The Sunset House Activities Page for your Cape Cod Vacation!

Art Galleries:
Click here for a wonderful gallery guide to Provincetown art galleries.

Beaches:
The Sunset House is across the street from a private beach on Cape Cod Bay. (Renters have access to this beach).
COAST GUARD BEACH: Doane Road off Rt. 6A, Eastham: Public parking, lifeguards, rest rooms, showers.
RACE POINT BEACH: Race Point Road off Rt. 6, Provincetown: Public parking, lifeguards, rest rooms, bathhouse.
Cape Cod National Seashore Park and Beaches links.

Biking:
CAPE COD RAIL TRAIL: A 50 mile round-trip route from Dennis to Wellfleet, through Harwich, Brewster, and Orleans, formerly the tracks of the Penn Central Railroad. The trail also connects to trails in Nickerson State Park in Brewster and Nauset Trail in Eastham. Access off Rt. 134 in South Dennis, at Nickerson State Park, Great Western Road in Harwich, and Main Street and Rock Harbor in Orleans. This trail roams through marshes, fields, forests and cranberry bogs.
NAUSET BIKE TRAIL/CAPE COD NATIONAL SEASHORE BIKE PATH: A 3.2 mile round-trip bike path from Eastham's Salt Pond Visitors Center off Rt. 6 to Coast Guard Beach.
HIGH HEAD ROAD: An 8 mile round-trip North Truro trail from High Head Road parking area, past dunes to Head of the Meadow Beach.
PROVINCE LANDS TRAIL: 7 miles of Provincetown trails boast scenic views of sand dunes and salt marshes with numerous spurs to Race Point Beach, Herring Cove Beach, or picnic areas and nature trails.

Birdwatching/Nature Walks:
CAPE COD NATIONAL SEASHORE: This tract of land, spreading from Chatham to the tip of Provincetown, is overseen and preserved by the federal government. There are two visitor centers: The Salt Pond Visitor Center (508-255-3421), Rte 6, Eastham. Province Lands Visitor Center, Race Point Rd. (off Rte 6), Provincetown (508-487-1256). Offering a wide variety of activities for families including daily ranger-led activities and many other programs.
WELLFLEET BAY WILDLIFE SANCTUARY, Wellfleet: Off Rte 6. (508-349-2615). Mass. Audubon Society oversees this 1,000 acre area. Home to hundreds of bird species, encompassing salt marshes, moors, forest, beach, tidal flats, ponds and fields.They offer a variety of adventure tours, kids classes and events. Call for schedule.

Dining Out:
For a list of restaurants in Truro, click here.
For a list of restaurants in Provincetown, click here.
Personally we'd like to recommend a few:
Cafe Edwige: 333 Commercial St., Provincetown (508-487-4020)
The Martin House: 157 Commercial St., Provincetown
(508-487-1327)
The Mews Restaurant and Cafe: 429 Commercial St., Provincetown (508-487-1500) (you can make online reservations too!)

Fishing:
State permits are required for fresh water fishing and shell fishing but not salt water fishing. These may be obtained through the Truro town hall (508-349-3635). For additional fresh and salt water suggestions, obtain a free copy of the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce Sportsman's Guide to Cape Cod by calling (508-362-3225). For an "angler's guide to New England" check out On The Water.
FLYER'S BOAT RENTAL offers lessons for beginners to intermediate sailors, also sail and motorboat rentals, fishing gear, and fishing charters. Provincetown. (800-750-0898)
NELSONS BAIT & TACKLE: Race Point Road, Provincetown, MA 02657 (508-487-0034)
OLDE CAPE COD TACKLE BOX: 63 Shank Painter Road, Provincetown, MA 02657 (508-487-4578)
CEE JAY: Macmillan Wharf, Provincetown, MA 02657 (508-487-4330). Charters and scheduled fishing tours.
SHADY LADY: Bradford Street Extension, Provincetown, MA 02657 (508-487-0182). Charters and scheduled fishing tours.

