Cape Cod Scenic Tours
Cindy Ladd
106 Center Street
South Dennis, MA, 02660
Phone: 508-394-2221 Fax:
Category: Tours, Amusements & Attractions, Travel - Tours
Email:
Website: http://www.capecodscenictours.com
Description:
Enjoy scenic Cape Cod on a fun Day Tour.
Visit Scargo Tower in Dennis, Historical Rte 6A, Windmills, Cape Cod Bay, Provincetown with a Dune Tour and shopping on Commercial St.
The Breswter Natural History Museum along with The Cape Cod National Seashore is breathtaking.
Every Day Tour includes a picnic lunch. This is the only way to see Cape Cod. Leave the driving to us.
Cape Cod Scenic Tours will Charter the 14 passenger Van to go where your group would like to go, Sunsets on Cape Cod Bay, Dinner out with friends, Shopping and much more. Please call 877-394-2221 or email info@capecodscenictours.com
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Adventure Isle
343 Macarthur Blvd
Buzzards Bay, MA, 02523
Phone: 508.759.2636 Fax:
Category: Amusements & Attractions, Attractions, Buzzards Bay
Description:
Family entertainment. Features bumper cars, driving range go-karts, bumper boats, miniature golf course with driving range. Kids with parent participation encouraged. Fun, fun, fun.
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Aptucxet Trading Post
24 Aptucxet Road
Bourne, MA,
Phone: (508) 759-9487 Fax:
Category: Attractions, Bourne
Website: http://www.frommers.com/destinations/bourne/A28630.html
Description:
A circa 1627 trading post built on this site to facilitate trading among Native Americans, Pilgrims and Colonists. There is a windmill, herb and wildflower gardens and a trail that runs along the Cape Cod Canal.
Hours of operation:
July-Aug Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 2-4pm; Apr-June and Sept to mid-Oct Tues-Sat 10am-5pm
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Boch Center for the Performing Arts
22 Steeple Street (2041)
Mashpee, MA,
Phone: (508) 477-2580 Fax:
Category: Attractions, Mashpee, Theatre
Website: http://www.bochcenterarts.org
Description:
Concerts, Youth programs, world, popular and classical music are featured.
Atwood House Museum
347 Stage Harbor Road
Chatham, MA,
Phone: (508) 888-3622 Fax:
Category: Attractions, Chatham, Museums
Website: http://www.chathamhistoricalsociety.org
Description:
1752 Sea Captain's Home turned into a museum. Operated by the Chatham Historical Society and is representative of Sea Captains Homes built on Cape Cod during the 18th and 19th centuries.
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Brewster Historical Society Museum
Main Street
Brewster, MA,
Phone: (508) 896-9521 Fax:
Category: Attractions, Brewster, Museums
Website: http://www.brewsterhistoricalsociety.org/
Description:
Learn about the history of this historical village and the surrounding area.
Museum Hours
Thu - Sat1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Admissions
Free
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Briggs McDermott House
22 Sandwich Road
Bourne, MA,
Phone: (508) 759-6120 Fax:
Category: Attractions, Bourne
Website: http://www.bournehistoricalsoc.org/bournevillage.html
Description:
Recently restored 1830's building operated by the Bourne Society for Historic Preservation, this house is open for tours during the summer. There is a blacksmith shop and culinary exhibits on site.
June 16 to September 2
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Brooks Academy Museum
80 Parallel Street
Harwich, MA,
Phone: (508) 432-8089 Fax:
Category: Attractions, Harwich, Museums
Website: http://www.harwichhistoricalsociety.org
Description:
Brooks Academy Museum Houses the Harwich Historical Society's exhibits.
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Bud's Go-Karts
364 Sisson Road
Harwich, MA, 02645
Phone: 508.432.4964 Fax:
Category: Amusements & Attractions, Attractions, Harwich
Description:
At last count, Bud's has 20 high-line go-karts. Hours of operation: June- September., Mon.-Sat. 9 am-11 pm, Sunday 10 am-11 pm.
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Cahoon Museum of American Art
4676 Falmouth Road
Cotuit, MA,
Phone: (508) 428-7581 Fax:
Category: Attractions, Cotuit, Museums
Website: http://www.cahoonmuseum.org
Description:
The museum is situated in a magnficently restored 1775 Georgian style Colonial Home. Exhibits include works by the late Ralph and Martha Cahoon as well as a collection of 19th and early 20th century sea paintings.
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Cape Cod Central Railroad
252 Main Street
Hyannis, MA,
Phone: (508) 888-797-7245 or 508-771-3800 Fax:
Category: Attractions, Hyannis
Website: http://www.capetrain.com/dinner/
Description:
Famous for the "Dinner Train" ride in vintage dinning cars which lasts for approximately three hours and features a five-course meal. Also offers other scenic tours.
