Recreation for Visually Impaired People
Activities on Cape Cod

Museums and Outdoor Enrichment

Cape Cod Museum of Art
60 Hope Lane, Dennis, MA 02638
(508) 385-4477
(Lectures, sculpture garden, tea & music programs)

Heritage Museum and Gardens
67 Grove St., Sandwich, MA 02563
(508) 888-3300
(Outdoor walking path, fragrant gardens, entertainment)

Whydah Pirate Museum
16 MacMillan Wharf, Provincetown, MA 02657
(508) 487-8899
(exhibits from the Pirate ship; audio narration in certain parts)

Thornton W. Burgess Museum
4 Water St., Sandwich, MA 02563
(508) 888-6870
(Exhibits featuring the naturalist and creator of Peter Rabbit, storytimes, herb garden, gift shop)

Green Briar Nature Center and Jam Kitchen
6 Discovery Hill Rd., E. Sandwich 02637
(508) 888-6870
(Wildflower gardens, guided walks, jam making kitchen, programs for kids and adults)

Cape Cod Museum of Natural History
869 Route 6A, Brewster, MA 02631
(508) 896-3867
(Nature presentations and sounds, guided field walks, hands on exhibits)

Cape Cod Canal Visitors Center
60 Ed Moffitt Dr., Sandwich, MA 02563
(508) 833-9678
(Guided walks, bike hikes, and educational programs)

Aptucxet Trading Post
Aptucxet Rd., Bourne, MA 02532
(508) 759-8167
(First known commercial enterprise in English speaking North America)

National Seashore Salt Pond Visitors’ Center
Route 6, No. Eastham 02651
(508) 255-3421
(Gateway to the park; hands on exhibits, info/guides, hiking, biking, walking trails; Buttonbush Braille trail)

Truro Vineyards of Cape Cod
Route 6A, Shore Rd., No. Truro, MA 02652
(508) 487-6200
(Guided tours of vineyard and winery, tasting room, picnic area)

Cape Cod Winery
681 Sandwich Rd., East Falmouth
(508) 457-5592
(Wine tasting and sales)

Excursions

Cape Cod Duckmobiles
437 Main St., Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-2111
(Entertaining ride on an unusual vessel)

Starfish River Cruise of Bass River
Route 28, West Dennis, MA 02670
(508) 362-5555
(narrated cruise of historic Bass River)

Hyannis Harbor Cruises
Ocean Street Docks, Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-0696
(1 hour narrated cruise of Hyannis Harbor)

Cape Cod Canal Cruises
Onset Town Pier, Onset, MA
(508) 295-3883
(2 or 3 hour cruises on the Canal, featuring live commentary about the history and sites; some cruises with musical entertainment)

Art’s Dune Tours
Provincetown, MA 02657
(Explore Cape Cod’s scenic beaches and dunes in a driving tour with a guide)

Cape Cod Central Railroad
252 Main St., Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 771-3800
(enjoyable rail experience with narrating guide)

Island Trips

Steamship Authority: (508) 477-8600
Hy Line Cruises: (508) 778-2600
Island Queen: (508) 548-4800
Island Airlines: (508) 775-6606
Cape Air: 1-800-352-0714

Island Tours Martha’s Vineyard
Martha’s Vineyard Sightseeing, Inc.
(508) 693-4681
(2 ½ hour narrated tour of all 6 unique towns on Martha’s Vineyard)

Theatre and Entertainment

Cape Rep Theatre
3299 Route 6A, E. Brewster, MA 02631
(508) 896-1888
(local stage and musical productions)

Woods Hole Theatre Company
68 Water St., Woods Hole, MA 02543
(508) 540-6525
(local stage and musical productions)

Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theatre
1 Kendricks Ave., Wellfleet 02667
(508) 349-6835
(local stage and musical productions)

Harwich Junior Theatre
105 Division St., W. Harwich, MA 02671
(508) 432-2002
(local stage and musical productions; many are children’s productions)

