Sightseeing & Tours Articles
Read about cruising the sea for whales, touring the Elizabeth Islands and the many sightseeing opportunites available.
March 31, 2011
Ode to Martha's Vineyard Hundred square-mile Martha’s Vineyard lays just seven miles off Cape Cod, accessible from the Cape by an under-an-hour ferry trip or a 20-minute plane ride. ...
March 31, 2011
Nantucket: The Colorful "Grey Lady" As islands go, Nantucket defies generalization. It’s glamorous, but in a sedate New England sort of way. It has no palm trees, but the miles ...
March 31, 2011
Biking the Cape Hopping on a bike is one of the best ways to enjoy the natural beauty of Cape Cod. You can meander at a pace that ...
August 03, 2010
Hidden Hollow debuts at Heritage Museums On August 2, 2010, Heritage Museums and Gardens cut the “garland” on a beautiful new addition to their features called Hidden Hollow! This exciting new outdoor discovery ...
June 30, 2010
Nineteenth Century Courtship on Cape Cod Although most bed and breakfast inns on Cape Cod have been transformed to meet the needs of 21st century travelers, many of these ...
May 24, 2010
Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum Commemorates the Monument’s 100th Anniversary Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum (PMPM) will be a hub of activity during the 2010 summer tourist season as it presents a series of special events and programming ...
March 10, 2010
Making the Most of the Cultural Coast 19 stops along the Massachusetts Cultural CoastThe area south of Boston, including Cape Cod, has been named the Massachusetts Cultural Coast for its wealth of ...
March 10, 2010
Explore the Cape & Islands: Every day of every season ONLY ON CAPE COD Cape Cod National Seashore An absolute must on the top of every visitor’s list. Millions come here every year to ...
March 10, 2010
A History of Houses: Cape Cod homes go far beyond the classic cape In the mid-17th century, Cape Cod’s earliest settlers built basic, one-and-a-half story cottages with central chimneys and steep gable roofs. The weathered grey-shingled houses had ...
March 10, 2010
Farm Stands on Cape Cod Even though Cape Codders have been farming this land for centuries, the Cape is far more well known for its fresh seafood. While visitors may ...
March 10, 2010
A Day on the Old King's Highway 17 stops create the perfect day on Route 6A Cape Cod's Route 6A, which runs parallel to the coastline from Bourne to Provincetown, was originally ...
March 10, 2010
The Trails Less Traveled: Cape Cod’s hidden secrets There’s no doubt about it. When it comes to Cape Cod, it’s all about the beaches. With nearly 560 miles of shoreline, and countless books ...
March 09, 2010
Free Pass Wouldn’t it be great if every time you went to do something while on vacation, you got in for free: free seats to a baseball ...
February 19, 2009
Daytrip to Plymouth Cape Cod is the perfect place to stay and discover not only the natural beauty and culture throughout this peninsula, but the continuing story of ...
February 19, 2009
Daytrip to Quincy Cape Cod is the perfect place to stay and discover not only the natural beauty and culture throughout this peninsula, but the continuing story of ...
February 19, 2009
Arts & Artisans Trails Artists have been drawn to Cape Cod for inspiration for decades. Now, some of their out-of-the-way workshops and galleries are yours to browse with the ...
February 18, 2009
Weekend Getaways - Nantucket One thing my husband and I always agree on is the importance of good dining options when planning a getaway. Nantucket’s reputation for great restaurants ...
February 18, 2009
Weekend Getaways - Chatham Immediately upon pulling into downtown Chatham, my first thought was of a charming village from some bygone era. Shops, galleries and restaurants, most housed in ...
February 18, 2009
Weekend Getaways - Provincetown Provincetown has long been the quirkiest of Cape Cod towns. These days, it’s full of stylish inns and dining options and happening hot spots. As ...
February 25, 2008
A Whale Of A Time The water changes color, brightening to bluish-green, almost turquoise. The bubbles come next, frothing to the surface in a circular pattern. And then the colossal ...
February 25, 2008
The Massachusetts Cultural Coast Within a short distance of the coastal beauty of Cape Cod and the Islands lies the continuing story of the region’s history and culture. This ...
February 25, 2008
52 Things to Do on the Cape & Islands The biggest draw for visitors to the Cape and Islands is undoubtedly the water. Many come simply to bask in the sun and play in ...
May 01, 2006
Hiking Morris Island Christian Herald loves living in Greenwich Village, but he also loves Cape Cod. An avid hiker, he was eager to explore Chatham’s Morris Island. We ...
May 01, 2006
10 Little Islands CUTTYHUNK On a sparkling day, it's a glorious one-hour boat ride through New Bedford's commodious harbor out to the island the native Wampanoags called Poocuohhunkkunnah. ...
10 Little Islands CUTTYHUNK On a sparkling day, it's a glorious one-hour boat ride through New Bedford's commodious harbor out to the island the native Wampanoags called Poocuohhunkkunnah. ...
September 01, 2005
A Hush Descends Looking out at the Atlantic from a bench in Oak Bluffs, I can get lost in this azure sea. The haze and humidity from summer ...
May 01, 2005
Bike Touring: Bagpipes and Bogs Sometimes the journey is the destination. Bicycling strikes me that way. If I have to get somewhere on Cape Cod, I drive the car. If ...
May 01, 2005
Exploring the National Seashore The intensity of the summer rush evaporates; days are still drenched in sun; the breeze has a new crispness to it – and fall is ...
