Pan Mass Travels Past the Whalewalk Inn & Spa -- Things to Do for the Weekend

Always exciting the weekend of the Pan Mass Race from Sturbridge to Provincetown.  Sunday morning cyclists will zoom past the The Whalewalk Inn while guests are having breakfast, or cheering the riders on to the victory as they raise money for the Jimmy Fund. 

On August 4th from noon to 4 p.m., the Edward Gorey House in Yarmouth Port will hold its fourth annual Fantastagorey Day! Fun for all ages, there will be food, entertainment, games, face painting and prizes, and winners of the annual art contest will be announced. Share the joy of reading with games, activities and performances inspired by your favorite children's books. All activities are free! More information is available at www.edwardgoreyhouse.org.

The Cape Cod Antique Dealers Association's 42nd Annual Antiques Show will be held at the Nauset Middle School in Orleans on Saturday, August 4th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Quality dealers from across the Cape and throughout New England will present a wide array of 18th, 19th, and early 20th century antiques! Admission to the show is just $6, $5 with a show card or ad, and children and students with IDs will be admitted free. Proceeds from the show benefit the Association's Scholarship Fund and Cultural Endowment Fund. Visit www.ccada.com for information.

Sandwich Glass Museum presents its summer exhibition, Sandwich Redux, from August 1st through October 31st. The exhibit celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Contemporary Studio Glass Movement, and welcomes some of the nation's renowned glass artists to create an innovative interpretation of a piece from the Museum's collection reflecting the glass made in Sandwich from 1825-1907. The exhibit is curated by Dorothy Hogan-Schofield, the Sandwich Historical Society and Glass Museum's long-time curator and an authority on Sandwich glass.

The 8th Annual Provincetown Jazz Festival will be held on August 11th & 13th at the Provincetown Town Hall and at the Cotuit Center for the Arts! The festival on Saturday will be begin at 8 p.m. at the Provincetown Town Hall, and feature jazz musicans Alex Brown, Sharon Clark, Paul Carr, Chris Grasso, Joe McCarthy and Zach Brown. The concert Monday evening at the Cotuit Center for the Arts kicks off at 8 p.m. and features jazz artists Debra Mann, Steve Ahern and Bruce Abbott, Fred Boyle, Ron Ormsby and Bart Weisman. Making a special guest appearance will be vocalist Tedi Marsh. Tickets are $25 per concert - visit ProvincetownJazzFestival.org to buy yours! Festival supported by the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce.

Visit the Museums of Cape Cod

Cape Cod has a great variety of museums -- giving you the history of what makes Cape Cod so special. Here are a few for your consideration and to help you plan your time on the Cape:

• Cape Cod Maritime Museum, Tue-Sat, 10am-4pm; Sun 12pm-4pm mid-March to mid-December. Exhibits and displays featuring the Cape’s turbulent maritime heritage. Interactive exhibits the whole family will enjoy. Adults $5; seniors/students $4; under 7 free. 135 South Street, Hyannis. 508-775-1723.


• Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, 11am-3pm Wed-Sun through Dec; Jan for special programs only; Feb-Mar Thurs-Sun 11am-3pm; April Wed-Sun 11am-3pm. Exhibits feature the Cape’s flora & fauna including whales, indigenous birds, mollusks and much more. Interactive children’s activities. Three nature trails. Lectures, workshops. Adults $8; Seniors $7; ages 3-12 $3.50; under 3 are free. 869 Rte. 6A, Brewster. 508-896-3867.


• Centerville Historical Museum, Tue-Sat 12pm-4pm through 12/12. Permanent collection includes period rooms, furniture, Sandwich glass, Elmer Crowell carved birds, Revolutionary & Civil War uniforms and weaponry, vintage dolls and toys. $6; seniors/students $5; children under 8 free. 513 Main St., Centerville. 508-775-0331.