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Cape Cod Children's Museum
577 Great Neck Road
Mashpee, MA,
Phone: (508) 539-8788 Fax:
Category: Attractions, Mashpee, Museums
Website: http://www.capecodchildrensmuseum.org
Description:
Interactive exhibits, programs, art, literature and drama programs. Preschool and after school activities and programs design for eight years of age and under.
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Cape Cod Duck Mobiles
487 Main Street
Hyannis, MA,
Phone: (508) 790-2111 or 888-225-3825 Fax:
Category: Attractions, Hyannis
Website: http://duckmobile.com
Description:
Amphibious tours of Hyannis proper and the harbor.
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Cape Cod Light Truro
Francene Webster Director & Gift Shop Manger
27 Highland Road
P.O. Box 486
Truro, MA, 02666
Phone: 1.508.487.1121 Fax:
Category: Attractions, Amusements & Attractions, Truro
Website: http://www.trurohistorical.org/more_lighthouse_info.htm
Description:
Cape Cod Lighthouse - In July 1996, it was jacked up and moved back from the eroding cliff to save it from falling into the ocean.
Climb the lighthouse tower to take in the beautiful view from the top. Cape Cod Highland Lighthouse is the oldest, highest, and most important lighthouse on Cape Cod.
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Cape Cod Maritime Museum
135 South Street
Hyannis, MA,
Phone: (508) 775-1723 Fax:
Category: Attractions, Hyannis, Museums
Website: http://www.capecodmaritimemuseum.org/
Description:
Everything maritime. Exhibits from shipwrecks to protection of marine species and environment.
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Cape Cod Museum of Art
Route 6A
Dennis , MA,
Phone: (508) 385-4477 Fax:
Category: Attractions, Dennis, Museums
Website: http://www.cmfa.org
Description:
Exhibits works by Cape Cod artists.
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Cape Cod Museum of Natural History
869 Route 6A
Brewster, MA,
Phone: (508) 896-3867 Fax:
Category: Attractions, Brewster, Museums
Website: http://www.ccmnh.org/
Description:
Nature Trails, exhibits and programs of Cape Cod's natural history.
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Cape Cod Music & Games
100 Nye Road
Centerville, MA, 02632
Phone: 508.428.0220 Fax:
Category: Amusements & Attractions, Attractions, Centerville
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Cape Cod Paintball
160 Macarthur Blvd Unit 7
Bourne, MA, 02532
Phone: 508.759.5130 Fax:
Category: Amusements & Attractions, Attractions, Bourne
Website: http://www.capecodpaintball.com/Enter.html
Description:
They offer in a day of play between 8 to 12 games. It’s up to you as to how many games are played throughout the day
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Cape Cod Winery
681 Sandwich Road
East Falmouth, MA,
Phone: (508) 457-5592 Fax:
Category: Attractions, East Falmouth
Website: http://www.capecodwinery.com
Description:
Creates premium wines for visitors and locals to enjoy.
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Cape Escape Orleans Mini Golf
14 Canal Road
Orleans, MA, 02653
Phone: 508.240.1791 Fax:
Category: Amusements & Attractions, Attractions, Orleans
Description:
Adventure golf facility, features fishponds, waterfalls and natural settings to play a game of mini- golf in. On-site candy store and gift shop. Open daily from April through August.
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Cape Playhouse
820 Main Street
Dennis, MA,
Phone: (508) 385-3838 or 877-385-3911 Fax:
Category: Attractions, Dennis, Theatre
Website: http://www.capeplayhouse.com
Description:
Where Broadway actors perform. Since 1927.
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Cape Rep Theatre
3397 Main Street
Brewster, MA,
Phone: (508) 896-8888 Fax:
Category: Attractions, Brewster, Theatre
Website: http://www.caperep.org/
Description:
135 seat indoor theatre, 200 seat outdoor theatre. Performances from May through November.
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Cape Symphony Orchestra
712A Main Street
Yarmouth Port, MA,
Phone: (508) 362-1111 Fax:
Category: Attractions, Yarmouth & Yarmouth Port
Website: http://www.capesymphony.org/
Description:
Third largest symphony in Massachusetts. Performs year-round in the 1400 seat Performing Arts Center in Hyannis (Barnstable High).
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Captain Bangs Hallet House Museum (The)
11 Strawberry Lane
Yarmouth Port, MA,
Phone: (508) 362-3021 Fax:
Category: Attractions, Yarmouth & Yarmouth Port
Website: http://www.hsoy.org
Description:
Fully furnished Sea Captains House. Has maritime exhibits, antique furniture and clothing, artwork and porcelain from the nineteenth century.
