The Atlantic White Cedar Swamp Trail is about a mile long. It passes over soft sand, pine forest floor, a boardwalk, and some stairs. On Route 6 in South Wellfleet, watch for the Marconi Station Area sign, then the Marconi Site sign, then the White Cedar Swamp sign. The Marconi Site is where... More
The trail begins at the parking lot. Witness panoramic views of the ocean, former cranberry bogs, and a historic building. No facilities. The trail itself is only 1/4 mile, but there are several intersecting fireroads. Directions: Route 6 take Truro Center/Pamet Roads exit. Go 1.5 miles on... More
This restaurant has fresh seafood. Get an upstairs table for a good water view. Special attractions include the swordfish, the cranberry vinegrette salad dressing, and of course fresh oysters raised right in Wellfleet. More
The Cape Cod Canal Bike Path is about seven miles long and runs between the towns of Bourne and Sagamore. The trail is maintained by the Army Corp of Engineers and is kept in excellent condition. The bikeway is very smooth with very little-to-no bumps or any or other wear. Although the trail... More
Miles and miles of beautiful sandy beaches, breathtaking dunes, and salty air. President John F. Kennedy, a Massachussetts native, designated thousands of acres of coastal Cape Cod land as a National Seashore Park. Enjoy walking trails, bike trails, swimming, and surfing. Most of the National... More
The Cape Cod Rail Trail stretches 22 flat miles from Wellfleet to Eastham to Orleans, Brewster, Harwich, and then Dennis. There are various places to stop for food and ice cream. Nickerson State Park and Salt Pond Visitors Center are nice destinations. Get whatever bike supplies you need at Idle... More
Cape Outback Adventures is at the intersection of LeCount Hollow Round and Route 6. It offers kayaking and mountain biking trips, and outdoors equipment. Or you can rent a surf board and wetsuit and hit the beach... private surfing lessons also available. More
Seaside golf! The Chequessett Yacht and Country Club has a 9 hole golf course with a view of the bay. The club also has tennis courts. From their waterside clubhouse, they offer sailing lessons to kids and adults. Also it's a beautiful place to have a beach-front wedding or special event. More
Great chocolates, penny candy, and malted milk balls. More
Duck pond is a small, beautiful, and pristine kettle pond with great swimming. It requires a 10 minute walk from the parking lot to the beach. In recent years the water level has risen, leaving only a tiny sandy beach area. There's room for a few groups to sit by the water, but don't count on... More
Long ago this was an actual island, but thanks to the accretion of sand, it is an island no longer. Its high mounded shape at the edge of the water made for good vistas for whaling. The Punonakanits and Wampanoags actively fished here. Later, European settlers built whale lookout towers and a... More
Great Pond is one of Wellfleet's larger ponds. However, like Duck Pond, the high water level of recent years has made the available sandy beach area tiny. With a parking lot that accommodates 30+ cars, this beach might feel crowded. Access to the beach is down a wooden staircase. At the parking... More
Griffin Island used to be a real island but after hundreds of years of shifting sands ("accretion") it is now attached to Bound Brook Island, and to Great Island via the Gut. West of Griffin Island is Duck Harbor Beach, a Cape Cod bay beach that's a great place to watch the sunset in Wellfleet. More
Gull Pond is the only Wellfleet pond with boat rentals. Jack's offers canoes, kayaks, sunfish sailboats, and pedalboats. Gull Pond is Wellfleet's biggest pond. It connects via "the Sluice" to the much smaller Higgins Pond, and Higgins connects to even smaller Williams Pond. The sandy beach is... More
Excellent paved bike trail, slightly hilly, and good for walking too. Leads to the ocean in Truro. More
If you're in need of a book to peruse on your vacation, pick one up at Herridge Books and bring it to the beach with you. They have a good selection of used books. More
Higgins is a pristine kettle pond joined via a sluiceway to Gull Pond on one side and Williams Pond on the other side. Access to Higgins is by boat from Gull Pond, where you can rent a boat, or from the parking area at the Sluice. BUT, there are only 2 parking spaces at the Sluice. And no... More
Highland Light is Cape Cod's oldest and tallest lighthouse, originally constructed in 1797. The Highland House Museum has historical artifacts. More
Anything you want for your bike. Repair service, part replacement, and bicycle accessories. You can rent a bike here too. More than one location. On Route 6 next to the Cumberland Farms and Down Under Video. They also have a bigger store at the head of the Cape Cod Rail Trail. More
A popular bay beach with nice fine sand, a lot of room to spread out, and sunset views. This is a great place to fish, too. There is a jetty of boulders-- walk over them to the point and cast your line. Kids will have fun just walking down the jetty. Like Mayo Beach the waves are gentle and the... More
Jack's is conveniently located on Route 6 in Wellfleet, next to PJ's. Go to Jack's to rent kayaks and canoes, surfboards and boogie boards. Jack's will show you how to strap the kayak onto your car - no problem. Then drive about a mile to Wellfleet Pier and start exploring the seashore by boat. More
The Kite Gallery is the best place in Wellfleet to get a kite. There are plenty of places to fly kites in Wellfleet-- you'll be able to catch some good wind at Marconi Beach or one of the other ocean beaches. More
LeCount Hollow Beach is one of Wellfleet's totally awesome ocean beaches. Lecount is also known as Maguire's Landing. The parking lot is relatively small and narrow. If it's full, head north down Ocean Drive less than a mile to White Crest Beach, or south to Marconi Beach. More
Long Pond beach is a popular Wellfleet destination for its fresh water swimming. Get there early because the parking lot fills up. There are no stairs or paths, just an easy walk across the road to get to the beach. There are no facilities except two portable toilets. The sandy beach area is... More
Maguire Landing is at LeCount Hollow Beach. It's a GREAT Cape Cod ocean beach. Get there for a high-tide swim. Walk for about 5 minutes either left or right to find a nice stretch of sand to spread out on. Bring beach umbrellas and don't forget to LOTION UP! More
