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Historic Sandwich Village, Sandwich
Ollie #21 of 218 attractions in Cape Cod
5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
This charming and historic New England village is the oldest town on Cape Cod.
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  13.4 miles from city center
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Provincetown Town Hall, Provincetown
Ollie #22 of 218 attractions in Cape Cod
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Provincetown's municipal center also contains 30 pieces of art donated by local artists.
Attraction type  Government Buildings; Art Museums
Distance  25.4 miles from city center
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Coast Guard Beach, Eastham
Ollie #23 of 218 attractions in Cape Cod
4.5 of 5 stars 35 reviews
A great beach to hike, relax and soak up the natural beauty of the Cape Cod National Seashore.
Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  18.9 miles from city center
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Boardwalk, Sandwich
Ollie #24 of 218 attractions in Cape Cod
4.5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Attraction type  Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks
Distance  12.9 miles from city center
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MacMillan Wharf, Provincetown
Ollie #25 of 218 attractions in Cape Cod
4.5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Attraction type  Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks
Distance  25.5 miles from city center
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Fort Hill Rural Historic District, Eastham
Ollie #26 of 218 attractions in Cape Cod
5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
A scenic and historic walking trail managed by the Cape Cod National Seashore.
Attraction type  Historic Walking Areas; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  17.7 miles from city center
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Sandwich Glass Museum, Sandwich
Ollie #27 of 218 attractions in Cape Cod
4.5 of 5 stars 66 reviews

The glass museum is a fascinating place to visit, especially on a sunny day when the glass really shines through the windows. The museum is very handicapped accessible. The $5... more »

Attraction type  Specialty Museums; History Museums; Art Museums; Science Museums
Distance  13.5 miles from city center
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Cape Playhouse, Dennis
Ollie #28 of 218 attractions in Cape Cod
5 of 5 stars 9 reviews

Experience the magic of live theatre in the country’s oldest professional summer theatre on beautiful Cape Cod!  The Cape Playhouse in Dennis brings the Best of Broadway to Cape... more »

Attraction type  Theaters; Performances
Distance  5.0 miles from city center
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Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum, Provincetown
Ollie #29 of 218 attractions in Cape Cod
4.5 of 5 stars 71 reviews

Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum is a wonderful place for visitors of all ages to visit. Climb the 252-foot tower to the top only to be rewarded with the most spectacular... more »

Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues; Museums
Distance  25.5 miles from city center
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Nickerson State Park, Brewster
Ollie #30 of 218 attractions in Cape Cod
4.5 of 5 stars 28 reviews
Attraction type  State Parks
Distance  13.1 miles from city center
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Cap'n Kids Fishing Adventures, Harwich Port
Ollie #31 of 218 attractions in Cape Cod
5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Distance  10.2 miles from city center
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Route 6A, Sandwich
Ollie #32 of 218 attractions in Cape Cod
4.5 of 5 stars 21 reviews
Owner description: Route 6A, which is on the northern, or bay side, of Cape Cod, winds its way through some of the oldest villages in America, including Bourne,...... more » Owner description: Route 6A, which is on the northern, or bay side, of Cape Cod, winds its way through some of the oldest villages in America, including Bourne, Sandwich, Barnstable, Yarmouth, Dennis, Brewster and Orleans. Many of the homes and churches along this tree-shaded road are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.If you are interested in seeing what Cape Cod looked like before tourists discovered it, and want to visit some of the best quaint, little shops in New England, Route 6A is the place to be. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  13.2 miles from city center
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Stony Brook Grist Mill and Museum, Brewster
Ollie #33 of 218 attractions in Cape Cod
5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  History Museums; Specialty Museums
Distance  8.4 miles from city center
Salt Pond Visitor Center, Eastham
Ollie #34 of 218 attractions in Cape Cod
4.5 of 5 stars 13 reviews

The Salt Pond Visitor Center is the main service facility for Cape Cod National Seashore.  Here visitors can see a museum of natural and cultural history, view orientation films... more »

Attraction type  Tourist/ Visitor Centers; History Museums
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Old Harbor Lifesaving Station, Provincetown
Ollie #35 of 218 attractions in Cape Cod
5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Early Coast Guard sea rescue station and museum of rescue techniques, artifacts and history.
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; History Museums; Specialty Museums
Distance  27.5 miles from city center
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Nauset Inlet, Orleans
Ollie #36 of 218 attractions in Cape Cod
5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
This four-mile waterway of tidal pools and marshes leads to more imposing Atlantic swells.
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  18.0 miles from city center
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Cape Cod Melody Tent, Hyannis
Ollie #37 of 218 attractions in Cape Cod
4.5 of 5 stars 33 reviews
Owner description: One of the oldest continuously-operating tent theaters-in-the-round in the US, along with our sister venue the South Shore Music Circus in Cohasset. A...... more » Owner description: One of the oldest continuously-operating tent theaters-in-the-round in the US, along with our sister venue the South Shore Music Circus in Cohasset. A 2,300-seat summer, open-air theatre that hosts national artists and comedians on a revolving stage. No seat is more than 50 feet from the stage! « less
Attraction type  Theaters; Performances
Distance  3.5 miles from city center
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Provincetown Art Association and Museum, Provincetown
Ollie #38 of 218 attractions in Cape Cod
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Attraction type  Art Museums; Museums; Concerts
Distance  25.8 miles from city center
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Cape Cod Beer, Hyannis
Ollie #39 of 218 attractions in Cape Cod
4.5 of 5 stars 19 reviews
Owner description: Cape Cod Beer is Cape Cod's only distributing microbrewery located at 1336 Phinney's Lane in Hyannis with beer on tap in over 120 locations and in 60...... more » Owner description: Cape Cod Beer is Cape Cod's only distributing microbrewery located at 1336 Phinney's Lane in Hyannis with beer on tap in over 120 locations and in 60 package stores throughout Cape Cod. Cape Cod Beer produces two standard offerings: Cape Cod Red and Cape Cod IPA, plus seasonal favorites such as Cape Cod Summer, Berry Merry Christmas Ale, Cape Cod Porter and Soundkeeper Stout, to name a few. We have a retail center where you can taste our beers. « less
Attraction type  Breweries
Distance  2.9 miles from city center
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Scargo Hill Observation Tower, Dennis
Ollie #40 of 218 attractions in Cape Cod
4.5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
The highest point of land on Cape Cod, the view from this stone observation tower sweeps across Cape Cod Bay to Provincetown.
Attraction type  Observation Decks/ Towers
Distance  4.9 miles from city center
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