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Captain Penniman House
Fort Hill Road
Eastham, MA,
Phone: (508) 255-3421 Fax:
Category: Attractions, Eastham
Website: http://www.cr.nps.gov/nR/twhp/wwwlps/lessons/112penniman/112penniman.htm
Description:
Whaling Captain's Home built in the mid-nineteenth century. Open to tours.
Penniman House is a National Historic Site owned and interpreted by the National Park Service as part of Cape Cod National Seashore.
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Centerville Historical Museum
513 Main Street
Centerville, MA,
Phone: 508.775.0331 Fax:
Category: Attractions, Centerville
Website: http://www.centervillehistoricalmuseum.org
Description:
In an 1840's building. Historic Garb, maritime and military items, paintings, tools, toys.
Open June 1 through October.
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Chatham Drama Guild
134 Crowell Road
Chatham, MA, 02633
Phone: 508-945-0510 Fax:
Category: Attractions, Chatham, Theatre
Website: http://www.chathamdramaguild.com/index.htm
Description:
The Chatham Drama Guild was established in 1931 as a community theater and now, in its 69th season, is one of the oldest groups of its kind on Cape Cod. The Guild produces four plays during the September-June season and one or two productions during the summer months.
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Chatham Railroad Museum
153 Depot Road
Chatham, MA, 02633
Phone: Fax:
Category: Attractions, Amusements & Attractions, Chatham
Website: http://www.chathamrailroadmuseum.com/
Description:
This is the restored Chatham Railroad Station, and is now home to the Chatham Railroad Museum. Learn about Railroad History. Owned by the town of Chatham, the museum is housed in the original depot, built in 1887.
The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Admission is free
How to get here:
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Cotuit Center for the Arts
4404 Route 28
P. O. Box 2042
Cotuit, MA, 02635
Phone: 508-428-0669 Fax: 508-428-0633
Category: Attractions, Cotuit, Theatre
Website: http://www.cotuitcenterforthearts.org/index.htm
Description:
Our Mission: To supply the community with an array of programs that encourage individual artistic development, exploration, and experimentation, and to increase awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the creative process by facilitating communication and interaction among artists and between artists and the public.
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EASTHAM WINDMILL
Village Green
Rte. 6
Eastham, MA,
Phone: Fax:
Category: Attractions, Eastham
Website: http://www.easthamhistorical.org
Description:
THE EASTHAM WINDMILL, located on the green in the center of town, was built in Plymouth about 1680. It was moved to Truro in the 1770s and then to Eastham in 1793
It is both the oldest and and last working gristmill on the Cape. Owned and maintained by the Town of Eastham, the mill is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. during July and August; 1-5 p.m. on Sunday. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
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Expedition Whydah Sea Lab and Learning Center
16 MacMillan Wharf
Provincetown, MA, 02657
Phone: (508) 487-8899 Fax:
Category: Attractions, Amusements & Attractions
Email:
Website: http://www.whydah.com
Description:
Home of the World’s Only Pirate Shipwreck Treasure!
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French Cable Station Museum
Cove Rd
Orleans, MA, 02653
Phone: 508-240-1735 Fax:
Category: Attractions, Orleans
Description:
French Cable Station Museum
Original equipment for trans-Atlantic submarine cable communications.
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Green Briar Nature Center & Jam Kitchen
6 Discover Hill Rd
East Sandwich, MA, 02537
Phone: 508-888-6870 Fax: 508-888-1919
Category: Attractions, East Sandwich
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Website: http://www.thorntonburgess.org
Description:
Natural history exhibits, small animals, nature trails through the Briar Patch conservationarea; jam making in the historic 1903 jam kitchen.
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Grist Mill
Chase Park
Chatham, MA, 02633
Phone: Fax:
Category: Attractions, Chatham
Description:
1797 Grist Mill.
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Hadwen House
96 Main St
Nantucket, MA, 02554
Phone: 508-228-1894 Fax: 508-228-5618
Category: Attractions, Nantucket - Attractions
Email:
Website: http://www.nha.org
Description:
1845 Greek Revival mansion from Nantucket's prosperous whaling era. Open for interpretive tours during the spring, summer and fall.
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Heritage Museums & Gardens
Pine and Grove
Sandwich, MA, 02563
Phone: 508-888-3300 Fax: 508-888-9535
Category: Attractions, Sandwich
Website: http://www.heritagemuseumsandgardens.org
Description:
Antique and classic cars; 1912 carousel; American History Museum; Art Museum; gardens, trails; home of the Cape Cod Baseball League Hall of Fame.
