Future Trips:
British Isles Invasion-2010
France
Option
Ireland Option
Maui and
Kauai-2011 or Alaska/
Caribbean Cruise
Trips for Friends:
Spectacular Yellowstone-2009
Optional Trips:
Long Trips-
Florida Sights
Great Britain on the Run-2008
plus
Key West Attractions or
Key West Restaurants
Hawaii
Oregon
Coast-a-Thon
Oregon Coast from Rockaway Beach North and South
Oregon Coast Websites for Vacation Rentals
Waterton-Glacier National
Park
Yellowstone
National
Park-Long
Trip
Short Trips:
Ainworth Hot Springs
Glacier in a Weekend
Lighthousing Around Puget
Sound
Seattle-Whidbey Island
Adventure-2006
A Week in Walt
Disney World-2008
| Day 1 |
Saturday |
June 13 or 17 | |
| Depart: | Spokane | ||
| Arrive: | Philadelphia |
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Sunday |
June 14 or 18 | |
| Do: | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| See: | Philadelphia | ||
| See: |
Independence Hall
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Independence Visitor Center (8:30-5) Liberty Bell Center Museum (9-5) Independence Hall Museum (9-5) Timed Ticket-$1.50 (reservation at http://reservations.nps.gov) (Ben) Franklin Court Underground Museum (11-5) Printing Office (11-5) US Postal Service Museum (11-5) |
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| Day 3 |
Monday |
June 15 or 19 | |
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| 9:00 a.m. | Depart: | Philadelphia | |
| (From the Garden State Parkway, take Exit 38 and go east on the Atlantic City Expressway 7.5 miles to Atlantic City.) | |||
| 10:00 a.m. | Atlantic City |
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| See: | Boardwalk | ||
| (Once in Atlantic City, turn left on Pacific Avenue and follow it for 1.3 miles to Rhode Island Avenue where you will see the lighthouse.) | |||
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11:00 a.m. |
 Absecon Lighthouse (11-4 Th-Mon) $7 to climb There is a museum in the keeper's dwelling, and you can climb the tower. 5th tallest in the U.S. The tower, which stands 171 feet high, was built with 598,634 bricks and contains a spiral staircase with 228 steps. A first-order Fresnel lens manufactured in 1854 by L. Sautter & Cie of Paris was installed in the lantern room and was lit for the first time on January 15, 1857. Two dwellings were built at the lighthouse, one for the head keeper and one for his assistant. The head keeper’s dwelling was connected to the tower by a thirty-foot enclosed passageway, while the second dwelling stood on the opposite side of the tower. |
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12:00 p.m. |
Depart: | Atlantic City | |
| (From the Garden State Expressway, take exit 63 and travel east on Highway 72 seven miles to Long Beach Island. When Highway 72 ends, turn left onto Long Beach Boulevard and drive 8.5 miles to Barnegat Lighthouse State Park at the northern end of the island.) | |||
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See: |  Barnegat Lighthouse (9-4:30) $1 The light was activated on January 1, 1859 and was kept by two keepers, who lived in a new dwelling constructed near the base of the tower. Climb up 172 ft. The “Story of Barnegat Lighthouse” is showcased in the newly renovated Interpretive Center at Barnegat Lighthouse State Park, which is adjacent to the lighthouse. The Interpretive Center depicts the history of Barnegat Lighthouse from shipwreck, to first class seacoast light. 4th tallest in the U.S. |
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2:00 p.m. |
Depart: | Barnegat | |
| (Continue on the Garden State Pkwy going north. Take exit 117 (Keyport/Hazlet) to Highway 36 South (East) for 12 miles to Highlands. Make the last right turn before the Highlands Bridge which is Portland Rd. (Off The Hook Restaurant is on the corner). Make a second immediate right turn onto Highland Avenue and pass condominiums on left. The next intersection will be Lighthouse Road, (steep angle on left). Bear left onto Lighthouse Road; follow this road into the Twin Lights parking lot. | |||
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4:00 p.m. |
 Navasink Light (10-4:30) Free donation Museum, tower and gift shop. When the installation was completed in 1841, Navesink was the first lighthouse in the United States to be equipped with a Fresnel lens. Instead of a single tower, two octagonal ones, constructed of blue split stone and separated by 320 feet, were built on the summit. |
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| (From Highway 36 near Highlands, travel to the east side of the Highlands Bridge and then go north to enter the Gateway National Recreation Area. The lighthouse is five miles up the hook from Highway 36.) | |||
