Summer Wind’s Guide to Local Attractions
Sightseeing
Enjoy the very best of The Cape & Islands. All things Summer are w/in short flip flop walking distance. For sightseeing, w/the exception of day tripping to the Vineyard, everything else listed avoids Summer’s tourist traffic.
On beautiful Cape Cod Bay. Large public beach with refreshment area, showers & bathrooms. Scenic views at Cape Cod Canal’s “east end.” Cool walking jetty. Family friendly. Paid parking, can fill up, 15 minute car ride.
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Scusset Beach State Reservation
20 Scusset Beach RdOn beautiful Cape Cod Bay. Large public beach with refreshment area, showers & bathrooms. Scenic views at Cape Cod Canal’s “east end.” Cool walking jetty. Family friendly. Paid parking, can fill up, 15 minute car ride.
Whale Watching in Cape Cod Bay just 20 minutes by car, avoids Cape traffic! Wonderful life experience. Call ahead 508-505-4508
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Captain John Boats
10 Town WharfWhale Watching in Cape Cod Bay just 20 minutes by car, avoids Cape traffic! Wonderful life experience. Call ahead 508-505-4508
Great scenic spot and starting point for (paved) Cape Cod Canal Bike & Walking Path. Equally enjoyable for just sitting, picnicking and watching the boats and trains. Splash Pad & playground for kids. Buzzards Bay Bike for bike rentals, Mahoney’s for lunch and Betty Anne’s for ice cream all walking distance. 5 minute car ride. Parking @33 Canal Svc Rd, Bourne MA.
Bourne Recreation Area at the Cape Cod Canal
21 Bourne BridgeGreat scenic spot and starting point for (paved) Cape Cod Canal Bike & Walking Path. Equally enjoyable for just sitting, picnicking and watching the boats and trains. Splash Pad & playground for kids. Buzzards Bay Bike for bike rentals, Mahoney’s for lunch and Betty Anne’s for ice cream all walking distance. 5 minute car ride. Parking @33 Canal Svc Rd, Bourne MA.
To Martha’s Vineyard we go! A 20-30 minute car ride to ferry’s parking & shuttle bus located @286 Palmer Ave, Falmouth. Lots of parking, buses run constantly. 5 min shuttle ride to Woods Hole ferry ticket terminal & boat dock. Scenic 30-45 minute ferry ride across the beautiful Vineyard Sound.
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Martha's vineyard ferry
1 Cowdry RdTo Martha’s Vineyard we go! A 20-30 minute car ride to ferry’s parking & shuttle bus located @286 Palmer Ave, Falmouth. Lots of parking, buses run constantly. 5 min shuttle ride to Woods Hole ferry ticket terminal & boat dock. Scenic 30-45 minute ferry ride across the beautiful Vineyard Sound.
Martha’s Vineyard is an easy day trip, Edgartown is her center for food, shopping & Summer fun. Jump off the movie famous “Jaws Bridge” while your there!
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Edgartown
Martha’s Vineyard is an easy day trip, Edgartown is her center for food, shopping & Summer fun. Jump off the movie famous “Jaws Bridge” while your there!
Fastest ferry to Martha’s Vineyard, Oaks Bluff. Fast ride across famous Vineyard Sound w/easy access (bonus) parking. Falmouth, the departing port, & Oaks Bluff, the arrival port, are both great fun classic New England sea front towns. Food, ice cream, arcades & shopping. Everything is walking distance. Island Queen Ferry, 75 Falmouth Heights Road Falmouth, Cape Cod, MA 02540. Call ahead! 508-548-4800.
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Island Queen Ferry, Falmouth station
Fastest ferry to Martha’s Vineyard, Oaks Bluff. Fast ride across famous Vineyard Sound w/easy access (bonus) parking. Falmouth, the departing port, & Oaks Bluff, the arrival port, are both great fun classic New England sea front towns. Food, ice cream, arcades & shopping. Everything is walking distance. Island Queen Ferry, 75 Falmouth Heights Road Falmouth, Cape Cod, MA 02540. Call ahead! 508-548-4800.
America’s Hometown est 1620. Mayflower II, The Rock & Plymouth Plantation. Capt John’s whale watching excursions. Also, ferry boat terminal for to/from Provincetown. Call ahead. 15 mins by car. Lazy day, rainy day option.
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Plymouth
America’s Hometown est 1620. Mayflower II, The Rock & Plymouth Plantation. Capt John’s whale watching excursions. Also, ferry boat terminal for to/from Provincetown. Call ahead. 15 mins by car. Lazy day, rainy day option.
Family fun amusement park. Historic family owned/operated, proudly maintained, nice variety for kids. Located “off Cape” so no traffic, plenty of parking, 20 minute car ride. Can buy tickets on-line.
