Cape cod area info?

[Rlbol]

I am going up there for a few days with the kids and wanted to find out where to go and what to see? I have never been up there to the north east. We will have a few days in that area then will spend a few days in Boston. Any suggestion on where to stay and what to see would be greatly appreciated!

[basswacker]

Id checkout the canal maybe Marthas Vineyard, go to the national sea shore. maybe some fishing we’ll be in peak striper fishing for the next month or so.

[gofastsandman]

Will you have 4wd? If so , take the kids on a picnic on Sandy Neck.

Drive down 6 A to P town and back on rte 28. Lunch at the Chatham Bar`s Inn. Wood`s hole.

In Boston, Old Ironsides will be fun for all. Lunch in Kenmore Square or Cambridge. I haven`t seen the new bridge yet. Low light photo op?

Post pics.
GFS

[Rlbol]

Thanks a lot for the info guys
We will not have a 4x4 unfortantly.
We will only have a few days in the cape area. I have been thinking about one of the islands but I was not sure if it would be worth it. We will basically have an after noon and the following day before we have to head to connecticut. I was hoping to maybe see some of the old nautical museums?
Well anymore suggestions and places to eat and stay would be great!

[basswacker]

take the kids on a picnic on Sandy Neck.

I love going down there camping. fishing, late night fires, and waking up to the sound of the waves crashing. about 8 years ago we rented the light house cotage

[gofastsandman]

I love going down there camping. fishing, late night fires, and waking up to the sound of the waves crashing. about 8 years ago we rented the light house cotage

Stop that, you`re making me homesick. Campin` on Whalers and Beetlecats. Dune Buggies flying everywhere.

Old Ironsides is the USS Constitution. The actual 3 masted frigate that sunk how many British ships of the line? Oldest ship in our Navy. A floating museum.

Chilingsworth in Brewster. Say hi to Nitzi. Rated top 40 in US. Bring checkbook!

[BigLew]

You did not mention what days you'll be on Cape COD. If you can be there on a Friday evening make sure you are in Chatham for their town Band Concert. There's nothing more Americana than sitting with a few 1000 people on blankets that were staked out at 8:00 AM, helium balloons strung one to the other reaching hundreds of feet into the air, a small town band on a bandstand playing classic American songs and virtually every person is either dancing or singing along. Believe me, it doesn't get any better than that!

Another thing you can do while in Chatham, if you are there earlier in the day, is take the family out to the outer beach Pleasant Bay and see the seals up on the sand sunning themselves. You'll also get a good tour of some of the treacherous waters surrounding the cape and having a greater appreciation for those who sailed them in the past. (Okay, I'm partial to Chatham. It is not as nice as it used to be-too many people, too much new money-but it certainly still invokes memories of times past.)

Visiting the Constitution in Boston is a terrific idea. While your there, There is Faneuil hall and Quincy market-fun places both.

If you would like to give me a call I would be happy to speak with you. I was born in Boston and have spent more than 50 years of my life in and around Boston. Phone number-978. 363. 5161.

[OilFieldMan]

I wouldnt waste your time headed to the islands. If you want some nautical stuff and beaches. Head up to Ptown I think theres a musuem called the Widdah, about a wreckage that has been preserved and whats a trip to Cape without a little venture to Ptown. The national seashore in the eastham, wellfleet and truro will provide some great beaching that you can pay for the day parking vs a sticker. And then theres orleans and Chatham have their bandstand nights. Thats just my 2 cents though. Ole Ironsides in boston is a must see

[Wildman]

If your going to be coming from Boston area, Check out Pilmoth plantation and the Canal. The national seashore in Eastham would be a great trip, but its a a hike for just a day trip. As is Ptown, the Widdah museum is right on the Pier and is pretty interesting. Personally I think you wouldn't be doing yourself justice just spending one day on cape. It is a pretty large area with a TON of things.

[gofastsandman]

The Museum of Science is excellent!!!... and interactive for the squids. The Gardner museum is a little gem as well.

FH is a good lunch spot. Go to Beacon Hill, out to Cambridge
and Hahhhvahhd Sq. Drive really aggressively or get run over. Almost impossible to get a ticket in metro area in daylight. Almost Don`t miss Old Ironsides!

Mystic Seaport in Ct. is a great nautical museum.

Bring me the Citgo sign from the Monstah as payment for priceless intel!





I`ll settle for a maple leaf and some birch bark.

Cheers,
GFS