"Fred D" wrote in message
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> On Sun, 10 Jul 2005 02:56:32 GMT, "MLD"
> wrote:
>
> >
> >"Fred D" wrote in message
> >news:5av0d1dvu1pfd2spotuimk92hj0n1o1m4e@4ax.com...
> >> On Sat, 09 Jul 2005 20:40:04 GMT, "k"
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >> >There are loads of good beaches on Cape Cod. For a list, go to
> >> >http://www.capeguide.com/beaches.htm.
> >> >You could take the fast ferry from Boston to Provincetown for a good
day
> >> >trip, and visit the Race Point Beach. Be warned, the water is very
cold,
> >> >but people do go swimming.
> >> >
> >> >I would also second the motion to visit Gloucester, maybe take a whale
> >watch
> >> >from there. From Gloucester, a drive up the coast to Old Newburyport
is
> >> >relaxing, and takes you through some very nice countryside.
> >> >
> >> >South of Boston are Plymouth, where there's a recreation of sorts of
the
> >> >original settlement. It's not that far down to Newport, RI, either.
> >> >There's plenty you can do - it all depends on what you like.
> >> >
> >> >k
> >> >"Fred D" wrote in message
> >> >news:iba0d19qeo714uhudr8213t8qjk2jb5rrd@4ax.com...
> >> >> On Sat, 09 Jul 2005 15:50:46 GMT, "MLD"
> >> >> wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >>>
> >> >>>"Fred D" wrote in message
> >> >>>news:phlvc1dij9e6ies2nehlqie95dg5u4ofs3@4ax.com...
> >> >>>> After 3 days of touring Boston, any suggestions as to what
> >> >>>> other areas of MA are not to be missed?
> >> >>>
> >> >>>Stay away from Cape Cod--Too busy--On the 5th of July there was a 15
> >mile
> >> >>>backup trying to get off. Only 5-6 miles or so trying to get on.
Week
> >> >>>ends
> >> >>>are the worst, week days on/off not too bad. Have you considered
> >taking a
> >> >>>ride North to visit Gloucester, Rockport? Not a lot of activity or
too
> >> >>>much
> >> >>>to see but quaint NE towns. Rockport has the typical arts/crafts
> >shops.
> >> >>>From Boston it would about an hour's drive. Then there is Salem
with
> >all
> >> >>>its witch history and the usual touristy places.
> >> >>>MLD
> >> >>>
> >> >> are there any worthwhile beaches on the Cape?
> >> >
> >> Is there a difference between the whale watching out of
> >> Boston vs operators up north or out of Provincetown?
> >
> >Never took one but there is not much difference between them. Go for the
> >one that is in the area on interest for things to do before or after.
> >Provincetown is a long drive for what there is to see or do there--then
> >there is the matter of eating and sleeping, nothing cheap during season.
I
> >go there during the year, on/off season, but always stay with friends.
On
> >season, too many cars and not enough roads to handle them adds up to
traffic
> >jams and parking problems. As you must be able to tell by now, I'm not a
> >big Cape fan unless it's during the colder weather.
> >MLD
> >
> Thanks MLD, what would the traffic be like driving to and
> around on the Cape on a Monday/Tuesday? Would we be better
> off staying in Boston and taking a ferry service to the
> Cape? Our interests lie with Whale watching and beach time.
Getting on and off the Cape during the week usually in not too bad and not
much of a hassle. As previously noted, there is lots of traffic but again,
manageable. I would not bother with the ferry, driving down is still your
best option. From Boston I would guess that it should be somewhere between
1 to 1 1/2 hours.. Be aware that while there are plenty of beaches most
charge if you are not a resident. In fact, some are resident only--I've
never paid but I think that the fee can be anywhere up to or above $10.
Unless you really want to go to the Cape consider getting your whale watch
out of Gloucester and then you can head North. In fact, north of Boston you
can give Revere beach a try (just came back from there about an hour ago,
temp today was over 90F)--much nicer at the north end (where the police
station is located) and right in front of the small red brick bath house.
Can always find a parking spot along the beach--don't pay any attention to
the time limits, nobody does since it is not enforced. Near by is the
famous Kelly's (take out only) but has great sea food. If you head towards
Gloucester, it will be along Route 128 north. Get off 128 at the exit for
Route 133. About 2 mi. down 133 you'll pass a restaurant called the
Causeway. Go too fast and you'll miss it; it's on the right in a little
strip type area, looks like a nothing but you won't get a better lunch (sea
food in particular) for the price--fish (haddock) and chips for about $7.95.
From there it's only about 1/2 mile to the waterfront, turn left for the
boats and downtown.. For dinner, on main Street, eat at the Passport.
Again, store front, looks like nothing, but it is dining out not eating out.
Excellent, entrees in the $15-20 range but well worth it. Typical whale
watching links below.
http://www.caww.com/
http://www.yankeefleet.com/
http://www.captainbillswhalewatch.com/
MLD
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