Enjoy spacious, wide sandy beaches, including 560 miles of coastline on Cape Cod. Sift the sands for rocks and shells, ride the surf. A place where even the most frazzled can unwind, Cape Cod blends a quaint seaside atmosphere with fine dining, relaxing accommodations, and unsurpassed natural beauty. Find the quintessential small town New England experience on these beautiful coastal promontories, steeped in the traditions of the sea and ships, Remarkably unchanged over time, the little seaside towns here will capture your heart. Disciples from local art colonies carry on the tradition of painting inspired by the sea, sand and coastal light.
Art galleries flourish, with works ranging from the most traditional to the most avant garde.
The Boston area is home to numerous summer music festivals as well. A symbol of New England's heroic maritime past, each lighthouse has its own story filled with legends of shipwrecks, drownings, heroic rescues, romance, and even ghosts. Bikes and in-line skate rentals are available. The proving ground for many future major league ballplayers, these summer league games are exciting, fun and free. Visit the Boston Harbor Islands State Park, for hiking, picnicking, exploring historic Fort Warren, birdwatching, or gazing at Boston's skyline.