the warmly decorated rooms with old-school furniture offer free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus microwaves and minifridges. there's also a seasonal outdoor pool and a duck pond, plus outdoor sitting areas. seasonal continental breakfast is included. set on 3 acres of wooded grounds, this quaint family-run motel is 3 miles from boardwalk beach, and 4 miles from heritage museums and gardens. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. some rooms have canopy beds Boston Logan International Airport 1 hr 5
Sandwich Glass Museum (8 min) Exhibits & demos tell the story of the local glassblowing industry; a small shop sells replicas. Water Wizz of Cape Cod (23 min) Seasonal family-friendly destination for waterslides, tube rides & cabanas for day-long rental. Edward Gorey House (20 min) Original artwork, photographs & first editions displayed in the quirky artist/author's former home. John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum (23 min) Multimedia displays & rotating exhibits spotlight the time JFK spent with his family on Cape Cod. Craigville Beach, Barnstable (19 min) Large, sandy beach popular for swimming & kite surfing, plus panoramic harbor views. Sagamore Bridge (10 min) Green Briar Nature Center and Jam Kitchen (4 min) Sandy Neck Beach (12 min) Celebrated beach featuring colorful rocks, shallow tidal pools, sand dunes & a wooden boardwalk. Cape Cod Canal (18 min) This 17.5-mile ship route features paved border trails & areas for fishing, swimming & camping. Heritage Museums & Gardens (10 min) Expansive landscaped rhododendron gardens & 3 galleries housing diverse collections, plus a cafe. Old Silver Beach (30 min) Wide, white-sand beach with sweeping bay vistas, rock jetties & calm waters popular with swimmers. Joseph P. Kennedy House (24 min) Coastal walk & site of the famed Kennedy Compound with scenic views of the home & the beach. Scusset Beach State Reservation (14 min) A 1.5 mile stretch along the Cape Cod Canal with camping, fishing pier, swimming areas & bike paths. Cape Cod Central Railroad (19 min) Hoxie House (7 min) Restored saltbox house from 1675, with guided tours through its simple, period interiors. |