Next weekend (12/5-12/7) is a wonderful time to come to Cape Cod to get into the real Christmas spirit. Almost all the small Cape Cod towns have their version of a Christmas walk or Christmas stroll. The towns are all decked out for Christmas, there's caroling, hot cider, merchant open houses and specials, tree lightnings, boat parades, and many more activities. The next few blogs will be about the activities in the different towns, but today I'll write about one of the most famous Christmas strolls which attracts thousands of visitors from around the world: "Nantucket Noel and Christmas Stroll".
It started 35 years ago as a small island festival down Nantucket's cobblestone Main Street and has blossomed into an island wide, month long celebration. "It's all about warm, cozy fireplaces, caroling under the stars, warm cider and all of the holiday traditions that many folks really enjoy". Sounds like a perfect way to get away from the shopping frenzy and commercialism of Christmas for a feel of a small town Christmas.
Streets are lined with lit Christmas trees, and in addition to the traditional carolers, local musicians also perform, including a Capella groups and a blues band or two. While this tradition is now a month long, the "Annual Nantucket Christmas Stroll Weekend" is this weekend from December 5th to the 7th. If you'd prefer to avoid the crowds you can visit Nantucket midweek. For more information, visit www.nantucketchamber.org.
The Tidewater is only 5 minutes to the ferry for Nantucket. Our heated pool and hot tub are a welcome relief after a day of festivities and our 50's style diner is open on Saturdays and Sundays for an hearty breakfast. We are offering a special rate of $59.99 for the weekend.
Voula
This blog was designed by the Tidewater Inn in West Yarmouth as a way of keeping our guests and potential visitors to Cape Cod informed of events,activities, and specials and a way to share the beauty and uniqueness of the Cape.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Murder Mystery Train
For those of you who are train, mystery, and dining enthusiasts there's a way to combine all three interests next Saturday night, December 6th. The Cape Cod Central Railroad, only a mile from the Tidewater Inn, is offering a special night of "murder, mayhem, music and more on a fun-filled holiday elegant dinner train. Dine on a 5-course meal in climate-controlled comfort while testing your best sleuthing skills to solve the crime. Victorian costumed characters perform a Dicken's style show complete with seasonal music and merriment". The mystery is appropriately called "Decked in the Halls"and departs Hyannis at 6:30PM for three hours of entertainment and superb food in elegant surroundings.
The Tidewater Inn is offering a package for this evening for $222. This includes accommodations for two at the Tidewater where you can also enjoy our pool, hot tub, and breakfast diner, tickets for two for the evening on the train including, taxes, gratuity and fuel surcharge. Call us at 508-775-7322 or visit www.capetrain.com for more information. You can also click on the title above to bring you to their site. Bon appetit and happy crime solving.
Voula
The Tidewater Inn is offering a package for this evening for $222. This includes accommodations for two at the Tidewater where you can also enjoy our pool, hot tub, and breakfast diner, tickets for two for the evening on the train including, taxes, gratuity and fuel surcharge. Call us at 508-775-7322 or visit www.capetrain.com for more information. You can also click on the title above to bring you to their site. Bon appetit and happy crime solving.
Voula
Monday, November 24, 2008
Thanksgiving in Plymouth
If you don't yet have specific plans for Thanksgiving and are looking for something different to do Plimoth Plantation is a way to experience an authentic Thanksgiving and get a sense of history at the same time. Plymouth, only half an hour from the Cape, is home to Plimoth Plantation an authentic replica of the original 1620's village with people depicting native Wompanoag Indians Colonial English.
On Thanksgiving they offering Thanksgiving activities all day long. In addition, there will be a Thanksgiving buffet. Experience an old fashioned Thanksgiving at Plimoth Plantation. Visit their website www.plimoth.org for more information.
Voula
On Thanksgiving they offering Thanksgiving activities all day long. In addition, there will be a Thanksgiving buffet. Experience an old fashioned Thanksgiving at Plimoth Plantation. Visit their website www.plimoth.org for more information.
Voula
Friday, November 21, 2008
Seal & Seabird Cruise
Although it has become a bit colder, the weather is still great on Cape Cod and there's still time to enjoy the unique nature of the Cape before winter sets in. On Saturday, November 22nd, the Wellfleet BAy Wildlife Sanctuary is offering A "Seal & Seabird Cruise" at 1:30 out of Wellfleet Harbor into Cape Cod Bay and Billinsgate Shoal abroad the Navigator.
This area is excellent for viewing both gray and harbor seals as they rest on the shoal and swim in surrounding waters. Late fall also brings migrating sea ducks as well as loons, gannets and kittiwakes. Mass Audubon Society naturalists will be on board to identify seal and birds, share natural history information and points of interest. Although, the boat has a closed cabin, dress warmly for the best viewing is from the deck.