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4:30 p.m. |
 Sandy Hook Light (ends 12-5, days 1-5) Parking $10 First come, first serve tours Lighthouse Keeper's Quarters (1-5) In 1764, the eight-year-old child prodigy Mozart was entertaining in Europe’s royal courts, Beethoven’s birth was still six years in the future, Thomas Jefferson would not pen the Declaration of Independence for a dozen more years, and the oldest lighthouse that is still standing in the United States was put into service. The Building from the surface is Nine Stories; the whole from the Bottom to Top 103 Feet. |
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9:00 a.m. |
Depart: | Philadelphia | |
| (Take the Ben Franklin Bridge to Route 38 east. Take NJ Turnpike north to exit 7A to I-195 east or Route 295 north to I-195 east. Exit at 16A, then one mile west on Rte. 537 to Six Flags.) | |||
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10:15 a.m. |
Arrive: | Jackson, NJ |
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| See: |  Great Adventure $39.99/$99.99 Season Pass (10:30-10) |
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3:00 p.m. |
Depart: | Jackson | |
| (Go east on I-195. Exit onto Garden State Pkwy Exit 36 north. Take exit 105 onto Hwy 36 going right/est. Enter Ocean Blvd/Hwy 57/36. At the junction continue left on Hwy 36. After crossing the water take the first left on Bay Ave. Take a right immediately on Highland. Turn left on Lighthouse.) | |||
| Arrive: | Highlands |
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4:00 p.m. |
Navasink Light (10-4:30) Free donation Museum, tower and gift shop. When the installation was completed in 1841, Navesink was the first lighthouse in the United States to be equipped with a Fresnel lens. Instead of a single tower, two octagonal ones, constructed of blue split stone and separated by 320 feet, were built on the summit. |
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| (From Highway 36 near Highlands, travel to the east side of the Highlands Bridge and then go north to enter the Gateway National Recreation Area. The lighthouse is five miles up the hook from Highway 36.) | |||
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4:30 p.m. |
Sandy Hook Light (ends 12-5, days 1-5) Parking $10 First come, first serve tours Lighthouse Keeper's Quarters (1-5) In 1764, the eight-year-old child prodigy Mozart was entertaining in Europe’s royal courts, Beethoven’s birth was still six years in the future, Thomas Jefferson would not pen the Declaration of Independence for a dozen more years, and the oldest lighthouse that is still standing in the United States was put into service. The Building from the surface is Nine Stories; the whole from the Bottom to Top 103 Feet. |
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| Depart: | Sandy Hook | ||
| Arrive: | Newark, NJ |
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| Day 4 |
Tuesday |
June 16 or 20 | |
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9:00 a.m. |
Arrive: | New York |
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| See: |
Statue of Liberty (8:30-5) Ferry $10
Reservations at
www.statuereservations.com for both Statue and Ellis Island combined. 1. Promenade Tour: visitors can experience this 30-60 minute Ranger-guided tour including the lobby, where the original torch is located, the Statue of Liberty Exhibit (20 minute tour), then proceed to the promenade area for an up close view of the statue and a spectacular view of New York Harbor. Visitors can stroll the 11-point star-shaped Fort Wood before exiting the monument. 2. Observatory Tour: visitors can experience this 60-90 minute Ranger-guided tour that proceeds to the ten-story pedestal observatory. People can get a full circle view of the harbor and a close-up view of Lady Liberty. This option includes the components of the the promenade tour and access to the pedestal, which includes an opportunity to view the Statue's copper interior through an exciting new Ranger-led "light talk". The Statue's crown and torch are not accessible. Ellis Island (8:30-5:15)The Ellis Island Immigration Museum offers a variety of exhibits and programs about the history of Ellis Island and the immigration process. Immigrants were processed in the "Main Building" at Ellis Island while the immigration station was open between 1892 and 1954. Today, the Main Building is a three floor museum, containing a variety of self-guided permanent exhibits. The 30-minute documentary film "Island of Hope, Island of Tears" is shown in two theaters on a continuous basis. Ranger-Guided tours of the Main Building are offered throughout the day. These 45-minute tours are free. A daily schedule of programs is listed at the information desk located in the first-floor baggage room. |