Golfing:
BALLYMEADE COUNTRY CLUB: 125 Falmouth Woods Rd, N. Falmouth, MA 02556 (508-540-4005) Par-72, Slope-137, Rating-72.3. S-Private
BASS RIVER GOLF COURSE: Highbank Road, S. Yarmouth, MA 02664 (508-398-9079) Par-72, Slope-122, Rating-69.3. Public/Resort
BAYBERRY HILLS GOLF COURSE: West Yarmouth Rd, W. Yarmouth, MA 02673 (508-394-5597) Par-72, Slope-132, Rating-73.5. Public/Resort
BLEU ROCK GOLF COURSE: Off Highbank Road, S. Yarmouth, MA 82664 (508-398-9295) Par-27, Slope-83, Rating-56.3. Par Three/Executive
CAPTAINS GOLF COURSE: 1000 Freeman's Way, Brewster, MA 02631 (508-896-5100) Par-72, Slope-130, Rating-72.7. Public/Resort
CRANBERRY VALLEY GOLF COURSE: 183 Oak Street, Harwich, MA 02645 (508-430-7560) Par-72, Slope-129, Rating-71.9. Public/Resort
DENNIS HIGHLANDS GOLF COURSE: 825 Old Bass River Road, Dennis, MA 02638 (508-385-8698) Par-71, Slope-118, Rating-70.4. Public/Resort
HIGHLAND RIDGE COUNTRY CLUB: Highland Light Road, North Truro, MA 02666 (508-487-9201) Par-70, Slope-103, Rating-65.0. Public/Resort. 9 hole, play twice from different tees. The oldest golf course on Cape Cod, Highland Links overlooks the ocean from high bluffs in North Truro. The windswept terrain with small greens and rolling hills presents golfers with the challenges of yesterday's courses. Highland Links is open to the public and offers a pro shop, snack bar, power and hand cart rentals, lessons and club rentals.
HYANNIS GOLF CLUB: Iyanough Hills Rte # 132, Hyannis, MA 02601 (508-362-2606) Par-71, Slope-121, Rating-70.2. S-Private
NEW SEABURY C C - Blue Course, P. O. Box 549, New Seabury, MA 02649 (508-477-9110) Par-72, Slope-130, Rating-75.3. S-Private
OCEAN EDGE GOLF CLUB: 832 Villages Dr, Brewster, MA 02631 (508-896-5911) Par-72, Slope-129, Rating-71.9. Public/Resort
OLDE BARNSTABLE FAIRGROUNDS G. C.: Rte # 149, Marstons Mills, MA 02648 (508-420-1141) Par-71, Slope-123, Rating-70.7. Public/Resort
ROUND HILL COUNTRY CLUB: Round Hill Road, E. Sandwich, MA 02537 (508-888-3384) Par-71, Slope-124, Rating-71.4. S-Private

Tennis Courts:
Wellfleet: Mayo Beach, Kendrick Street
Provincetown: Motta Field, Winslow Street

Whale Watching:
Whale watching trips resume mid-April in Provincetown, the whale watching capital of the eastern seaboard. This is the time of year when the humpbacks and finbacks return from their mating season in the West Indies. Leaving from MacMillan Wharf, boats travel to Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary in Cape Cod Bay, a fertile underwater feeding ground for whales just eight miles from Provincetown Harbor. Whales are attracted to the boats and often swim around and under them, sometimes for hours. Dramatic breachings, when whales hurl themselves straight up and out of the water, are a common sight. Most cruises last three-and-a-half hours and have naturalists on board as "tour guides."
DOLPHIN FLEET: 1-800-826-9300
PORTUGUESE PRINCESS: 1-800-442-3188
RANGER V: 1-800-992-9333