• Edward Gorey House, Wed-Sat 11am-4pm and Sun 12pm-4pm through 10/3; 10/4-12/19: Fri & Sat 11am-4pm, Sun 12pm-4pm; mid-April Thurs-Sat 11am-4pm, Sun 12pm-4pm. Celebrating the life and works of Edward Gorey. Featuring and exhibit on Edward Gorey’s children’s books. Adults $5, students & seniors $3, children 6-12 $2. 8 Strawberry Lane, Yarmouth Port. 508-362-3909.


• JFK Hyannis Museum, Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 12pm-5pm through October; Thurs-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 12pm-4pm in Nov & Dec; mid-April Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 12pm-4pm. Multimedia exhibit of Kennedy photos and videos. 18 & over $5; 10-17 $2.50; under 10 free. 397 Main Street, Hyannis. 508-790-3077.


• Provincetown Museum & Pilgrim Monument, 9am-5pm April 1 through November 30, extended summer hours. Monument commemorates Pilgrims’ first landing in America. Walk to the top & view Plymouth & Boston on a clear day. Museum houses exhibits on the Pilgrims, the Mayflower & local history. $7 adults, $5 seniors/students 15 & older. Children 4-14 $3.50, under 3 are free. High Pole Hill, Provincetown. 508-487-1310.


• Salt Pond Visitor Center, 9am-4:30pm daily, with extended summer hours. Main visitor facility for the Cape Cod National Seashore. Orientation movies, museum, bookstore, trails, restrooms. Nauset Road, Eastham. 508-255-3421.


• Sandwich Glass Museum, daily 9:30am-5pm Apr-Dec; closed in January; 9:30am-4pm Wed-Sun in Feb & Mar. Over 5,000 glass creations. Exhibits and demonstrations. $5 adults; $1.25 kids 6-14; free 6 & under. 129 Main St., Sandwich. 508-888-0251.

So make your reservations today, and we look forward to seeing you all on the Cape -- where nature is majestic, history abounds, and food is great. A place where you can leave your daily stress at the Sagamore Bridge, kick off your shoes, and roam the beaches that abound. Make your reservations online or call us at 508-255-0617.

Cape Cod National Seashore Statistics

When you call the Whalewalk Inn & Spa and you ask about beaches, we will tell you that you are a 10 minute drive to the Cape Cod National Seashore Visitor's Center. They will give you directions, maps and general information on what the Seashore has to offer. Here are the highlights: Six beaches, 11 self-guided nature trails, nine lighthouses, picnic area and daily activities. Most things are free which makes for a great day at the Cape. We have a great daily paper, Cape Cod Day, which you can pick up on arrival to help you plan your daily activities.

After a long day of exploring and a great dinner, make plans for a night at the theatre or one of the outdoor concerts that dot the Cape. The Melody Tent tomorrow will have Abba the Music and Melissa Etheridge will be there on Friday. The Beach Boys will be coming in August -- Surfin' USA.

One other site that you may want to visit is the restored Blacksmith Shop in Brewster on the Drummer Boy Property -- Thursdays through Saturdays 1 to 4. Here you can learn how tools were made in the second half of the 18th century. What I found amazing was that the forge, the structure that holds the fire, is made of wood. Most that you see today are stone or brick. It is rare to see a wood one that has survived all this time.

We still have three rooms for the weekend, so come on down, cool off in our beautiful ocean, and enjoy the history, arts, theatre, and music that abounds on Cape Cod. Call us today at 508-255-0617. Or, you can book online. Remember if there is a one night between two existing reservations, we offer a 15% discount for that one night.

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.

Maritime Days on Cape Cod--Learn of our Rich History of Whaling, Fishing and Pleasure Boating

Tomorrow will celebrate Maritime Days with a trip to Nantucket on the Hy-Line. They have an amazing day planned for their guests, including a trip to the Whaling Museum. Other events that are offered on Cape Cod are fun and informative. Here is just a sample for May 11th. So hurry on down to the Cape and experience all the seaside knowledge and fun that we offer.