Cape Cod Melody Tent
21 West Main St., Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 775-5630
(Famous name performers; concerts and theatre in the round)

Recreation

Johnny Kelley Recreation Center
Old Bass River Rd., So. Dennis 02660
(Fitness trail, picnic area, Braille Trail, and playground)

West Dennis Community Playground
Pond Street, West Dennis, MA 02670
(Created for the enjoyment of all children, including disabled children)

Tandem Biking
Orleans Cycle: (508) 255-9115
Little Capistrano Bike Shop: (508) 255-6515 (Eastham)
Chatham Cycle: (508) 945-4195
The Bike Zone: (508) 775-3299 (Hyannis)

Bike Path: 25 mile Rail Trail from Dennis to Wellfleet

Canoeing/Kayaking
Howie’s Kayaks Bass River
109 Route 28 #5, West Dennis, MA 02670
(508) 398-0060

ZooQuarium, West Yarmouth
674 Route 28, West Yarmouth
(508) 775-8883
(Small aquarium and zoo; touch, feed and experience domestic farm life)

Barnstable County Fair
Route 151, E. Falmouth, MA 02536
(508) 563-3200
(Late July; animals, rides, food, crafts, entertainment)

BiPlane Rides
Cape Cod Airfield, Route 149, Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 360-6181

Schooner Hindu
MacMillan Wharf, Provincetown, MA 02657
(508) 487-7333

ArmstrongKelley Park
(The Cape’s oldest privately owned and open to the public park. Blooms 12 months a year; one of the largest Cape collections of unique trees)

Socialization

Annual Picnic for the Visually Impaired
Sponsored by the DennisHarwich Lions Club; early
September

News and Current Events

Audible Local Ledger
681 Falmouth Rd. C14, Mashpee, MA 02649
(508) 539-2030
(Local area Radio Reading Services)

Computer Labs and Library Services

DennisHarwich Lions Club Low Vision Resource Center
Dennis Memorial Library
1020 Old Bass River Rd., Dennis, MA 02638
(508) 385-2255
(adaptive computer technology; descriptive movies)

Vision Impaired Technology at the Library
Brooks Free Library
739 Main St., Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 430-7562 (adaptive computer technology; lessons)

Provincetown Public Library
356 Commercial St., Provincetown, MA 02657
(508) 487-7094
(home delivery to Provincetown residents; Descriptive Video collection; Talking Books, Large Print)

Truro Public Library
5 Library Lane, No. Truro, MA 02652
(508) 487-1125
(audio and large print material; home delivery to Truro residents)

Yarmouth Town Libraries
South Yarmouth: 508-760-4820
West Yarmouth: (508) 775-5206
Yarmouth Port: (508) 362-3717
(Large Print and audio material; homebound delivery to Yarmouth residents)
Falmouth Public Library
15 Carlson Ln., Falmouth, MA 02540
(508) 457-2555
(Audio books, Descriptive videos, large print books, Optelec CCTV, and homebound delivery)

Chambers of Commerce:

Provincetown: (508) 487-3424
Truro: (508) 487-1288
Wellfleet: (508) 349-5881
Eastham: (508) 240-7211
Orleans: (508) 255-1386
Chatham: (508) 945-5199
Harwich: (508) 432-1600
Brewster: (508) 896-3500
Dennis: (508) 398-3568
Yarmouth: (508) 778-1008
Barnstable Villages: (508) 362-5230
Mashpee: (508) 477-0792
Falmouth: (508) 548-8500
Sandwich: (508) 759-6000

Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce: (508) 790-2921

The listings in this booklet should not be considered endorsements. They are recommendations for visually impaired people who would like to experience the history, culture, beauty, and entertainment that Cape Cod has to offer. We strongly recommend that you call ahead to each venue for information specific to your needs, preferences, and safety concerns and for information regarding hours, rates, & programs. By contacting the Chambers of Commerce, you can learn about other special venues and activities that may not be listed here.

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