Mass Audubon Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

Impressive, well-maintained wildlife sanctuary for walking and birdwatching

Terrific well-marked walking trails through marshland teaming with birds and marine life. Sophisticated, informative exhibits and friendly, knowledgeable staff. Great location right off 6A. Child-frie...

Gorgeous views of Wellfleet Harbor

If you go at low tide, you will be able to access the board walk for additional views. Great activity for young kids and older adults alike. Beautiful views. Try going on an overcast day, there is a l...

Magnificent Trails

Our next to last day on the Cape for the summer was a stunner. We started with a visit to the Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary. Even with the degradation of the ponds filling in and the growth of fragmigh...

Beautiful

Scrub pine and oak, tidal marsh, fiddler crabs and wild turkeys and great birdwatching. Benches to sit on an look out on Wellfleet Bay. Informative visitor center.

Skip the Silver Spring loop… head straight for the Marsh

Skip the Silver Spring loop around the pond that you are advised to do first when given your map. It’s buggier and your kids may lose interest. It is a short hike around a pond. Head right for the ...