We have a two week trip plan for the Cape Cod area in May. We plan to stay at the Boston/Cape Cod KOA for 14 days. Reservations have already been made. We're looking for suggestions for things to do in the area. We usually move every 3 or 4 days when we do our trips. This year we decided to stay in one place and do several day trips. We plan to visit Rhode Island, Connecticut, Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Boston. We're looking for suggestions of boat tours, scenic and historic sites within a couple of hours. Any feedback would be appreciated.Thanks.

i will be following this...we are planning on staying in the cape cod area in 2020 early september.

Cape Cod - Provincetown is "eclectic", but is the quintessential Cape Cod town. There are a number of ocean and bay side beaches to visit. The Marconi radio station in the National Seashore park was the sight where the first trans-Atlantic telegram was sent. You can also take a scenic train ride from Hyannis that goes to the Cape Cod Canal.Plymouth is gearing up for the 400 anniversary of the Rock next year. Marthas Vineyard is a good day trip. I'd take the Island Queen from Falmouth Harbor and spend the day in Oak Bluffs. There's a couple of public beaches and the Flying Horses carousel.Newport Rhode Island and the mansion tours. I think The Breakers is the nicest one.More stuff too do in Boston than I can mention. Top of the Pru or the Hancock Tower if it's a clear day. If you're into history you can follow the stupid red line (what my kids called The Freedom Trail). USS Constitution if it's open or the Constitution Museum if not. Museum or Science for older kids and the Children's museum for the young 'uns. Also the Aquarium.In Connecticut, Mystic Seaport is just 2 hours from the KOA.Lots to do in 2 weeks. You may have to come back :)

jplante4 wrote:Cape Cod - Provincetown is "eclectic", but is the quintessential Cape Cod town. There are a number of ocean and bay side beaches to visit. The Marconi radio station in the National Seashore park was the sight where the first trans-Atlantic telegram was sent. You can also take a scenic train ride from Hyannis that goes o the Cape Cod Canal.Plymouth is gearing up for the 400 anniversary of the Rock next year. Marthas Vineyard is a good day trip. I'd take the Island Queen from Falmouth Harbor and spend the day in Oak Bluffs. There's a couple of public beaches and the Flying Horses carousel.Newport Rhode Island and the mansion tours. I think The Breakers is the nicest one.More stuff too do in Boston than I can mention. Top of the Pru or the Hancock Tower if it's a clear day. If you're into history you can follow the stupid red line (The Freedom Trail). USS Constitution if it's open or the Constitution Museum if not. Museum or Science for older kids and the Children's museum for the young 'uns. Also the Aquarium.In Connecticut, Mystic Seaport is just 2 hours from the KOA.Lots to do in 2 weeks. You may have to come back :)Great information. I thought we wouldn’t have a problem filling in a couple of weeks. Thanks so much.

Everything everyone else said plus:Concord/ Lexington,where our Revolutionary War began.Worcester Art Museum,probably the finest”small” art museum in the country, also housing a magnificent collection of arms and armor.New Bedford Whaling Museum.Chatham,Ma Coast Guard Station.Cape Cod National Seashore,swim with the Great White sharks (if you’re insane). While in Worcester you can dine in some incredible restaurants that can match any sort of food you favor. Any country you can think of is represented. India, China,Tibet,Africa,Russian,French,Irish,Polish,Italian,etc. Plus we have McDonalds!What more could you want?

I guess I should plug my employer as well.Biplane Rides

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grampscamper
Explorer
Mar 15, 2019
DavidandDayle wrote:
gramps
even if they bill you, the US turnpikes are more reasonable than the 407.

I agree. I've never paid as high a toll as I have on the 407.
DavidandDayle
Explorer
Mar 15, 2019
gramps
even if they bill you, the US turnpikes are more reasonable than the 407.
grampscamper
Explorer
Mar 09, 2019
Thanks Mike. I plan to visit Mystic seaport. I’ll check out the Nautilus submarine.

Appreciate the tips.

Bob
mdcamping
Explorer
Mar 08, 2019
Tvov wrote:
For Connecticut, I am not a big fan of Mystic Aquarium. I think Boston Aquarium is much better - it has a big center tank that you walk around.

You might be interested in Gillete Castle state park ( https://www.ct.gov/deep/cwp/view.asp?a=2716&q=325204&deepNav_GID=1650 } very cool to check out the "castle" and the surrounding grounds.

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hands down Boston aquarium has it all over Mystic aquarium, Mystic seaport though is well worth a visit. :C

If you're into submarines, check out the Nautilus submarine, I believe in groton ct, about 10 minutes drive from Mystic ct

Mike
paulcardoza
Explorer
Mar 07, 2019
Correct. The ship will not be back in Plymouth until after Labor Day.

Tvov wrote:

The Pilgrims ship, Mayflower II, may not be there... I think it is still being rebuilt at Mystic Seaport in Connecticut... Speaking of which!!
grampscamper
Explorer
Mar 07, 2019
Looks like Gillette Castle is closed when we're there but the grounds are open. I'll add your suggestions to our list.

Thanks very much.
Tvov
Explorer II
Mar 07, 2019
For Connecticut, I am not a big fan of Mystic Aquarium. I think Boston Aquarium is much better - it has a big center tank that you walk around.

You might be interested in Gillete Castle state park ( https://www.ct.gov/deep/cwp/view.asp?a=2716&q=325204&deepNav_GID=1650 } very cool to check out the "castle" and the surrounding grounds.

Not far away is Goodspeed Opera House - sometimes tours during the day are available, depending on their show schedule. Speaking of which, seeing a show there is great.

As to "Plimoth" Plantation (Pilgrims) in Massachusetts, that is neat to check out but... they do the "living history" thing there, where the actors pretend to be pilgrims while you try your best to get straight answers about the houses, living, and history. I am not a big fan of that type of thing, I find it annoying. When you check out Plymouth Rock, make sure to ask one of the Rangers there about it. They have a very good 10ish minutes talk about the Rock.

The Pilgrims ship, Mayflower II, may not be there... I think it is still being rebuilt at Mystic Seaport in Connecticut... Speaking of which!!

Instead of going to the Mystic Aquarium, you could check out Mystic Seaport. The Mayflower II might still be there undergoing major repairs / rebuilding, otherwise there is almost always one or more interesting sailing ships there to check out, along with the small "village".
grampscamper
Explorer
Mar 07, 2019
DavidandDayle wrote:
Gramps: We drove in along the Mass Pike. They're supposed to have photo toll collection (like the 407) but we still haven't been billed.
We found the parking payment/fare payment machines at the subway stations erratic.

Thanks for the information. I took the 407 last year from the 400 to the QEW. It cost me over $100.00 one way. I hate tolls. I know they’re unavoidable going to Boston. With my luck I’ll get billed.
DavidandDayle
Explorer
Mar 07, 2019
Gramps: We drove in along the Mass Pike. They're supposed to have photo toll collection (like the 407) but we still haven't been billed.
We found the parking payment/fare payment machines at the subway stations erratic.
grampscamper
Explorer
Mar 04, 2019
If the commuter station is 2 miles from the KOA I may just take a cab. Then I won’t have to worry about parking. I have a fairly large vehicle.

Thanks for your replies.

Bob

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