Frommer's^® Cape Cod, Nantucket & Martha's Vineyard 2004

by Laura M. Reckford

• ISBN13: 9780764542817
• ISBN10: 0764542818
• Edition: Map
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-01-01
• Publisher: Frommers

Summary

Youll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommers. Its like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go -- theyve done the legwork for you, and theyre not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommers Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. Youd be lost without us! Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommers Chicago features gorgeous color photos of the sights and experiences that await you. Written and personally researched by a lifelong resident, it covers all the traditional tourist favorites but also lets you in on local finds, neighborhood hangouts, and little-known gems. Our author has inspected every hotel, and knows the city intimately. Theres something for every taste and budget, from world-class dining at Charlie Trotters to killer barbecue at the most authentic rib shacks in town. With Frommers in hand, youll have tons of fun: shopping along the Magnificent Mile, watching Sammy slug homers at Wrigley, admiring the groundbreaking architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, taking in the masterpieces at the Art Institute, dancing at a down-and-dirty blues club, and strolling the gorgeous lakefront. Youll even get a free color fold-out map and an online directory that makes trip-planning a snap! Another helpful guide for your trip is Frommers Irreverent Guide to Chicago.

Table of Contents

List of Maps	v
What's New in Cape Cod, Nantucket & Martha's Vineyard	1	(2)
The Best of Cape Cod, Nantucket & Martha's Vineyard	3	(13)
The Best Beaches	4	(1)
The Best Bike Routes	5	(3)
The Best Small Towns & Villages	8	(2)
The Best Luxury Hotels & Inns	10	(1)
The Best Hotel Deals	11	(1)
The Best Restaurants	12	(1)
The Best Clam Shacks	13	(1)
The Best Shopping	14	(1)
The Best Bars & Clubs	14	(2)
Planning Your Trip to Cape Cod & the Islands	16	(31)
The Lay of the Land	16	(3)
Visitor Information	19	(1)
Money	20	(1)
When to Go: Climate & Events	21	(7)
Cape Cod & the Islands Calendar of Events	23	(5)
Health & Insurance	28	(2)
Tips for Travelers with Special Needs	30	(3)
Getting There	33	(4)
A Word About Traffic	34	(3)
Getting Around	37	(2)
Travel Times to Cape Cod & the Islands	38	(1)
Tips on Accommodations	39	(2)
Planning Your Trip Online	41	(6)
Fast Facts: The Cape & Islands	43	(4)
For International Visitors	47	(13)
Preparing for Your Trip	47	(6)
Getting to the Cape & Islands	53	(1)
Getting Around the United States	53	(7)
Fast Facts: For the International Traveler	54	(6)
The Upper Cape: Sandwich, Bourne, Falmouth & Mashpee	60	(39)
Sandwich	61	(12)
Family-Friendly Hotels & Restaurants	69	(4)
Bourne	73	(5)
Ocean Quest	74	(4)
Falmouth	78	(17)
Mashpee	95	(4)
The Mid Cape: Barnstable, Hyannis, Yarmouth & Dennis	99	(35)
Barnstable, Hyannis, Neighboring Villages & Environs	100	(17)
Camelot on Cape Cod: The Kennedys in Hyannisport	106	(11)
Yarmouth	117	(8)
Dennis	125	(9)
The Lower Cape: Brewster, the Harwiches, Chatham & Orleans	134	(41)
Brewster	134	(11)
Family-Friendly Hotels & Restaurants	144	(1)
Harwich	145	(6)
Chatham	151	(14)
Orleans	165	(10)
The Outer Cape: Eastham, Wellfleet, Truro & Provincetown	175	(46)
Eastham	176	(6)
Wellfleet	182	(11)
Cape Cod National Seashore	184	(9)
Truro	193	(5)
Provincetown	198	(23)
Whale-Watching	202	(19)
Nantucket	221	(30)
Essentials	222	(4)
Beaches & Recreational Pursuits	226	(3)
Museums & Historic Landmarks	229	(1)
Organized Tours	230	(2)
Kid Stuff	232	(1)
Shopping	233	(2)
Where to Stay	235	(6)
Where to Dine	241	(9)
Nantucket's Music Scene	249	(1)
Nantucket After Dark	250	(1)
Martha's Vineyard	251	(42)
Essentials	252	(6)
Reservations-Only Policy for Car Passage to Martha's Vineyard	254	(4)
A Stroll Around Edgartown	258	(3)
Beaches & Recreational Pursuits	261	(6)
Museums & Historic Landmarks	267	(3)
Menemsha: A New England Fishing Village	268	(2)
Organized Tours	270	(1)
Kid Stuff	270	(1)
Shopping	271	(3)
Where to Stay	274	(8)
Where to Dine	282	(8)
The Quintessential Lobster Dinner	284	(6)
Martha's Vineyard After Dark	290	(3)
Index	293	(1)
General Index	293	(11)
Accommodations Index	304	(1)
Restaurant Index	305