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Cape Cod National Seashore

Cape Cod National Seashore
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Type of Attraction
Beaches, Lakes, Rivers
Neighborhood
North
Interests That Apply
Photography, Outdoors, Sports & Recreation
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Price: $10-$15
Price reflects the daily entrance fee for a vehicle.
Is there parking?: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Partial
Mobility Obstacles: Extended Walking Required Dirt/off-road walking
Mobility Assistance Available: Wheelchair
Notes: Mobility assistance is available at various visitor centers throughout the park, and many of the trails are accessible to those using wheelchairs. Brochures detailing mobility assistance in the park are available at the visitor center.
Water/Drinks: NOT available at this attraction or nearby.
Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
Restrooms: Available
Notes: All major restrooms throughout the park are wheelchair accessible.
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Cape Cod National Seashore

40 Miles of Shoreline


Family Time Must See

Address: Phone:
Marconi Site Rd
(Administrative Office)
Wellfleet, MA 02667
+1 508 771 2144
Fax: +1 508 349 9052

Description

This huge park stretches for about 44,600 acres along the easternmost coast of Massachusetts. Visitors will find great ocean-side landscapes here, including dunes, beaches, salt marshes, swamps, ponds, and others. There are about 40 miles of shoreline within the park, and many beaches and other ecosystems to see, so be sure to make enough time in your itinerary to explore. There are also a few good visitor centers in the park that are worth stopping at for their educational exhibits and displays; their knowledgeable staff members are also good resources if you have any questions. Hikers will also love Cape Cod National Seashore for its multitudes of great self-guided and ranger-guided trails.






Times & Dates

Open Hours: 6am-12am, daily
Notes: Salt Pond Visitor Center is open 9am-4:30pm, daily. Province Lands Visitor Center is open May-October, 9am-5pm, daily.
Visit Time: 3hr-Full day(8hr)
Average Wait Time: None
Notes: There are so many recreational activities here, you can easily spend an entire week-long holiday within the Seashore's boundaries.
Price: $10-$15
Price Notes: Price reflects the daily entrance fee for a vehicle.

Exposure

Outdoor with little or no covering. Notes: The trails have foliage canopies.

Age Recommendations/Requirements

Ages Admitted: All Ages
Ages that would most enjoy this attraction: All Ages
Groups that would most enjoy this attraction: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers

Transportation

Best Modes of Transportation: Automobile/Car Bicycle
Parking Availability: Yes
Notes: Some beach parking lots are full by the late morning in the middle of the summer.


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