Cape Cod, Massachusetts Adventures Bicycle along the Shining Sea Bike Path If you didn’t pack your paints, a great way to enjoy the scenic beauty of the Cape’s beaches and fresh water ponds is to rent some bikes and cruise the “Shining Sea Bike Path” in Falmouth. The name of the bike path honors Katharine Lee Bates who was born in Falmouth and wrote the song “America the Beautiful;” the path itself offers incredible views of the water.