We will be at the Cove in Yarmouth the week of 5/6 and are planinng on Nantucket for a day. Aside from the Whaling Museum, any other must do's or don't bother's you can share?
....wondering if a day over on the Vineyard is worth the trip?
Anyone with thoughts on this is welcome too. Also interested in some other off-the-beaten-path tips right on the cape.
Anybody have a gem or two to share?
Joe
Joe-
I live in MA and during my lifetime have visited Cape Cod frequently. In fact, my wife and I just spent last weekend at a B&B in Chatham, MA.
We lucked out as the weather was beautiful for mid-April. Although, to say the least, weather is often unpredictable in Spring around these parts....
I included a link to a nice "off-the-beaten-path" location,
Heritage Museums and Gardens, and there are other great places in Sandwich as well, Glass Museum,
Green Briar Jam Kitchen.....
It sounds like you are traveling quite a bit, Newport, RI, possibly Marblehead, MA and may enjoy the drive and time spent getting out to those destinations.
However, IMHO, I wouldn't venture to the Islands in early May for just a day. It's a trek to visit for a single day, especially Nantucket, and I would only make that trip if spending a weekend or more there. And, as I mentioned, the weather is another factor to consider. You may get a summerlike day but if it's cool, rainy, etc., that could alter your plans and enjoyment over there.
Seems too much commuting back and forth via ferry (I know some are high speed...) especially when you consider all the other car trips you are making....
Do you enjoy long walks or leisurely biking?
You can acess the Cape Cod Rail Trail at many points (get maps), Nickerson State Park in Brewster, Orleans center, etc.
NSP also has kayak rentals, which can be fun if you like the outdoors and physical activity.
There's a lot to do on the Cape itself, many options to stroll around, great shops, restaurants in places such as Hyannis, Falmouth, Chatham, Dennis.
Hope you enjoy your visit!
J-