Week with the Kids in Cape Cod
- Day 1 (5 schedule items)
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- A Cape Cod, MA
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[Full Description]
Cape Cod is an arm-shaped peninsula located on the Easternmost portion of Massachusetts. It is a well-traveled tourist and vacation area—within easy driving distance of both New York and Boston—featuring miles of beaches, natural attractions, historic sites, art galleries and many four star restaurants. The area is also popular among antique and bed-and-breakfast enthusiasts. Hyannis, in the south, is the gateway to Martha’s Vineyard and is also famous as the location of the “Kennedy compound.”
Many opportunities exist for golf, cycling, fishing and other outdoor activities. Provincetown, at the very tip of the peninsula, is the site of the first landing of the Pilgrims, and today is famous for being a popular destination for gay and lesbian travelers.
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- B Ocean Edge Resort And Club - Brewster, United States - Trave
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Ocean Edge Resort And Club - Brewster, United States - Trave
Situated on 400 acres of beautiful landscape is Ocean Edge Resort & Club, a national historic landmark and Cape Cod's premier resort destination. Recreation such as golf, tennis, biking, indoor and outdoor pools, and a private beach await you. Relax in one of 334 guest rooms or villas, dine elegantly overlooking the bay, or casually dine in Golf Clubhouse, English Pub, or by the pool cabanas. The price includes the property's resort fee. New for 2008, we opened our new guest reception lobby located at One Villages Drive at the Route 6A entrance to the resort side of the property. Guests of The Villages at Ocean Edge, including Arbor, Britterige and Endicott Villages, may now register at this new location. Services are available from 6am to 10pm daily. We are also offering new shuttle service for guests of The Villages at Ocean Edge to area beaches on Cape Cod Bay.[Full Description]
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- Old Silver Beach, Falmouth
- Grews Pond | Falmouth, Pond, Volleyball, Horseshoes, Pa
- C Flying Bridge Restaurant, Cape Cod
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Sitting at the mouth of Falmouth Harbor, the Flying Bridge enjoys a view of Martha's Vineyard as well as the harbor. Dining rooms open onto heated wraparound decks. The second floor, with floor-to-ceiling windows and a great view, can be reserved for special occasions. Reasonably-priced menu items emphasize fish and seafood, while also offering steaks, pasta, sandwiches and burgers. There is both a wine list and a children's menu. This restaurant is described as a fun place with a party atmosphere and as being where the yachting set meet.[Full Description]
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- Day 2 (4 schedule items)
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- D Heritage Plantation - Massachusetts Attraction - TravelMuse, Cape Cod
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Heritage Plantation - Massachusetts Attraction - TravelMuse
The Plantations are a complex of museums devoted to early American life. The art museum contains antique toys and the largest collection of Currier and Ives lithographs in the country. A 1912 carousel is a favorite with children. A replica of a Shaker roundhouse contains antique cars. Antique firearms and uniforms are on display in the Military Museum. Charles Dexter, the original owner, spent years here planting and perfecting varieties of rhododendrons.[Full Description]
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- E Thorton W Burgess Museum - Massachusetts Attraction - Travel, Cape Cod
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Thorton W Burgess Museum - Massachusetts Attraction - Travel
Sandwich native Thornton Burgess created such characters as Peter Rabbit (the American version), Jimmy Skunk, Sammy Jay, and Bobby Raccoon. This museum dedicated to his work is an excellent place to bring children any time of the year. During the summer, the museum offers a regular schedule of story times. The many special events include Peter Rabbit Animal Day in August, and a Victorian Christmas in December. Burgess was a naturalist as well as a story teller, and the Thornton W. Burgess Society operates the Green Briar Nature Center three miles away in East Sandwich.[Full Description]
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- F Green Briar Nature Center - Massachusetts Attraction - Trave, Cape Cod
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Green Briar Nature Center - Massachusetts Attraction - Trave
Peter Rabbit (the American version) loved his briar patch, as did his creator, Thornton W. Burgess. Burgess, a native of nearby Sandwich, was a naturalist as well as a storyteller, and the Burgess Society runs this center adjacent to the 57-acre briar patch in his memory. There are nature trails, a wildflower garden, a host of programs, the Robert S. Swain Natural History Library, and a jam kitchen and gift shop. Admission by donation The Thorton W Burgess Museum, filled with Peter Rabbit memorabilia, is three miles to the west, in Sandwich.[Full Description]
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- G Dan'l Webster Inn Restaurant, Cape Cod
