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Cape Cod National Seashore


Description:
Cape Cod National Seashore comprises 43,604 acres of shoreline and upland landscape features, including a forty-mile long stretch of pristine sandy beach, dozens of clear, deep, freshwater kettle ponds, and upland scenes that depict evidence of how people have used the land. A variety of historic structures are within the boundary of the Seashore, including lighthouses, a lifesaving station, and numerous Cape Cod style houses. The Seashore offers six swimming beaches, eleven self-guiding nature trails, and a variety of picnic areas and scenic overlooks.


Directions:
Plane - Regularly scheduled daily flights connect from Boston to Hyannis and Boston to Provincetown.


*Car - From Boston area: Take Route 3 south, to the Sagamore Bridge in Bourne. Follow Route 6 eastward to Eastham and Provincetown. From Providence, RI: Take I-95 north to, I-195. Follow Route 6 eastward as described above.


* *Public Transportation - By bus: Plymouth and Brockton Street Railway provides daily runs from Boston to Hyannis and the Outer Cape (Provincetown). Bon

List of Activities
Autotouring
Biking
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Hunting
Lodging
Museum/Visitor Center
Picnic
Restaurants and SnackBar
Water Sports
Wildlife Viewing
Winter Sports
Address
Cape Cod National Seashore
99 Marconi Station Site Road
Wellfleet, MA 02667
Phone Headquarters (508)3
Email CACO_Superintendent@nps.gov
Map of Cape Cod National Seashore
Map of Cape Cod National Seashore

 
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