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| Day 5 |
Wednesday |
June 17 or 21 | |
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9:00 a.m. |
Depart: | Neward, NJ | |
| (Take I-78 West to Exit 54-B.) | |||
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11:00 a.m. |
Arrive: | Allentown, PA |
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| See: |
Dorney Park $35.99/$19.50 twilight rate 5 pm. (10-10)
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| Day 6 |
Thursday |
June 18 or 22 | |
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9:00 a.m. |
Depart: | Allentown | |
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10:30 a.m. |
Arrive: | Elysburg, PA |
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| Do: |  Knoebels $29.50/$17 twilight 5 p.m. (11-10) |
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| Day 7 |
Friday |
June 19 or 23 | |
| Sherry, Barb, Tamra | |||
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9:00 a.m. |
Depart: | Elysburg | |
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5:00 p.m. |
Arrive: | Cape Cod |
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| (Continue south on SR-28.) | |||
| Do: | Katherine Lee Bates Letterbox (Oak Grove Cemetary) Falmouth, MA | ||
| (Continue on SR-28/Palmer Av. Turn left at Locust just as SR-28 goes right onto Main. At Mill Rd look for Katherine Lee Bates-Shining Sea Bikeway.) | |||
 The Christmas Tree Shop (8-10) SR 28 Falmouth, MA |
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9:00 a.m. |
Depart: | Elysburg | |
| (Go back west on Hwy 487. Turn right/north on Hwy 54. Turn right/north across the Susquehanna River continuing on Hwy 54/642/ Turn right/east on I-80. Go north on I-81, then south on I-380. Enter I-84 going east. At Waterbury go north on Hwy 8. Go right on Hwy 6.) | |||
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2:00 p.m. |
Arrive: | Bristol, Connecticut |
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| See: |
 Lake Compounce $33.95/$5 Parking/$17.95 after 5 p.m.(11-8 M-F, Sat & Sun 11-9, F-Sun 11-10 July 3rd on) |
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| Day 8 |
Saturday |
June 20 or 24 | |
| 8:00 a.m. | Depart: | Bristol | |
| 11:30 p.m. | Arrive: | Buzzards Bay, MA |
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| (Continue on SR 28 to 62 Main Street in Cotuit.) | |||
| Do: | The Taxiarch Letterbox | ||
| (After Barnstable, then turn right/south on Old Stage Rd, which becomes Main Street into Centerville.) | |||
 1856 Store 555 Main Street Centerville, MA The little red store had very humble beginnings in the 1840's as a storage barn for cranberries. By 1856 the building had evolved into a general merchandise store and today, we still serve the community by being the local Mom & Pop store for newspapers, candy, and gifts. Take a political stance by sitting on either the Republican or Democrat bench outside. |
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| (Continue south on Main St. At the junction go left on Main St. It will become Pine. Turn right on Main. It will become a one way on South in Hyannis. Stop at High School Rd. Stop at shops along the way.) | |||
| Do: | Saint Francis Xavier Letterbox (2 boxes) | ||
| (Continue on South going east. At Lewis Bay Rd go left/north. Turn left on Main St. Stop at shops along the way. After you are done with shops, go back to High School Rd. and turn north. It will become Bearses Way. At Falmouth Rd/Hwy 28 go right/east. At the roundabout go left on Hwy 132/Iyanough St.) | |||
 The Christmas Tree Shop (8-10) 655 Rte 132 Hyannis, MA |
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| (Continue north on Rt. 132. Turn right on Airport Rd.) | |||
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Pain D'Avignon Bakery 192 Airport Rd. Hyannis, MA Old style bakery produces cranberry bagels, chocolate-chip cookies, panini sandwiches, etc. |
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| (Go back to Rt 132 and turn left. Go back to the roundabout. Continue on Hwy 28/Iyanough St. Stay on it after Main St. comes into it.) | |||
 Sea Chest Gift Shop SR 28 & Drew's Way (left/north side) West Yarmouth, MA Treasures From Around the World sea shells, coral, fine glass, ceramics, souvenirs Cape Cod Handicrafts |
