Things To Do

The Crosby Mansion

Built during the period of 1876-1888, Crosby Mansion, named "Tawasentha" by its original owners, is located on the west side of Crosby Lane. The mansion overlooks the famous Brewster Flats on Cape Cod Bay. Owners Albert and Matilda Crosby travelled to Europe in the mid-1870s, bringing worldwide influences home to the Cape to be incorporated into its design. It is a magnificent Colonial Revival being designed with tasteful French and Asian influences, among others.

Skaket Beach

Skaket Beach in Orleans, MA, is a popular family-friendly destination on Cape Cod Bay known for calm, shallow waters, expansive tidal flats, and stunning sunsets. It is ideal for swimming at high tide and walking or exploring marine life in tide pools at low tide.

Ice Cream Cafe

Located in the heart of Orleans, MA, the Ice Cream Cafe is an award-winning Cape Cod staple known for its commitment to variety and inclusivity, featuring over 30 rotating flavors of homemade hard ice cream alongside an extensive selection of vegan, non-dairy, and no-sugar-added options. Pro Tip: Skip the queue and order online!

Salt Pond Visitor Center

Salt Pond Visitor Center is Cape Cod National Seashore's year-round visitor orientation facility. Located in Eastham, the center has a theater, America's National Parks store, museum, and restrooms. The seashore's award-winning orientation movie, Standing Bold, plays throughout the day, and other films show on rotation. Films have open captions and assistive listening.

Great Island Trail

The Great Island Trail, located within the Cape Cod National Seashore in Wellfleet, is widely considered the park's most challenging yet rewarding hike. It offers a diverse landscape of pitch-pine forests, salt marshes, and coastal vistas.

Cape Escape Adventure Golf

Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum

Standing at 252 feet tall, this granite structure is the tallest all-granite tower in the United States. Visitors who make the climb are rewarded with breathtaking, 360-degree views of the entire tip of Cape Cod and the Atlantic Ocean.