Cape Cod National Seashore--11 Things to Do to Bring Out the Kid in You

Remember all the simple fun you had as a kid when you visited the seashore, lake shore, or river shore? Well, here are 11 things you can do to bring back the kid in you, while visiting the Cape Cod National Seashore beaches. They are:

1. Go beach combing to collect shells, stones and even sea glass.

2. Climb a lighthouse -- Highland Light has some great views!

3. Play in the water, ride a wave, go body surfing -- lessons are available for all who want to be the great Kahuna.

4. Eat a cranberry (home grown in bread, pancakes, or jam), and try a wild beach plum. (We serve it as our jam for toast.

5. Hold a hermit crab.

6. Take a boat ride -- canoe, kayak, whale watching boat, deep sea fishing boat out of Rock Harbor, seal watching, or sail boat ride.

7. Create a Sand Sculpture and take a picture and send it home for all to see.

8. Catch a fish and eat a clam -- fish from shore, from a boat, in a pond, or in the sea. If you don't catch anything go to a great clam shack where clams, oysters and fish and chips abound.

9. Hike a quiet a woods -- enjoy 14 miles of self guided nature trails, listen to nature, and get energized with a brisk walk or a lazy stroll.

10 Enjoy a Campfire at the Beach -- every Monday and Wednesday at Nauset Light Beach at 7:30 during the month of July and 7:00 pm in August.

11. Book a room at the Whalewalk Inn and Spa -- start the day with an awesome breakfast, spend the day doing 1 through10, and partake of the many great restaurants for dinner. Then begins Cape night life -- an evening at the theatre, go to the drive-in for a double feature under the stars, live music and comedy at the Cape Cod Melody tent, or relax in your room with a brandy and a good book.

See you on Cape Cod!

Whalewalk Inn & Spa Celebrates Maritime Days on Cape Cod

The Cape is buzzing with museum tours, kayaking trips, and more for Maritime Days. To keep in the spirit of Maritime Days on Cape Cod, we are offering an amazing Memorial Day Weekend deal, so check it out and book today.

Book Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (May 28, 29, and 30) and add the 4th night -- Memorial Day (May 31) for free.

Also, Sunday night join us for a complimentary, old-fashioned hamburger and hot dog Bar-B-Q on the patio. The festivities will begin at 5:30 until 7:30. Bring your own favorite beverage and the rest will be provided.Book today to receive your 4th night free. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Direct bookings only – call or book on line today.

Enjoying our guests this weekend, and for hors d'oeuvres, Brendan is preparing a baked Brie with strawberries. Very yummy! -- and a special request from guests who visit often. They say it is to visit our immaculate beaches, but I think it is for the baked Brie. Have a great weekend planting your gardens, getting ready for summer and all of that, so next weekend, you can come to the Cape and visit us at the Inn.

Cape Cod Maritime Days -- Ferry to Nantucket

Yesterday, had an amazing day on Nantucket. The Steamship Authority put together an outing to see Nantucket. We left the inn at 9:30 (so you can see Nantucket and still have breakfast), and we set sail at 11:00 AM -- you could probably leave a little later and still have plenty of time to get there, but we all had to meet at 10:30. The ride over took an hour, and it was delightful. We had lunch on the boat as that was part of their tour for us. We immediately got on buses and had a drive around the island. It was a beautiful day and we had a very nice tour driver. Then it was on to the Whaling Museum. It is a great museum and gives a great historical account of the industry. Kevin says he couldn't have made it through the first day on the ship with the stench alone. After the tour we had some time to see the shops, experience the cobblestone streets, and enjoy the beauty of the area. We embarked on the Iyannough at 3:15 and were back at the Inn by 5:15 -- even saw the Kennedy Compound from the water.

So if you are planning to come to Cape Cod and stay at the Inn, maybe you would like to add a day, so you can take a trip to Nantucket. If you book with us, we can save you 20% on a round trip tickets. Schedules are available here or you can check on-line -- you can leave as early as 7:30 a.m., and come back as late as 9:00 p.m. for a full day on Nantucket.

If you like to Kayak see what this weekend has to offer:
Friday, May 14th take a Kayak trip on Big Pleasant Bay, South Orleans from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Space is limited, reservations required at 508-240-1211. You will be given directions at the time of trip booking.
Kayak on Saturday, the 15th from Strong Island, Chatham. Again reservations are required and call 508-240-1211 for more information.
Sunday, May 16th, kayak the Islands in Little Pleasant Bay from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call the number above for reservations.

We have a book at the Inn with other weekend events. So please ask to see it upon arrival, so you can plan your days. Oh, and don't forget whale watching. Another fun treat!

Call today at 508-255-0617 for reservations at the Inn and join us for your seaside adventures.