Marconi is the southernmost Wellfleet beach and the furthest from Wellfleet Center. It's a big and beautiful ocean beach that's part of the Cape Cod National Seashore. On a cliff overlooking the water, there's a small educational display commemorating the Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi.... More
Their specialty is BBQ, but they have seafood and other menu choices available. A great choice for dinner after a day at Marconi Beach. Before you leave, pick up a bottle of Russ' famous BBQ sauce for your dinner barbecue. More
Some adjectives to describe the Massachusetts Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary: astounding, beautiful, serene, awe-inspiring, exquisite. Located in the southern part of Wellfleet on Cape Cod Bay, its official name is the Massachusetts Audubon Society Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary. A small section... More
Mayo Beach is the most popular bay beach in Wellfleet. It's great for swimming and collecting sea shells. It's conveniently located next to the Wellfleet Pier, so you can pick up food and drinks at the counter there. Check the tide chart first if you're planning on swimming because at low tide... More
Moby Dick's is a family restaurant, complete with a kid's menu. They serve seafood: lobster and fried fish too. More
The Naviator is the name of one of Wellfleet's trip boats. It can hold 49 passengers and has an enclosed cabin that comes in handy during bad weather. You can reserve it for a cruise or fishing trip. Call 508-349-6003. More
Newcomb Hollow is Wellfleet's northernmost ocean beach, closest to Truro. It has a big parking area and like Cahoon Hollow Beach, it is not SO steep to access. There is, however, a sand dune that descends from the edge of the parking lot to the beginning of the beach. You'll need to carry your... More
A weird but interesting "bookstore" attached to the Bookstore Restaurant across from Wellfleet Pier. Old books with seafaring themes, comics, and assorted print oddities. More
Family-owned tennis courts that are open to the public. You pay hourly to play. They have seven clay courts and one hard court. Tennis lessons are also available. More
Easy, 3/4 mile trail. This is the area the Pilgrims drank their first fresh water in Massachusetts. There is a commemorative stone marker. Take this loop trail through the pines and hear the waves crashing in the distance. Facilities at the parking lot. Directions: From Route 6 take the... More
PJ's Family Restaurant is a popular place for fried seafood, burgers, and ice cream. It has indoor and outdoor seating. More
Powers Landing is off of Chequessett Neck Road just before the Sea Shells cottages. The parking is very limited, and a beach sticker is required. The beach is a little like Mayo Beach but there are no facilities. If you have a beach sticker, get here a little before high tide with your kayak. More
Rookies Family Restaurant on Route 6 has burgers, seafood, and pizza. More
3/4 mile loop. An easy walk through the pines and along the dunes. Directions: Going north (from Boston or Wellfleet) take a right at the Pilgrim Heights area sign in North Truro. Walk begins at the covered picnic shelter. Restrooms available. More
Uncle Tim's Bridge is an old bridge near the center of town in Wellfleet, MA. More
The center of town includes a few restaurants and art galleries, a small grocery store, and a penny candy store. It has a few stores that sell other stuff like toys and clothes. Stores, landmarks, and places in Wellfleet Center. More
A regular movie theater that shows new movies on 4 screens. Relax on your vacation and keep it in mind for a rainy day. More
Good old-fashioned fast food, situated next to the movie theater, mini-golf course, and drive-in. Ice cream is served here too. More
Remember the old drive-in movie theaters? Never been to one before? Either way, the Wellfleet Drive-in Theater is a memorable experience. The best way to hear the sound is to tune your car radio to the local broadcast station, but you can also use the mobile speakers attached at each parking... More
The outdoor lot fills with vendors for a few days each week. At the flea market you'll find old things, cheap stuff, and some new products, such as sunglasses and socks. Some vendors set up their goods in the same spot every day of the flea market and have been coming for years. Some sell... More
Wellfleet Harbor is a protected part of Cape Cod Bay. The Pier in Wellfleet Harbor is an excellent starting point to explore Duck Creek by kayak. Further away, Loagy Bay is also a beautiful place to explore. For swimming, the water in the bay is a little calmer and a little warmer than on the... More
The library has wireless internet. There are also computers you can use, but you have to sign up, and there's a time limit. You can print documents here. There's a children's reading room. More
Wellfleet Mini Golf is an old-fashioned miniature golf course with 18 holes. It's fun for kids, and there's food and ice cream nearby. More
Wellfleet Pier is the place you get on line for your beach stickers. To get a sticker, bring your car registration, a valid permit from your rental property owner or manager, and about $60 for a one week permit good at all the Wellfleet public beaches. You can also get ice cream, burgers, and... More
The playground in Wellfleet on Kendrick Street has swings and a slide. It's perfect for children. More
The skate park has concrete ramps and mounds. Don't forget to wear a helmet. More
These tennis courts are maintained by the town of Wellfleet and open to the public. More
Pizza, subs, and salads. Enjoy the view with a slice or two. More
White Crest Beach is the preferred beach in Wellfleet for surfing, which is why it's sometimes referred to as Surfer's Beach. Of course it's also great for surf-sailing, boogie boarding, and swimming. You can rent or buy a surfboard or boogie board at Jack's on Route 6 in Wellfleet. There's... More
The third in a trio of kettle ponds. The group stretches from Gull Pond to Higgins Pond to Williams. The only access is by kayak or by swimming across Higgins. Williams Pond is the definition of serene. If you make it to Higgins - and that's a big 'if' - watch for kayaks that 'disappear,' ... More