| a 5-minute walk from the john f. straightforward rooms feature cable tv, minifridges and free wi-fi. there's an indoor pool, a heated outdoor pool (seasonal) and a whirlpool. 6 miles from a ferry dock servicing nantucket and martha's vineyard. some rooms have balconies. freebies include continental breakfast, hot drinks (tea, coffee and hot chocolate), and parking. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's also a microwave available for common use. kennedy hyannis museum, this down-to-earth hotel is 0
Boston Logan International Airport 1 hr 19
Joseph P. Kennedy House (9 min)
Coastal walk & site of the famed Kennedy Compound with scenic views of the home & the beach. John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum (7 min)
Multimedia displays & rotating exhibits spotlight the time JFK spent with his family on Cape Cod. Sandy Neck Lighthouse (56 min)
Privately owned brick lighthouse from 1857, a popular sight on whale-watching boat trips. Mayflower Beach (23 min) Edward Gorey House (13 min)
Original artwork, photographs & first editions displayed in the quirky artist/author's former home. Cape Codder Water Park (8 min)
Water park Cape Cod Central Railroad (6 min) Whydah Pirate Museum (10 min)
Museum displaying artifacts recovered from an 18th-century vessel used for piracy & the slave trade. Craigville Beach, Barnstable (12 min)
Large, sandy beach popular for swimming & kite surfing, plus panoramic harbor views. Sea Gull Beach (13 min)
Yarmouth's largest saltwater beach, featuring a bathhouse, shower, concession stand & parking lot. Cape Cod Maritime Museum (8 min)
Seasonal waterfront museum exploring the region's maritime history with exhibits & boat tours. Cape Cod Museum of Art (20 min)
Permanent & visiting exhibits of works of Cape Cod artists from turn of 20th century to today. Grays Beach (16 min)
Beach with a small sweep of sand & shallow waters for paddling, plus a long boardwalk over marshes. Cape Cod Museum Of Natural History (23 min)
Interactive exhibits, activities & lectures teach visitors about local ecology & wildlife. Cape Cod Beer (9 min)
Community-focused brewery offering daily tours, tastings & a shop with gifts & growlers to go. | 
