| upgraded rooms and suites offer 2 levels, pull-out sofas, whirlpool tubs, and/or wet bars. freebies include wi-fi and a dvd library. the casual rooms feature a warm nautical decor. amenities include a cozy lobby with a fireplace, an airy outdoor space with a terrace and a fire pit, and a restaurant/bar that offers regional specialties. there are also indoor and outdoor pools. across the street from hyannis harbor, this relaxed hotel is a 9-minute walk from both veteran's park beach and the main street of hyannis. they offer fridges, coffeemakers, and tvs, plus cd/mp3 and dvd players. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. most also have balconies, many with harbor views
Boston Logan International Airport 1 hr 22
Craigville Beach, Barnstable (13 min)
Large, sandy beach popular for swimming & kite surfing, plus panoramic harbor views. Edward Gorey House (14 min)
Original artwork, photographs & first editions displayed in the quirky artist/author's former home. Sea Gull Beach (14 min)
Yarmouth's largest saltwater beach, featuring a bathhouse, shower, concession stand & parking lot. Grays Beach (17 min)
Beach with a small sweep of sand & shallow waters for paddling, plus a long boardwalk over marshes. Cape Cod Maritime Museum (8 min)
Seasonal waterfront museum exploring the region's maritime history with exhibits & boat tours. Sandy Neck Lighthouse (59 min)
Privately owned brick lighthouse from 1857, a popular sight on whale-watching boat trips. Mayflower Beach (24 min) Cape Codder Water Park (11 min)
Water park Joseph P. Kennedy House (8 min)
Coastal walk & site of the famed Kennedy Compound with scenic views of the home & the beach. John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum (10 min)
Multimedia displays & rotating exhibits spotlight the time JFK spent with his family on Cape Cod. Cape Cod Museum Of Natural History (25 min)
Interactive exhibits, activities & lectures teach visitors about local ecology & wildlife. Whydah Pirate Museum (11 min)
Museum displaying artifacts recovered from an 18th-century vessel used for piracy & the slave trade. Cape Cod Central Railroad (8 min) Cape Cod Beer (12 min)
Community-focused brewery offering daily tours, tastings & a shop with gifts & growlers to go. Cape Cod Museum of Art (21 min)
Permanent & visiting exhibits of works of Cape Cod artists from turn of 20th century to today. | 
