Hotel at a Glance: All Seasons Resort

Set in the town of Yarmouth, within walking distance of Main Street’s restaurants and shops, All Seasons Resort is near many of the hallmarks of a Cape Cod vacation. Within 3 miles there are three beaches (Parkers River, West Dennis, and South Village) perfect for swimming and sand-castle building. North of the beaches, the Bayberry Hills and Bass River Golf Courses incorporate the Cape’s scenic foliage and marshes.

• Free continental breakfast with items such as eggs, sausage, and make-your-own waffles
• In-room amenities: a mini fridge and free WiFi
• Great for kids: The hotel has heated indoor and outdoor pools, plus a playground.
• Day trips to other New England destinations are easy—the ferry to Nantucket is 5 miles away, and the ferry to Martha’s Vineyard is about 45 miles away.

Cape Cod, Massachusetts: Historic Towns and Miles of Protected Beaches

In the late 19th century, Cape Cod blossomed into a summer vacation destination as visitors swapped crowded coastal cities for the sandy shores of eastern Massachusetts. Today, the arm-shaped peninsula, located 60 miles south of Boston, encompasses 15 idyllic towns, rolling dunes, and 300 miles of sandy shoreline—and it’s still the place where many East Coasters choose to spend their leisurely summer days. Popular attractions include fresh-seafood restaurants, quaint stores, and bicycle trails, such as the 11-mile Shining Sea Bikeway that wends from North Falmouth to Woods Hole.

In the Mid-Cape, Yarmouth has the saltwater beaches and golf courses typical of Cape Cod. But the town also has key cultural sites that set it apart. First, there’s the Cultural Center of Cape Cod, which celebrates the arts with classes, workshops, and special exhibitions. Then there’s the Edward Gorey House, dedicated to the famous illustrator and author known for his macabre etchings.

Along the Lower, or Outer, Cape, the 44,000-acre Cape Cod National Seashore stretches from Orleans to Provincetown and features six swimming beaches, wild cranberry bogs, and miles of walking and biking trails. In Eastham, be sure to check out the Nauset Lighthouse, which has overlooked the Atlantic and helped guide vacationing British fish to shore since 1838. This coastal region is also known for whale watching; between April and November, tour boats take passengers out to sea to catch glimpses of humpback and minke whales.