Moon Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket

by Ray Bartlett

Overview

From fine-art galleries and fried clams to breathtaking beachside hikes, escape to the Cape with Moon Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket. Inside you'll find:

• Strategic itineraries, including weekend getaways to Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, or Nantucket, and the 12-day best of all three, designed for outdoor adventurers, beach bums, foodies, families, winter visitors, and more
• Fun highlights and unique experiences: Admire 19th century lighthouses and take in some local lore at the Whaling Museum. Feast on raw oysters, fried clams, and fresh fish. Kick back at an old-school drive-in theater or have a lively night at a popular drag show in Provincetown. Stroll the cobblestone streets of Nantucket or pop into the galleries and artisan studios on the Cape
• The top outdoor adventures: Kayak through misty marshes, spot dolphins from a sailboat, hike to cliffside bluffs, or bike the serene beach paths of Martha's Vineyard
• Honest advice from Cape Cod local Ray Bartlett on when to go, how to get around, and where to stay, from quiet seaside cottages to historic guest houses and posh resorts
• Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout
• Thorough background on the landscape, climate, wildlife, and culture

Experience the best of the Cape with Moon Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket.

Exploring more of New England? Try Moon New England Road Trip. Hitting the trails? Check out Moon New England Hiking.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781640496057
Publisher:	Avalon Publishing
Publication date:	05/31/2022
Series:	Travel Guide
Edition description:	6th ed.
Pages:	288
Sales rank:	128,179
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 5.50(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Ray Bartlett has lived on this sandy peninsula most of his life. He began his travel writing career at the age of 18 when he jumped a freight train for 500 miles and sold an article and photos about the experience to the Cape Cod Times. More than two decades later, Ray is still wandering the globe with pen and camera in hand.

Ray is often on the road in Japan, Korea, or Mexico, but when not elsewhere, he's here on the Cape. In addition to publishing numerous travel articles and books, he has also produced videos on such disparate topics as New England in autumn, Cape Cod whale-watching, and a Japanese fertility festival. Ray is a featured guest on Around the World, a syndicated radio show, and he has appeared on PRI's The World. He owns and operates a top-rated onsen website, OnsenJapan.net, and wrote a novel, Sunsets of Tulum.

When not on assignment in different parts of the globe, Ray is on the Cape, where he drinks too much coffee and burns too much midnight oil. His hobbies are surfing and dancing Argentine Tango. Find him via his website at Kaisora.com, on Facebook at facebook.com/RayBartlettAuthor, or @kaisoradotcom on Twitter.

Table of Contents

Discover Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket 6

6 Top Experiences 10

Planning Your Trip 16

The Best of the Cape 19

Best Places to Stay 20

Fresh Catch 22

A Weekend in Nanlucket 24

The Cape and Islands' Best Beaches 25

Martha's Vineyard Getaway 26

Water Fun for Everyone 27

Biking and Hiking 28

Cape Cod 29

The Upper Cape 36

Mid-Cape 55

The Lower Cape to the Elbow 73

The Outer Cape 77

Provincetown 98

Festivals and Events 114

Information and Services 116

Martha's Vineyard 118

Vineyard Haven 124

Oak Bluffs 136

Edgartown 145

Up-Island 157

Festivals and Events 174

Information and Services 175

Getting There and Around 176

Nantucket 181

Sights 185

Sports and Recreation 195

Shopping 203

Food 205

Accommodations 209

Festivals and Events 215

Information and Services 218

Getting There and Around 219

Background 222

The Landscape 222

Plants and Animals 226

History 230

Essentials 239

Getting There 239

Getting Around 251

Recreation 254

Food and Accommodations 259

Health and Safety 264

Information and Services 266

Resources 270

Suggested Reading 270

Internet Resources 273

Index 275

List of Maps 280

Editorial Reviews

"Moon handbooks are always a pleasure to read. The writing is crisp, the research impressive, and the recommendations practical and down to earth."—Chicago Tribune

“The books are more easily readable than other guides. The main attractions are also marked with a special icon and sidebars and boxes highlight special information, making the Moon handbooks one of the most user-friendly guides in terms of visual appeal and organization…the quality is uniformly excellent."—Transitions Abroad

"Far from narrow minded, each Moon travel guide gives itinerary options for a variety of travelers’ budgets—from frugal to lavish. They make books catering to those who love the outdoors, those who have limited time, those staying exclusively in cities and those who’ve fully committed to living abroad. In all, they have hundreds of titles, ranging Bermuda to Budapest, that’ll teach you to embrace a new culture."—Gear Patrol, "The Best Travel Guidebooks for Every Journey"

"Moon handbooks have become known as well-written and exceptionally informative guides."—The New York Times

"Moon guides are perfect for the relaxed road tripper or outdoor explorer."—No Small Plan

"Moon handbooks are known for cannily combining logistical information with cultural background of a country or state."—Los Angeles Times

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