| kennedy hyannis museum and 5 miles from the edward gorey house. theres a ballroom and a fitness center, plus meeting and business facilities. options range from charming rooms and suites with fireplaces to multi-bedroom residences with kitchens. a spa offers massages and beauty treatments, and a water park features an indoor wave pool, waterslides and a year-round heated outdoor pool. this relaxed resort and spa is 3 miles from the john f. dining options include a bar and grill, a cafe and a seasonal outdoor deck, as well as a restaurant with new england-style fare. rooms, suites and residences offer free wi-fi, hdtvs and coffeemakers. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Boston Logan International Airport 1 hr 13
Craigville Beach, Barnstable (10 min)
Large, sandy beach popular for swimming & kite surfing, plus panoramic harbor views. Cape Cod Central Railroad (5 min) Sandy Neck Lighthouse (50 min)
Privately owned brick lighthouse from 1857, a popular sight on whale-watching boat trips. Sandwich Glass Museum (18 min)
Exhibits & demos tell the story of the local glassblowing industry; a small shop sells replicas. Heritage Museums & Gardens (20 min)
Expansive landscaped rhododendron gardens & 3 galleries housing diverse collections, plus a cafe. Edward Gorey House (13 min)
Original artwork, photographs & first editions displayed in the quirky artist/author's former home. Mayflower Beach (23 min) Cape Cod Beer (9 min)
Community-focused brewery offering daily tours, tastings & a shop with gifts & growlers to go. Joseph P. Kennedy House (10 min)
Coastal walk & site of the famed Kennedy Compound with scenic views of the home & the beach. Cape Cod Museum of Art (20 min)
Permanent & visiting exhibits of works of Cape Cod artists from turn of 20th century to today. John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum (9 min)
Multimedia displays & rotating exhibits spotlight the time JFK spent with his family on Cape Cod. Cape Codder Water Park (1 min)
Water park Whydah Pirate Museum (14 min)
Museum displaying artifacts recovered from an 18th-century vessel used for piracy & the slave trade. Grays Beach (17 min)
Beach with a small sweep of sand & shallow waters for paddling, plus a long boardwalk over marshes. Sea Gull Beach (17 min)
Yarmouth's largest saltwater beach, featuring a bathhouse, shower, concession stand & parking lot. | 
