Beautiful beach area, not too crowded on the day my girl and I went. Clean as far as the eye can…read moresee, but a steep beach gradient makes for poor surf. The waves crash violently right up on the beach. Great for a picnic lunch or a nighttime bonfire (don't forget your permit!).

Named after the "first encounter" between the Pilgrims and the native Nauset tribe in 1620. This is…read morea tranquil Bayside beach (facing West, rather than East over the Atlantic). Because of the unique geography you can see a stunning sunset over the water here. During low tide you can walk out on the sand quite far to the West. This is the place on the Cape that you want to go to see a spectacular sunset! Can get crowded but there's plenty of parking and it's free after 5:30 pm. A lovely spot for a romantic stroll or just to imagine the historic encounter that took place here.

Great spot for sunsets! You can literally pull into the parking lot and, oh, look, there's a…read moregorgeous sunset right there. No need to walk or hike to any special spot to see it. Great to swing by here after dinner in the area. I love walking beaches but the sand here is rather "fluffy" and loose which can make it harder to walk if you're not walking right at the waterline. There are often nice tide pools which can be warmer when it's cooler out.

Cool glacial rock. Plenty of hiking trails. Rock is not that large for climbing, but it is cool…read more Plenty of parking. Nicely shaded. Lots of stories abound about the history. Climbing under the rock too. Indian stories and takes about the rock are listed on a plaque on the rock. Not, necessarily a day long event, but cool on a nice day.

We started in Orleans and rode up to Wellfleet, then over to the beach, and over to route 6 for…read morelunch, before returning to Orleans. A perfect trail.

I really enjoyed biking from Wellfleet to Brewster on the CCRT, and the signs along the way made it…read morelike a little history lesson on wheels. Many bikers and walkers out and about this sunny day-- grateful for the signage with detours and turns, and also the cool tunnels (not pictured). Relatively flat trail, but there was a good amount of elevation throughout (especially on my way back to Wellfleet). Excited to return!

This is a decent stop, to get a nice view of the water leading out to Lewis Bay. The walk isn't too…read morelong from the parking lot, with overgrown plants almost covering the path, causing a hassle, especially after it rains. Thankfully though, it's not covered the whole way. It would be great to see some maintenance done at Chase Brook Park, because it will make the experience much better and enjoyable.

Last summer, I took a trip with Commotion Charters for some shark fishing. I had caught a few…read moresharks before, but nothing like aboard Commotion. Supposedly the bite was slow, but we still caught 3 sharks, the largest being a blue shark over 7 feet long. The bonus on the trip was we even got to caught bluefish to start the day. Commotion was a really nice boat too - the air conditioning was so nice when I started to get too hot on the water. I'll be going back out with Commotion Charters for some Bluefin Tuna this fall, and I can't wait!

The best! We had to stop fishing after two hours because we had too many strippers. About 80…read morepounds in no time!

Michael K. Aselton Memorial Park, located in Hyannis, is peaceful and beautiful. It's a lovely…read moreplace to relax and meditate.

Gateway to the sea…read more Hyannis Harbor is frequently called to Gateway to the Sea. A bit of hyperbole perhaps since there are lots of other ways to get to the sea on Cape Cod but there is no mistaking that Hyannis does indeed have a nice harbor. One of the nicest area along the harbor is a little park named after Michael Aselton, a police officer that died in the line of duty in 1983. The park was officially dedicated in 1996 and includes a few walking trails, benches and of course some view lovely views. The park is located right next to the Hyannis Maritime Museum and the one and a half mile long Hyannis Kennedy Legacy Trail runs right through the park. A nice park in a very nice place dedicated and named after someone who sacrificed all in the line of duty.

Beautiful, clear torquise water, fine sand, and a cool breeze will make you forget about the…read morecrowded and expensive beaches in Cape Cod. This is a little slice of paradise and a hidden gem. The beach is perfect for families with little ones. The sand is soft and there is plenty of shade from trees. The rope off swimming area is perfect for toddlers to walk around in because you don't have to worry about waves. It only costs $8 to access the park. You can pay by credit card so no sweating bringing cash with you. There is plenty of parking in a parking lot that is next to the beach. Handy cap parking is also available right next to the beach entrance by the bathroom. A clean bathroom is also available in addition to a rental place to get paddle boards and kayaks. If you get tired of the water, you have access to plenty of trails. If you need snacks or lunch there is a general store not too far from the park entrance. We got a bit turned around trying to find the main beach and parking area. If you are looking on Google maps, it's on the Southeast side of the pond and you want to turn onto Flax Pond Road to get to it. My wife used to hate going to lakes and this pond has completely changed her mind. Now she can't stop talking about it!!