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After the original Dan'l Webster Inn burned down, the proprietors decided to rebuild true to the style of the historic structure. The result is a 20th-century inn, pub and restaurant that retains much of the colonial charm of its forbearer. Dining venues include an atrium setting, formal dining room and pub. Seafood is a specialty but the menu also boasts plenty of vegetarian offerings. Brunch in the atrium is popular as is the fare in the cozy pub, where you can get wood-grilled pizzas, burgers and chowder while you hang out and soak up the ambiance.[Full Description]
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- Day 3 (3 schedule items)
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- H Cape Cod Rail Trail - Massachusetts Attraction - TravelMuse
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Cape Cod Rail Trail - Massachusetts Attraction - TravelMuse
Although referred to as the bike trail, this paved path also welcomes walking, running, horseback riding and rollerblading. And if there is enough snow, (which is rare), you may cross-country ski, too. Built on an old railway bed, the scenic 25-mile (40-kilometer) trail takes you from Dennis to Wellfleet via cranberry bogs, lakes and towns. Nickerson State Park, off Route 6A in Brewster, maintains the trail and is at the halfway point. See the website for a map with other rest areas and access points.[Full Description]
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- I Pirate's Cove Mini Golf, Cape Cod
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A round of mini golf on a warm summer night is something of a Cape Cod tradition. The courses at Pirate's Cove break with tradition but not in any manner that draws complaints. Instead of windmills and still statues, you'll golf through caves, by waterfalls and around a pirate ship. There is a Captain's Course as well as the Blackbeard's Challenge Course. For a discounted rate you can play your course again and see if you can't beat your kid the second time around. Admission: $8 adults, $7 children. Open daily from 10am.[Full Description]
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- J Clancy's - Massachusetts Dining - TravelMuse, Cape Cod
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Clancy's - Massachusetts Dining - TravelMuse
This bustling restaurant, a local favorite, has a huge menu and a pretty view of the Swan River. The Cape Cod standards are served: fried seafood, steak, pasta and; most interestingly; dishes that combine these ingredients. The popular Steak Lucifer, for example, mixes sirloin, lobster, asparagus and Béarnaise sauce. A kids menu and friendly atmosphere make it a great family spot. Sunday brunch is served from 11a to 3p.[Full Description]
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- Day 4 (3 schedule items)
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- K Cape Cod Children's Museum
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Designed to combine fun with learning, the displays at this museum are educational and interactive. A puppet theatre, planetarium, Dress-Up Castle, submarine and train are open for exploration. The highlight is a 30-foot pirate ship where children can imagine themselves riding the high seas. Special programs include holiday parties, cooking classes, crafts and workshops with unusual themes such as "All About Cranberries." Admission: $6 ages 5-59, $5 ages 1-4 & 60+.[Full Description]
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- OceanQuest Oceanography Cruises & Private Charters, Woods Ho
- L Fishmonger's Cafe - Massachusetts Dining - TravelMuse, Cape Cod
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Fishmonger's Cafe - Massachusetts Dining - TravelMuse
Watch boats come and go through the Eel Pond drawbridge as you enjoy selections from the eclectic menu at this Woods Hole eatery. Fishmonger's Cafe has specialized in natural and whole foods for more than a quarter-century. They must be doing something right, because visitors and locals alike flock to the tiny building to savor "The Monger's" signature creations, many of which boast a decidedly Mediterranean flair.[Full Description]
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- Day 5 (4 schedule items)
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- Fun Family Factory Food Tours - TravelMuse
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Fun Family Factory Food Tours - TravelMuse
Give your kids (or yourself) an education and treat at the same time while touring the factories for Ben & Jerry’s, Jelly Belly, Cape Cod Potato Chips and more on your next family vacation.[Full Description]
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- M Cape Cod Potato Chip Factory Tour
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Cape Cod Potato Chip Factory Tour
Cape Cod potato chips are so greasy, you can almost see through them—but the unique kettle-cooking method is what makes these famous chips so popular. You can watch the whole process, from peeling to cooking to bagging, at the factory's free, self-guided tour. In fact, they will pay you—you get a free bag of chips at the end of the tour. The Cape Cod Chips gift shop offers a great selection of chips, pretzels, and novelties such as shirts, caps and collectibles. Cash only. Call for group tours.[Full Description]
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- N Cape Cod National Seashore - Wellfleet Attraction - TravelMu
