Cape Cod is a peninsula jutting out like a muscled flexed arm in the Atlantic Ocean. As part of the state of Massachusetts, it is the first stop before boarding the ferry towards the infamous summer vacation islands of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. Flanked by water on all sides, Cape Cod is a haven for water enthusiasts. The gorgeous sands and pristine waters of Cape Cod lure vacationers for a leisurely dip in its beaches. Sun worshippers can take their time on the Cape’s shores and sunbathe in the mild temperature. Group travelers can just hire a ship to traverse around the bay at their own leisure and privacy, Hyannis Harbor is a good place to start.
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The only functioning lighthouses left are Nobska Point Light, Chatham Light, Nauset Light, Highland Light, Race Point Light, Wood End Light, Long Point Light and the Cleveland Ledge Lighthouse. Tours can be easily arranged for those interested. Artists may find the scenery too picturesque not to capture in paint or photography. Not only are the lighthouses beacons for beauty but the landscape of beaches, shores and shoals are charming as well. To get an eyebird’s view of the whole of Cape Cod, travelers can scale the pinnacle of Scargo Tower in Scargo Hill, located in Dennis or alternatively you could climb to the top of Pilgrim Monument in Provincetown and have a bite at the local Portuguese bakery.
The mild to moderate weather at Cape Cod is also conducive to outdoor sports such as golf. The Cape has around 32 golf courses that can accommodate the beginner to the skilled professional, mini-golf courses are also available to those who are not brave enough to dare. Players can bask in the exclusivity of the premier golfing clubs in the