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Highland House Museum Truro
Susan Kurtzman - Curator
27 Highland Road
P.O. Box 486
Truro, MA, 02666
Phone: 508.487.3397 Fax:
Category: Attractions, Amusements & Attractions, Truro
Website: http://www.trurohistorical.org/more_museum_info.htm
Description:
June 1 - September 30
Mon. - Sat. 10:00am - 4:30pm
Sun. 1 - 4:30pm
The Highland House Museum was built in 1907 as a summer hotel to augment a complex of cottages for summer tourists, the Highland Resort, and was used as the dining facility for the whole complex.
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Hoxie House
18 Water St
Sandwich, MA, 02563
Phone: 508-888-1173 Fax:
Category: Attractions, Sandwich
Website: http://www.sandwichma.org
Description:
Cape Cod's oldest saltbox-style home, circa 1670, overlooks Shawme Pond and reflects life in the 17th century. Located in historic Sandwich, Cape Cod's oldest town. Narrated tours available.
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Jethro Coffin House
16 Sunset Hill
Nantucket, MA, 02554
Phone: 508-228-5618 Fax: 508-228-5618
Category: Attractions, Nantucket - Attractions
Email:
Website: http://www.nha.org
Description:
Oldest residence on Nantucket (1686); sole surviving structure from island's original seventeenth-century English settlement set in a peaceful pastoral setting.
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John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum
397 Main St
Hyannis, MA, 02601
Phone: 877-HYANNIS 508-790-3077 Fax: 508-790-1970
Category: Attractions, Hyannis
Email:
Website: http://www.jfkhyannismuseum.org/
Description:
Multimedia exhibit designed to open a window on the days JFK spent on Cape Cod.
The exhibit features over 80 photographs spanning the years 1934 to 1963 and is arranged in thematic groupings to reflect John F. Kennedy, his family, his friends and the Cape Cod he so dearly loved. In addition to photography, a video narrated by Walter Cronkite depicts the president's experiences on the Cape. Several themed areas include charged oral histories of JFK's friends.
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John F. Kennedy Memorial
Ocean St
Hyannis, MA, 02601
Phone: Fax:
Category: Attractions, Hyannis
Description:
Memorial erected by the town of Barnstable in 1966 overlooking Hyannis Harbor.
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Jump On Us
260 Rte 6A
Yarmouth Port, MA, 02675
Phone: 508.775.3304 Fax:
Category: Amusements & Attractions, Attractions, Yarmouth & Yarmouth Port
Description:
Trampolines, across from the Brewster Farm Market, W. Yarmouth.
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Leary Family Amusement Center
23 Town Hall Square
South Yarmouth, MA, 02664
Phone: 508.540.4877 Fax:
Category: Amusements & Attractions, Attractions, South Yarmouth
Description:
Candlepin Bowling
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Marconi Wireless Site
National Seashore
Eastham, MA,
Phone: Fax:
Category: Attractions, Eastham
Website: http://www.stormfax.com/wireless.htm
Description:
Marconi Wireless Site
Site of first trans-Atlantic wireless transmission.
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Maria Mitchell Birthplace House
1 Vestal St
Nantucket, MA, 02554
Phone: 508-228-2896 Fax:
Category: Attractions, Nantucket - Attractions
Website: http://www.mmo.org
Description:
Restored birthplace of America's first woman astronomer; typical 19th-century Nantucket Quaker home; exhibits; guided tours.
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Maria Mitchell Hinchman House Natural Science Museum
7 Milk St
Nantucket, MA, 02554
Phone: 508-228-0898 Fax: 508-228-0898
Category: Attractions, Nantucket - Attractions
Email:
Website: http://www.mmo.org
Description:
Natural history museum of Nantucket's habitats, flora, and fauna; nature classes, wildflower and bird walks, and natural science lectures.
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Nantucket Life Saving Museum
158 Polpis Rd
Nantucket, MA, 02554
Phone: 508-228-1885 Fax:
Category: Attractions, Nantucket - Attractions
Website: http://www.nantucketlifesavingmuseum.com
Description:
Re-creation of the original Surfside Station, built in 1874.
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Nantucket Whaling Museum
13 Broad St
Nantucket, MA, 02554
Phone: 508-228-1894 Fax: 508-228-5618
Category: Attractions, Nantucket - Attractions
Website: http://www.nha.org
Description:
Restored 1847 candle factory and museum featuring exhibitions on Nantucket whaling history, decorative arts, Nantucket folk art, changing exhibitions and a roof-top view of the island's magnificent harbor.
