Cape Cod National Seashore Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Cape Cod National Seashore
Cape Cod National Seashore stretches over 43,500 acres (176km²) of dunes, ponds, woods and almost 40 miles (64km) of Atlantic shoreline. It is located onCape Cod, principally in the towns ofProvincetown,Truro,Wellfleet, andEastham, but also covers some shoreline inOrleansandChatham. Cape Cod is relatively young geologically at 18,000 years or so. American Indians began using the land at least 9,000 years ago. In 1620, a group known as "The Pilgrims", a group of English Separatists seeking to establish a settlement in Virginia were forced to land here. They sent out three separate "discovery" expeditions to see what the area had to offer. During these "discoveries" they found their first fresh water, took some Indian corn, and almost had a battle (called the First Encounter) with some Nativ
Top Attractions in Cape Cod National Seashore
Explore the best things to see and do in Cape Cod National Seashore:
- ★Atlantic White Cedar Swamp
- ★Atwood-Higgins Historic District
- ★Beach Forest Trail
- ★Buttonbush Trail
- ★Cape Cod Rail Trail
- ★Coast Guard Beach
- ★Doane Rock
- ★Doane Trail
Where to Eat in Cape Cod National Seashore
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Herring Cove Snack Bar
Where to Stay in Cape Cod National Seashore
- 🏨Cook's by the Ocean
- 🏨Fort Hill Bed and Breakfast
- 🏨Surfside Cottages
Cape Cod National Seashore Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: