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Whale Watching- Plymouth, MA
On a sunny summer day there are few places better to be than on the water. If while on the water you are able to spot the most majestic of marine mammals, you managed to make a good day even better. Just off the coast of Cape Cod sits one of the most fertile feeding grounds in the Atlantic; with water stocked full of mackerel, herring and krill, a wide variety of whales summer in the area before fleeing south in the fall to mate. Watching the intricate choreography that unfolds when these impressive creatures feed is something not to be missed.
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Oak Bluffs- Martha’s Vineyard, MA
Seven miles off the coast of Cape Cod sits Martha’s Vineyard, an idyllic island known for its natural beauty and exclusivity. While its reputation as a affluent summer retreat certainly precedes it, it should not define it. That would be a disservice. While certainly true, the island offers so much more, including a rich history and a Victorian enclave so wonderfully preserved, you will question time travel. While it is possible to fly to Martha’s Vineyard, taking a ferry is THE way to go from the Cape; an hour on the water beats a TSA screening all day long. You can bring your car along, but it is not necessary…
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Cape Cod Canal- Buzzards Bay, MA
At least once a year I stroll down the bike path at the Cape Cod Canal. Admittedly it is much more pleasant in the summer, but the views are stunning year round. Sailboats glide by, cormorants dive, and the sun predictably and dramatically sets behind the iconic Railroad Bridge. In my opinion, no trip to the Cape is complete without a Canal visit. While the idea of constructing a canal through the isthmus of Cape Cod dates back to the Pilgrims, actual construction was delayed a few centuries until 1909. While everyone saw the benefit of a nautical shortcut, especially those shipping goods between New York and Boston, joining two…
