The lighthouse was celebrated by painter Edward Hopper in his 1930 watercolor rendition of the historic landmark.ĭo: Wander down to Head of the Meadow Beach, often less crowded than nearby beaches. See: Highland Light, Cape Cod's oldest lighthouse, remains an active beacon and is open for tours spring through early fall.
CAPE COD NATIONAL SEASHORE BEACHES WINDOWS
Herring Cove Beach, located at the very tip of the Cape, offers prime viewing for stunning sunsets.ĭo: Visit the 200-year-old Race Point Lighthouse, which even offers B&B style accommodations in season (if you want to overnight on the furthest reaches of the Cape, you'll need to book your stay far in advance).Įat: You may be first attracted to Fanizzi’s in Provincetown for the views (three walls of windows look out over the harbor and sea), but you'll come back for the food we recommend the homestyle meatloaf, Seafood Alfredo, and their thick Angus burgers. On the journey, you'll pass beach plums, beautiful pines, and the famous "dune shacks" where famous artists and writers including Eugene O'Neill and Jackson Pollock came for artistic isolation ( read more about those here). To experience this beauty you'll need to hike the dunes or take a scenic ride in season with Art's Dune Tours. See: Catch glimpses of whales breaching in the distance at Race Point Beach.
Here's what to see, do and eat in each town along the way. With six swimming beaches, picturesque lighthouses, and plenty of historic sights stretched out along 40 miles of the Atlantic, the Cape Cod National Seashore is a haven for beach bums, nature lovers, history buffs, and sea worshipers.
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