Cape Cod

There are so many different vacation places in New England. From the Berkshires in Massachusetts to ski resorts up north, there are countless options. If you are looking for pristine beaches, tasty restaurants and gorgeous sunsets, Cape Cod it the place for you.

 

Growing up, I vacationed in Cape Cod every summer. My family and I have a summer home in Orleans which is a quaint little town in southern Cape Cod. All together there are 15 different  towns on the Cape. My favorites are Chatham because of the shopping and restaurants, Plymouth for its history, and Orleans for its beaches.

 

My favorite beaches on the Cape are Skaket beach and Nauset beach. They are both in the town  of Orleans. Nauset is the beach to go to if you love to surf or boogie board. The waves  are incredible! The water is usually pretty cold year round but the view of the ocean and the size of the waves are definitely worth it. Skaket is more of a quiet beach. There are no waves and I have experienced the water to be as warm as 75 degrees!

 

There are so many sights to see on the Cape. A few that I would recommend are Plymouth Plantation, and the Pilgrim Monument. Plymouth Plantation is an indoor and outdoor museum giving the history of the Native Americans and Pilgrims who lived on Cape Cod. There is so much to see and learn and it is great for families with children as well. The Pilgrim Monument in Province town Cape Cod. Standing at 252 feet, the Monument commemorates the history of the Mayflower Pilgrims. It’s the tallest all-granite structure in the United States. When you climb to the top  you’ll be rewarded with a spectacular view of Provincetown and beyond.

 

The great thing about Cape Cod is that it is not too big and not too small. Vacationing there for a week is just enough o enjoy most of the sights and experiences that the Cape has to offer.:)