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KIDS ON THE CAPE SUGGESTS...
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Get a free map, beach stickers and other information from the Chamber of Commerce, Town Hall (back entrance), Main St. 508-896-3500
BEACH FOR KIDS: All eight miles of Brewster beaches are calm and warm at low tide. The Brewster Flats stretch out for two miles into Cape Cod Bay. Be sure to check for incoming tides. If you walk out aimlessly, you could find yourself dangerously stranded. Breakwater Beach on Breakwater Road off Rte 6A has the biggest parking lot. Beach sticker is required. Freshwater Swimming: The ponds inside Nickerson State Park have lifeguards and facilities. Access and parking are free.
PICNIC SPOT: Nickerson State Park, located on Rte 6A. There's plenty of parking, picnic tables, water views, etc.
FISHING SPOTS: Cliff Pond in Nickerson State Park boasts some of the best fishing around. Cliff Pond is stocked with trout and "land-locked" salmon!
BIKING TRAIL: The Cape Cod Rail Trail runs through Brewster. Gain access at Underpass Rd. off Rte 6A. There is a large parking lot available at Rail Trail Bike & Blades (near the Post Office).
HARBOR LIGHTS MINI GOLF: The Lower Cape’s newest adventure golf is open daily during the summer at 81 Underpass Rd. (between Rte 6A & Rte. 137).
HIKING TRAILS: There are some nice short hikes on Rte 6A at the Natural History Museum, as well as in Nickerson State Park and in the Punkhorn Parklands. Be sure to pack some snacks for your little hikers and some cold drinks. Remember to turn around before your kids show any sign of tiring—you definitely don't want to have to carry any more than your backpack for the warm trip back.
LIBRARY: Brewster Ladies’ Library. 1822 Main St. (Rte 6A). Craft programs, story hours and nature walks are scheduled throughout the summer. 508-896-3913
RECREATION PROGRAMS: The town sponsors a host of recreation programs for children, mornings during July and August. Swimming and tennis lessons are offered to children and adults. An instructional sailing program is offered at Upper Mill Pond for 2nd grade and up. A playground program for children five and up is held at the Elementary School on Underpass Road. 508-896-9430
PUNKHORN PARKLANDS: Take Stoney Brook Road to Run Hill Rd and find 800 acres of conservation land at the end of the road. A nice spot to explore the wilderness. 508-896-3701 X135
PLAYGROUND: This beautiful playground is located at the Drummer Boy property in East Brewster, right on Rte. 6A. The park is a beautiful spot for a picnic, as well. Both elementary schools (on Rte 6A and on Underpass Road)have fine playgrounds, too.
NICKERSON STATE PARK: Rte. 6A. Open to the public free of charge for day-use. Considered the "jewel" of the State Parks system, the park offers many family amenities including miles of paved bike paths and nice, sandy beaches on Cliff Pond and Flax Pond.
BOAT RENTALS: Rent a boat on Flax Pond in Nickerson State Park. Pedal boats, kayaks, aqua bikes, sea cycles, sailboats and sailboards (kid-sized, too). 508-896-8556
CAPE COD MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY: Located amidst more than 350 acres of land on Cape Cod Bay, the Museum houses exhibits on coastal change, whales, birds and both freshwater and marine life. Outside, three nature trails ramble through woodland, salt marsh and coastal habitats. 869 Main St. (Rte. 6A). 508-896-3867
BREWSTER TOWN BAND: Performs every Sunday evening in July & August at the bandstand in Drummer Boy Park, 6pm.
WOODSONG FARM: Lund Farm Way (off Millstone). This attractive equestrian center offers riding lessons for children ages 5 & up (plus adults). Day programs Mon - Fri, 9am - 2pm include a popular “pony camp.” The summer horsemanship programs are available for children with or without prior training. 508-896-5800
BREWSTER BOOKSTORE: Offers wonderful story hours for kids, plus special appearances by authors and storybook characters. 2648 Main St. 508-896-6543
CAPE COD BASEBALL LEAGUE: Catch a free baseball game with the hometown Brewster Whitecaps. See feature story in this issue for Cape League baseball schedule.
BASEBALL CLINICS: The Brewster Whitecaps clinic is great fun with instruction by NCAA college coaches and ball players. For boys and girls ages 6-13. The clinics are held weekday mornings beginning in late June. Applications are available at Brewster Town Hall Visitors Center, the Brewster Ladies Library and at all Brewster Whitecaps home games. Or kids may register each Monday at the clinics, 8:30am. 508-896-3424
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Billed as "America's Sea Captains' Town", visitors travelling Brewster's Main St. today can still see many of the stately homes and public buildings which were erected by prominent sea captains from the 18th and 19th centuries. Situated at the geographic center of Cape Cod, its eight miles of salt-waterfront along Cape Cod Bay have eight public access beaches offering superb warm water bathing. Its tidal flats are the premier open space in town and a wonderful place to explore.
