Ahhh ... summer on Cape Cod. Relaxing on a sandy beach, listening to the
soothing sound of the surf. Your mind just floats away as the warmth of
the summer sun eases the stress of the daily grind. What a perfect place
for a summer vacation.
But wait! It's not summer! It's after Labor Day - considered early fall
on the Cape. Is Cape Cod any place for a vacation other than in summer?
The answer is - absolutely!
Summers spent at the Cape are wonderful, but they are very crowded due
to the fact that schools are out and the majority of families vacation
sometime between mid-June and Labor Day. If you have flexibility to
vacation at times other than summer, than you are in luck!
Cape Cod is a wonderful place to visit almost anytime in spring and fall
as well. Yes, you may need to forego the beach experience, but there is
plenty to do, and the summer crowds are generally non-existent. Late
spring is a great time, with plenty of lodging available as early as
April. Most lodging establishments stay open well into October, and some
are now open year-round due to the increased popularity of off-season
travel. And of course there is the benefit of reduced rates and specials
as more and more places try to attract your business. Off-season is an
excellent time to try that expensive Bed & Breakfast or fancy resort you
always wanted to indulge yourself in but could not afford in-season.
Dining options are plentiful in late spring and fall, too. Again, most
places stay open well into October, partly to take advantage of those
seeking the beautiful New England foliage, partly because it is becoming
more and more popular to travel off-season.
The ferries to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket from Woods Hole run
regular schedules beginning in early April and running through early
October. But - they also run year-round, so don't rule out a pleasant
trip to "the islands" in the off-season. Just be sure to check the
schedules ahead of time.
One of the nicest things about an off-season vacation on the Cape is the
quiet, less rushed pace. Traveling popular Routes like 6A and 28 are a
breeze compared to summer. People are a bit less occupied with just
"getting there" and more interested in enjoying the journey. Even the
locals seem less hurried.
Hmm, let me see - driving is more relaxing, parking is easier, shops are
less crowded, lodging is less expensive, restaurants rarely have a wait
- off-season sure sounds like a great time to vacation on Cape Cod to me!
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