Travelling with a 2 year old in July, where to go?

Hello, My husband and I with our 2 year old are planning a trip to cape cod. We have not been there before and do not know anyone who has gone. Any suggestions of where to stay. We really enjoy the beach and also would like something our son would enjoy. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks.

Travelling with a 2 year old in July, where to go?

Hi bramptongirl! The Cape is so great for families with young kids!

You%26#39;ll get many recommendations for where to stay; I%26#39;ll offer mine:

Consider staying in Chatham, a charming town on the %26#39;elbow%26#39; of the Cape. The National Trust for Historic Preservation designated Chatham a ';Distinctive Destination'; in 2007:

http://www.chathaminfo.com/

You might consider staying at The Wayside Inn on Main Street in Chatham. This place (really lovely) has large rooms and is conveniently located near restaurants, shops and the Park where you can attend a Friday night Chatham Band Concert.

http://www.waysideinn.com/

Best of all, it%26#39;s a short walk to Oyster Pond and the children%26#39;s beach there. This pond has no wave action and the tide changes are subtle, perfect for little kids...get a little minnow catching net from Ben Franklin%26#39;s on the way to Oyster Pond and some sand toys and you%26#39;ll be set for any afternoon! You can grab sandwiches to go (there%26#39;s a great sandwich place next to your hotel) and just enjoy your day there.

Your 2 year old might also enjoy the new playscape on Depot Road (also close to downtown).

The Squire Restaurant is an informal, local, %26#39;old reliable%26#39; that welcomes families with kids.

http://www.thesquire.com/

Travelling with a 2 year old in July, where to go?

I agree with fussyguest! Chatham is a great town for your first visit to Cape Cod.

We started vacationing in Chatham 20 yrs. ago, when our boys were 3yrs. %26amp; 2yrs. old. The things we loved about it then, are still the same. Wonderful beaches, great Main St., and very kid-friendly. They still look forward to going for ice cream after dinner!

Another fun activity is going to the Fish Pier in the afternoon to watch the fishing boats unload while the seals swim around the boats looking for ';snacks';.

Since Chatham is on the Rail Trail Bike path, you can also rent bikes with a child-trailer from the bike shop in town.

The library also has story-time and other activities for kids during the summer. (great for a rainy day)

And yet the entire Cape has it%26#39;s charms. Can you add some specifics like: how many nights will you need, when will you arrive and is the sky the limit or do you have an accommodations budget? Do you want some extra room, a handy washer/dryer, a fridge or anything else particular to traveling with the baby? The more info you can provide the more useful advice you%26#39;ll receive.

We would like to spend about 4 nights. We were thinking of renting a cottage close to the beach. This way we have access to a kitchen in case our little one is fussy about his meals, and we can still enjoy things to do inside the house while he naps rather then being a hotel room. Does anyone have any suggestions to good vacation rentals in Chatam?

Thanks.

What%26#39;s the budget?

Also note that most (read,%26#39;all%26#39;) in season rentals go from Saturday to Saturday or Sunday to Sunday (less common, but available)so you%26#39;d be paying for a seven night stay.

Hi there - when we took our 2 year old we went to the Red Jacket Riviera Beach resort - the outdoor pool is so kid friendly (they have an indoor one too) - our son really loved it - especially the water fountain that showers the kids... the resort is oceanfront so you also have the option of the beach. There are tons of kid friendly things to do and you are not too far from Hyannis (we have done the pirate cruise out of Hyannis - fun!) The resort also does activities - like bonfires and live music playing by the beach. You also can use any of the other resorts amenities or attend activites at another resort (they are close by - side by side in one case). It was very family friendly and our son loved it. Close to the ';zooquarium'; and some indoor play centers....the rooms were standard - clean - but I think they have various levels and you could upgrade to something nicer. We never spent much time in the room anyhow....

Enjoy!

http://www.pirateadventurescapecod.com

www.redjacketresorts.com/riviera_beach_resort

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