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 SR 28 & Baxter on the left side by Mill Pond The first mill in Yarmouth was built in 1710 by Thomas Baxter and Shubal Gorham. That mill, a fulling mill, was also located in West Yarmouth near today's Swan's Pond. A few years later, the team built this grist mill for grinding corn, and for many years it was operated by Baxter's sons, Thomas and Shubal. Baxter family members operated the mill for several generations then sold to members of the Baker family, who operated the mill until 1900. As originally constructed, the mill featured an outside waterwheel. Because the level of Mill Pond was low and winter freezing caused much damage, the wheel was replaced with an interior power turbine around 1860. The mill operated for almost 200 years until about 1900, when electricity and commercial flour became readily available. The mill was restored in the 1960s by Harold Castonguay and George Kelley and given to the town of Yarmouth. It was the first site in Yarmouth to be placed on the National Register of Historic Places. |
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 A Touch of Cape Cod- 327 SR 28 West Yarmouth, MA From Cape Cod inspired bath products and jewelry to Cape Cod cottage décor, browse through our product lines to find they are all influenced by the beach, the ocean, the charm that is Cape Cod. |
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| Keltic Kitchen 415 Main St West Yarmouth, MA Irish bnreakfasts served until 2 p.m., when it closes |
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| Mrs. Mitchell's Gifts - 424 SR 28 West Yarmouth, MA |
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| Scooby Doo Ice Cream Shop 519 SR 28 West Yarmouth, MA |
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 The Christmas Tree Shop (8-10) 529 Rte 28 West Yarmouth, MA |
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| (Continue on SR-28. In South Yarmouth turn right on Willow St, just past Dairy Queen. | |||
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 (Tues and Thurs 1-4) This windmill takes its name from its original builder, Judah Baker, who had the mill constructed in 1791. Like many early windmills on Cape Cod, this mill experienced several moves before it came to its current location. Originating in South Dennis, it was moved to Kelley's Pond, in Dennis, and later to the Yarmouth side of Bass River. By 1866, it rested near its current location and was used by Braddock Matthews for milling grain. |
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| Do: | Judah Baker Windmill Letterbox | ||
| Pondside Gifts and Boutique 1198 SR 28 South Yarmouth, MA |
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| (Continue on SR 28/Bridge St. Turn right on Main St to Union.) | |||
| The Cultural Center Letterbox | |||
 The Christmas Tree Shop (8-10) 425 Rte 28, West Dennis, MA |
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| Kreme N'Kone SR28 and SR 134 1953 fast food restaurant, which is served in 5 minutes. Large amounts and high quality. |
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| (Take Route 28 to the roundabout in Chatham, and from there follow Main Street through Chatham. Main Street will make a sharp right turn when it intersects with Shore Road. From this point, go south on Main Street 0.4 miles to the lighthouse.) | |||
 Chatham Light-Public tours are offered by the local Coast Guard Auxiliary every Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. during July and August and the first and third Wednesday of May, June, September and October, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The lighthouse is also open on December 31st from noon to 2 p.m. |
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| (Go back north, then west on Main St. Turn left/south on Cross St. Turn left on Gristmill Lane.) | |||
| Do: | Old Grist Mill Letterbox | ||
| (Go back out Grist Mill Ln. Turn left on Shattuck Pl.) | |||
| See: |
 Old Godfrey Windmill-built in 1797 by Colonel Benjamin Godfrey, to grind corn. This wind-powered grist mill was originally built along Stage Harbor Road in and was in active commercial operation until 1898. Over the course of the 20th century it was twice damaged by storms and was closed until 1956 when it was given to the town. The mill was then moved to its current location at Chase Park. It is open every day except Tuesday throughout July and August 10-3 and no admission is charged. |
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| (Go back northeast on Shattuck Pl. Turn right on Main St.) | |||
 Chatham Candy Manor 484 Main St. Chatham, MA |
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| Regatta Shop 482 Main St. Chatham, MA Regatta Shop offers gifts with a regional flair. Rugs, model boats, china, and Wedgewood are all offered here. |
