This is one in a series of ocean beaches that dots the shore of the Cape Cod National Seashore, on your right as you head north towards Provincetown. You climb down a high dune onto this wild and beautiful beach of clear cool water. Surfers try their luck here and, while you can take long swims if out far enough, the waves lend themselves to bodysurfing. You can get quite cold after about 30 minutes in the water here, even in summer, but lying in the bright sun will soon warm you. This is the kind of pristine ocean beach visitors come to the Cape for.
Escape Chatham's hustle and bustle and spend some peaceful time at the town's Kate Gould Park. Located close to the busy downtown area, it offers an idyllic atmosphere to unwind and spend a leisurely evening with friends or family. Every Friday night during summer season, Kate Gould comes alive with energetic performances by the 1880s-inspired Chatham Band, the town troupe that performs here every week in summer.
Far from the bustle of Cape Cod's tourist scene is the serene and magnificent Chapin Memorial Beach. This expansive beach boasts fine white sand and calm pristine water that's perfect for casual strolls, refreshing swims, and sunbathing. At low tide, the waters retreat and give way to small tidal pools that the little ones just can't get enough of. High tide brings its own set of attractions that include exciting water sports, parasailing, speed boating, surfing, and much more. The beach itself is well-equipped with facilities like restrooms, showers, and a lifeguard.
Cape Cod’s Great Island Trails is one of the most scenic nature walks near Wellfleet, Massachusetts. Stretching more than 8 miles (12.87 kilometers), this loop trail offers spectacular vistas filled with varied landscapes such as uphill climbs, marshy land, and sandy trails. Outdoor enthusiasts can expect a moderately challenging hiking trail that can be completed in 1 hour and 45 minutes. The trails are also popular for birdwatching and mountain biking.
Although referred to as a bike trail, this paved path also welcomes walking, running, horseback riding and rollerblading. Built on an old railway bed, the scenic 25-mile (40-kilometer) trail takes you from Yarmouth to Dennis to Wellfleet via cranberry bogs, lakes and towns. Nickerson State Park, off Route 6A in Brewster, maintains the trail and is at the halfway point.