5 Outdoor Activities to Do in Cape Cod for Free

If you are like many families across the country, you like to find fun things to do when you are on vacation. However, costs can pile up quickly depending on the places you visit. It is nice to have a wide variety of activities to do when you go to a hotel or resort, and it can be even more enjoyable if you have a good mix of free activities that won’t break the bank. Read on to find out more about things that you can do in Cape Cod outside for free. For more information about Cape Cod you can visit websites like http://www.capecodchamber.org/.

The Beach

When you live in a coastal area, the most obvious free outdoor activity you can do is going to the beach. The beach can be so much fun for any age group. Whether you like to ride the waves on a surfboard or you just enjoy walking alone the shoreline and digging your toes in the sand, this is an activity for you.

Some people have a hard time spending too much time at the beach, but you can make it fun by bringing a cooler with snacks and sandwiches, sand toys, and kites. Be creative and plan ahead to make sure you have activities to keep everyone happy.

You can also check out tide pools and visit local lighthouses for free. If you bring a sea animal bingo sheet, you can make this an educational activity for your kids.

Farmer’s Markets

Farmer’s markets are a fun event to go to in almost any town that you visit. The Orleans farmer’s market in Cape Cod is open each Saturday during the mild and warm months from 8 a.m. to noon. You don’t have to buy anything when you visit these places, though you will be tempted to. Many vendors offer free samples and there will be performers there starting at 9:30 a.m. There is enough to occupy you for hours there.

Trails

Even when an ocean lies nearby, sometimes you can get tired of all the sand and heat. If you are looking for a break from the usual routine, you can explore some of the trails in Cape Cod. Whether biking, running, or just leisurely walking is your thing, you can enjoy the sights and smells of the Fort Hill trail that winds through marshes and forests. This trail also connects to the Red Maple Swamp Trail that will take you through more cool cedar forests.

Town Green

If you are a music enthusiast, this activity is for you. Many coastal towns have town greens, a large open green park, that offer free concerts on a weekly basis. You can hear the local sounds of up-and-coming bands in the park playing new songs as well as tributes to the classics. Sit, stand, or dance to melodies playing in the park.

Art Gallery

Another unique experience that Cape Cod offers its guests and residents is the Eastham Painter’s Guild. Local artists will come and paint at the Eastham Historical Society’s Schoolhouse Museum or simply hang their artwork for everyone to see on the chicken coops and lawn of the museum.

You can travel long distances and spend a lot of money to go to modern art museums and galleries, or you can visit this local guild and enjoy the art and symbolism that is offered while meeting the artists themselves. This is truly a great opportunity that shouldn’t be passed by if you love or appreciate art. For more ideas about free things in the Cape Cod area or family activities in general, visit a website such as http://www.capecodchamber.org/.