Antiquing

In the true Yankee spirit, Cape Cod has hundreds of antique shops. You’ll find them in stately homes, tiny cottages and picturesque barns. Driving along Route 6A from Brewster to Sandwich, you will discover beautiful quilts, unusual folk art, bird houses, handcrafted toys, spongeware, weather vanes and American country painted furniture. Maps and directions will be provided upon request.

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Bicycling

Cyclists from all over the world are delighted by Cape Cod bike paths. The Cape Cod Rail Trail, built on an abandoned railroad bed in 1978 by the Department of Environmental Management, offers 30 miles of paved bike paths from Dennis, through Nickerson State Park, to the Cape Cod National Seashore beaches in Eastham.

 

The intriguing eight-mile Chatham Bike Path encompasses the Stage Harbor Marina, the Chatham Lighthouse and Coast Guard Station, the nationally noted Chatham Break, and the Chatham Fish Pier, as well as the stately seashore mansions and quaint cottages along the shoreline. Bicycles may be rented through the resort’s concierge.

 

Day Trips to Nantucket & Martha’s Vineyard

Freedom Cruise Line, The Steamship Authority and Hy-Line provide convenient daily ferry service to these beautiful islands. If you prefer to fly, you can choose from the following carriers: Cape Air/Nantucket Airlines, Jet Blue and US Airways.

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Fishing

For those interested in experiencing New England’s premier striped bass and tuna fishing grounds, the resort has teamed up with Down Cape Charters & Boat Rentals and Captain Halliday to offer both half and full day charters. Options include striped bass/bluefish, shark, tuna and kids fishing charters. All trips leave from the resort dock and a picnic lunch and cooler can be arranged.

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Jogging/Walking

Scenic walking paths and jogging trails are plentiful in the nearby area. Maps are available upon request.

 

Museums

As the site of the first Pilgrim landing, and home of some of our country’s oldest art colonies, Cape Cod offers a most appropriate setting for a wide variety of museums. From the Provincetown Monument and Museum to the Sandwich Glass Museum, Heritage Plantation and JFK Museum, visitors will enjoy a wide diversity of changing exhibits. Close to Wequassett, you can visit the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, The Railroad Museum, the Cape Museum of Art, and a number of local historical societies.

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Seal Cruises

Cape Cod is home to one of North America’s largest concentrations of gray and harbor seals. See the seals frolic in the water and sunning themselves on tidal sandbars. The resort runs a Seal Tour every morning (weather permitting) departing from Wequassett dock. Private tours are also available by reservation through Down Cape Charters & Boat Rentals.

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Shopping

Wequassett offers a complimentary shuttle service to the village of Chatham, one of our country’s quaintest town centers. Browse through charming boutiques, galleries and a variety of antique and nautical shops.

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Sightseeing/Tours

Ask the resort’s concierge about the options for your group.

 

Theatre

Be enthralled by the talents of internationally known performers at the Cape Playhouse in Dennis and the Melody Tent in Hyannis, or enjoy the special flavor of the Cape’s many community theatres. A current schedule of performances from Provincetown to the canal will be provided upon request.

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Whale Watching

Internationally acclaimed for its many sightings, Cape Cod’s fleet of whale watching boats are known for their consistently exciting trips. You certainly won’t want to miss this opportunity, and we will be happy to make the necessary arrangements for your group. Options include larger ferries departing from either Provincetown or Hyannis. Or for a more intimate experience, a private charter is available departing from the resort’s dock.