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New England Fire & History Museum
NOTICE:WILL NOT OPEN FOR 2006
1439 Main Street
Route 6A
Brewster, MA,
Phone: 508-896-5711 Fax:
Category: Museums, Attractions, Brewster
Description:
Hours Mid May thru Labor Day Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays 10 am to 4pm, Sunday noon to 4pm; Labor Day to mid-Sept Saturdays through Sundays noon to 4pm
Adults 7$ , Seniors (over the age of 62) 6$,
Children 5 through 12 3$, under 5 1$
Over thirty old-time fire engines and equipment.
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New England Fire and History Museum
1439 Main St
Brewster, MA, 02631
Phone: 508-896-5711 Fax:
Category: Attractions, Brewster
Description:
Early American fire engines and equipment; blacksmith and apothecary shops.
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Old Gaol
15R Vestal St
Nantucket, MA, 02554
Phone: 508-228-1894 Fax:
Category: Attractions, Nantucket - Attractions
Email:
Website: http://www.nha.org
Description:
Oldest remaining jail on Nantucket (1806). Visitors see an example of the four dank, dark cells that held island prisoners for decades.
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Old Indian Meeting House
Rt. 28
Mashpee, MA, 02649
Phone: 508-477-0208 Fax:
Category: Attractions, Mashpee
Description:
1684 church originally used for Indian worship.
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Osterville Historical Society and Museum
West Bay Road
Osterville, MA, 02655
Phone: 508-428-5861 Fax: 508-428-2241
Category: Attractions, Osterville, Museums
Email:
Website: http://www.osterville.org/OHSindex.htm
Description:
The Museum is housed in The Captain Jonathan Parker House at the comer of West Bay and Parker Roads.
This historic sea captain's was built by in 1824 and is one of the oldest houses in Osterville.
The Museum store features a wide variety of items related to Osterville’s long history as a maritime, boat building, fishing, farming and recreational seaside community.
Open for visits by appointment and at these hours:
mid-June to mid-September
Thursday through Sunday
1:30 to 4:30 PM
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Payomet Performing Arts Center - Truro
Highlands Center
Cape Cod National Seashore
Truro, MA, 02666
Phone: 1.866.811.4111 for Tickets Fax:
Category: Attractions, Truro, Theatre
Website: http://www.ppactruro.org/
Description:
At our new Tent in our new Location, Highlands Center at Cape Cod National Seashore atop the dramatic sea cliffs of Cape Cod National Seashore.
Click link for 2006 Schedule of Events
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Peter Foulger Museum
15 Broad St
Nantucket, MA, 02554
Phone: 508-228-1894 Fax: 508-228-5618
Category: Attractions, Nantucket - Attractions
Email:
Website: http://www.nha.org
Description:
The Peter Foulger Museum is now part of the NHA's expanded, world-class whaling museum and features changing exhibitions on Nantucket history.
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Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum
High Pole Hill
Provincetown, MA, 02657
Phone: 508-487-1310 Fax: 508-487-4702
Category: Attractions, Provincetown
Website: http://www.pilgrim-monument.org
Description:
Granite tower commemorates Pilgrims' first landing place; climb the 252-foot tower for views of Cape Cod Bay and Provincetown Harbor; museum with history of Provincetown and Cape Cod. No admission on Sundays from 9am-noon.
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Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum
High Pole Hill Road
Provincetown, MA,
Phone: 508.487.1310 Fax:
Category: Attractions, Amusements & Attractions, Provincetown
Website: http://www.pilgrim-monument.org/t3/index.php
Description:
The Pilgrim Monument commemorates the Mayflower Pilgrims’ first landing in the New World in Provincetown, in November 1620.
The Provincetown Museum is a charming mix of the old and the new.
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Pirate Adventures
Ocean Street Dock
Slip 4
Hyannis, MA, 02601
Phone: 508-430-0202 Fax:
Category: Attractions, Amusements & Attractions, Hyannis
Website: http://www.pirateadventurescapecod.com
Description:
An old-fashioned, swashbuckling adventure they'll be spinning yarns about for years to come.
SAILING DAILY
FROM OCEAN ST. DOCKS
ALL SUMMER
6 TIMES A DAY
Mid-June until Labor Day
Daily Sailing Times: 9:30, 11:00, 12:30, 2:00, 3:30, 5:00
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Provincetown Heritage Museum
356 Commercial St
Provincetown, MA, 02657
Phone: 508-487-7098 Fax:
Category: Attractions, Provincetown
Website: http://www.nps.gov/caco/places/provincelandsvc.html
Description:
Art collection, Victorian artifacts; half-scale model of fishing schooner "Rose Dorothea."
