| a mile from tranquil bass river beach, this straightforward motel is a 2-minute walk from mini-golf and go-karts at skull island sports world, and 3 miles from highway 6. amenities include a heated indoor pool and a sauna, as well as a hot tub. the low-key rooms offer wi-fi access, cable tv and minifridges, plus sitting areas. there's also meeting and event space for up to 135 people. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the colorful 1- and 2-bedroom apartments add kitchenettes, and living and dining areas
Nantucket Memorial Airport 2 hr 36
Bass River Beach (5 min) Cape Cod Central Railroad (19 min) John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum (15 min)
Multimedia displays & rotating exhibits spotlight the time JFK spent with his family on Cape Cod. Nickerson State Park (29 min)
Woodsy 1900-acre preserve featuring a large campground, trout-fishing ponds, biking & hiking trails. Mayflower Beach (19 min) Whydah Pirate Museum (4 min)
Museum displaying artifacts recovered from an 18th-century vessel used for piracy & the slave trade. Cape Cod Museum Of Natural History (20 min)
Interactive exhibits, activities & lectures teach visitors about local ecology & wildlife. Sea Gull Beach (9 min)
Yarmouth's largest saltwater beach, featuring a bathhouse, shower, concession stand & parking lot. Craigville Beach, Barnstable (24 min)
Large, sandy beach popular for swimming & kite surfing, plus panoramic harbor views. Joseph P. Kennedy House (22 min)
Coastal walk & site of the famed Kennedy Compound with scenic views of the home & the beach. Edward Gorey House (10 min)
Original artwork, photographs & first editions displayed in the quirky artist/author's former home. Cape Cod Museum of Art (16 min)
Permanent & visiting exhibits of works of Cape Cod artists from turn of 20th century to today. Sandy Neck Lighthouse (1 hr)
Privately owned brick lighthouse from 1857, a popular sight on whale-watching boat trips. Grays Beach (13 min)
Beach with a small sweep of sand & shallow waters for paddling, plus a long boardwalk over marshes. Cape Cod Maritime Museum (15 min)
Seasonal waterfront museum exploring the region's maritime history with exhibits & boat tours. | 
