Boston Logan International Airport 1 hr 8
Cape Cod Canal (21 min) This 17.5-mile ship route features paved border trails & areas for fishing, swimming & camping. John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum (17 min) Multimedia displays & rotating exhibits spotlight the time JFK spent with his family on Cape Cod. Grays Beach (19 min) Beach with a small sweep of sand & shallow waters for paddling, plus a long boardwalk over marshes. Whydah Pirate Museum (20 min) Museum displaying artifacts recovered from an 18th-century vessel used for piracy & the slave trade. Craigville Beach, Barnstable (14 min) Large, sandy beach popular for swimming & kite surfing, plus panoramic harbor views. Mayflower Beach (25 min) Cape Cod Museum of Art (22 min) Permanent & visiting exhibits of works of Cape Cod artists from turn of 20th century to today. Scusset Beach State Reservation (18 min) A 1.5 mile stretch along the Cape Cod Canal with camping, fishing pier, swimming areas & bike paths. Sandy Neck Lighthouse (39 min) Privately owned brick lighthouse from 1857, a popular sight on whale-watching boat trips. Sandy Neck Beach (10 min) Celebrated beach featuring colorful rocks, shallow tidal pools, sand dunes & a wooden boardwalk. Edward Gorey House (15 min) Original artwork, photographs & first editions displayed in the quirky artist/author's former home. Cape Cod Central Railroad (13 min) Sandwich Glass Museum (13 min) Exhibits & demos tell the story of the local glassblowing industry; a small shop sells replicas. Joseph P. Kennedy House (18 min) Coastal walk & site of the famed Kennedy Compound with scenic views of the home & the beach. Heritage Museums & Gardens (15 min) Expansive landscaped rhododendron gardens & 3 galleries housing diverse collections, plus a cafe. |