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Before you start out for the Cape, be sure to visit the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History located in Brewster. Whenever you visit the Cape a trip to the museum is a must. Offering several nature programs for children from preschool to Grade 9. Kids will find abundant opportunities for enjoying themselves, and there are extensive activities planned in the coming months. The museum's trails are very attractive and would make a great family outing. Contact The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, 869 Route 6A, Brewster, 508-896-3867.
The Cape is awash in events for adults, children, families, and singles. Visit the calendar often to find out what is happening in all your favorite Cape Cod places. Check out the calendar for places, dates, and times.
Cape Cod Dream Homes
Gold Medals: Real Estate Library; NewHomeSale Service
Outer Cape Realty
Silver Medal: NewHomeSale Service
Buyer Brokers of Cape Cod
Gold Medals: Real Estate Library; NewHomeSale Service
Surette Realty
Gold Medals: Real Estate Library; NewHomeSale Service
Real Estate Associates
Gold Medal: NewHomeSale Service
CENTURY 21 - North Falmouth Real Estate
Gold Medal: Real Estate Library
Buyer Brokers of Cape Cod
The Dream Homes site features the finest properties for sale on the Cape. We hope you enjoy taking a peek at the grand and interesting properties that are available on the Cape. Within 3 days of the site's availability, it was awarded a Gold Medal for style and presentation by the Real Estate Library. And just recently it was also awarded a Gold Medal by the NewHomeSale Real Estate Directory. It's worth a visit, if only to wish.
The other firms above have all placed web sites with the Cape Cod Connection. They service the entire Cape and each has a particular expertise. If you're looking for a new or second home, or a summer rental, surf on over. The Outer Cape site recently won a Silver Medal for design and the North Falmouth Site won a Gold Medal from the Real Estate Library.
Other Realty firms can be found on our Cape Cod Connection Realty Index
If you're planning on visiting the Cape this summer, you may want to visit our sister publication, Destination Cape Cod. Some of the finest accommodations are featured on this site.
The COC is a source of enormous useful and interesting information. How many 'locals' have been puzzled by the pleasant chimes of the old town clock in Wellfleet, or would be able to interpret the 'ringing'? Here goes, from the 1998 COC booklet....."One, five and nine o'clock are 'two bells'. Two, six and ten o'clock are 'four bells'. Four, eight and twelve o'clock are 'eight bells'. And the half hours are struck by adding one stroke to the corresponding even hours". Now, you know.
Most local libraries will have 'summer hours', and special 'storytimes' for children (daytime as well as evening), and book discussion groups for adults. It would be wise to check them out, and also to inquire about the availability of museum passes to Cape Cod Discovery Museum in Dennisport, Cape Cod Museum of Natural History in Brewster, the Computer Museum in Boston, Heritage Plantation in Sandwich, the Museum of Science and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, and Plimoth Plantation in Plymouth.
The public has become increasingly aware of the problems of Lyme Disease. The Barnstable County Department of Health and the Environment, in cooperation with the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension, the Nantucket Board of Health and the UMASS Vineyard Extension recently published a small pamphlet entitled "What every Cape and Islander ought to know about Ticks and Lyme Disease". For free copy of this pamphlet, you can call 508-362-2511, extension 330, or drop by the office in Barnstable Village.
The caliber of their game, players, and reputation preceeds them. Opening day/night in June. Games most every night. Playoffs begin in August.
The Cape Cod Conservation District's Fall Bulb and Perennial Sale will be held in September at the County Farm, Route 6A, Barnstable. A newsletter, including information and suggestions about planting, and an order form, are available by calling the District office at 508-771-8757. Pre-order deadline is August. Be sure to stop by the Conservation District display in the Horticultural Tent during the Barnstable County Fair, Rte 151, Falmouth.
Rte 6A, Dennis - on the grounds of the Cape Playhouse, is open daily. The summer hours are Monday thru Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm; Sunday, 1 to 5 pm. From July thru September it will also be open Thursday evenings until 7:30 pm. Closed - National Holidays. Special exhibitions include CineMuse Fine Arts Programs, Reel Art Cinema, Performing Arts Events, Art Discovery Trips, Lectures, Artist Discussions, Group Tours, Children's Art Workshops and Open Life Drawing. Admission is charged. For further information, call 508-385-4477.
http://www.wellfleetbay.org/ Arrange great walks through the sanctuary, as well as other nature activities. Call them at 508-349-2615 for further information.
A Canal Park Ranger presents a slide show and explains the operation of the Marine Traffic Control System, every Monday thru Friday at 1:00 pm at the Canal Field Office. For further information call 508-759-5991.
Browse through the Cape Cod Connection Calendar at to see what is on stage in your favorite village or town theater. Summer theater is alive and well on the Cape. Keep in touch with the Calendar, as we strive to keep information current.
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