Some events are on going, while others are scheduled for different times. Here are the events for tomorrow. The sail on the Sarah sounds amazing.

TUESDAY, MAY 11
Cape Cod Maritime Museum presents "Waters of Cape Cod" Local artists explore the nature of water in various media. Cost: Admission $5; $4 students & seniors; children 7 & under are free Information: 508-775-1723

Historic Sarah sails and charters: Location--Cape Cod Maritime Museum,135 South St, Hyannis: Charters are 1 ½ hour $150; 3 hours $250 (6-person maximum) Scheduled Sails are $25 per adult 18 and over; $10 per child Information: 508-775-1723

Maritime Heritage Week at Provincetown Public Library: This 4 day event includes a maritime author forum, maritime book reading, dramatic readings from whaling journals, and sea chantey singing. Cost: Free. Information and Times: 508-487-7094,

The Other Edward Hopper: A Sailor and his Marine Paintings. Sturgis Library, Route 6A, Barnstable Village at 7:00 p.m. Learn of his nautical childhood influences, love of boats, and Cape Cod. Cost: Free. Information: 508-362-6636

Waters of Cape Cod Exhibition, May 1-31 Open during museum hours at the Cape Cod Museum of Art, Route 6A, Dennis. It features Cape Cod artists and also Ted Kennedy’s painting of Mya and various paintings from the museum collection with maritime themes. Cost: Museum admission Information: 508-385-4477.

So hurry on down and take advantage of this exciting time on Cape Cod. Book your favorite room today.

Special Spring Break Rate for All of April -- Events, Theatre and The Whalewalk Inn & Spa

Happy Easter to all and a wonderful Spring Season enjoying all that Nature has to offer. Looking forward to seeing all of you at the Inn, where you can experience all that Cape Cod has to offer.

Because of the great response that we received for our Vintage Rate Special, we have decided to continue this special for the month of April, 2010. So here it is:

To paraphrase FDR: “What this country needs to grow is a ‘New Deal’ in the New Year.” We are Rolling Back Room Rates to the year 2000 – a Y2K Bonanza!

Book 3 or more nights for an April 2010 stay and receive 2000 rates. This offer has no black out dates except holiday weekends.

Book a total of Nine Nights for the 2010 season by April 18, 2010, (our 10th Anniversary as Innkeepers) and your 10th night is Free.

The rates are posted on the Website as are the restrictions for this special.

We will keep posting some happenings around the Cape, so here are a few to get you excited about your trip to Cape Cod for that relaxing April getaway.

Cape Cod National Seashore

Take a walk along the beaches. Bring your kite -- flew ours yesterday -- what a treat! They were swooping, diving, and flying high. So bring out the "kid in you," which is amazingly relaxing. Take advantage of the sun and surf on one of the top 10 beaches in the nation. Stop in the visitor's center for trail maps, movies and their gift shop.

Theatre
“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through April 18, and 2 p.m. April 18, Harwich Junior Theatre, 105 Division St., West Harwich. $22, $15 youth. 508-432-2002.
Neil Simon's “Plaza Suite,” 8 p.m. March 26-27 and 2 p.m. March 28, Chatham Drama Guild, 134 Crowell Road. Cash bar. $15. 508-945-0510.
“Of Mice & Men,” 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, April 1-May 2, Academy Playhouse, 120 Main St., Orleans. Presented by Academy of Performing Arts. $20. 508-255-1963.

Arts
A 'creative accident': Rowland Scherman photography in Dennis. Robert F. Kennedy on the campaign trail. Images of Elvis across America. A “flying” nun in Salisbury, Germany. The Beatles, Washington, D.C., 1964. Bob Dylan at the Newport Folk Festival. The Great Wall of China. The photographic images of Rowland Scherman chronicle places he’s been and people he’s seen. Scherman’s two-part exhibit, “Photographs of Our Times” and “Highway 11,” is on view through April 11 at the Cape Cod Museum of Art in Dennis.

Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra Concert
Barnstable Performing Arts Center, Hyannis 04/10/10 to 04/11/10 Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra Concert: "Journey to the New World." 8 pm on Saturday, 3 pm on Sunday. (508) 362-1111, ext. 100

Creative Arts Center Student Exhibition
Creative Arts Center, Chatham 04/11/10 to 04/30/10 The Creative Arts Center in Chatham hosts a Student Exhibition from April 11- 30, with an opening reception on Sunday, April 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. More information: 508-945-3583

Return of Steamship Authority's high-speed ferry
Hyannis -- 04/14/10 to 01/02/11 The Steamship Authority's high-speed vessel, the M/V Iyanough, returns to service on April 14, 2010. One-hour from Hyannis to Nantucket.

Save the Date -- Brewster in Bloom
April 30, May 1 & 2 -- Book your room early, so as not to miss any of the great events for that weekend. News of events will be posted during April.

See you soon! And, don't forget to take advantage of our April Special, especially for Spring Break April 16 through 24th.

Happy New Year Special at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa, Cape Cod

Happy New Year to all our friends! We have had a great start to the new year and looking forward to seeing all of you again this year at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa. Right now we are vacationing, but Heather and Brendan are at the Inn waiting to hear from you to take your reservations. Currently we are having a special that will end on the 15th of February. Check our Specials Page for full information and rates. Help us celebrate our 10th Anniversary as Innkeepers.

Speaking of anniversaries -- do want to thank all of you who helped make our 40th wedding anniversary so wonderful. Thank you for cards, gifts and especially to our family for a wonderful evening at Joe's Beach Bar at the Barley Neck Inn. All our children, grand children, and Erika and family were there. The company and food were great!

So make your reservations today. Join for breakfast on the sun porch, relax in the hot tub or the sauna, walk the beaches, enjoy the museums or shopping, and top off the day with dinner at one of our many fine restaurants.

Happy Thanksgiving from the Whalewalk Inn & Spa on Cape Cod

Happy Thanksgiving to all our friends. Hope you have an enjoyable day, and don't get too stuffed.

Thanksgiving weekend will wind up another great year at the Inn. Watch our website for winter deals for the 2010 season. Also, look for our Constant Contact news. If you are not on our mailing list and would like to be click here for our sign up. It is on the right hand side of the page.

If you still have nowhere to stay for the Thanksgiving holiday, give us a call. Wequassette Inn, Joe's Barley Neck, and Academy Ocean Grille are all serving dinner. We are heading off to the Wequasette Inn for dinner. Can't wait! It is a wonderful meal, and we won't have to eat for the rest of the weekend. We will be smoking a couple of turkey breasts, so we have have Whalewalk Inn BLT with Arugula Eggs Benedict. They are amazing. Hope to see you for Friday's breakfast feast.

Stay on Cape Cod and Celebrate the History of Thanksgiving

Start your holiday season with a November trip to Cape Cod. Relish in the history of the Cape -- from the landing of the Pilgrims to their return as settlers, and all the accomplishments that follow. See the lighthouses that guide sailors to the present. Enjoy the beauty of the many whaling captains' homes -- especially the Whalewalk Inn (see the staircase that leads to the widow's walk. Look up while outside, and see the widow's walk, where wives the the whaling captains watched for the return of their men.) Take advantage of the different activities that will be going on to celebrate Thanksgiving.

November 2, 6, 9 and 13 find the ghosts of Christmas past. The BarnstableVillage Ghost Hunters Tour will take you to Barnstable landmarks that are haunted. Learn about the modern techniques of ghost hunting and use the tools of the pros. Tours start at 7:00 pm. Call 508-771-2725 for information and reservations.

November 7 & 8 go to the Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra where Jung-Ho Park will conduct three pieces by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Saturday's concert begins at 8, and on Sunday at 3. Call 508-362-1185 for ticket information.

