Heritage Vacation Guide to Cape Cod

Cape Cod has a rich culture, filled with the heritage of the regional artists and beautiful museums. Travelers can enjoy a number of galleries, craft shops, studios, and shops at every village on the Cape. AmericanStyle even considered Cape Cod one of the top 25 Arts destinations in the country. World-class symphony and a thriving jazz scene mean that music is alive throughout the area as well. Travelers never regret a vacation to Cape Cod.

Starting off Right

For an incredible example of east coast dining, there is the Lobster Pot in Provincetown, MA. It is a great way to start an arts and culture vacation in an area that prides itself in the quality of their seafood. Eating the freshest of the fresh really gives you a sense of what Cape living is all about. While there try "Tim's Clam Chowder", the local specialty has won awards throughout the nation and for good reason. It is one of the tastiest chowders you can eat.

Beautiful Monument

From the restaurant, travelers should be able to see a striking, and beautiful, monument to American hardship. The Pilgrim Monument is dedicated to those that landed and signed the Mayflower Compact. The first pilgrims stayed for a little over a month before leaving for Plymouth. A museum at the base of the monument has more information on area history. The local Cape Cod Pilgrim Memorial Association built the tower in 1890, with the cornerstone laid by Theodore Roosevelt in 1907. The association is a not-for-profit

Provincetown Crafts

While in Provincetown at the Cape, a great place for crafts is the Soap Works. Skilled artisans work diligently on each and every bar of soap or bath product. Using the finest ingredients, oils, and botanical extracts they forge some of the most luxurious products you can find. True artists display their creativity and personality in every piece of work they do, and it is apparent in the fine soaps found here.

Great Artisans

If the hunger for crafts hasn't been fulfilled yet, a trip across the cape will do well. The quilters at Heartbeat Quilts not only provide some of the most beautiful quilts seen for miles, but also supply a number of quilt accessories. If this is something that piques an interest, the shop also has a variety of classes and books available to teach the craft. Beautiful fabrics can be purchased throughout the year for all of the quilter's design needs.

John F. Kennedy

While in Hyannis, visit the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum Foundation. Between 1934 and 1963 the Kennedy family spent a lot of time at the Cape, and this museum displays the 35th president in a relaxed family setting. Here, visitors can witness the areas affect on travelers, as displayed by over 80 photographs and even a Walter Cronkite documentary.