Road Trip to Wellfleet, MA

Road Trip to
Wellfleet
WHEN YOU GO:
WELLFLEET PRESERVATION HALL
335 Main St., Wellfleet
(508) 349-1800
wellfleetpreservationhall.org
MASS AUDUBON WELLFLEET BAY
WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
291 US-6, South Wellfleet
(508) 349-2615
massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/wildlife-sanctuaries/wellfleet-bay
ore than 70 percent of Wellfleet’s terrain is
clothed in forests of oak and pine, and the drive
along Route 6 into town offers fleeting clues of
the natural splendor awaiting the visitor, due to the oneto two-mile girth of the Cape peninsula at this point.
Wellfleet is an old whaling port, a contemporary fishing
village and a cultural haven. The town, centered around
its picturesque harbor, has remained remarkably
unsullied and essentially non-commercial.
Designated one of the state’s Cultural Districts in 2017,
Wellfleet’s strollable downtown is lined with art galleries
representing artists and crafters of both local and
national acclaim. Bookstores and boutiques dwell within
its historic residences and a community cultural center is
housed in a restored historic church.
Wellfleet celebrates a proud history as a seafaring town;
in fact, the clock on the town’s First Congregational
Church still strikes ship’s time. The town has long been
recognized for its plentiful supply of shellfish, including
the famous “Wellfleet Oyster,” which is feted each fall
during the annual Wellfleet Oyster Fest. This has also
led to Wellfleet’s growing reputation as a sea-to-table
destination for foodies.
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Wellfleet is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts looking to
connect with nature, and not just because it serves as the
end point for the Cape Cod Rail Trail bike path. Wellfleet
Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, which sits on over 1,000 acres
of protected land, provides access to five miles of trails
capecodchamber.org

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