How and Where? help with 3 day cape trip please?

Hi we are taking a return trip over to Boston from Thursday next week and would appreciate some guidance on splitting the break between Boston and the Cape.

We were in Boston in October as part of a leaf peeping trip and got engaged on the common during the Jack o Lanterns ;-). Anyway back to the trip!

We are currently planning to Stay in Boston on Thursday (Hotel TBC), Friday and Saturday (Nine Zero) to finish off the sites and then make our way out to the cape for Sunday through Tuesday late PM and then home from Logan early Wednesday AM.

Some suggestions on where to go on the cape for the best classic cape experience e.g. lighthouse views, quality restaurants, quality romantic hotels etc. would be appreciated.

Also what is the best way to get to the cape from Boston road or ferry and then hire a car / stay put in one place? I have driven out of Boston before and it held no fear (compared to London and the M25) but not sure of the practicalities of driving to the cape.

Many thanks,

Mike and Kerrie

How and Where? help with 3 day cape trip please?

The ferry doesnt run to the cape this time of year, so you would have to rent a car. It%26#39;s a straight shot down from Boston though, and will take about an hour or so. 93 south to Rt. 3 south to the bridge. I%26#39;ve done it the past two weekends and there hasnt been much traffic.

For a wonderful, romantic hotel down the Cape, try the Daniel Webster Inn in Sandwich. It%26#39;s a spa too, so you will be able to relax, and the food is very good. http://www.danlwebsterinn.com/

There is a nice lighthouse in Falmouth, which is near Sandwich. It is called Nobska Light . The best lighthouse on the cape though is Nauset Light. It%26#39;s out in Eastham, but if you are up for the drive, it%26#39;s fantastic, and on the National Sea Shore. I really consider Nauset the must see place on the cape. Also, if you decide to go out that way, stop in Chatham. There is a cute lighthouse there, and some great places to eat like the Squire pub. Great for lunch.

For more info on lighthouses on the Cape rudyalicelighthouse.net/MassLgts/MassLgts.htm

How and Where? help with 3 day cape trip please?

Thanks the contributions we are still trying to finalize our itinerary as it is our first trip to the cape and we want to fit as much in as possible without compromising the chill out we need.

I am currently tending toward staying at least one night in Chatham at the Captains House Inn which looks fabulous and then making our way up to P-town for a night.

I am not sure of the practicalities of fitting in Plymouth plantation en route from Boston, and getting a good taster of the cape (as ref for future visits) in the 3 days if we have one base and travel out rather than having 2 bases?

Thanks again for your assistance hope to book everything tomorrow night (GMT).

Greetings, we spent our first visit to the Cape at the Captain%26#39;s House Inn in Chatham. Stay put and enjoy the breakfasts and afternoon tea(I hope they still have since they changed owners).

Chatham is a perfect and charming location to day trip it to other towns including Provincetown.

Driving from Boston is a piece of cake since you will not be there during peak season. It usually takes us an hour and a half. We love a quick stop in Plymouth to eat at Daniela%26#39;s Cafe...take a peek in the antique shops and a glance at Plymouth rock.

Hope you%26#39;re not trying to pack ten pounds in a five pound bag! Driving from Logan to the Cape is no problem. Don%26#39;t let that slow you down. Plimouth Plantation is going to take the better part of a day to visit. It%26#39;s well worth it, but if you%26#39;re short on time, maybe not. To swing through Plymouth Center on your way to the Cape wouldn%26#39;t be bad. Plymouth Rock is always available for viewing, but don%26#39;t get your hopes up. Plymouth boulder is more the case.

You just got engaged and are asking about lighthouses as well? Minot%26#39;s Ledge light in Cohasset is not far off the trip from the airport. It%26#39;s nicknamed the ';I love you'; light. The flash sequence is 1-4-3, which, legend has it, represents I-LOVE-YOU. I bet you%26#39;d at least get a kiss on the lips after a stop there! http://lighthouse.cc/minots/history.html

Provincetown is great! If you had to choose only one thing to do while you are here, definitely make it Provincetown. Don%26#39;t miss a walk along the dunes of the Cape Cod National Seashore.

Cheers, Harry