There will also be cruises on Nov. 28th and 29th at 2PM if you can't make this one. Call 508-349-2615 to register or for more information. It promises to be a beautiful weekend. We'd love to have you stay at the Tidewater where you can relax and swim in our heated pool or soak in our new hot tub, after a day of enjoying nature on Cape Cod.
(info from Cape Cod Times)
Voula
This area is excellent for viewing both gray and harbor seals as they rest on the shoal and swim in surrounding waters. Late fall also brings migrating sea ducks as well as loons, gannets and kittiwakes. Mass Audubon Society naturalists will be on board to identify seal and birds, share natural history information and points of interest. Although, the boat has a closed cabin, dress warmly for the best viewing is from the deck.
There will also be cruises on Nov. 28th and 29th at 2PM if you can't make this one. Call 508-349-2615 to register or for more information. It promises to be a beautiful weekend. We'd love to have you stay at the Tidewater where you can relax and swim in our heated pool or soak in our new hot tub, after a day of enjoying nature on Cape Cod.
(info from Cape Cod Times)
Voula
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Shopping on Cape Cod
I still haven't started my Christmas shopping and there are probably others like me. It seems as if I can't get into the spirit until after Thanksgiving. Those of you who are like me, I invite you to come to the Cape to shop. After years of shopping in the Boston area and fighting the crowds, I have actually enjoyed shopping more on the Cape. The traffic jams and parking problems are non-existent and there's so many shopping options.
Of course there's the Cape Cod Mall with all the traditional stores, but there's also many gift shops and boutiques with unique shops in all the small towns. For the budget shopper, my favorite stores of TJMaxx, Marshalls, and Filene's basement are all within a few miles of the Tidewater. There's also Mashpee Commons which is only 20 minutes away with its little village feel. Wrentham Outlets are only 45 minutes away for even more options.
After a day of shopping you can relax in our heated pool and new hot tub with 43 jets. Call or visit us at www.tidewatercapecod.com for specials during this season.
Voula
Of course there's the Cape Cod Mall with all the traditional stores, but there's also many gift shops and boutiques with unique shops in all the small towns. For the budget shopper, my favorite stores of TJMaxx, Marshalls, and Filene's basement are all within a few miles of the Tidewater. There's also Mashpee Commons which is only 20 minutes away with its little village feel. Wrentham Outlets are only 45 minutes away for even more options.
After a day of shopping you can relax in our heated pool and new hot tub with 43 jets. Call or visit us at www.tidewatercapecod.com for specials during this season.
Voula
Monday, November 17, 2008
Holiday "Taste" of Cape Cod
One of my favorite pastimes is eating out and this weekend is a great time to sample foods from many area restaurants in one location at the 2nd annual "Holiday Festival of Restaurants & Foods". It will be held at the Resort and Conference Center at Hyannis on Sunday November 23rd from 1PM to 6PM. Part of the $25 per person fee will benefit Meal on Wheels. The fee will enable one to sample food from over 35 restaurants, view cooking demonstrations and fashion shows, dance to the music of a 16 piece band, and a chance of winning over $1000 in door prizes.
For more information, visit their website at www.ckdcapecod.com or click on the title above. We are offering our special rates of $49.99 on Sunday through Thursday and $59.99 on Friday and Saturday at the Tidewater Inn so come to the Cape, relax and enjoy the cooking of the over 35 chefs. You can call us at 508-775-6322 or visit our website, tidewatercapecod.com.
Voula
For more information, visit their website at www.ckdcapecod.com or click on the title above. We are offering our special rates of $49.99 on Sunday through Thursday and $59.99 on Friday and Saturday at the Tidewater Inn so come to the Cape, relax and enjoy the cooking of the over 35 chefs. You can call us at 508-775-6322 or visit our website, tidewatercapecod.com.
Voula
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Dining on Cape Cod for Thanksgiving
As I mentioned in my earlier blog, there are many dining options on Cape Cod from very casual to fine dining. Reservations are recommended for all restaurants so I have listed the phones numbers. The restaurants are usually booked solid for Thanksgiving so I would recommend making your reservations early.
The Yarmouth House which is about 3/4 of a mile from the Tidewater is serving Thanksgiving dinner with all the traditional fixings from 12:00 to 7:PM (508-771-5154).
Abbicci Contemporary Mediterranean Bistro in Yarmouthport will be serving dinner from 12:30 to 6:30 (508-362-3501)They are a smaller restaurant and offer an more intimate atmosphere with beautiful presentation of exquisitely prepared food.
Ocean House in Dennis is serving dinner from 12:00 to 5:00PM (508-394-0700. The Ocean House has a breathtaking view of Nantucket Sound and their food is exceptional.
There are several more offering dinner, I picked the closest ones. If anyone needs more recommendations, give me a call at 508-775-6322. We are also offering a special at the Tidewater for Thanksgiving of $69.99 for one night, $59.99 for 2 nights and $49.99 if you stay 3 or more nights. Hope to see you on the Cape.
