Cape Cod Recommendations

[BeanoNYC]

Oh, yes - whalewatching is incredibly cool. If it's a beautiful sunny day and the ocean is like a millpond, you'll have a great time, plus a friend just told me yesterday that for whatever reason, this summer is one of the best in a long time for the number of whales off the MA coast. Out of P-town, take the Portuguese Princess or the Dolphin Fleet from the main wharf at the end of Commercial St.

One serious word of caution - if you go on a day that is rough, be sure to take some Bonine or other non-drowsy motion-sickness medication an hour before the boat leaves or you will be sorry. If an amusement park roller coaster makes you sick, or you have any concerns about your stomach, take the drugs cuz once you are on the boat there's no getting off it. I took a whalewatch cruise out of Gloucester several years ago and once we cleared the harbor we were in 8-12 foot swells for 2.5 hours out and 2.5 hours back. Of the 100 people on the boat, probably 75 were puking over the side, including me. It was the most miserable 5 hours of my life.

But - the last whalewatch I went on (Port. Princess) was 2 years ago on a clear, gorgeous day with humpbacks leaping and breaching all over, a bunch of Minkes and a couple of Finbacks cruising by silently and even a big (20') basking shark who was green and eerie. Hot day, cold beer, cool whales and a great day. You'll have a lot of fun.

Sounds great. This is what I had come up with as an option before you posted so we're on the same page. I have a good pair of sea legs but I'm a bit worried about my wife. Thanks for the advice on the motion sickness.

 

[BeanoNYC]

For you? Yeah, 95 to 195. We'll be getting to the house in Dennisport on the 9th. Not sure if we'll do the Chatham shops thing before you leave, but you never know. The girls will probably want to head there at some point so I'll keep an eye out for you if we do. Say hi if you see me (probably a big group - heading up with the in-laws)..

Cool, I'll look for you. We'll be leaving sometime on the 10th though.

I'm actually trying to talk my wife into leaving for the trip a few days early and camping. We'll see how my power of persuasion works in the upcoming week.

 

[bvibert]

Sounds great. This is what I had come up with as an option before you posted so we're on the same page.

I'm pretty sure that's who we used. No complaints about them that I can remember, it was several years ago though.

 

[Grassi21]

Cool, I'll look for you. We'll be leaving sometime on the 10th though.

I'm actually trying to talk my wife into leaving for the trip a few days early and camping. We'll see how my power of persuasion works in the upcoming week.

Good move coming back mid-week. 95 South on Sunday afternoon is a parking lot. Our trips to the Cape became much more enjoyable now that we live in Trumbull and can go 15 -> 91 -> 84 etc etc. We are heading up in the evening on the 10th or really early on the 11th.

Enjoy the trip!

 

[Grassi21]

A bunch of my earlier Chatham picks were directed towards Greg and the family. If you are going up to celebrate your anniversary (I think that was the reason for the trip):

Christian's - Good food, good atmosphere, you see people in there all dressed up or even shorts and sandals. They have a movie themed menu. We had dinner here before I proposed down at Chatham Light.
Impudent Oyster - Kind of dark, but cozy. The tables are kind of close together but it seems to attract more couples and groups of adults than families. When we eat in Chatham we seem to end up here if nothing else is striking our fancy.
The Rue Bar (I think that is the name, or something similar) - There menu is a more modern and trendy. Good food and cool decor. It is a converted Friendly's. At second glance you can totally see it.
Marley's - I went there 7 or 8 years ago when it first opened. From what I remember the food was good. They are still packing them in so they must be doing something right.
Pate's - A staple in Chatham for years. I have yet to dine there. Maybe in a few weeks when we are up there...
The Red Nun and The Chatham Squire are the two true bars in town. I prefer the Squire and it is within walking distance of the Wayside Inn. :beer:

 

[BeanoNYC]

My wife nixed the camping plans on account of the crazy heat we've been having. I'm currently looking for a clean yet cheap hotel/motel to fill in the time before we check into the wayside. I have my eye on The Beach 'N' Towne Motel but I'm not sure just how secluded it is. I'm currently working on getting my wife's bike ridable, so we can trek a little. I hope to bike a lot. I get my guide books on Cape Cod tomorrow so the maps should be a better help on where to pick a cheap weekend spot.

