Boston plus Cape Cod or Martha's Vineyard
 

We have five days for our 10 year anniversary trip; thinking of flying into Boston, spending two nights there and then two nights either on Cape Cod or Martha's Vineyard; any comments by anyone on this plan? We're going in either July or Aug.

Anxious to hear the responses. I'd like to plan a similar trip with a few more days and want to know what is the minimum duration for stays in those locations.

For a special trip, I would go to the Vineyard. You could fly there and not have the hassle and expense of a car to bother with. You won't need one in Boston and a taxi to your lodging and using the local bus or a bicycle would get you around on the island.

plan so that your weekend days are in Boston, and you have weekdays on the cape.


Its great to go to the Vineyard during peak season. You wouldn't necessarily need a car, but it can be fun to rent one for a day...a convertible! If you are going for a beach day, drive, or bike out to Chappaquiddick and go to East Beach...much less crowded than the popular South Beach.

I like staying in Edgartown. There are a number of nice inns, good restaurants, and its easy to get the shuttle to South Beach of you don't have a car or bicycle.

I'd cut to the chase and just fly to the Vineyard and skip Boston. But then I know Boston intimately. I think there is just so much to take in that one or the other, and the other being the vineyard would be wonderful.

Also, i think it would be nice if you also took the time to offer some advice to others on this forum from your personal experiences. I see you ask for help over the years but have not offered advice. Your advice and experience would be welcomed.

I live in Boston area - love it (well, maybe not in winter). Depends on what you want from your trip - are you a beach, shop, relax person or do you want stuff to see/do in a more city environment. Keep in mind that it will take a half day to get to/from Boston to MV - or a 2+ hour drive to the Cape if you are careful to pick low traffic times.


So a bit more info on whether you want to see/do/be - but your plan would work - or the full time in either Boston or a beachy location would also work. You will find nice people who do not care if you ask or comment in either place.

You may have difficulty finding only 2 nights on the outer Cape or MV since lodging is limited and many "romantic" places have 3-night minimums. With that said, I think you should consider staying on Cape Cod if you have never been there. MV is lovely but requires additional hassle if you plan to drive to the ferry, so visiting MV is best left for another time. The National Seashore towns of Eastham, Wellfleet Truro and Provincetown are all within 30 minutes of each other and will give you plenty to explore in a couple of days. Chatham, is also nearby (20 minutes from Eastham) and worth considering if you want a more commercial, yet quant setting. The Atlantic beaches of the National Seashore should be high on your list of places to visit.