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template: byway.jade
id: "13419"
name: "Old King's Highway (Route 6A)"
distance: "34"
description: "Travelers on Old King's Highway, Route 6A can see hundreds of historic sites. These range from sea captains' houses, to pilgrim churches, to other historic buildings. "
contact: "**[Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce and VC&B](http://www.capecodchamber.org/)**  \r\n888-33-CapeCod (888-332-2732)  \r\n[Email](mailto:info@capecodchamber.org)  \r\n"
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websites: 
  - url: "http://capecodroute6a.com/wp/"
    name: Cape Cod Route (6A)
  - url: "http://www.capecodchamber.org"
    name: "Cape Cod Visitor & Convention Bureau"
  - url: "http://www.historicroads.org/"
    name: Historic Roads
  - url: "http://www.gocapecod.org/oldkingsbikeway/home.htm"
    name: Old Kings Highway Regional Historic Bike Map
designations: 
  - Massachusetts State Scenic Byway
states: 
  - MA
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  - -70.49373599999996
  - 41.759190000000046
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  - - -70.49373599999996
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<p>Travelers on Old King's Highway, Route 6A can see hundreds of
historic sites. These range from sea captain houses, to pilgrim
churches, to other historic buildings. Other points of interest
include cranberry bogs, salt marshes, and preserved farmlands. The
local citizens have made great efforts to ensure that this area is
clean and well preserved. Visitors will find many newly painted
houses and yards with flowers and professional landscaping.</p>
<p>The present day byway was once an Indian trade route, traveled
on for thousands of years. When the pilgrims arrived, they used it
for their carts and wagons, which widened the path. With the
emergence of cars in the early 19 hundreds, the trail changed again
and is now accommodated for motorized vehicles. This byway is also
well suited for bicyclists. It often follows along the coast and
passes through 7 Cape towns. Come here to drive, bike, or walk one
of the largest historic districts in the nation.</p>
