The CCRT is a safe and enjoyable way to spend a Cape Cod summer day. Traveling through the towns of Yarmouth, Dennis, Harwich, Brewster, Orleans, Eastham and Wellfleet, its smoothly paved surface makes the path ideal for cyclists, walkers, inline skaters and runners. Bike rentals are also available at various bike shops conveniently located directly on the trail in Yarmouth, Dennis, Brewster, Orleans and Wellfleet.
Forty miles of pristine sandy beach, marshes, ponds, and uplands support diverse species. Lighthouses, cultural landscapes, and wild cranberry bogs offer a glimpse of Cape Cod's past and continuing ways of life. Swimming beaches and walking and biking trails beckon today's visitors.
What's better than a local bookstore? Check out the Brewster Book Store to pick up reading material for the beach.
1,900-acre Nickerson State Park is located in Brewster, MA on Cape Cod. There's plenty of wooded trails and ponds to explore, and Nickerson also offers more than 400 campsites.
The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History integrates the three strands of its organizational identity - as museum of natural history, nature education center, and steward of conservation land. Beyond exhibits on the natural history of the area, here you'll find a nature education center and over 400 acres of conservation land to explore.
Downtown Chatham has a quaint center of town that's ideal for strolling, nibbling, and (window) shopping. There are plenty of stores, restaurants, and ice cream parlors. You'll be sure to have a fun and relaxing afternoon in this iconic Cape spot!