6 Free Indoor Activities While Staying in Cape Cod Vacation

When you go on vacation to a coastal town, it’s easy to make the mistake of only planning to go to the beach and forgetting about anything else around you. This may work on many vacations, but what if it rains? There are only so many movies to see at the cinema, and it seems like a waste to do something on vacation that you can always do at home. If you are planning to stay in one of the many Cape Cod vacation rentals and want to plan for the worst, here are some ideas of indoor activities that are free.

Cape Cod Beer Tour

The Cape Cod Beer Tour is an activity that is very popular among locals as well as guests. You will be able to walk through the entire warehouse and learn about the process of brewing beers. You can’t just drop by this event, however, since tours are only once a day at 11 a.m. Because Cape Cod Beer is a full-producing warehouse, they can only offer a limited amount of tours. If you miss the tour, you are always welcome to come by for a tasting that includes a variety of beers and a souvenir glass. However, if you are travelling with children, you may want to skip this and move on to the following activity.

Cape Cod Chips Factory Tour

If the Beer tour isn’t up your alley, or maybe you are feeling snacky after taste testing the brew, then hop on down to the Cape Cod Chips Factory. They have tours running week days from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You can experience firsthand how kettle chips are made and put on the shelves. You can also get some free samples. This is an activity that is well suited to all members and ages of your family.

Harborside Commercial Street

There’s nothing like window shopping down stores by the waterfront. You won’t see many chain stores around here, and that is part of the charm. Harborside Commercial Street boasts shops that house local artisans’ goods, saltwater taffy, and various small restaurants. You could spend all day looking through all the unique items these shops have to offer. It can be so fun to see what kinds of creations locals make that you can’t get from a chain store that imports all their goods from overseas.

Pairpoint

One of the best loved local scenes is the glass blowing business of Pairpoint. Founded in 1837, it is the oldest glasswork business. You can browse through the handiwork or watch glass blowing techniques that date to almost 200 years ago. This is an exciting adventure for anyone in the family, even if you aren’t going intending to buy.

French Cable Station Museum

Is history one of your passions? Then the French Cable Station Museum is a must-see stopping point on your trip to Cape Cod. Free tours are offered daily to go through this station where communication was sent from the United States to the troops overseas. This activity is a perfect way to break up your beachside vacation.

Cape Cod Winery

If you have the refined palate of a wine connoisseur, then look no further than the free wine tasting at the Cape Cod Winery in East Falmouth. These tours run Thursday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Of course, there will be bottles of wine available for sale if you find one taste that you absolutely love. This can be a perfect way to experience a little culture and refinement while on your vacation. It is always fun to take a break to enjoy the finer things while you stay in one of the Cape Cod vacation rentals available.