Located in Provincetown the Whydah museum is a great way to add in some sea-faring adventure to a day trip from Mid Cape accommodations. Commanded by the famed pirate Sam Bellamy, the Whydah wrecked off Wellfleet in 1717, taking with her the treasures of over fifty plundered ships. The Whydah Museum lets visitors relive this… Continue Reading
May 24, 2013
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Introduction To Cape Cod Lighthouses: Cape Cod Light and Nauset Light
Because of hard-to-spot and constantly moving shoals off-shore, Cape Cod’s coastline has been called an “ocean graveyard”, and is estimated to contain over 3,000 shipwrecks. In fact, between Truro and Wellfleet alone, there have been more than 1,000 wrecks, including that of the Whydah Gally, the famed pirate ship of Samuel Bellamy (for more information… Continue Reading
Cape Cod Golf: Bayberry Course Spotlight
Bayberry Hills is a pristine golf course located in Yarmouth, Massachusetts. The course is one of the closest to Yarmouth hotels, and offers plenty of golf packages with Cape Cod accommodations in the area. This course was designed by Geoffrey Cornish and Brian Silva in 1986. The layout, slightly different from your average 18, includes… Continue Reading
Great for Kids: Zooquarium
Stated as a solid option for a rainy day when on a Cape Cod vacation, Zooquarium is often a god send when a storm hits and threatens the beach days. Located on Route 28 it is incredibly convenient to Yarmouth hotels and accommodations. Plus, it has plenty of stuff to keep young ones busy and… Continue Reading
Great for Kids: Mudflat Mania!
Part of the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History’s summer exploration series (click here for more information about the Museum). Mudflat Mania is a fantastic program geared at children. It provides a great way for kids and families to spend a few hours outside it the heart of Cape Cod’s beautiful environment. Featuring tons of… Continue Reading
Cape Cod Vacation Favorites: The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History
The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History is located in Brewster, about 10 miles from hotels along Rt.28. The museum was founded in 1954, and has been a fantastic institution for education on Cape Cod’s unique natural environment. Best of all, most of the displays and activities in the museum are designed for families or… Continue Reading
Dining Spotlight: The Black Cat Tavern
Looking for a special night out complete with the old style oak of fine nautical décor, one of the best outdoor dining views for a Cape Cod vacation, and fantastic creative cuisine to boot? The Black Cat Tavern in Hyannis is right up your alley- especially if you are a Cape cat in the mood… Continue Reading
Great for Kids: Hyannis Pirate Ship Adventure
Looking for something to do with the family out on that water- if the little ones are due for a treat, we suggest taking your kids on a swashbuckling adventure they’ll be telling tales about for years! Cast off from Hyannis Harbor and set sail for on a childhood fantasy, kids between the… Continue Reading
Great for Kids: Cape Cod Duckmobiles!
As the saying goes, one if by land, two if by sea, quack, quack, quack if its both– the Hyannis Duckmobile company offers unique and adventurous tours for the whole family in amphibious vehicles (duckmobiles of course!). Grab the kids and ride the streets of downtown Hyannis (starting on Main Street) to see where the… Continue Reading
Dining Spotlight: The Yarmouth House
Noted by those who have never been for being the restaurant with the watermill along Rte. 28, and by patrons for its great food and greater specials, The Yarmouth House has become an easy Cape choice for traditional fine dining. Located on the main stretch of Main St. Yarmouth, it is an easy walk from… Continue Reading
Cape Cod Hotel Favorites: Bass River Sport’s World
Looking for something to do with your family during a Cape Cod vacation? Whether its not quite a beach day, the kids are in the mood for games, or your’re looking to stay close to your Main St. Yarmouth Hotel, Bass River Sport’s World is a great stop. Why do I love Bass River Sport’s… Continue Reading
Cape Cod Vacation: An Intro to Old King’s Highway
The Old King’s Highway, known also today as Cape Cod Route 6A, is on the northern, or bay side, of Cape Cod and travels through some of the oldest villages in America including Bourne, Sandwich, Barnstable, Yarmouth, Dennis, Brewster and Orleans. It may seem odd to mesh the words “historic” and “highway” but Route… Continue Reading