Voula
The Yarmouth House which is about 3/4 of a mile from the Tidewater is serving Thanksgiving dinner with all the traditional fixings from 12:00 to 7:PM (508-771-5154).
Abbicci Contemporary Mediterranean Bistro in Yarmouthport will be serving dinner from 12:30 to 6:30 (508-362-3501)They are a smaller restaurant and offer an more intimate atmosphere with beautiful presentation of exquisitely prepared food.
Ocean House in Dennis is serving dinner from 12:00 to 5:00PM (508-394-0700. The Ocean House has a breathtaking view of Nantucket Sound and their food is exceptional.
There are several more offering dinner, I picked the closest ones. If anyone needs more recommendations, give me a call at 508-775-6322. We are also offering a special at the Tidewater for Thanksgiving of $69.99 for one night, $59.99 for 2 nights and $49.99 if you stay 3 or more nights. Hope to see you on the Cape.
Voula
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Thanksgiving on Cape Cod Central Railroad
I can't believe that it's already time to start thinking of Thanksgiving. If you don't have a family get together to attend, why not head down to the Cape. It's a wonderful time to relax, unwind, treat yourself to dinner out and start or finish Christmas shopping on Black Friday. Many guests have been asking me for restaurants serving Thanksgiving Dinner so I am compiling a local list. I'll have that ready in a couple of days.
While checking out the options, I came across a very interesting alternative to the traditional restaurants. The Cape Cod Central Railroad is offering Thanksgiving Dinner from 12:30 to 3:30. The train runs a two hour scenic from Hyannis to the Cape Cod Canal. Along the way you'll pass beautiful cranberry bogs, natural woodlands, and lush marshes and the Cape Cod Canal. The Cape Cod Railroad offers many different excursions and I'll detail some of those on a later blog. Imagine being served Thanksgiving dinner on the train as the train travels through beautiful scenery. It's like taking a trip through time. Guests rave about the food. The only problem I've heard is that sometimes the plates shift as the train makes turns! Sounds like fun! To get more information, visit their website, www.capetrain.com, or call 508-771-3800. Be sure to make reservations. You can also click on the title above.
Voula
While checking out the options, I came across a very interesting alternative to the traditional restaurants. The Cape Cod Central Railroad is offering Thanksgiving Dinner from 12:30 to 3:30. The train runs a two hour scenic from Hyannis to the Cape Cod Canal. Along the way you'll pass beautiful cranberry bogs, natural woodlands, and lush marshes and the Cape Cod Canal. The Cape Cod Railroad offers many different excursions and I'll detail some of those on a later blog. Imagine being served Thanksgiving dinner on the train as the train travels through beautiful scenery. It's like taking a trip through time. Guests rave about the food. The only problem I've heard is that sometimes the plates shift as the train makes turns! Sounds like fun! To get more information, visit their website, www.capetrain.com, or call 508-771-3800. Be sure to make reservations. You can also click on the title above.
Voula
Monday, November 3, 2008
DiParma Italian Table
When visiting Cape Cod and staying at the Tidewater it's nice to have the option of taking a short walk to a restaurant for lunch or dinner. There are several counter service restaurants and sandwich shops within walking distance, but we finally have a wonderful full-serve restaurant a very short walk away. They have been open a couple of months and already have quite a following of locals and tourists. The Zambelis family, who also own and operate the well-known and popular Yarmouth House and Christopher's Restaurant, purchased the old Clancy's Restaurant and transformed it into a warm, cozy Tuscan restaurant.
The outside was totally redone and with its warm colors, columns and stucco look could have come straight from Tuscany. The interior was also extensively revamped and has an informal country Italian look with both tables and comfortable, private booths. The food, of course Italian, ranges from traditional Italian favorites to simply pizza and salad. They present a wonderful large bowl of "insalata" for the entire table with refills on the house. They serve dinner until 10PM but their lounge offers pizza and appetizer until midnight. If you prefer to relax in your room instead of going out to dinner, everything on their menu is available to go. DiParma's is a wonderful addition to our neighborhood. Visit www.DiParmaRestaurant.com or simply click on the title above for more information the restaurant.
Voula
The outside was totally redone and with its warm colors, columns and stucco look could have come straight from Tuscany. The interior was also extensively revamped and has an informal country Italian look with both tables and comfortable, private booths. The food, of course Italian, ranges from traditional Italian favorites to simply pizza and salad. They present a wonderful large bowl of "insalata" for the entire table with refills on the house. They serve dinner until 10PM but their lounge offers pizza and appetizer until midnight. If you prefer to relax in your room instead of going out to dinner, everything on their menu is available to go. DiParma's is a wonderful addition to our neighborhood. Visit www.DiParmaRestaurant.com or simply click on the title above for more information the restaurant.
Voula
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