some have fireplace stoves, 4-poster beds, whirlpool tubs, private decks and/or kitchenettes. a converted horse stable and a remodeled barn (both with full kitchens) are also available. breakfast, dvd rentals and self-guided driving tours are free, as is the use of beach chairs, umbrellas and coolers. traditional rooms and suites feature tvs (some flat-screens), dvd players and free wifi. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. pet sheets, towels, and water bowls are complimentary. 1 miles from barnstable harbor. this upscale, cottage-style b&b is 1. amenities include a spa, a solar-heated saltwater pool, a hot tub and an outdoor fireplace. 5 miles from barnstable state forest and 2 Boston Logan International Airport 1 hr 12
Whydah Pirate Museum (18 min) Museum displaying artifacts recovered from an 18th-century vessel used for piracy & the slave trade. Craigville Beach, Barnstable (13 min) Large, sandy beach popular for swimming & kite surfing, plus panoramic harbor views. Mayflower Beach (21 min) Cape Cod Museum Of Natural History (23 min) Interactive exhibits, activities & lectures teach visitors about local ecology & wildlife. Sandwich Glass Museum (16 min) Exhibits & demos tell the story of the local glassblowing industry; a small shop sells replicas. Joseph P. Kennedy House (16 min) Coastal walk & site of the famed Kennedy Compound with scenic views of the home & the beach. John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum (15 min) Multimedia displays & rotating exhibits spotlight the time JFK spent with his family on Cape Cod. Edward Gorey House (11 min) Original artwork, photographs & first editions displayed in the quirky artist/author's former home. Cape Cod Central Railroad (12 min) Cape Codder Water Park (8 min) Water park Sandy Neck Lighthouse (45 min) Privately owned brick lighthouse from 1857, a popular sight on whale-watching boat trips. Grays Beach (15 min) Beach with a small sweep of sand & shallow waters for paddling, plus a long boardwalk over marshes. Sea Gull Beach (21 min) Yarmouth's largest saltwater beach, featuring a bathhouse, shower, concession stand & parking lot. Heritage Museums & Gardens (19 min) Expansive landscaped rhododendron gardens & 3 galleries housing diverse collections, plus a cafe. Cape Cod Museum of Art (18 min) Permanent & visiting exhibits of works of Cape Cod artists from turn of 20th century to today. |