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Copyright 2013. 43 All rights reserved. www.PridepagesCapeCod.com 3 4 www.PridepagesCapeCod.com CAPE COD VISitor’S GUIDE he essence of Cape Cod and the Islands lies in the eyes of the beholder, visitor and resident alike. On the surface, the Cape is a 70-mile sandy spit offT the coast of Massachusetts, bravely out there in the ocean, the Islands in its orbit. Maps delineate an outstretched arm with its elbow and fist. There’s the canal, the bridges and the Upper, Mid, Lower, and Outer Cape. A guide can only steer direction; experiences, discoveries and rediscoveries are personal excursions. Enjoy! www.PridepagesCapeCod.com 5 Towns of the Upper Cape BOURNE The Cape Cod Canal cuts a scenic swath through the town of Bourne. The Bourne, Sagamore and Railroad Bridges connect Buzzards Bay, Sagamore Beach, Sagamore Highlands and Bournedale to their sister villages on the other side of the canal. In all, there are eleven villages. Those lying peninsula-side are Sagamore, Bourne Village, Pocasset, Cataumet, Gray Gables, Mashpee, and Monument Beach, names which reflect each village’s unique character and history. MASHPEE Mashpee has something for everyone. Fresh-water ponds and the ocean to the south offer fishing and boating aficionados their choice of both worlds.S wimmers can opt for salt water or fresh; hikers can explore South Cape Beach or walk through old-growth forest overlooking ponds at Lowell Holly Reservation. SANDWICH A tour of Sandwich is a tour through history. Incorporated in 1639, it is the oldest town on Cape Cod and is home to museums reflecting the historical perspective. FALMOUTH Falmouth was once home to sea captains and played a role in the whaling industry. A drive surfside from Falmouth’s Menauhant Beach down through Falmouth Heights to Woods Hole affords some of the most beautiful scenery on the Cape. Enduring souls run this route, albeit in the opposite direction, in the Falmouth Road Race held every year in August. Martha’s Vineyard lies seven miles across the Sound, easily seen from the coastline. 6 www.PridepagesCapeCod.com Towns of the Mid Cape BARNSTABLE Hyannis is the most well-known of Barnstable’s seven villages. Locals often think of it as “the city” because of its size, its shopping opportunities and restaurants, its busy airport and respected medical community. Visitors may first think of the Kennedys and their summer compound, which lend a romantic air. DENNIS Once part of Yarmouth, Dennis has been a town since 1793, named for its first minister, Josiah Dennis. Early in the town’s history, residents farmed and whaled near shore. Clipper ships were built at the Shiverick Shipyard. Many hiking and fishing opportunities can be seen from this vantage point. Dennis also has beaches along Cape Cod Bay and Nantucket Sound, perhaps the most well-known being Corporation Beach. The Cape Cod Rail Trail begins in town, running all the way to Wellfleet. YaRMOUTH The town of Yarmouth has two distinct faces: the south side is pure vacation with mini-golf avenues, souvenir shops and other amusements, the north side along Rte 6A is quietly historic with sea captain’s homes and homes with distinct architectural styles such as Cape, Gingerbread and Federal. These beautiful buildings reflect Yarmouth’s lucrative shipping past. The town’s tourist industry began with the arrival of the railroad in the 1800s. There’s something for every mood. www.PridepagesCapeCod.com 7 Towns of the Lower Cape HARWICH Ideally located halfway between either ends of Cape Cod, Harwich enjoys spectacular salt water beaches on Nantucket Sound, four well protected harbors, an abundance of freshwater ponds, salt and fresh-water boating and fishing, miles of picturesque biking and walking trails, and a nationally-recognized 18-hole as well as a charming 9-hole golf course. Seven unique villages offer award-winning restaurants, exciting shops and galleries, a wide range of lodging from ocean front resorts to quaint cottages and charming inns and a vast array of activities to suit every age and interest. BREWSTER Brewster’s coastline lies along Cape Cod Bay. An ebb tide can go out over a mile, uncovering a large swath of sand and mud pools called the Brewster Flats. Another interesting occurrence of nature is the herring migration in spring from the ocean to fresh water, best seen at the Herring Run and Stony Brook Grist Mill. Get on the Cape Cod Rail Trail in Brewster and see the scenery of “America’s Sea Captains Town.” CHATHAM Chatham sits on the “elbow” of Cape Cod, taking that shape as it fronts Nantucket Sound and the Atlantic. The shore route offers beautiful views of Chatham’s vulnerable coastline.V isit the observation area in front of Chatham Lighthouse overlooking spits of sand and ocean. The U.S. Coast Guard is here as is the United States Weather Service. A trip down Main Street offers many interesting shops and galleries. Even window-shopping is art appreciation. ORLEANS Orleans became a town in 1797, named after Louis Phillipe de Bourbon, Duc d’Orleans, who, it is said, came to the town during his exile from France. Orleans has much to offer the visitor: some of the best seafood dining, beautiful views of the Atlantic and Cape Cod Bay, and eclectic shopping experiences. Nauset Beach is a great destination for ocean lovers and off-roaders. The Cape Cod National Seashore is here; a treasure of crashing waves and bluffs that shouldn’t be missed. Established in 1962, the Seashore brought full-fledged tourism to the region and Orleans has grown in the years since. 8 www.PridepagesCapeCod.com Towns of the Outer Cape EASTHAM Travelers can get swept along with busy Rte 6 traffic, missing out on what Eastham has to offer. It’s worth it to slow down and match pace with the town’s leisurely one. A visit to the town green is to stumble upon the Cape’s oldest working windmill. First Encounter Beach on the Cape Cod Bay side is where hunters from the Mayflower first met Native Americans. A third of Eastham is within the Cape Cod National Seashore. Nauset Lighthouse overlooks the Atlantic and the Salt Pond Visitor Center offers exhibits on Cape Cod history and its environment. WELLFLEET Wellfleet has the ambience of an art colony with its galleries and photogenic architecture. Wellfleet oysters are famous and shipped around the world.