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Ryan Family Amusement
1067 Rte 28
South Yarmouth, MA, 02664
Phone: 508.394.5644 Fax:
Category: Amusements & Attractions, Attractions, South Yarmouth
Website: http://www.ryanfamily.com/Bday_Yarmouth.htm
Description:
Family entertainment centers feature candlepin and/or ten pin or duckpin bowling. Huge games rooms with the newest arcade games. Party rooms for all occasions. Birthday Parties a specialty.
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Ryan Family Amusement
200 Main Street
Buzzards Bay, MA, 02532
Phone: 508-759-9892 Fax:
Category: Amusements & Attractions, Attractions, Buzzards Bay
Website: http://www.ryanfamily.com/BBayDay.htm
Description:
Family entertainment centers feature candlepin and/or ten pin or duckpin bowling. Huge games rooms with the newest arcade games. Party rooms for all occasions. Birthday Parties a specialty.
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Ryan Family Amusement
441 Main Street
Hyannis, MA, 02601
Phone: 508-775-3411 Fax:
Category: Amusements & Attractions, Attractions, Hyannis
Website: http://www.ryanfamily.com/Bday_Hyannis.htm
Description:
Family entertainment centers feature candlepin and/or ten pin or duckpin bowling. Huge games rooms with the newest arcade games. Party rooms for all occasions. Birthday Parties a specialty.
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SCHOOLHOUSE MUSEUM
Nauset Road
Eastham, MA,
Phone: Fax:
Category: Attractions, Eastham
Website: http://www.easthamhistorical.org/
Description:
SCHOOLHOUSE MUSEUM
THE SCHOOLHOUSE MUSEUM is located on Nauset Road across from the National Seashore Visitor Center. It is housed in a one-room schoolhouse built in 1869. The original and remaining one of the three schoolhouses consolidated on that site in 1906, it served the town until 1936 when its last pupils moved to a newer building. The old building stood abandoned for many years until 1963 when the newly-formed Eastham Historical Society looked about for a place to house the town's historical treasures. The school building, then well on its way to decrepitude, was purchased, restored, and became a museum. The museum displays objects from the various facets of the town's history including farming, shipwrecks, the Life Saving Service, Native American artifacts, the school and daily life in town.
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Sandwich Glass Museum
129 Main Street
Sandwich, MA,
Phone: 508.888.0251 Fax:
Category: Attractions, Sandwich
Website: http://www.sandwichglassmuseum.org
Description:
Wide variety of glass art, offers walking tours, gift shop, cultural events and more.
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Stony Brook Grist Mill & Museum at the Herring Run
830 Stony Brook Road
Brewster, MA, 02631
Phone: 508.896.1734 Fax:
Category: Brewster, Museums, Attractions
Description:
Built in 1751 , the mill utilizes the adjacent stream to operate. It is is on the register of National Historic Places.
The Museum and the Grist Mill are open- Saturdays and Sundays, June though August, 10 am - 2 pm. The Herring Run the middle of April to May. .
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Sturgis Library
3090 Main St
Barnstable, MA, 02630
Phone: 508-362-6636 Fax: 508-362-5467
Category: Attractions, Barnstable
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Website: http://www.sturgislibrary.org
Description:
Oldest public library building in the US (1644); genealogical collections, local Cape Cod history and maritime history.
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Swift-Daley House
Rt. 6
Eastham, MA, 02642
Phone: Fax:
Category: Attractions, Eastham
Website: http://www.easthamhistorical.org/
Description:
THE SWIFT-DALEY HOUSE is located on Route 6 next to the Post Office. Built in 1741 by Joshua Knowles, its bowed roof is typical of early houses built by ship's carpenters. The wide board floors, deep kitchen fireplace and narrow stairways are other features of 18th century houses.
The house is completely furnished; its collections include examples of period furniture, clothing, china and quilts. Open during July and August Monday - Friday from 10 a.m. to 1.p.m. During September the museum is open Saturday only from 10 a.m. to 1p.m.1741 house with period furniture; antique tool museum.
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T-Time Family Sports Center
Rte 6
Eastham, MA, 02642
Phone: 508.255.5697 Fax:
Category: Amusements & Attractions, Attractions, Eastham
Description:
Family Driving Range. Other fun activities.
