Fire up the four-wheeler and hit Nauset Beach-its wide-open sandy spaces and dunes make it a popular starting point for off-terrain driving.

With nearly 560 miles of coast, Cape Cod is chock full of seafood dining destinations, (think communal-table clam shacks)-the Lobster Pot in Provincetown is a top-rated resto known for its fresh seafood and award-winning chowder.

Part of the National Seashore, Great Island (actually a peninsula) is a phenomenal spot for hikes and strolls; the terrain varies from vast salt meadows to beaches to pine woods.

Sun bunnies flock to this large, lush beach (located at the very tip of Cape Cod) because it faces north and gets tons of sun all day long.

Located in Hyannis, where the former president once lived, the JFK Memorial features a small reflection garden, a stone monument, views of Lewis Bay, and a fountain. Bring your pennies!

Get a taste of the local flavor on this strip, which offers the quintessential Cape Cod experience through handfuls of restaurants, specialty shops, and charming cafes for people watching.

Surrounded by panoramic views and inhabited by incredible wildlife, Cape Cod's many bays, ponds, and marshes are tranquil places to take a paddle in a kayak.

Painted red and white to match its beaconing light, the historic, 114-foot Nauset Light tower cuts a distinctive figure next to the privately owned lighthouse keeper's home.

Because of its close proximity to Stellwagen Bank, a popular perennial whale-feeding ground, Cape Cod is a hot spot for whale watching in early spring.

In addition to hosting hospitable beach pastimes like lounging, swimming, fishing, and camping, this six-mile-long beach boasts walking trails along salt marshes, where endangered toads, turtles, and other fun creatures dwell.