Exploring Cultural and Scenic Aspects of Cotuit in Cape Cod

Downtown Massachusetts
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Maureen Morrison is a Norfolk, Massachusetts, resident who practices within emergency room settings and provides patient-centered care. One of Maureen Morrison’s favorite free time activities is exploring the scenic beauty of Cape Cod through kayaking and on-land excursions.

One of the unique aspects of Cape Cod is the way in which the peninsula hides myriad coves, beaches, and unexplored villages. Once such unheralded destination is the Barnstable village Cotuit, which is situated between Falmouth and Hyannis, and is known for the relative peace and quiet its sandy beaches and rocky coves afford.

Attracting artists and cultural lovers for many years, Cotuit offers a surprising diversity of art museums, music venues, and craft fairs. The Cotuit Center is a cultural hub that offers a range of theater productions and art exhibits, while providing community classes for all ages.

Situated in the landmark Crocker House, the Cahoon Museum of American Art reflects the legacy of folk artists Ralph and Martha Cahoon, while celebrating the diversity of the American experience.

Recent exhibitions include "Through the Looking Glass: Daguerreotype Masterworks from the Dawn of Photography” and an environmental installation by Konstantin Dimopoulos “The Blue Trees.” The latter exhibit features trees on the property being dyed a biologically safe blue pigment, which will gradually fade to the trees’ natural shades.

Three Things to See in Cape Cod

Family enjoying the beach 

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A registered nurse in Massachusetts, Maureen Morrison practices in the emergency department at Milford Regional Medical Center near Norfolk. Possessing more than 15 years of experience as a nurse, she is familiar with home hospice, emergency, and outpatient medical care. Outside of work, Maureen Morrison enjoys visiting Cape Cod in the summer.

A premier beach destination in New England, Cape Cod is a popular place for tourists who love sun, sand, and relaxation. Below is a sampling of what visitors can enjoy on the peninsula during summer:

Cape Cod National Seashore

The Cape Cod National Seashore is a wild area that has been protected as a national park since 1961. Stretching for about 40 miles, visitors to the seashore can find some of Cape Cod’s best beaches, explore miles of hiking trails, and enjoy the park’s beautiful woodlands.

Sandwich

Located on the west end of the Cape, Sandwich made a name for itself in the 19th century as a major center for glass-making. To celebrate its history, the town maintains both the Sandwich Glass Museum and Heritage Museums & Gardens. Visitors can also get a dose of history at the town’s Nye Family Homestead, Hoxie House, and Dexter Grist Mill.

Cape Cod Rail Trail
Widely considered one of the best bike trails in all New England, the Cape Cod Rail Trail winds through 22 miles of the ecosystems in the lower Cape. This paved trail is popular among horseback riders, bikers, and rollerbladers.