Hikes and hot chocolate: Winter walks and warm-up stops on Cape Cod
By Diane Bair and Pamela Wright Globe correspondents,Updated December 28, 2020, 4:30 p.m.
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The Cape Cod National Seashore is a great destination in winter, thanks to walking paths like the Nauset Marsh Trail, shown here.Diane Bair
You probably havenât given Cape Cod much thought lately, and why would you? Even the hardiest tourists have decamped to their cities and suburbs, and the inflatable animals at the waterpark have been replaced by blow-up Santas in front yards. But outdoorsy folks know the Capeâs secret season is a joy. This is the perfect time of year for a hike along the beach or on the shores of a kettle pond, followed by a hot beverage, a warm-from-the-oven pastry, or a melty slice of brick-oven pizza. Even a day trip to the 65-mile-long Cape feels like a mini-vacation.