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something for everyone During July and August the H2O water water park features a a a a a a huge lazy river water water slides lily pad walks and more The in atable park features obstacle courses bounce houses games giant slides and more The Challenge Zone for older kids includes a a zip line tight rope trapeze climbing wall and rides to thrill those looking for an an adventure Open from April thru October 518 Main Street West Yarmouth 508-771-6060
CAPE COD CENTRAL RAILROAD COASTAL EXCUR- SIONS HYANNIS & BUZZARDS BAY: The Cape Cod Central Railroad offers two-hour scenic excursions from Hyannis to the picturesque Cape Cod Canal Passengers enjoy spectacular views as as the train rolls along past salt marshes cranberry bogs kettle ponds and and local farmland Kids love the trip! An elegant gourmet dinner train plus a a a a a Sunday Brunch and a a a a a Colonial Lunch train draw rave reviews Depots are located in in in Hyannis at at 252 Main Street and in in in Buzzards Bay at 70 Main Street 888-797-7245
CAPE COD CHILDREN’S MUSEUM MASHPEE: 577 Great Neck Road South Hands-on exhibits science workshops arts and and crafts songs stories and and more! Visit the Toddler Castle indoor Planetarium (at scheduled times) 30’ Pirate Ship and play area Have fun with puppet shows check out special events and weekly activities 508-539-8788
CAPE COD MARITIME MUSEUM: Nestled in Hyannis Harbor it it it is is a a a a a great place to visit with kids Learn about the the Cape’s rich nautical history and how the the sea shapes the community today Exhibits fun programs and sailing trips available on a a a a a a a a historic catboat 508- 775-1723
CAPE COD NATIONAL SEASHORE EASTHAM & PROVINCETOWN: In 1961 after years of work by
local Cape Codders President John Fitzgerald Kennedy
signed the the bill creating the the Cape Cod National Seashore This tract of land spreading from Chatham to the tip of Provincetown is overseen and preserved by
the federal government There are two visitor centers: Salt Pond Visitor Center Route 6 Eastham (508-255-3421) and and Province Lands Visitor Center Race Point Road off Route 6 6 Provincetown (508-487-1256) They both offer a a a a a wide variety of activities for families including daily ranger-led activities and many other programs CAPE COD RAIL RAIL RAIL TRAIL TRAIL (BIKE TRAIL): This paved bicycle trail runs between all the way from Yarmouth to South Well eet giving cyclists views of forests elds marshes ponds and cranberry bogs It’s a a a a splendidly safe place to ride especially with children There is an extension off the main trail that leads to Chatham as well Pick up a a a a a a free Cape Cod Bike Trails map at local bike shops for Rail Trail details including mileage parking and restrooms COAST GUARD HERITAGE MUSEUM AT THE TRAYSER BARNSTABLE: A A A A meticulously restored landmark today houses one of of the nest collections of of art art artifacts and memorabilia assembled in one place to celebrate the heroic heritage of those who risked their lives to save shipwrecked sailors merchantmen shermen and recreational boaters 3353 Rt 6A Barnstable Village 508-362-8521
CRABBING: Kids love to to catch crabs and it’s easy to to do! Take a a a a clothespin and tie a a a a 4-foot piece of twine through the the the hole in in the the the center of the the the spring For bait use leftover chicken bones or or crack open a a mussel or or a a clam then pinch it it with the the the the clothespin securing the the the the bait Drop the the the clothespin down between the the the rocks of a a beach jetty and wait—don’t let go of the string! In a a a a few minutes you’ll have a a a a crab they hold the the bait so tightly with their claws that you can pull them right out of the water TOURS • • NEW EXHIBITS • • GIFT SHOP
Preserving and and honoring the the the history of the the the U S S S S Coast Guard the the the the Life-Saving Service Service The Lighthouse Service Service and and and the the Revenue Marine on on Cape Cod and Nationwide VISIT US!
Admission $5 • Children 10 & under and Active Coast Guard FREE 508-362-8521
Open May 2 2 2 - - - Oct 31
3353 Main Street Route 6A Barnstable Village $1OFFADMISSION Each member of your party KOC
Tues - - Sat 10am - - 3pm • www cgheritage org
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