7 Best Things to Do in Cape Cod

1. Explore the Cape Cod National Seashore

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2. Visit Provincetown

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3. Tour the Cape Cod Rail Trail

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4. Go Whale Watching

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5. Stroll Through Chatham’s Main Street

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6. Visit the Sandwich Glass Museum

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7. Relax at Nauset Light Beach

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