	Activities
	Whether you are interested in whale-watching, fishing, the beaches, art galleries or just dining out, the following list will give you a head start on planning your activities while staying at the Sunset House. You may also obtain a free guide for Cape Cod activities by calling the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce (508-362-3225). Art Galleries: Click here for a wonderful gallery guide to Provincetown art galleries. Beaches: The Sunset House is across the street from a private beach on Cape Cod Bay. (Renters have access to this beach). COAST GUARD BEACH: Doane Road off Rt. 6A, Eastham: Public parking, lifeguards, rest rooms, showers. RACE POINT BEACH: Race Point Road off Rt. 6, Provincetown: Public parking, lifeguards, rest rooms, bathhouse. Cape Cod National Seashore Park and Beaches links. Biking: CAPE COD RAIL TRAIL: A 50 mile round-trip route from Dennis to Wellfleet, through Harwich, Brewster, and Orleans, formerly the tracks of the Penn Central Railroad. The trail also connects to trails in Nickerson State Park in Brewster and Nauset Trail in Eastham. Access off Rt. 134 in South Dennis, at Nickerson State Park, Great Western Road in Harwich, and Main Street and Rock Harbor in Orleans. This trail roams through marshes, fields, forests and cranberry bogs. NAUSET BIKE TRAIL/CAPE COD NATIONAL SEASHORE BIKE PATH: A 3.2 mile round-trip bike path from Eastham's Salt Pond Visitors Center off Rt. 6 to Coast Guard Beach. HIGH HEAD ROAD: An 8 mile round-trip North Truro trail from High Head Road parking area, past dunes to Head of the Meadow Beach. PROVINCE LANDS TRAIL: 7 miles of Provincetown trails boast scenic views of sand dunes and salt marshes with numerous spurs to Race Point Beach, Herring Cove Beach, or picnic areas and nature trails. Birdwatching/Nature Walks: CAPE COD NATIONAL SEASHORE: This tract of land, spreading from Chatham to the tip of Provincetown, is overseen and preserved by the federal government. There are two visitor centers: The Salt Pond Visitor Center (508-255-3421), Rte 6, Eastham. Province Lands Visitor Center, Race Point Rd. (off Rte 6), Provincetown (508-487-1256). Offering a wide variety of activities for families including daily ranger-led activities and many other programs. WELLFLEET BAY WILDLIFE SANCTUARY, Wellfleet: Off Rte 6. (508-349-2615). Mass. Audubon Society oversees this 1,000 acre area. Home to hundreds of bird species, encompassing salt marshes, moors, forest, beach, tidal flats, ponds and fields.They offer a variety of adventure tours, kids classes and events. Call for schedule. Dining Out: For a list of restaurants in Truro, click here. For a list of restaurants in Provincetown, click here. Personally we'd like to recommend a few: Cafe Edwige: 333 Commercial St., Provincetown (508-487-4020) The Martin House: 157 Commercial St., Provincetown (508-487-1327) The Mews Restaurant and Cafe: 429 Commercial St., Provincetown (508-487-1500) (you can make online reservations too!) Fishing: State permits are required for fresh water fishing and shell fishing but not salt water fishing. These may be obtained through the Truro town hall (508-349-3635). For additional fresh and salt water suggestions, obtain a free copy of the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce Sportsman's Guide to Cape Cod by calling (508-362-3225). For an "angler's guide to New England" check out On The Water. FLYER'S BOAT RENTAL offers lessons for beginners to intermediate sailors, also sail and motorboat rentals, fishing gear, and fishing charters. Provincetown. (800-750-0898) NELSONS BAIT & TACKLE: Race Point Road, Provincetown, MA 02657 (508-487-0034) OLDE CAPE COD TACKLE BOX: 63 Shank Painter Road, Provincetown, MA 02657 (508-487-4578) CEE JAY: Macmillan Wharf, Provincetown, MA 02657 (508-487-4330). Charters and scheduled fishing tours. SHADY LADY: Bradford Street Extension, Provincetown, MA 02657 (508-487-0182). Charters and scheduled fishing tours. Golfing: BALLYMEADE COUNTRY CLUB: 125 Falmouth Woods Rd, N. Falmouth, MA 02556 (508-540-4005) Par-72, Slope-137, Rating-72.3. S-Private BASS RIVER GOLF COURSE: Highbank Road, S. Yarmouth, MA 02664 (508-398-9079) Par-72, Slope-122, Rating-69.3. Public/Resort BAYBERRY HILLS GOLF COURSE: West Yarmouth Rd, W. Yarmouth, MA 02673 (508-394-5597) Par-72, Slope-132, Rating-73.5. Public/Resort BLEU ROCK GOLF COURSE: Off Highbank Road, S. Yarmouth, MA 82664 (508-398-9295) Par-27, Slope-83, Rating-56.3. Par Three/Executive CAPTAINS GOLF COURSE: 1000 Freeman's Way, Brewster, MA 02631 (508-896-5100) Par-72, Slope-130, Rating-72.7. Public/Resort CRANBERRY VALLEY GOLF COURSE: 183 Oak Street, Harwich, MA 02645 (508-430-7560) Par-72, Slope-129, Rating-71.9. Public/Resort DENNIS HIGHLANDS GOLF COURSE: 825 Old Bass River Road, Dennis, MA 02638 (508-385-8698) Par-71, Slope-118, Rating-70.4. Public/Resort HIGHLAND RIDGE COUNTRY CLUB: Highland Light Road, North Truro, MA 02666 (508-487-9201) Par-70, Slope-103, Rating-65.0. Public/Resort. 9 hole, play twice from different tees. The oldest golf course on Cape Cod, Highland Links overlooks the ocean from high bluffs in North Truro. The windswept terrain with small greens and rolling hills presents golfers with the challenges of yesterday's courses. Highland Links is open to the public and offers a pro shop, snack bar, power and hand cart rentals, lessons and club rentals. HYANNIS GOLF CLUB: Iyanough Hills Rte # 132, Hyannis, MA 02601 (508-362-2606) Par-71, Slope-121, Rating-70.2. S-Private NEW SEABURY C C - Blue Course, P. O. Box 549, New Seabury, MA 02649 (508-477-9110) Par-72, Slope-130, Rating-75.3. S-Private OCEAN EDGE GOLF CLUB: 832 Villages Dr, Brewster, MA 02631 (508-896-5911) Par-72, Slope-129, Rating-71.9. Public/Resort OLDE BARNSTABLE FAIRGROUNDS G. C.: Rte # 149, Marstons Mills, MA 02648 (508-420-1141) Par-71, Slope-123, Rating-70.7. Public/Resort ROUND HILL COUNTRY CLUB: Round Hill Road, E. Sandwich, MA 02537 (508-888-3384) Par-71, Slope-124, Rating-71.4. S-Private Tennis Courts: Wellfleet: Mayo Beach, Kendrick Street Provincetown: Motta Field, Winslow Street Whale Watching: Whale watching trips resume mid-April in Provincetown, the whale watching capital of the eastern seaboard. This is the time of year when the humpbacks and finbacks return from their mating season in the West Indies. Leaving from MacMillan Wharf, boats travel to Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary in Cape Cod Bay, a fertile underwater feeding ground for whales just eight miles from Provincetown Harbor. Whales are attracted to the boats and often swim around and under them, sometimes for hours. Dramatic breachings, when whales hurl themselves straight up and out of the water, are a common sight. Most cruises last three-and-a-half hours and have naturalists on board as "tour guides." DOLPHIN FLEET: 1-800-826-9300 PORTUGUESE PRINCESS: 1-800-442-3188 RANGER V: 1-800-992-9333
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