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Cape Cod National Seashore - Wellfleet Attraction - TravelMu
First designated as protected by the United States government in 1961, the sprawling, 43,604-acre (18,000-hectare) Cape Cod National Seashore offers stunning vistas and a glimpse into the natural and cultural history of the area. The park boasts six swimming beaches, but also nature trails, picnic areas, freshwater ponds, historic lighthouses and Cape Cod-style residences. The seashore makes a great day trip, but for those who would like to stay longer there are several resorts, hotels and motels nearby, but not along the shore.[Full Description]
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- O Shuckers, Cape Cod
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You'll have to explore a bit to find Shucker's. It's tucked away at the end of a narrow side street just off the main drag in Woods Hole. You'll know you're in the right place when you stumble upon a cluster of cafe-style tables filled with happy people enjoying Cape Cod's summertime ambiance from a vantage point at the edge of Eel Pond. If you're lucky, you'll also find an empty table waiting for you. Order a beer, locally brewed Nobska Light is a good bet, then sit back and enjoy the view and the fresh-as-you-can-get seafood.[Full Description]
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- Day 6 (2 schedule items)
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- Cape Cod Museum of Natural History
- Cape Cod Museum of Natural History - John Wing Trail
- Day 7 (6 schedule items)
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- P Provincetown - Provincetown Attraction - TravelMuse, Cape Cod
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Provincetown - Provincetown Attraction - TravelMuse
Provincetown, one of the most well known towns on Cape Cod, offers rich cultural and artistic history as well as plenty of contemporary pleasures. The Pilgrims made their first New World landing here and the historic Mayflower Compact was written and signed just off the coast. Later, an artists' colony developed, attracting the intellectual elite and resulting in many artistic and literary institutions. Today, Provincetown thrives as a cultural center and vacation destination, known for plentiful inns and restaurants, great shopping, beautiful sunsets and a vibrant gay and lesbian community.[Full Description]
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- Q Pilgrim Monument, Cape Cod
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Few people know that the Pilgrims first struck land in Provincetown, on November 21, 1620, before continuing on to Plymouth. While anchored in Provincetown Harbor, the Pilgrims signed the Mayflower Compact, dedicating themselves to a community governed by rudimentary democratic rule. This tower was built in 1910 to commemorate that landing was modeled after the clock tower of the Palazzo Pubblico (specifically the Torre del Mangia) in Siena, Italy. A climb to the top affords one of the best views on the entire Cape.[Full Description]
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- R Race Point Beach - Provincetown Attraction - TravelMuse, Cape Cod
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Race Point Beach - Provincetown Attraction - TravelMuse
Provincetown was recently listed as the sixth best beach location in the United States, and dramatic Race Point may be one reason why. Here the Cape Cod Bay waters meet wild Atlantic Ocean waves to create a roiling surge called "The Race." Not always safe for small boats, it's probably no accident that this beach contains the Race Point Lifesaving Museum. But it is well guarded in season, has a bath house, and is an overall good location for sunning and swimming. It can also be quite windy here, adding to the feeling that you are facing the elemental ocean at the end of the world.[Full Description]
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- S Whale Watching - Provincetown Attraction - TravelMuse, Cape Cod
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Whale Watching - Provincetown Attraction - TravelMuse
Whale watching is among the most popular and exciting adventures available on the Cape. Spring and fall are said to be the best to observe these marvelous creatures, but in summer three trips leave daily from the Provincetown wharf. Leave late in the day and you may experience both whales and a sunset. Bring warm clothes, even in summer.[Full Description]
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- Dolphin Fleet Whale Watch Provincetown
- T Lobster Pot - Provincetown Dining - TravelMuse, Cape Cod
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Lobster Pot - Provincetown Dining - TravelMuse
With two Provincetown waterfront dining rooms and the Top of the Pot cocktail room, The Lobster Pot offers wonderful views along with prize-winning food. Open nearly year round, this restaurant offers the award-winning Tim's Clam Chowder and won a "Best Of" award from Cape Cod Life. The fresh seafood here is delicious, and chances are you'll see it being brought into the harbor on fishing boats. Ordering their chowder and lobster, and sitting by the water (especially at sunset) will provide a quintessentially great Cape Cod evening.[Full Description]
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