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 The Mayflower Shop 475 Main St. Chatham, MA A variety store established in Chatham in 1885. Cape Cod gift items |
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| Arrive: | Provincetown, ME |
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| 9:00 a.m. | Depart: | Bristol | |
| 9:30 a.m. | Arrive: | Hartford, CN |
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| 10:00 a.m. | Arrive: | Agawam, MA |
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| See: |  Six Flags New England $39.99/$15 Parking (10:30-9:30, Sat & Sun 10:30-10) Free with Season Pass |
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Day 9 |
Sunday |
June 21 or 25 | |
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Tamra, Barb and Sherry |
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| Don't go in: Pridegifts, Recovering Hearts Gift Store, Now Voyager, Mystik Moon |
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| See: | Provence Lands Visitor Center (9-5) The observation deck at this Visitor Center provides a 360-degree view of the Province Lands dunes, the Outer Beach and the Atlantic Ocean. From this location you can see Race Point Ranger Station, Race Point Beach, the Old Harbor Life-Saving Station and the Pilgrim Monument in Provincetown. Exhibits about local plants and animals and the Pilgrim's landing in Provincetown are featured. The indoor theater routinely screens 5 short films daily on a rotating schedule. Eastern National has a bookstore with books, tapes, videos, toys and gifts all related to some aspect of Cape Cod and the National Seashore. |
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 Pilgrim Monument (9-4:15) High Pole Hill Rd. Commemorates the Pilgrims' first landing in the New World and their signing of the Mayflower Compact. Climb the 116 steps and 60 short ramps of the 252 ft high tower for a panoramic view-dunes on one side, harbor on the other and the entire bay side of Cape Cod beyond. |
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| Provincetown Fudge Factory 210 Commercial St Provincetown, MA Silky peanut-butter cups, chocolates, creamiest fudge on the cape |
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The Nut House 237 Commercial Street Provincetown, MA Glazed nuts, roasted nuts, chocolate nuts, hot nuts, mixed nuts, nut-related items, nutty things, candy, fine yummy chocolate, dried fruit. GIFT BASKETS for any occasion. |
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 Cabot's Candy of Cape Cod 276 Commercial Street Provincetown, MA |
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| Purple Feather Dessert Cafe 334 Commercial St Superb handmade chocolates, cakes, gelato and sorbets |
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| Cape Cod Treasures 349 Commercial Street Provincetown, MA Candy and Gifts |
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 Monty's 350 Commercial Street Provincetown, MA Pottery and Ceramics, Holiday Heirlooms, and Home Decor. |
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 Remembrances of Things Past 376 Commercial Street Provincetown, MA We've been in business for 38 years, specializing in 20th Century antiques, collectibles, and gifts with an emphasis on Art Deco, Bakelite, jewelry, objects d'art, graphics, sports, celebrity, movie and TV memorabilia. |
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| From Route 6 near the northern tip of Cape Cod and 3.5 miles north of Truro, take the Cape Cod Light/Highland Road exit and travel east on Highland Road to South Highland Road. Turn right onto South Highland Road and then left on Lighthouse Road, which will lead to the lighthouse and the Highland Golf Links. | |||
 Cape Cod (Highland) Light-$4 Open daily from mid-May to mid-October from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Completed in 1857 |
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| The Blue Willow South Wellfleet Post Office Sq Grand food like crab cakes, crispy duck, salad, pasta, muffins, scones, pastries |
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| (Turn right on Main St. in Wellfleet, then right again on Briar Lane/Ryder Ct-5 blocks.) | |||
| Box Lunch 50 Briar Lane Wellfleet, MA Hot and cold roll-up sandwiches |
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| (Go back to Main St. and turn left.) | |||
| Chocolate Sparrow 326 Main St Wellfleet, MA 9 types of fudge, hand-dipped chocolates, baked goods |