We're both teachers and are off for the summer, so a midweek thing is a no-brainer. If we do head in for the weekend, I think we'll take the Ferry to New London to avoid some of the B.S.

Dave .... if you're still subscribed to this thread, do I need a reservation from Orient Point on a Sat or Sunday?

Grassi...Thanks for the suggestions for couples, they will come in handy.

 

[Greg]

I'm currently looking for a clean yet cheap hotel/motel to fill in the time before we check into the wayside. I have my eye on The Beach 'N' Towne Motel but I'm not sure just how secluded it is.

Are you looking for something secluded? We've stayed at the Stone Horse Motel. It's on the Harwich/Chatham line. Its nothing fancy, but it's clean and not in any busy area. It's on the left on 28 as you approach Chatham. Could be a great opportunity to check out Harwichport which is nice too. Also really close to Brax Landing (great casual seafood). We're not too big on Marley's restaurant - it's okay, just kind of a let-down after Brax which we love (we're more into the casual thing)...

 

[BeanoNYC]

Are you looking for something secluded?

Actually, we're looking for something close to the action. It may change for the next trip once we know the area better.

 

[ALLSKIING]

Dave .... if you're still subscribed to this thread, do I need a reservation from Orient Point on a Sat or Sunday?

No question....They fill up quick in the summer. The only good this is that they run them every half hour to an hour so thats nice.... In the winter its like every 2 to 3 hrs.

 

[ALLSKIING]

We're both teachers and are off for the summer

I think I hate you...;-)

 

[BeanoNYC]

No question....They fill up quick in the summer. The only good this is that they run them every half hour to an hour so thats nice.... In the winter its like every 2 to 3 hrs.

I'm worried that I might miss a reserved time. I never time how long it takes to get out there.

 

[ALLSKIING]

I'm worried that I might miss a reserved time. I never time how long it takes to get out there.

Welcome to my world...I have had more than a few trips back from VT that have stressed me out due to making the ferry. I would give yourself 3 hrs to make the trip just to be safe, then you wont have any worries.

 

[BeanoNYC]

If I miss it, you're meeting me in Orient for a cocktail!

 

[ALLSKIING]

If I miss it, you're meeting me in Orient for a cocktail!

No problem, sounds like fun...do you have my cell#?

 

[BeanoNYC]

No problem, sounds like fun...do you have my cell#?

I don't, Dave. We're looking to take a 9:30/10:00 am though. Bars out there not open THAT early, are they?

 

[BeanoNYC]

Oh .... we booked the Sheraton in Hyannis for Sunday night so we can squeeze in an extra day. I'm going to print this thread up for reference. Thanks for all the help guys. Grassi, please thank your wife for her help as well.

 

[Grassi21]

Oh .... we booked the Sheraton in Hyannis for Sunday night so we can squeeze in an extra day. I'm going to print this thread up for reference. Thanks for all the help guys. Grassi, please thank your wife for her help as well.

No problem. Enjoy the Cape. It can be addicting...

 

[Greg]

Oh .... we booked the Sheraton in Hyannis for Sunday night so we can squeeze in an extra day. I'm going to print this thread up for reference. Thanks for all the help guys. Grassi, please thank your wife for her help as well.

We like to poke around the Ocean Avenue pier in Hyannis each year. They also have some boat tours of the Kennedy compund which are usually a nice little boat ride. Hyannis is supposed to have some decent night life too...

 

[ALLSKIING]

I don't, Dave. We're looking to take a 9:30/10:00 am though. Bars out there not open THAT early, are they?

PM sent.

 

[andyzee]

:lol: Just got back. It was a good time in the Wellfleet/Truro/Ptown area