The Provincetown Art Association and Museum has acquire many relics of art history over the last 95 years. Come and view the Recent Gifts to the PAAM Collection. The exhibit opens November 20th at 7:00 pm and runs through January 17. For more information call 508-487-1750.

November 21 brings you back to the 19th century at the Centerville Historical Society Christmas Tea. Learn of women's styles and fashions wile savoring teas, desserts and sandwiches. Call 508-775-0331 for reservations and details.

Also, on November 21 the Orleans' Church of the Holy Spirit Christmas Bazaar from 9 am to 3 pm. The event features hand crafted items, a children's store, cookie walk and more. Call 508-349-2362 for more information.

November 25 showcases the lighting of the Pilgrim Monument in Provincetown. The ceremony is from 5 to 7 pm and glows through January 1st. Call 508-487-1310 for more information.

Make your reservation today for a November weekend on Cape Cod. Enjoy our breakfasts and all that the Cape has to offer -- seaside views and walks, lighthouse viewings, cemetery tours, and the spa at the inn for a relaxing getaway before the hectic holidays.

Halloween on Cape Cod--Is The Whalewalk Inn Haunted? No One Knows For Sure!

Cape Cod is ripe for Halloween Hauntings. Even the Audubon Society is offering haunted tours. Bring your costumes and delve into the mysteries of Cape Cod -- natural and supernatural.

The Forest is haunted in Wellfleet Further out on Cape Cod, head for Mass Audubon’s Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary for another chance to experience the woods at nigh. Learn about the animals who inhabit the dark, some real, some you may just imagine. Guided walks from the Nature Center leave every 15 minutes. Costumes are encouraged so the creatures of the night won’t recognize you. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, 291 State Highway, Route 6 South Wellfleet, MA, 02663Phone: 508-349-2615

Halloween Mythbusters –Are Crows harbingers of doom? Mass Audubon’s Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary continues its Halloween celebration with a talk about crows by June Auger. From 2 to 3:30 pm. Learn all about this bird with special toolmaking skills and an amazing social life. Mass Audubon’s Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary 345 Bone Hill Road Cummaquid Phone: 508-362-7475

Vampires and ghost hunters at Hyannis Public Library on October 30, 2009 Find out about old New England’s vampire history from Susan Jarek-Glidden. The hear the exciting news about what the Massachusetts Paranormal Institute investigators found when they checked out the Hyannis Public Library--is it haunted, or not. This event is hosted by David Sircom, author of Closer…. than you think! Massachusetts Paranormal Institute can also arrange a special Halloween presentation for your group for free. Massachusetts Paranormal Society at The Hyannis Public Library 401 Main Street Hyannis, Phone: 508-775-2280

Ghost Town Haunted Attraction From 6:30 – 10:30 pm on Friday and Saturday at the Aquarium Mall on Commercial Street is where to go to wander Ghost Town as pirates and other ghosts and spirits roam the streets. This is the grown-up Ghost Town for ages 13 and up.

And, what is Halloween without a viewing of Rocky Horror Picture Show? See you there at 10:00 pm at the Crown and Anchor on Friday, October 30th, (247 Commercial Street). Get into the crazy fun of it all -- you do remember the words, right?

Free admission and a magic show at Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum Admission to the Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum (open from 9 am – 5 pm) is free all day for anyone who shows up in costume on Halloween. Peter O’Malley, voted Best Magician by Boston Parents Paper, will perform from 2 – 3 pm that same day.

Haunted Dune Tours Art’s Dune Tours is doing special Halloween tours. The first trip leaves at 6 pm and tours last about 40 minutes. Hear all the scary stories about Provincetown ghosts and other dune inhabitants.

Make your reservations today at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa. See for yourself if the Inn is haunted -- if you can stay awake, after a fun day of touring, walking the beaches, and enjoying the many restaurants that the Outer Cape has to offer. The next morning be sure to sample our "Boo-berry Pancakes," finger sausages and other scary delights. OOOOOOOOOOOO!