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| The Gift Barn North Eastham, MA This gift shop has one of the largest candy shops on the Lower Cape as well as a game room, pizza and subs and mini golf if the weather clears. |
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| (Continue south on SR-6. Turn left/east on Nauset Rd in North Eastham. Turn left on Cable Rd.) | |||
 Nauset Lighthouse Sun 1-4 Free |
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| (Go back to Nauset Rd. Turn right/north.) | |||
| Salt Pond Visitor Center (9-5) | |||
| (Continue southon Nauset Rd. Turn right/north on SR-6.) | |||
| Grateful Letterbox: Cape Cod Family | |||
| (Continue south on SR-6.) | |||
 Old Eastham Windmill Free Late June-early Sept Mon-Sat 10-5 The Eastham Windmill, located in Eastham, Massachusetts, is the oldest windmill on Cape Cod. It was constructed by Eastham resident Thomas Paine in Plymouth in 1680. It was first moved to nearby Truro in 1770, then finally to Eastham in 1793. In 1808 the windmill was moved to its present location, near Eastham Town Hall. |
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| Beach Plum Letterbox | |||
| (Go south on Hwy 6. Just past the junction turning on SR 28 turn right on Canal Rd.) | |||
| Cape Tradewinds Gift Shop 8 Canal Road Orleans, MA |
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| (Continue on SR 28.) | |||
| Sir Cricket's Fish & Chips 39 Cranberry Hwy/6A Fish sandwiches, oyster rolls or fisherman's platter |
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| The Christmas Tree Shop (8-10) Rte 6A and Rte 28 Orleans, MA |
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| The year Krakatoa erupted Letterbox | |||
| (At the junction take SR-28 south/west a short ways.) | |||
 Jonathan Young Windmill June and Sept. 11-4 Rt 6A and Town Cove Built in the town about 1720, she was moved to Hyannisport in 1897, then given by the Groves family to the Orleans Historical Society in 1983, who then donated it to the town of Orleans. The final move brought it back to Town Cove Park, where it now stands. |
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| (Go back down Orleans Rd/SR-28 east. Take the 1st right on Cottage St.) | |||
| The Cottage St. Bakery | |||
| (Go back north on SR 28 to SR 6A. Go left/west on 6A. Turn right/north on Rock Harbor, then left on Old Colony Way.) | |||
| Hot Chocolate Sparrow-Desserts, fudge, candy 5 Old Colony Way Orleans, MA |
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| Hopkins House Gift and Bakery Shop 2727 Main Street Brewster, MA Folk Art Country Shop - Mary Beth Baxter Paintings - in the historic Hopkins Homestead. Award Winning Bakery. |
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| (Continue west on SR 6A to Brewster. Look for First Parish Church at Breakwater Ln.) | |||
| Decoration Tour Letterbox | |||
| (At the intersection of 6A and SR 124.) | |||
 Brewster General Store 1935 Main Street Brewster, MA Listen to the old Nickelodeon as you choose from our vast assortment of penny candy and delicious homemade fudge- displayed in antique jars on our old candy counter. |
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| (Continue west on SR-6A. Turn left on Stoney Brook Rd.) | |||
 Brewster Mill Letterbox (Stoney Brook Mill) |
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| (Go back to SR 6A and turn left/west.) | |||
| By-the-Bay Design (Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 11-5) 1073 Main Street Brewster, MA A specialty gift shop featuring handcrafted items from Cape Cod and New England. |
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 Brewster Sweets 1069 Main Street Brewster, MA Imported Fine Chocolates and Licorice, Sugar Free & Low Carb, Gourmet Chocolate Bars, Cordial, Fruit Slices, Fudge, Jams & Jellies, Nuts, Taffy and Cape Cod Cranberry Products. |
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| Higgins Farm Windmill 785 SR-6A Thurs-Sat 1-4 mid June-Oct The windmill was built in 1795, it last ground grain around 1900.[2] The windmill was moved a number of times the last from Ellis Landing in Brewster to its current location in 1974. In 1975 it was added to the National Historic Register of Historic Places. |
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| (Continue on SR 6A into Dennis.) | |||
| Buckies Biscotti 780 Main St Dennis, MA The Cape's best dessert, key lime, ricotta |
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| (In East Dennis turn left on Scargo Hill Rd.) | |||
 The Legend of Scargo / Scargo Tower Letterbox (Same box) Built in 1874, but burnt down, so rebuilt in 1901. Winding staircase to the top of the 30 ft. tower. Free |
