other amenities include a lounge with a cathedral ceiling, and a seasonal outdoor pool surrounded by a serene garden. the elegant, individually decorated rooms with a country vibe provide free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and sitting areas; some offer fireplaces. massages are available in the spa area. suites add separate living rooms and/or minifridges. . upgraded suites add kitchenettes. set in a restored 1846 house and an annex, this upscale bed-and-breakfast is 3 miles from the nearest beach and 4 miles from cape cod museum of art. full 3-course breakfast is served in the dining room or on the patio Boston Logan International Airport 1 hr 26
Grays Beach (17 min) Beach with a small sweep of sand & shallow waters for paddling, plus a long boardwalk over marshes. John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum (24 min) Multimedia displays & rotating exhibits spotlight the time JFK spent with his family on Cape Cod. Scargo Tower (7 min) Built in 1901, this 30-ft. hilltop stone tower with a spiral staircase offers panoramic views. Cape Cod Museum of Art (8 min) Permanent & visiting exhibits of works of Cape Cod artists from turn of 20th century to today. Nauset Beach (22 min) This 10-mile stretch of sandy beach offers swimming & fishing, plus surfing in non-protected areas. Chatham Lighthouse (25 min) This lighthouse was erected as part of a pair in 1877 before its double was moved in 1923. Nickerson State Park (11 min) Woodsy 1900-acre preserve featuring a large campground, trout-fishing ponds, biking & hiking trails. Cape Cod Central Railroad (27 min) Paine's Creek Beach (3 min) Low-key bayside beach with warm water, sand & tidal pools attracting families with small children. Edward Gorey House (16 min) Original artwork, photographs & first editions displayed in the quirky artist/author's former home. Mayflower Beach (12 min) Nauset Lighthouse (26 min) Quaint, restored red & white lighthouse dating from 1838 & open for seasonal tours. Skaket Beach (17 min) White sandy beach with tidal pools, a snack kiosk, showers, restrooms & lifeguards. Whydah Pirate Museum (22 min) Museum displaying artifacts recovered from an 18th-century vessel used for piracy & the slave trade. Cape Cod Museum Of Natural History (6 min) Interactive exhibits, activities & lectures teach visitors about local ecology & wildlife. |