Beaches, beautiful gardens and bountiful vineyards await.

Learn about all the fun things to do in Cape Cod with our Top 10 list.

10 Fun Ideas to Try

1. Swim, sunbathe and relax at one of the six stunning beaches along the Cape Cod National Seashore, which stretches 40 miles between Chatham and Provincetown. There's history on these beaches. Coast Guard Beach is where the Pilgrims first landed in the New World (before Plymouth). And Marconi Beach - named for inventor Guglielmo Marconi - is where the radio pioneer sent the first transatlantic wireless message all the way to England in 1903.
2. Follow in the footsteps of the Kennedy's on the 1.6-mile self-guided Kennedy Legacy Trail in Hyannis. The trail features 10 sites significant to the powerful political family, starting at the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum. Other stops include the building where JFK gave his acceptance speech when he was elected president, and Hyannis Port, where the Kennedy's kept their sailboats.
3. Indoor and outdoor attractions await visitors at the Heritage Museums & Gardens in Sandwich. The site has 100 acres of gardens, a two-acre outdoor discovery area for children, several miles of nature trails and a museum with folk art.
4. Take a deep breath and inhale the fragrant scent of lavender at the Cape Cod Lavender Farm in Harwich. Lavender fields, formal gardens and wooded walking trails beckon visitors to explore. The lavender farm is typically in bloom late June and early July, be sure to go for a walk in the Enchanted Garden, where you'll find fairy houses and doorways and even a miniature medieval castle. 
5. Bike the 22-mile paved Cape Cod Rail Trail, which passes through Dennis, Harwich, Brewster, Orleans, Eastham and Wellfleet. The trailhead is a half-mile from the Salt Pond Visitor Center in Eastham and provides many opportunities to stop at beaches. If you don't have your own bike, bike rentals are also available at concessions along the trail.
6. Take a peek into the world of quirky author and illustrator Edward Gorey at his home-turned-museum in Yarmouth Port. There, exhibits showcase his many talents. A treasure of Cape Cod, the museum is open from mid-April through the end of December. 
7. Enjoy wines and liquors at Truro Vineyards and South Hollow Spirits, joint family-owned businesses, where you can take a tour and kick back on the lawn with a chardonnay or a gin cocktail. Tastings are available for $10, which buys a souvenir glass and samples of several wines or spirits. 
8. The Wellfleet Drive-In Theatre is a throwback to a simpler time, but no worries - the theatre shows first-run double features on a 100-by-44-foot screen with a Dolby Digital sound system. The theatre, which is open from late May through mid-September, also has a vintage mini golf course, ice cream stand, and snack bar. There's even a playground on the property for a full night of good times with the family. On select days, the site also hosts the Wellfleet Flea Market.
9. Stop for a scoop at Four Seas, an iconic and award-winning ice cream parlor in Centerville. The parlor has been serving up delicious flavors, such as fresh peach and mint chip, since 1934. In the mood for an authentic Cap Code lobster roll? The AAA Diamond Rated Arnold's Lobster and Clam Bar in Eastham is always busy, and for good reason. The classic establishment is known for both hot and cold lobster rolls, made with native lobster that is caught fresh daily. They also offer lobsters steamed or in a clam bake, served formally in the old Cape Cod tradition with paper plates and plastic utensils.
10. Browse the many galleries, studios and shops in Provincetown, home to one of the oldest art colonies in the United States. The sea, the dunes and the gorgeous light have inspired artists for decades. The Pilgrim Monument is a tower that commemorates the historic landing of the Mayflower in Provincetown in 1620; climb on the top for sweeping views of Cape Cod and the ocean.

AAA GROUP TRAVEL

Cape Cod & Martha's Vineyard

• Ferry ride to the island of Martha's Vineyard
• Guided tour to Provincetown on the tip of the Cape
• Admissions to Whale Watching Excursions or Dune Tour
• Tours pf Plymouth, Sandwich, and Hyannis

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