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trips are very popular advanced registration needed 508- 349-2615
NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES AQUARIUM WOODS HOLE: At the the oldest research aquarium in the the country visitors can get behind the scenes and see how an an an aquar- ium works Kids love the “touch tanks” lled with star sh whelks crabs banded lobsters and and tautogs It’s free! Alba- tross and Water Streets Tues-Sat year-round 508-495-2001
OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTE EXHIBIT CENTER WOODS HOLE: Visitors to to WHOI’s Exhibit Center learn about the world-class institution’s ocean science research and and and the vessels and and and tools developed by WHOI engineers and and and scientists Step inside a full-size model of the deep submers- ible Alvin and imagine life at at the ocean oor while watching vivid footage taken at deep-sea hydrothermal vent sites 15
School St 508-289-2252
PILGRIM MONUMENT & PROVINCETOWN MUSEUM:
This landmark monument at 252
feet the tallest all-granite structure in the the US commemorates the the Pilgrim’s stay at at their rst landing on the the the Outer Cape in in 1620 before they moved on to settle in Plymouth On a a a a clear day you can see as as far as as Boston from atop the the tower – well worth the the climb! 508-487-1310
PIRATE ADVENTURES HYANNIS: This popular attrac- tion offers boat trips daily from mid-June through Labor Day weekend Kids have their faces painted like pirates and board a a a a a a real live pirate pirate ship Costumed pirate pirate actors lead the group in a a a a a a search for sunken treasure Kids man the water canons to ward off the the enemy follow a a a a a treasure map and pull up the the booty from the deep Everyone gets a stful of plunder! Ad- vance reservations are required as trips sell out days ahead Hyannis Harbor 508-394-9100
RENT A A BOAT: Many businesses rent kayaks canoes sailboats or or or powerboats for the day week or or or month Kayak specialists include Cape Waterway Boat Rentals on Swan Pond River River Dennis 508-398-0080 Bass River River Kayaks Dennis 508-398-0060 and Rail Trail Bike & Kayak Brewster 508-896-8200 Ship Shops Boat Yard South Yarmouth rents power boats on Bass River (ocean access) 508-398-2256 Fly- er’s Boat Rentals in in Provincetown rents kayaks power boats and sailboats 508-487-0898 Well eet Marine on protected Well eet Harbor also rents a a a a a variety of boats by the hour or or by the day 508-349-2233 RENT A A JEEP WRANGLER: Make your Cape Cod vacation even more memorable in an open top 2 Door or or or or or 4 door Jeep Wrangler A great way to to see all that Cape Cod has to to offer CapeCodJeepRentals com 508-694-5030 29 Commercial St S S Yarmouth MA 02664
SEAL CRUISES LOWER CAPE:
Several local companies take seal seal lovers out to watch the the seals frolic in the the waters off the coast of Chatham out near Monomoy Island: Blue Claw Boat Boat Tours Tours 508-240-5783 Beachcomber Boat Boat Tours Tours 508-945- 5265 and and Monomoy Island Excursions 508-430-7772 Dress warmly regardless of the season and don’t forget your camera WATER PARK WAREHAM: Considered by Yankee Maga- zine to be be the best water park in in New England Water Wizz is a a a short drive from the Bourne Bridge There are water slides and and pools geared to all ages and and abilities including a a a a a a a a fan- tastic wave pool and and the “Capt Kid’s Island” attraction The park is impeccably clean and meticulously run Open week- ends beginning early June June daily mid-June through summer Routes 6 and 28 Wareham (near Buzzards Bay) just 5 min off Rtes 25 25 & I-95 508-295-3255
WELLFLEET BAY WILDLIFE SANCTUARY: Covering almost 1 000 acres this Mass Audubon sanctuary provides peace and and unmatched beauty on the hillsides and and shoreline overlooking Well eet Harbor Extensive trails bring you to a a a panoramic salt marsh sandy barrier beach and and pine wood- lands each attracting a a a a a a a a a wide array of wildlife The sanctuary features an award-winning “green” nature center with nu- merous exhibits and activities for kids plus an an aquarium Off Route 6 6 South Well eet 508-349-2615 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 August 3 - September 6 2018
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