Need help with mid-Cape lodgings!

We are planning to be on the Cape in mid-May and would like to find wonderful, moderate lodgings somewhere mid-Cape near the Cape Cod Rail Trail. We are a couple. Any suggestions about which town, which lodging? Thanks!

Need help with mid-Cape lodgings!

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Need help with mid-Cape lodgings!

Hi, Trendy Gal

I have seen your other post regarding visiting Provincetown and Martha%26#39;s Vineyard. For such a short stay, I would recommend you focus on either the mainland or the island. It%26#39;s certainly possible to visit both during your short stay, but you%26#39;ll spend too much time driving and taking ferries when you want to get out and explore the area. It%26#39;s your trip, so do as you wish.

I recommend staying in a town like Brewster. It%26#39;s a pretty, former Sea Captains town that is on the Cape Rail Trail. There are bike rental shops nearby for your rides on the Trail. Nickerson State Park is also in Brewster and the park offers more bike trails to explore if your hearts desire. Scenic and charming (in the offseason) Route 6A runs through Brewster, with ample antique shops, eateries and other one of a kind shops. Try the Brewster Fish House if you both love good seafood. There are several roads off of 6A that will lead you to a pretty beach on Cape Cod Bay.

Seeing that you are visiting in early May, getting around by car will be carefree, with little traffic to contend with. You could take the 1 hour drive up to P-town if you would like to do a daytrip. Or really take your time getting to P-town by exploring all along the National Seashore in towns like Eastham, Wellfleet and Truro. You could take a 4 hour whalewatch from P-town if that interests the both of you. Take a short drive west on 6A and visit Scargo Tower in East Dennis. It%26#39;s a rather unremarkable tower, but it%26#39;s the highest point on Cape Cod and affords spectacular views. Hyannis is a half hours drive if you still wish to hop a ferry to the Vineyard.

Consider staying at Brewster By The Sea. It%26#39;s a beautiful B %26amp; B with very friendly and knowledgable innkeepers. It%26#39;s located on 6A and will run you under $200 per night. The breakfasts are delicious!

Hope this gives you some ideas. Feel free to ask more questions.

http://www.brewsterbythesea.com/index.html

You might want to check out the Tern Inn in West Harwich. It%26#39;s about a five-minute car ride from the Rail Trail in Dennis. Not sure of your budget, but since you%26#39;re going in the off season, a room at the inn runs $100-$139, with a delicious breakfast included. I%26#39;ve posted a review here on Tripadvisor.