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With its gently rolling landscape, calm waters and winding back roads, Cape Cod is a pleasure via almost any means of transportation. Bring a map if you must, but the Cape's geography ensures that you are bound to hit one of the main highways eventually, unless you are lucky enough to find the beach first.

Provincetown Provincetown is a vibrant community that offers many cultural and historical attractions. See the Pilgrim Monument, which commemorates the first visit of settlers to Provincetown in 1620. Stop into Bayside Betsy's and have lunch. The Provincetown Museum, which chronicles the life of early life in the town, is right nearby. The Provincetown Art Association & Museum has over 1500 pieces of art, and is a must for art lovers.

Barnstable Barnstable is home to the Cape Cod Central Railroad, a dinner train that takes guests on a ride through the countryside. Craigville Beach, located in Nantucket Sound, is the largest on Cape Cod. Book a trip with the Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises, which will take you past the Cape Cod National Seashore. When you're back on land, dine at the popular Mattakeese Wharf Restaurant.

Cape Cod National Seashore The Cape Cod National Seashore is over 40,000 acres of beaches, ponds, hiking trails and historic homes. The former home of Nathaniel Swift, Swift-Daley House & Tool Museum, is in nearby Eastham. Dining options are a bit limited, so you may want to pack a lunch, or drive down to Orleans for Sir Cricket's Fish & Chips. The Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary is an admission-free wildlife preserve that is located along the Seashore. The quiet, family-friendly Corn Hill Beach is located nearby.

Chatham Chatham is one of Cape Cod's historic towns. Its tree-lined streets are dotted with small shops, restaurants and plenty of historic homes. The Chatham Squire is a popular bar and restaurant that serves hearty meals. The annual holiday celebration, Chatham by the Sea, also takes place in this quaint town. A drive to nearby Harwich is also worth it for the Cape Cod Rail Trail, or stop into Dennis and catch the view from the Scargo Tower.

Falmouth The Woods Hole Science Aquarium has been operating since 1871, and contains many interesting exhibits of marine life. Close by is the Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Reserve, where visitors can hike, kayak and swim. Or bring your gear and camp out at the Sippewissett Campground & Cabins, which is popular among families. Dine with a view at the popular Flying Bridge Restaurant, then stop into Swingin' New England and dance the night away.

The Cape can seem as if it were designed for slowness. Unmarked roads meander, main streets fill with traffic and, just when you think you have gotten your bearings, there is a rotary to spin you off in the wrong direction again. So, go with the flow and try to walk, bike, sail, or even swim to your Cape Cod destination instead. All you need to remember is that if you cross a bridge, you have gone too far.

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Train Tours Cape Cod Central Railroad ( +1 508 771 3800/ http://www.capetrain.com/ )

Kayak Tours Great Marsh Kayak Tours Inc. ( +1 508 539 9919/ http://www.greatmarshkayaktours.com/ ) Bass River Cruises/Howie's Kayaks ( +1 508 362 5555/ http://www.capecodrivercruise.com/ ) Osprey Sea Kayak Adventures ( +1 508 240 1211/ http://www.ospreyseakayak.com/ )

Bus Tours USA Bus Charter ( +1 800 979 4498/ http://www.usabuscharter.com/ ) Cape Cod Scenic Tours ( +1 508 394 2221/ http://www.capecodscenictours.com/ )

Trolley Tours Provincetown Trolley ( +1 508 487 9483/ http://www.provincetowntrolley.com/ )

Factory Tours Cape Cod Potato Chip Factory Tour ( +1 508 775 3358/ http://www.capecodchips.com/ )

Whale Watching Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises ( +1 508 362 6088/ http://www.whales.net/ ) Dolphin Fleet Whalewatching ( +1 800 826 9300/ http://www.whalewatch.com/ )

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