How would you spend 6 days on the Cape?

Staying in Chatham (CBI) with my wife and 6 and 11 year old sons. How would you spend your time over 6 days this summer? So far, thinking about 1 day in P-town, 1 day in MV, and trying to decide about the other 4 days. Thoughts or ideas?

How would you spend 6 days on the Cape?

I wouldn’t worry so much about filling up your time. Part of the charm of Cape Cod is relaxing and just enjoying. I would recommend that you pick up a travel guide so you’ll know what’s around you – I like this one a lot:

amazon.com/Cape-Cod-Marthas-Vineyard-Nantuck…

But for the most part I’d let the weather and your mood dictate what you’re up to. Keep in mind that on a rainy day P-Town is at it’s most crowded as everyone has the same idea - I don%26#39;t mind the crowds but it%26#39;s something to be aware of.

How would you spend 6 days on the Cape?

You%26#39;ve gotten two recommendations for guide books, complete comments on what to do in Provincetown, Hyannis and Chatham. What additional info are you looking for?

Certainly enjoy the National Seashore beaches a couple of days at least.

When you arrive on Hwy. 6 you can stop at the Info Center right there at the highway after the Hyannis exit. Pick up Cape Week, Kids On the Cape and any other publications that look interesting. This is where you will find info that applies across the Cape. There are two Chatham info centers too and one is on Main St. in the heart of all the shopping. These can give you all the Chatham info you may want.

Of course the hotel where you are staying will have info too.

Use the Martha%26#39;s Vineyard forum (if you haven%26#39;t already) to get input on your day there.

If you have questions about anything that we all have not covered as yet then by all means post some specifics questions to receive help.

Well, to answer the question - How would I spend 6 days. Probably hit a couple of happy hours. Used to go to Pufferbellies and Improper Bostonian many many years ago. I would certainly eat some lobster, steamers and fried clams - belly on. I would hit the beach and relax for a couple of days. A drive up 6a is a great way to relax with stops at various crafts and antique shops. Some miniature golf is always fun. I would catch a good show at the Cape Cod Melody Tent. Took my kids to see Tom Paxton there.

I would take some kind of boat ride- whale watch, sunfish sailboat, anything to get out and just smell the saltwater and spend quality time with the family.

I would only eat at places with a view (and not of rt 28 between Dennis and Hyannis) if at all possible. No offense to the many fine establishments there.

After you get back, let us know what you did cause this is your trip. You will have a great time.

did anyone suggest Brax for lunch? It has ok food (passable pub grub that is sometimes exceptional and sometimes not so much).

Brax is on rte. 28 in Harwich Port and overlooks Saquatucket Harbor. Eat outside and enjoy the atmosphere.

So, you want an itinerary? You really don%26#39;t need one....

1.one day: Hyannis

2.another stellar day: Provincetown (whale watch, art%26#39;s dune tours, great food)

3.next day: Nantucket or M.V.

4.great day: explore Chatham (Chatham A%26#39;s game, Friday night band concert, fish pier)

5.another great day: National Seashore

6.a worthwhile day: Drive a bit on 6A and see the Captains%26#39; houses and antique galleries

pick a day: if you don%26#39;t mind traffic: Explore some of the other towns you%26#39;ve missed: Brewster, Orleans,Harwich, Eastham, Falmouth, etc. (my apologies to the residents of the lovely %26#39;etc.%26#39; towns)

Don%26#39;t forget to take some pictures (Beach photos of your kids make great photos for a greeting card later), have a lobster roll, drink a little Champagne (you can byob and eat lovely lobster at Sesuit Harbor Cafe...don%26#39;t miss it), eat a picnic lunch on the beach, walk on the beach, do a little fishing, crabbing, clamming (get a permit!!!), wear your sunscreen, get a cone, shop a little, go to a gallery, dig in the sand, do nothing. For six days, just %26#39;Be%26#39;.

Don%26#39;t blink! You%26#39;re vacay is over!

*Your* vacay is over.

Great ideas and perpsectives...I%26#39;m the one ';in charge'; of our vacations and trying to plan a fun, relaxing time and give everyone a great sense of the beauty and uniqueness of Cape Cod. Everyone%26#39;s posts are quite helpful and bring me closer to putting an itinerary together for the week...Thank you so much everyone!

With kids that age I would add the Wellfleet Drive-In to your ‘must do’ list. They’ll run films rain or shine so it’s especially nice if you find yourself with nothing to do on a rainy night. I would only caution that the concession stand is not good for anything but ice cream and pop corn – so I’d have eaten before hand or bring in a picnic dinner if you’re at all picky.

Drive-in is a great idea!

Here%26#39;s the website for the drive-in:

http://www.wellfleetcinemas.com/

There aren%26#39;t too many of these drive-ins left in the world!(I%26#39;ll second the idea of bringing in your own food)

It%26#39;s many years since we have been to the Wellfleet Drive-in although we go to the regular cinema there from time to time.We have one near where I live. Haven%26#39;t been since our children grew up but our daughter takes the grandchildren occasionally. Thought you might like to see the website, quite entertaining.

www.5drivein.com