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between the rocks of of a a a a beach jetty and wait—don’t let go of of the the string! In a a a a few minutes you’ll have a a a a crab they hold the the the bait so tightly with their claws that you can pull them right out of the water CRUISE THE CAPE COD CANAL: Don’t miss an oppor- tunity to to see the the historic bridges from the the Cape Cod Canal! Canal Cruises are offered daily from historic Onset Village just 10 minutes from the Bourne Bridge 508-295-3883
DRIVE-IN MOVIE & FLEA MARKET WELLFLEET: Route 6 Well eet The Drive-in theater features a a a good number
of family features all summer long and a a a a a a a a ea ea market (a show in in in and and of itself!) on weekends in in in spring and and fall plus Wednesdays and Thursdays in in summer A mini golf course and snack bar are also fun for the family 508-349-7176
FISH HATCHERY SANDWICH: 164 Rte 6A Run by the state Dept of Fisheries and Wildlife this facility has been
in in operation since 1860 and is a a a a a a great place to take kids Visitors can buy food and feed the sh! Open 9am-3pm daily 508-888-0008
GREEN BRIAR NATURE CENTER AND JAM KITCHEN SANDWICH: 6 6 Discovery Hill Rd just off Rte 6A in E Sand- wich Nature trails small live animal exhibits nature pro- grams for children and and families and and jam-making workshops in a a a a historic 1903 Jam Kitchen Open Mon-Sat 10am-4pm Sun 1pm-4pm 508-888-6870
HARBOR CRUISE HYANNIS: Climb on board a a a jaunty
vessel and and enjoy a a a a one-hour tour through Lewis Bay and and the the Hyannisport Harbor View the the Kennedy Compound and other landmarks Don’t miss the the popular “Ice Cream Float” cruise on Sundays featuring Ben & Jerry’s ice cream Hy-Line Cruises Ocean Street Dock 508-790-0696
HERITAGE MUSEUMS & GARDENS: Kids love the beauti- fully restored and running old fashioned (circa 1906 -1912) vintage carousel at Heritage and also enjoy the Adventure Park featuring an aerial adventure zip line Heritage is home to the famous Dexter Rhododendron which bloom in spec- tacular profusion all over the 100-acre grounds into June Created and designed for children ages 2-10 “Hidden Hol- low” features a a a a a a a a wide range of activity areas that encourage families to to play learn and enjoy nature together Nestled in a a a a two-acre dry kettle hole located between the American His- tory and Art Museums its unique topography offers a a a secure natural environment for educational exploration A Shaker round barn displays the J K Lilly III Antique Automobile Collection the the Art Museum displays folk art and houses the the vintage carousel and and a a a a a a a 200-year-old windmill labyrinth and and Hart Family Maze Garden are also located on the grounds Each season features exciting new exhibits Check out the Museum Store and stop for a a a a a a a treat at at the seasonal cafe Open mid-April through late October Pine and Grove Streets 508- 888-3300 HIGHLAND LIGHT NORTH TRURO: On a bluff over- looking the the Atlantic Ocean Highland Light was the the rst lighthouse on Cape Cod warning seafarers for over 200 years of the treacherous coastline along outer Cape Cod Kids love to to climb the the tower (must be 48” tall however!) and there’s an an interesting gift shop on site as well 27 Highland Light Road 508-487-1121 INTERPRETIVE NATURE TOURS MASHPEE: Family River Fun Wonderful Wetlands Creature Feature Family Pond Scoop and Animal Hunt are just a a a a a a few of the imagina- tively titled tours of Mashpee’s unique and diverse conser- vation vation areas offered regularly by the Mashpee Conservation Commission Many are designed for children and families 508-539-1400 x 540 Monday-Friday 8:30am-4pm LONG PASTURE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY BARNSTABLE:
Ponds vernal pools open meadows a a a a a a salt marsh and other habitats make this 101-acre sanctuary a a a a a a a a a haven for many species of of wildlife Two and and a a a a a half miles of of trails meander through groves of tupelo holly and spruce trees with some surprisingly large oak trees and red maple interspersed throughout the property MARINE MAMMAL VISITOR’S CENTER BUZZARDS BAY: The National Marine Life Center’s future center for stranded marine animals offers exhibits activities gifts sou- venirs and more Free admission 120 Main St 508-743-9888
MASS AUDUBON MARINE CRUISES OUTER CAPE:
Homemade Super Premium Ice Cream LIVIN’ THE SWEET LIFE Still Churning & Scooping After 22 Years!
508-432-7355
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Cruise Cape Cod Bay with Mass Audubon naturalists for FREE Doggie Sundaes!