives for pesticides, lawn and garden care, and household cleaning products.

Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod
An ecumenical housing ministry that seeks to eliminate homelessness and substandard housing.

Harwich Conservation Trust
A private, nonprofit organization who’s mission is to preserve the woods, wetlands, and other natural areas in the town of Harwich.

Home Builders Association of Cape Cod
Supports and promotes its builder members through business, civic, legislative, and education.

Massachusetts Aquaculture Association
Promotes the continued development of shellfish and fish farming, and to improve conditions affecting aquaculture.

Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies
Dedicated to education, conservation and research of coastal and marine environments.

Save the Crowes Pasture
Advocate for protection and preservation of Crowe's Pasture, one of Cape Cod's last great places.

Save Our Sound
Nonprofit citizen's group dedicated to the long-term preservation of Nantucket Sound through conservation, environmental action, and opposition to inappropriate industrial development that threatens the coastal ecosystem.

Sea Grant Woods Hole
Including information on local organizations that share the Sea Grant objective of environmental stewardship.

Association for the Preservation of Cape Cod
APCC fosters policies and programs to promote the preservation of natural resources on Cape Cod through advocacy, public education, publications, and scientific research.

The Cape Cod Center for Sustainability
The center's mission is to achieve the best possible quality of life for those living and working on Cape Cod.

The Cape Cod Foundation
A charitable community trust founded in 1989 to address the needs of the people of Cape Cod.

Three Bays Preservation, Inc.
Preserves, maintains, protects and enhances the aquatic environment and related ecosystems of the three bay estuary: West Bay, North Bay and Cotuit Bay.