kennedy hyannis museum, and 5 miles from the nearest sandy beach, overlooking lewis bay. free amenities include parking and continental breakfast. pets are welcome for a fee. in a single-story building off route 6, this simple budget hotel is 4 miles from the john f. modest rooms have exterior entrances and come with free wi-fi and cable tv, along with minifridges and microwaves. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am Boston Logan International Airport 1 hr 11
John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum (13 min) Multimedia displays & rotating exhibits spotlight the time JFK spent with his family on Cape Cod. Sandwich Glass Museum (15 min) Exhibits & demos tell the story of the local glassblowing industry; a small shop sells replicas. Whydah Pirate Museum (17 min) Museum displaying artifacts recovered from an 18th-century vessel used for piracy & the slave trade. Grays Beach (16 min) Beach with a small sweep of sand & shallow waters for paddling, plus a long boardwalk over marshes. Sandy Neck Lighthouse (48 min) Privately owned brick lighthouse from 1857, a popular sight on whale-watching boat trips. Cape Cod Museum of Art (19 min) Permanent & visiting exhibits of works of Cape Cod artists from turn of 20th century to today. Edward Gorey House (12 min) Original artwork, photographs & first editions displayed in the quirky artist/author's former home. Craigville Beach, Barnstable (10 min) Large, sandy beach popular for swimming & kite surfing, plus panoramic harbor views. Cape Cod Museum Of Natural History (22 min) Interactive exhibits, activities & lectures teach visitors about local ecology & wildlife. Sea Gull Beach (20 min) Yarmouth's largest saltwater beach, featuring a bathhouse, shower, concession stand & parking lot. Cape Cod Central Railroad (9 min) Joseph P. Kennedy House (14 min) Coastal walk & site of the famed Kennedy Compound with scenic views of the home & the beach. Mayflower Beach (22 min) Cape Codder Water Park (5 min) Water park Heritage Museums & Gardens (18 min) Expansive landscaped rhododendron gardens & 3 galleries housing diverse collections, plus a cafe. |