Browse pictures of the most well-known activities and must-see features in this charming waterfront region.   See the Gallery

Blue Heron Farm, a 28.5-acre estate on Martha’s Vineyard, served as a summer vacation getaway for President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama for three years in a row. The compound — which…   See the Gallery

This 1810-era home has been carefully restored and renovated. Highlights include a custom-designed kitchen, a butler’s pantry, a library and a new family room.   See the Gallery

Visit FrontDoor's Cool Houses Daily blog to learn more about this elegant estate in Barnstable, Mass., presented for sale by Ralph Secino of William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance.   See the Gallery

This palatial Brookline mansion wows with its Olympic-length indoor pool, but the 9-bedroom home offers plenty of other royal-worthy luxuries.   See the Gallery

Named for the famous line in the song "American the Beautiful," the Shining Sea Bikeway follows the original path of the New York, Hartford, and New Haven Railroad. The town of Falmouth…   See the Image

Running 22 miles through the towns of Dennis, Harwich, Brewster, Orleans, Eastham and ending in Wellfleet, the Cape Cod Rail Trail follows an old railroad right-of-way and offers a scenic and mild…   See the Image

The oldest inn on Cape Cod, the Old Yarmouth Inn stands as a beautiful piece of Cape history. Established in 1696, the inn was used as a halfway point for travelers between Plymouth and…   See the Image

Best known for fantastic bird- watching, the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge in Chatham has been hosting visitors from around the country since 1944, as it is one of the best places to spot…   See the Image

The John F. Kennedy Memorial, located in Hyannis, overlooks Lewis Bay in a peaceful and reflective setting. The memorial was erected in 1966 by Barnstable residents to recognize and pay tribute…   See the Image