| kennedy hyannis museum. set on 2. 5 acres, this relaxed motel is 3 miles from west dennis beach, 4 miles from the quirky edward gorey house and 6 miles from the john f. upgraded rooms add pull-out sofas. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. dvd players are available on request. the homey rooms feature free wi-fi, cable tv, minifridges and microwaves. complimentary perks include parking, and tea and coffee in the lobby. there's also a seasonal outdoor pool, a library and a pool table, plus a playground, barbecue facilities and a picnic area
Nantucket Memorial Airport 2 hr 37
Joseph P. Kennedy House (23 min)
Coastal walk & site of the famed Kennedy Compound with scenic views of the home & the beach. Nickerson State Park (26 min)
Woodsy 1900-acre preserve featuring a large campground, trout-fishing ponds, biking & hiking trails. John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum (17 min)
Multimedia displays & rotating exhibits spotlight the time JFK spent with his family on Cape Cod. Cape Cod Central Railroad (20 min) Cape Cod Museum of Art (14 min)
Permanent & visiting exhibits of works of Cape Cod artists from turn of 20th century to today. Whydah Pirate Museum (6 min)
Museum displaying artifacts recovered from an 18th-century vessel used for piracy & the slave trade. Mayflower Beach (16 min) Grays Beach (12 min)
Beach with a small sweep of sand & shallow waters for paddling, plus a long boardwalk over marshes. Craigville Beach, Barnstable (26 min)
Large, sandy beach popular for swimming & kite surfing, plus panoramic harbor views. Bass River Beach (7 min) Edward Gorey House (10 min)
Original artwork, photographs & first editions displayed in the quirky artist/author's former home. Cape Cod Museum Of Natural History (18 min)
Interactive exhibits, activities & lectures teach visitors about local ecology & wildlife. Sandy Neck Lighthouse (58 min)
Privately owned brick lighthouse from 1857, a popular sight on whale-watching boat trips. Sea Gull Beach (12 min)
Yarmouth's largest saltwater beach, featuring a bathhouse, shower, concession stand & parking lot. Mayflower Beach (17 min) | 