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Edaville Family Theme Park
5 Pine StFamily fun amusement park. Historic family owned/operated, proudly maintained, nice variety for kids. Located “off Cape” so no traffic, plenty of parking, 20 minute car ride. Can buy tickets on-line.
World famous tip of Cape Cod. Daily ferry service to/from Plymouth. Food, shopping sight seeing.
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Provincetown
World famous tip of Cape Cod. Daily ferry service to/from Plymouth. Food, shopping sight seeing.
Enjoyable historic museum at New England’s original whaling industry epicenter. Backdrop for Melville’s “Moby Dick.” Lizzie Borden’s (yes that Lizzie) house tours as well. 30 minute car ride. Rainy day option.
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New Bedford Whaling Museum
18 Johnny Cake HillEnjoyable historic museum at New England’s original whaling industry epicenter. Backdrop for Melville’s “Moby Dick.” Lizzie Borden’s (yes that Lizzie) house tours as well. 30 minute car ride. Rainy day option.
Executive par three built on classic Cape Cod “Cranberry Bog.” Great fun, great value for money. “Off Cape” no traffic, 20 mins by car.
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Southers Marsh Golf Club
30 Southers Marsh LnExecutive par three built on classic Cape Cod “Cranberry Bog.” Great fun, great value for money. “Off Cape” no traffic, 20 mins by car.
If you’ve had’m, no need to explain. Factory tour pilgrimage? Save room for lunch on Main St in famous Hyannis. Rainy day option.
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Cape Cod Potato Chips
100 Breeds Hill RdIf you’ve had’m, no need to explain. Factory tour pilgrimage? Save room for lunch on Main St in famous Hyannis. Rainy day option.
New Bedford's Inflatable Water Park, great fun for entire family. “Off Cape” very well maintained & staffed. 30-45 mins by car.
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918 E Rodney French BlvdNew Bedford's Inflatable Water Park, great fun for entire family. “Off Cape” very well maintained & staffed. 30-45 mins by car.
Food scene
Local favorite walking and short drive dining listings
Waterfront eat in or buy off the boat lobster, clams, & daily local catch. Outdoor, indoor casual. Owners & staff nice folks. 5 minutes by car. Chris&Dave’s fav. 2 Main St, Buzzards Bay MA
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East Wind Lobster and Grille
2 Main StWaterfront eat in or buy off the boat lobster, clams, & daily local catch. Outdoor, indoor casual. Owners & staff nice folks. 5 minutes by car. Chris&Dave’s fav. 2 Main St, Buzzards Bay MA
Waterfront outdoor, indoor casual seafood, burgers and beverages. 5 minutes by car. 3236 Cranberry Hwy, Buzzards Bay MA
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Captain Al's Tiki Bar
3236 Cranberry HwyWaterfront outdoor, indoor casual seafood, burgers and beverages. 5 minutes by car. 3236 Cranberry Hwy, Buzzards Bay MA
Pizza, burgers, seafood. 3 minute walk, casual. Cash only!
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Marc Anthony's La Pizzeria
190 Onset AvenuePizza, burgers, seafood. 3 minute walk, casual. Cash only!
Great spot on Cape Cod Canal. 5 minute ride, plenty of parking.
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Mic's Main Scoop
100 Main StGreat spot on Cape Cod Canal. 5 minute ride, plenty of parking.
In door, out door casual New England seafood with lots of seating if other places fill up. Good quality and value for eat in or take out. 5 mins by car. 3155 Cranberry Hwy, East Wareham MA
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LOBSTER POT
3155 Cranberry HwyIn door, out door casual New England seafood with lots of seating if other places fill up. Good quality and value for eat in or take out. 5 mins by car. 3155 Cranberry Hwy, East Wareham MA
Nice casual pub indoor/outdoor directly across from Cape Cod Canal park. Lots of parking.
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Mahoneysonmain
57 Main StreetNice casual pub indoor/outdoor directly across from Cape Cod Canal park. Lots of parking.
Glen Cove Hotel
167 Onset AveUpscale indoor dining. Semi casual. 1 minute walk.
Cup2Cafe
3175 Cranberry HwyUpscale coffee & pastries. 5 minutes by car.
Seafood, burgers, dogs and ice cream. Outdoor seating w/view overlooking Cape Cod Canal. 10 minutes by car. Chris&Dave’s fav. 803 Scenic Hwy, Buzzards Bay MA
The Seafood Shanty
Seafood, burgers, dogs and ice cream. Outdoor seating w/view overlooking Cape Cod Canal. 10 minutes by car. Chris&Dave’s fav. 803 Scenic Hwy, Buzzards Bay MA
Waterfront casual, authentic New England eats. Plenty of non-seafood options (pizza, burgers, salads) as well. Great value for money and the views are first-rate. Family favorite.
Onset Beach Patio & Grille
Waterfront casual, authentic New England eats. Plenty of non-seafood options (pizza, burgers, salads) as well. Great value for money and the views are first-rate. Family favorite.