Provincetown is one of the best beach locations in the United States, and Race Point may be one reason why. Here the Cape Cod Bay waters meet wild Atlantic Ocean waves to create a roiling surge called "The Race." The beach contains the Race Point Lifesaving Museum. It is well guarded in season, has a bath house, and is an overall good location for sunning and swimming. It can also be quite windy here, adding to the feeling that you are facing the elemental ocean at the end of the world.
Old Harbor Life-Saving Museum is an ode to a historic rescue station which helped save the lives of over 100,000 people during disastrous times. Volunteers called surf-men were enlisted to light a fire as soon as they spotted a ship which seemed to be lost at sea. They would send small boats out into the sea for the rescue operation, or tie a line and pull each crew member to the shore. In the present day, the museum staff re-enact the rescue operation to the delight of visitors.
Payomet Performing Arts Center is an art center that dabbles in diverse creative avenues. With each passing year, the activities and events held here simply double up and so does the fun. Theater, film, music, cultural events, art festivals, workshops and the list is endless. There is never a single dull moment here and Payomet is always buzzing with action. And, it goes beyond the set standards of entertainment and provides education to children as well, it has separate workshops and classes for kids. Watch a show at the Payomet Performing Arts Center and be a part of this art revolution!
The focal point of all major activities and events in town, Harwich Community Center Field is one spot where you are always certain to find a bit of fun. One of the main recreational centers in the city, this is where one can indulge in plethora of games and activities, as well as catch a concert, exhibition, play and other stage performances, and events. This is also the venue for the renowned Harwich Cranberry Festival, an annual arts and music festival, that puts the little city on the map.
Get to know a bit of Chatham at The Atwood House & Museum. Set in the former 18th-century home of captain Joseph Atwood and his descendants for nearly five generations, it was acquired by the Chatham Historical Society in the year 1926 and has been a museum ever since. Explore its eleven exhibit sections such as the Joseph Atkins Nickerson Jr. Portrait Gallery to know about noted sea captains and local mariner history. For a glimpse of the fishing industry, head to the Fishing Gallery, or check out the Joseph C. Lincoln Gallery. The museum's grounds and outbuildings also offer interesting trivia into the history of the area.
A sizable stretch of green, in the Cape Cod region, Nickerson State Park is a must visit for adventure seekers and nature lovers alike. Covering a massive 1,967 acres (796 hectares) this state-owned park is peppered with sandy soil, scrub pines and a number of kettle ponds that make it one of the richest and most diverse ecosystems in the area. Featuring numerous hiking trails, trek routes, campgrounds and fishing areas, this is also one of the hot-spots for outdoor activities and nature tours.