Memorial Day Weekend on Cape Cod is an official kick-off to spring! You don’t want to miss this celebration of sunshine and beach time. When you stay at any of the Falmouth Bed and Breakfast Association’s stunning spaces, you’ll enjoy beautiful days, and relaxing nights. Memorial Day Weekend on Cape Cod offers endless ways to enjoy the long days of what we on the Cape like to call “almost-summer”. Here are just a few ideas for you this Memorial Day:
45th Annual Figawi Race Weekend
The 45th Annual Figawi Race Weekend is recognized as a top sailing event not only on the east coast but is known nationally as well as internationally. Figawi Race Weekend kicks off the the Cape Cod and Nantucket summer season. Entries include sailors from several states 240+ boats (including 30 power boats) and over 3,000 sailors and visitors, as well as locals, attend this event.
Cape Cod Railroad
Get up close with the hidden beauty of the Cape aboard the Cape Cod Central Railroad. The classic two-hour excursion ride brings passengers up close and personal with the beauty of the Cape including woodlands, sand dunes, cranberry bogs, salt marshes and the famous Cape Cod Canal. On board narration adds another dimension, keeping guests informed and entertained throughout the duration of their journey. The three-hour Cape Cod Dinner Train is a true culinary journey. This train travels through quaint villages accompanied by romantic music and soft candlelight. As guests soak in the splendor of the seaside community, a fresh, delicious meal is prepared.
Massachusetts National Cemetery
Enjoy a day steeped in American history and valor at the Massachusetts National Cemetery. Each Memorial Day, the 65 mile cemetery hosts a ceremony honoring the more than 46,000 veterans buried there.