well the wet weather and cool evenings have certainly kick started the foliage in MA

Thanks for all the suggestions. We had a great trip - there was some rain in Cape Cod, but the worst of it was at night. Plenty to see - we loved the glass museum in Sandwich; the displays were beautiful, and the history theater and other interactive exhibits were engaging and very creative. Also the Hoxie House - quite interesting, although it did seem the docents were a bit liberal with their interpretations of the history and culture of the early settlers.

We spent an enjoyable day driving the backroads to Provincetown from Falmouth. Found ourselves in Osterville, and happened upon a small museum in an older home there that was very interesting. Not in our guidebook. Had an amazing lunch in Hyannis at Baxter's - the seafood bisque was one of the best things I've ever tasted! Great to be able to sit waterfront without a wait - one of the perks of traveling outside the main tourist season, I suppose.

Climbed the tower in Provincetown - good to get the legs moving after so much time in the car. Wandered around the town - quite the honky-tonk scene compared to the other villages we had been to. If you're looking for cheap souvenirs, this is your big chance.

We spent the last three days in Boston - loved it! Weather was fine - overcast, but just the right temperature for walking everywhere. We stayed at the Millenium Hotel just across the street from Fanuille Hall - perfect location. Followed the entire Freedom Trail over two days. Went into the Paul Revere House, and wandered the cemeteries, which were so interesting. We loved the Boston Gardens, came back twice just to sit and enjoy the beauty. Took a free 1.5 hour tour, "The Battle of Bunker Hill," with the US Park Service, and it was really good. The ranger who provided the narrative was well versed and very enthusiastic.

Food everywhere was wonderful. We had clams (bellies of course!), chowdah, lobster dishes, great Italian food, and I fell in love with Shipwreck Pumpkins beer in Boston. Never had a bad meal. Not even close.

People in Boston were more friendly than I think anywhere else we have ever visited. Every time we stopped to look at our map with confusion, someone would stop and ask if he or she could help steer us to our destination. Twice people even walked out of their way to show us a special route or secret sight.

Thank you for the update. I'm glad you had such a good time!

I am glad it all went well for you and you enjoyed your trip so much. Hmmm Pumkin beer huh? That is a new one for me. Thanks for taking the time to post back.

Thanks for the update! So many don't bother.

I don't remember the Chinese junk in To-Be-Nameless Harbor, but a friend rented a big old turn of the century (19-20th) house there in the early 1908's, and it was pretty magical.

Thanks scdreamer for reporting back. Happy you had a good trip. It's always nice to read that a visitor has enjoyed "our" city and the Cape. I think people here are friendly but it's nice to hear it from someone who doesn't live here.

Now I'm hungry for some fried clams!

Scdreamer,I just returned from the area. I also went to Provincetown. I ate on the beach at a local waterfront restaurant, and had my first Portuguese soup. It was so wonderful one of the best soups I have ever tasted. It went really well with the Bloody Mary!!! I also went on Sand Dune tour that was fun and different. I tried to go to Baxters but they had closed for the season. We opted for Spanky's and the Black Cat. Spanky's was my favorite. We all had the "lazy mans lobster." It was fabulous. We also went to Nantucket for a day and Martha's Vineyard. Nantucket was one of my favorite places. Loved it there. Weather held out ok for us. Spotty showers and hear and there but did not dampen the spirits.