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The Baxter Mill
Route 28
Dennis Port, MA,
Phone: (508) 398-1600 Fax:
Category: Attractions, Dennis Port
Website: http://www.hsoy.org/historic/baxtermill.htm
Description:
Only mill on Cape Cod operated by an inside water source. Over 200 years in operation
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The Black Heritage Trail-Nantucket
29 York St
Nantucket, MA, 02554
Phone: 508-228-9833 Fax:
Category: Attractions, Nantucket - Attractions
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Website: http://www.afroammuseum.org
Description:
Divided into two segments--Downtown and New Guinea--the tour includes 9 sites, beginning at the Whaling Museum and ending at the African Meeting House. Walking trail map brochure is available from the Museum of Afro-American History.
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The Boat Shops Osterville
Parker and West Bay Roads, Osterville
Parker Road
Osterville, MA, 02655
Phone: 508-428-5861 Fax:
Category: Osterville, Attractions, Museums
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Website: http://www.osterville.org/boatshop.htm
Description:
The renowned local style of wooden boat building, as practiced by its famed craftsmen in Osterville, the Crosby family, is traced through four adjoining Boat Shops. Each shop is unique in its offerings, housing full-sized boats, antique tools and boating artifacts.
The original Herbert F. Crosby boat shop, circa 1855, resides at the Museum, complete with tools and a catboat shown in mid-construction.
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An adjoining shop features the Museum’s extensive collection of Crosby designed half models, used as guides for building boats, and two rare “hawk nests” designed by Oliver Hinckley, another Osterville boat builder who produced a large number of coastal schooners. A Crosby catboat, the Cayuga, is also on display.
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Photographs chronicling the development of boat building in Osterville are housed in yet another shop that is home to the Sonata, a Crosby lapstrake dinghy.
The largest shop contains a Wianno Senior and a Wianno Junior, two vintage one-design local racing classes, a photo exhibit and a Vernon Coleman mural. An open shed shelters the Frances, a 1968 fully restored Crosby catboat.
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The Cammett House Osterville
Parker and West Bay Roads, Osterville
Parker Road
Osterville, MA, 02655
Phone: 508-428-5861 Fax:
Category: Osterville, Attractions, Museums
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Website: http://www.osterville.org/cammett.htm
Description:
Estimated to have been built around 1730 the “one- room deep” dwelling of post and beam construction offers a fascinating study in 18th and 19th century construction methods. Visitors are able to the underpinnings of the house’s earliest section ~ floor joists made from unfinished oak logs and piles of fieldstones used for supporting the chimney.
Entering the house, a period Herb Garden greets visitors at the kitchen door. The garden, maintained by the Osterville Garden Club, contains plants that are indigenous to the area and were commonly used in the 1700’s for cooking and medicinal purposes.
The interior contains a beehive oven, cooking utensils, root cellar, hooked rugs, and period furniture that provide an understanding of how early New Englanders lived.
The Osterville Historical Society, with community assistance, saved the house from demolition and moved it to its present location on the Museum grounds. In 1987 the Barnstable Historical Commission honored this thoughtful restoration with a Distinguished Service Award.
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The Captain Jonathan Parker House
Parker and West Bay Roads, Osterville
Parker Road
Osterville, MA, 02655
Phone: 508-428-5861 Fax:
Category: Osterville, Attractions, Museums
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Website: http://www.osterville.org/parker.htm
Description:
The Captain Jonathan Parker House
This historic sea captain’s home, circa 1824, contains eleven rooms of 18th and 19th century furniture, art, ceramics and glassware, including examples of locally made Sandwich and Pairpoint glass. Artwork includes paintings by Stubbs and Antoine Gibert along with several “married” portraits by an unknown American artist that are rich in intriguing details.
The Osterville Room contains artifacts, photographs and documents detailing village history. Displayed is the hand carved ivory William Blount cane, given to the town in 1871 with instructions that it “be handed down to the oldest resident” - and so it has been. The China Trade Room houses distinctive pieces carried across the seas by ship captains including pith paintings and fine examples of export china.
Upstairs, the Children’s Room surprises with a unique collection of antique dolls, toys and two dollhouses dating from 1870. The Ladies Bedroom highlights clothing, fans, hats, and embroidery.
A Colonial Garden, maintained by the Osterville Garden Club, marks the entrance to the house and provides a traditional ornamental border to the building and its lovely grounds.
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Thornton W. Burgess Museum
4 Water St
Sandwich, MA, 02563
Phone: 508-888-6870 Fax: 508-888-1919
Category: Attractions, Sandwich
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Website: http://www.thorntonburgess.org
Description:
Exhibits, works, and memorabilia from the life of renowned children's author known for "Peter Rabbit" and"The Briar Patch."
