Cape Cod

Along the Cape's outer arm, some 400 miles of coastline are federally protected as a national seashore. — Michelin Guide

Sandwich, the oldest town on Cape Cod, is heavily involved in the history of glassblowing in New England. — Time Out

At this museum dedicated to the pristine ecology of the Cape, naturalists and a resident beekeeper host demonstrations for guests. — Travel + Leisure

Sign up for a guided nature walk here. — Michelin Guide

The rambling former residence of the famous illustrator has been turned into a museum. — Travel + Leisure

With more than 7,600 acres of protected dunes, salt and freshwater marshes and a decommissioned lighthouse, the gorgeous Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge will make you feel like a trailblazer. — U.S. News & World Report

Picnic grounds, bicycle rentals and a small store are located in the park, the former estate of pioneer railroad-builder Roland Nickerson. — Michelin Guide

At the tip of Cape Cod National Seashore in Provincetown is Race Point, a wide beach where dolphins and whales are often spotted offshore. — Travel + Leisure

Suitably close to Hyannis Harbor, this museum explores the Cape's seafaring connections, especially the local boat-building tradition. — Lonely Planet

This inspiring museum preserves and celebrates the art of the Cape and Islands. — Lonely Planet

Late in the afternoon, fishing boats, announced by the procession of seagulls that greets them, return to the wharf, where their fresh catches are unloaded and shipped to markets in Boston and New York. — Michelin Guide

Of the more than 3000 shipwrecks off the Cape's coast, the Whydah is one of the best documented and is the subject of this family-friendly museum. — Lonely Planet

A bronze statue of John F. Kennedy stands in front of this brick Colonial building, a museum dedicated to his Cape Cod life. — Travel + Leisure

You can sign up for jam-making classes, or purchase the kitchen's output in the gift shop. There's also a program of events for kids and adults, from gardening to nature walks. — Lonely Planet