5 Must Dos for Cape Cod Family Vacations

Looking to keep the kids entertained on your summer getaway?

Our shores are lined with beaches that bring families and couples to Cape Cod looking to relax and cool off.  But the beaches are not all we have to offer.  Here are just 5 of the many things to keep you busy for days on Cape Cod.

PirateAdventures

Sailing Daily from Ocean Street Dock, Hyannis

Sailing Daily Memorial Day through Labor Day

The Hyannis Boat is ideal for everyone aged 1 - 99.

There’s underwater treasure and a secret map to follow. Help the crew fire the cannons in order to save the ship! Singing, storytelling and taking the Sea Gypsy Oath. It’s a gang effort to find the treasure, fend off other pirates and bring Sea Gypsy home to harbor. Every mate who makes it back will take along their share of booty!

Mini Golf

Mini Golf is a summer must for all Cape Codders and their yearly visitors.  Here are 3 Mid Cape favorite locations known for their water features and challenging courses.

Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf

728 Main St, Mid Cape South Yarmouth, MA

Skull Island Adventure Golf

934 Route 28, Mid Cape South Yarmouth, MA

Wild Animal Lagoon Miniature Golf

Iyannough Road, Mid Cape West Yarmouth, MA

Cape Cod Baseball League

The Cape Cod Baseball League has turned out some  favorite professional baseball players.    Among the Alumni are Nomar Garciaparra, Jason Varitek, Doug Mirabelli, Travis Shaw, Steven Wright and many more. 

Cape Cod Baseball Leagues goal is to provide affordable family entertainment.  All teams are non-profit and survive on the generous donations of spectators.  With a full schedule and many fields you can always spend sometime with the America's Pastime on Cape Cod. 

Whale Watching

Its been another amazing Whale Watching Season.  Take a trip out to Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary for an up close look at these amazing whales. Humpback, Finback, Minke whales and several dolphin species call this bank their home for the season. The waters around Cape Cod are ranked as one of the world’s top 10 whale watching locations.

Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises
Barnstable Harbor in Barnstable

Dolphin Fleet Whale Watch  

MacMillan Pier in Provincetown.

Wellfleet Drive-In Theatre

Wellfleet Drive-In Theatre, 51 Route 6, South Wellfleet

Sun kissed and ready for down time after a day on the beach head to the Wellfleet Drive-In Theatre for a double feature with the family.  Movies can be enjoyed in the night air or from your car.   Complete with a snack bar, a dairy bar and grill, and mini golf right nearby, so there is more than enough to truly make a night out of the experience.