Martha's Vineyard And More: Our Guide To Cape Cod Family Vacations
Family vacations in Cape Cod can be rewarding experiences or absolute disasters -- it all depends on pretrip homework. To make planning easier, we've done all the preparation.As part of a Huffington Post Travel serieson traveling with children, here are recommended attractions for those planning Cape Cod family vacations.
Martha's Vineyard
Martha's Vineyardferry rideFlying Horses carousel
Address:509 Falmouth Rd. No. 1C, Mashpee, MA 02649
Phone:508-477-8600
Hours:Ferries at Woods Hole operate year-round, usually between 6 a.m and 10 p.m. See schedule at Steamship Authority website for specific times.
Price:Adults, $8; children 5 to 12, $4.25; children under 5, free
Coast Guard Beach
Address:Nauset Rd., Eastham, MA 02642
Phone:508-349-3785
Hours:Parking lots are open daily from 6 a.m to midnight. Salt Pond Visitor Center is open from 9 a.m to 4:30 p.m year-round with extended hours during the summer. Province Lands Visitor Center is open 9 a.m to 5 p.m early May through late October.
Price:Pedestrians, bicyclists, $3; daily vehicle, $15; Cape Cod National Seashore annual pass, $45
Fishing
Address:Harwich Port, MA. 02646
Phone:508-432-3783
Hours:Open daily throughout the summer months. Call to book a charter time.
Price:Half day (four hours), $500; three-fourths day (six hours), $700; full day (eight hours), $850
Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises
Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruisesprovide a majestic experience for those who want to learn more about the creatures of the deep. Visitors embark on a three- to four-hour cruise where they can observe humpback, fin and minke whales. On select dates, Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises offer special sunset dinner events that include dancing and live entertainment.
Address:269 Millway Barnstable, MA 02630
Phone:508-362-6088
Hours:Cruises are scheduled according to ocean tides, so departure times may vary from day to day. See cruise schedule on website for specific times.
Price:Adults, $47; seniors 62 and up, $40; children 4 to 12, $28; children 3 and under, free
Water Wizz Water Park
Address:3031 Cranberry Highway East Wareham, MA 02538
Phone:508-295-3255
Hours:Open June to September. June 19 to July 3, 10 a.m to 5 p.m. July 4 to August 20, 10 a.m to 6 p.m. August 21 to September 5, 10 a.m to 5 p.m.
Price:Adults, $30; children under 48 inches and seniors 65 and up, $15; children 2 and under: free
Cape Cod Museum of Natural History
Cape Cod Museum of Natural History
Address:869 Main Street/Route 6A, Brewster, MA 02631
Phone:508-896-3867
Hours:April 1 to May 31, open Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m to 3 p.m. June 1 to September 30, open daily from 9:30 a.m to 4 p.m.
Price:Adults, $8; seniors, $7; children ages 3 to 12, $3.50; children under 3 free
ZooQuarium
ZooQuariumis a great way to interact with some of the mysterious creatures of the deep that live around Cape Cod. Attractions include a petting zoo, tidal touch pool and an educational theater.
Address:674 Route 28, West Yarmouth, MA 02673
Phone:508-775-8883
Hours:May 31 to June 30 open daily, 9:30 a.m to 4 p.m. July 1 to September 4, open daily 9:30 a.m to 5 p.m.
Price:Ages 10 years and older: $12; ages 2 to 9: $8; under 2 years: free
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