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Whale Watch Dolphin Fleet of Provincetown, Provincetown
Ollie #1 of 218 attractions in Cape Cod
4.5 of 5 stars 200 reviews

The Whale Watch tour is a must while visiting Provincetown.  Enjoy your stroll down Commercial street to the wharf. There are small booths located along the wharf to buy your... more »

Attraction type  Tours; Parks
Shining Sea Bikeway, Falmouth
Ollie #2 of 218 attractions in Cape Cod
5 of 5 stars 55 reviews
Attraction type  Biking Trails
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Race Point Beach, Provincetown
Ollie #3 of 218 attractions in Cape Cod
4.5 of 5 stars 55 reviews
Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  26.6 miles from city center
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Nauset Light, Eastham
Ollie #4 of 218 attractions in Cape Cod
4.5 of 5 stars 26 reviews

The present Nauset Lighthouse, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is made of cast iron with a brick lining and stands 48 feet high. It was built in 1877... more »

Attraction type  Lighthouses
Distance  19.4 miles from city center
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Cape Cod Canal, Buzzards Bay
Ollie #5 of 218 attractions in Cape Cod
5 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  18.8 miles from city center
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Cape Cod National Seashore
Ollie #6 of 218 attractions in Cape Cod
5 of 5 stars 30 reviews
Over 40,000 beautiful acres of protected beach and dunes, stretching from Chatham to Provincetown.
Attraction type  National Parks; Beaches; Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  20.4 miles from city center
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Cornelia Carey Sanctuary (The Knob), Falmouth
Ollie #7 of 218 attractions in Cape Cod
5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Nature trails run among the beach, rock and trees of this hidden shelter.
Attraction type  Parks; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  22.7 miles from city center
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Heritage Museums & Gardens, Sandwich
Ollie #8 of 218 attractions in Cape Cod
4.5 of 5 stars 58 reviews
You can enjoy more than 70 acres of gardens after visiting the art and history museums at the Heritage.
Attraction type  History Museums; Gardens; Art Museums; Parks; Specialty Museums; Museums
Distance  13.7 miles from city center
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Cultural Center of Cape Cod, South Yarmouth
Ollie #9 of 218 attractions in Cape Cod
5 of 5 stars 19 reviews
Attraction type  Civic Centers
Distance  4.0 miles from city center
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Herring Cove Beach, Provincetown
Ollie #10 of 218 attractions in Cape Cod
4.5 of 5 stars 35 reviews
Part of the Cape Cod National Seashore, Herring Cove is Provincetown's most popular beach.
Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  24.9 miles from city center
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Island Queen Ferry, Falmouth
Ollie #11 of 218 attractions in Cape Cod
4.5 of 5 stars 41 reviews
Owner description: The Fun Way to Martha's Vineyard! Sail away on the Island Queen from Falmouth, Cape Cod and you will experience Martha’s Vineyard within just...... more » Owner description: The Fun Way to Martha's Vineyard! Sail away on the Island Queen from Falmouth, Cape Cod and you will experience Martha’s Vineyard within just 35-minutes. Convenient parking just 200 yards from the dock. Enjoy our enclosed lounge, outside decks, full-service snack bar and our friendly crew! Daily sailings beginning at 9:00am from late May to mid October. Children ages 3 & under travel free! Group discounts for 20 or more passenger available. « less
Attraction type  Ferries/ Boats
Distance  20.9 miles from city center
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Pirate's Cove, South Yarmouth
Ollie #12 of 218 attractions in Cape Cod
4.5 of 5 stars 38 reviews
This golf-and-games complex has a pirate/adventure theme.
Attraction type  Game/ Entertainment Centers
Distance  3.2 miles from city center
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Cape Cod Rail Trail, Dennis
Ollie #13 of 218 attractions in Cape Cod
4.5 of 5 stars 32 reviews
This bike path runs 25 miles, from Dennis to Wellfleet.
Attraction type  Biking Trails; Trails; Hiking Trails
Distance  11.0 miles from city center
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Provincetown Library, Provincetown
Ollie #14 of 218 attractions in Cape Cod
4.5 of 5 stars 19 reviews
Attraction type  Libraries
Distance  25.6 miles from city center
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Commercial Street, Provincetown
Ollie #15 of 218 attractions in Cape Cod
4.5 of 5 stars 86 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  25.5 miles from city center
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Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge, Chatham
Ollie #16 of 218 attractions in Cape Cod
5 of 5 stars 21 reviews
Birdwatchers flock to this Cape Cod wildlife habitat with a special emphasis on migratory birds.
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  15.5 miles from city center
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Province Lands Visitor Center, Provincetown
Ollie #17 of 218 attractions in Cape Cod
5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Attraction type  Observation Decks/ Towers; Biking Trails
Distance  26.6 miles from city center
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Marconi Beach, Wellfleet
Ollie #18 of 218 attractions in Cape Cod
5 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  20.9 miles from city center
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Cape Cinema, Dennis
Ollie #19 of 218 attractions in Cape Cod
5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
This Art Deco theater dates back to 1930.
Attraction type  Theaters
Distance  4.0 miles from city center
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Chatham Lighthouse, Chatham
Ollie #20 of 218 attractions in Cape Cod
4.5 of 5 stars 43 reviews
One of the most famous and interesting lighthouses on Cape Cod.
Attraction type  Lighthouses
Distance  16.0 miles from city center
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