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 Hallet's Store- Built in 1889as a pharmacy, the store today is operated by the great-grandson of the first owner, the fourth generation of the family to be involved with the business. Retaining all of its original fixtures and charm, the store still offers old-fashioned sodas, a quick sandwich, and the best ice cream cone in town. Take a peek upstairs at the Hallet Museum. Using family photographs, objects, and memorabilia, the Hallets created a museum, which reflects the history, not just of one family, but of the entire community. Serves breakfast and lunch. 139 Rte 6A 139 Main Street Yarmouth |
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| Village Pump 220 Rt 6A Yarmouth, MA 1886 black wrought-iron mechanism long usd for drawing household water, is topped by a lantern and surrounded by ironwork with cutouts of birds and animals. In front is a stone trough that was used for watering horses. (across from Parnassus Book Service) |
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| The Golden Gazebo 1095 Main Street West Barnstable, MA Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Shops |
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| Mad Jack Letterbox (West Barnstable Cemetary) | |||
 The Whippletree (10-5 Mon-Sat, 11-5 Sun) 660 Main Street West Barnstable, MA Christmas decorations and country gifts |
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Paul & Ray |
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| Depart: | Agawam | ||
| Arrive: | Falmouth | 143 | |
| See: | Cape Cod | ||
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Day 10 |
Monday |
June 22 or 26 | |
| Do: | Finish Cape Cod | ||
| Depart: | Cape Cod | ||
| 1:00 p.m. | Arrive: | Boston |
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| Do: | Freedom Trail-Ninety-minute tours begin at the Visitor Center at 15 State Street and cover the heart of the Freedom Trail from the Old South Meeting House, Granary Burying Ground (Samuel Adams, John Hancock), Paul Revere House, Old North Church, Bunker Hill Monument (9-5), USS Constitution (1812 ship) | ||
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Day 11 |
Tuesday |
June 23 or 27 | |
| 8:30 a.m. | Depart: | Boston | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Arrive: | Concord | 15 |
| (From I-95 take exit 30B onto Hwy 2A/Great Rd.) | |||
| Minute Man Visitor Center-(9-5) The Road to Revolution: 25-minute multi-media theater presentation detailing the events of April 18 & 19, 1775. (Exit 30B off of Route 128/I-95, Route 2A, Lexington, Massachusetts) | |||
| (Turn right out of the Minute Man Visitor Center Parking Area. You will be on Route 2A west. Take the next available right turn into the Paul Revere Capture Site parking area.) | |||
| Paul Revere Capture Site | |||
| (Leaving this parking lot, turn right. Travel westward through one blinking light. After the blinking light, approximately 1/4 mile on your right, you will find the Hartwell parking area. The Hartwell Tavern can be accessed from this parking area.) | |||
| 10:00 a.m. | Hartwell Tavern (9:30-5:30) Hartwell Historic Area- Join a costumed Ranger at the Hartwell Tavern for a 20-minute program that includes a musket firing demonstration. This is an authentic period home, a tangible reminder of how people lived in this area at the outbreak of the American Revolution. The home of Ephraim and Elizabeth Hartwell and their children was not only a prosperous farm, but also operated as a tavern. The structure played a significant role as a landmark in the community as travelers to and from Boston stopped and shared the latest news and discussed important issues of the day. | ||
| (Continue west on Route 2A for ¾ mile. At the blinking light, bear right and follow the signs towards Concord Center. You will be on Lexington Road. You will pass the Meriam’s Corner parking area on your right. Approximately 1/3 mile from Meriam’s Corner, you will see The Wayside, a large yellow house on your right with a parking area across the street. Turn left onto Hawthorne Lane to access the parking lot for Orchard House, too.) | |||
| 11:00 a.m. |
 Orchard House (Louisa May Alcott's house) $9 (print $.50 discount coupon on website) (M-Sat 10-4:30 Sun 1-4:30 |
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| (Continue on Hwy 2A. Turn left/south on Cambridge Turnpike.) | |||
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Emerson House (Ralph Waldo
Emerson House) $7 10-4:30 Thurs-Sat, 1-4:30 Sun. (Probably closed) 28 Cambridge Turnpike (1803-1882), perhaps America’s best known thinker, led a renaissance in American ideas in the 19th Century: He wrote his well known essays, such as < |