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Trade Center Bowl
89 Spring Barr Road
Falmouth, MA, 02540
Phone: 508.548.7000 Fax:
Category: Amusements & Attractions, Attractions, Falmouth
Description:
Bowling
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Truro Historical Society Museum
Light House Rd
TRURO, MA, 02666
Phone: 508-487-3397 Fax:
Category: Attractions, Truro
Email:
Website: http://www.trurohistorical.org/
Description:
Native American and Pilgrim artifacts; maritime industry; history of Truro. Local artists, geneology, cottage industries.
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Unitarian Universalist Church
11 Orange St
Nantucket, MA, 02554
Phone: 508-228-2730 Fax:
Category: Attractions, Nantucket - Attractions
Description:
1809 landmark with trompe l'oeil interior; organ.
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Water Wizz of Cape Cod
3031 Cranberry Highway
East Wareham, MA,
Phone: 508.295.3255 Fax:
Category: Amusements & Attractions, Attractions, East Wareham
Website: http://www.waterwizz.com
Description:
New England's largest water park featuring wave pool, inner tube rides, water slides, children water rides and more. Also features a mini-golf course.
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Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater
Commercial Street
Mayo Beach
Wellfleet, MA,
Phone: 508-349-WHAT(9428) or toll-free 866-282-9428 Fax:
Category: Attractions, Wellfleet, Theatre
Website: http://www.what.org/about.htm
Description:
Founded in 1985, WHAT is nationally known as Cape Cod's most adventurous professional theater company. Located on Mayo Beach, next to the Town Pier
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Wellfleet Historical Society Museum
266 Main St
Wellfleet, MA, 02667
Phone: 508-349-9157 Fax:
Category: Attractions, Wellfleet
Website: http://www.wellfleethistoricalsociety.com
Description:
Toys, needlework, navigation equipment, Marconi memorabilia, life saving equipment, and local history tours.
OPEN:
JUNE 26 - SEPTEMBER 8, 2007
HOURS:
WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY & SATURDAY, 1-4 PM
TUESDAY & FRIDAY 10 AM - 4 PM
WALKING TOURS:
TUESDAY & FRIDAY, 10:15 AM
October 13, 14 (Oyster Festival) 10AM -5PM
Call (508) 349-9157 before the weekly walking tour to reserve your space
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West Parish Congregational Church
2049 Meetinghouse Way
West Barnstable, MA, 02668
Phone: 508-362-4445 Fax: 508-375-6431
Category: Attractions, Barnstable
Website: http://www.westparish.org
Description:
Oldest Congregational church building in the US (1719).
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Wing Fort House Sandwich
Spring Hill Road
East Sandwich, MA,
Phone: Fax:
Category: Attractions, Amusements & Attractions, Sandwich
Email:
Website: http://wingfamily.org/index.php?page=fort_house
Description:
The oldest house in New England owned and occupied continuously by the same family for over three centuries. Built in 1641, this house was traditionally called the Fort House because of its possible use as a refuge from Indian attack.
The house is maintained by the Wing Family of America and open to the public
Open Tuesday through Saturday from June 15 to September 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Wing Fort House
69 Spring Hill Rd
East Sandwich, MA, 02537
Phone: 508-833-1540 Fax:
Category: Attractions, East Sandwich
Website: http://www.wingfamilyhistory.com/
Description:
17th/18th century house with period rooms.
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Woods Hole Historical Museum
579 Woods Hole Road
Woods Hole, MA, 02543
Phone: 508-548-7270 Fax:
Category: Attractions, Woods Hole, Museums
Website: http://www.woodsholemuseum.org
Description:
Village model, c. 1895; guided walking tours; small-boat museum; village archives.
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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Ocean Science Exhibit Center
15 School St
Woods Hole, MA, 02543
Phone: 508-289-2663 Fax: 508-457-2034
Category: Attractions, Woods Hole
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Website: http://www.whoi.edu
Description:
Largest independent oceanographic institute in the world; exhibits, lectures, and tours of marine labs.
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ZooQuarium
674 Route 28
West Yarmouth. , MA,
Phone: 508-775-8883 Fax:
Category: Amusements & Attractions, Attractions, Yarmouth & Yarmouth Port
Website: http://www.zooquariumcapecod.net/
Description:
Voted best children's activity on Cape Cod for 2002-2005 by Cape Cod Life Magazine.
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Harwich Historical Society & Brooks Academy Museum
80 Parallel St
Harwich, MA, 02645
Phone: 508-432-8089 Fax:
Category: Attractions, Harwich
Email:
Website: http://www.harwichhistoricalsociety.org
Description:
Cranberry history and culture; marine exhibit; photographs, maps, Indian artifacts, and antique glass. Victorian parlor, 1870 kitchen, costume collection. Revolutionary War powderhouse on the grounds.
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