Fishing Derby on Cape Cod

After a tough New England winter I am sure all you anglers are looking forward to hitting the water and enjoying the outdoors on Cape Cod once again. It is time to break out the rods and reels get ready for fishing!  Cape Cod is a popular destination for fishermen. In April and May, we have several large fishing groups that are staying at the Tidewater to spend a few days deep sea fishing.  A great time for fishermen to come to the Cape is from May 29th through June 4th for the First Line Fishing Derby. It takes place throughout the Mid Cape and there are several official weigh stations.  There are lots of fun events planned including a kick off party at Hyannis Marina, silent auction, semi pro hockey game, live music,  food, and much more. For more information and to sign up go to the First Line Fishing website: http://www.firstlinefishing.com/ or call 508-208-2265.

The Tidewater will be offering a manager's special price of $69 Sunday through Thursday and $79 for Friday and Saturday. Give us a call at 508-775-6322 for more information.



The Derby has a slew of weigh in stations set up on Cape Cod. And each night during that week a social get together will be held at a local restaurant. To view the schedule please goto the First Line Fishing website. www.firstlinefishing.com

Boatbuilder's Show on Cape Cod

 The fifth annual Boatbuilders’ Show on Cape Cod returns to Cape Cod onFeb. 11 through the 13th. It will be held at the Resort and Conference Center at Hyannis.There will be a large selection of unique, custom and limited-production boats in both wood and fiberglass. This is not your normal boat show with the typical showroom boats. At this year’s show, boaters looking for something other than off-the-rack, production boats will find more than 40 exhibitors and a large variety of custom-built sail and powerboats on display.

Admission is $5. Children under 12 are free, and there is plenty of free parking. Show hours are Friday 2 to 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information and directions, visit boatcapecod.org.


The Tidewater is offering a special price of $59.99 per night for this weekend. Bring your sweetheart and make it a special Valentine Weekend. Call us at 508-775-6322 for reservations or questions.

Cape Cod National Seashore

"A man may stand there and put all America behind him." Henry David Thoreau on the area now designated the Cape Cod National Seashore.

Cape Cod National Seashore turns 50 this year and it's going to be a year of special events and celebrations. It's hard to believe that there was a great deal of opposition to preserving this area and making it a national park. Read this interesting article about the great debate on designating the seashore a national park: http://www.wickedlocal.com/capecod/features/x1911150918/Cape-Cod-National-Seashore-50th-Anniversary-The-Great-DebateOne.  The National Seashore is the most unspoiled and undeveloped part of the Cape and is one of my favorite places to visit when I need solice. The best place to begin is at the Salt Pond Visitors Center on Route 6 in Eastham where there is a museum and guides to answer questions. Coast Guard beach is consistantly voted one of the best beaches in the US. My brother and his family frequent this beach when they return to the Northeast from Chicago because of the waves and they can surf with their boogey boards. The water is cold, but the beaches are pristine and breathtaking. Along the National Seashore there are nature trails, bike trails, lighthouses, picnic areas, and historic sights. Here's a link with special events celebrating the 50th anniversary: http://www.nps.gov/caco/cape-cod-national-seashore-50th-anniversary.htm

The park is located on a 40 mile stretch of Route 6 and ends at Provincetown, which is a beautiful place to spend the rest of the day enjoying the many shops, restaurants, beaches and sand dunes. Provincetown is also the home of whale watching, dune tours, and many artists galleries. So give us a call at Tidewater at 508-775-6322 and we'd be happy to help you plan a few days on the Cape.

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Arts on Cape Cod

Now that it's winter and the beaches aren't as inviting, it's the perfect time to enjoy the arts on Cape Cod. The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod and the Cotuit Center for the Arts present "So Big!" and exhibition by more than 50 Cape Cod artists exploring artistic size, scale, and impact. The exhibit is free and open daily from 10am to 5pm. It runs now through February 12th at the Cotuit Center for the Arts. Visit their website:  http://www.artsfoundation.org/ or call 508-362-0066.

Take advantage of the Tidewater's winter special of $49.99 per night Sunday - Thursday and $59.99 per night on Friday and Saturday. Call us at 508-775-6322 for reservation or information.

An Original Thanksgiving, Plimoth Plantation

Looking for an authentic & historical Thanksgiving experience? Return to the roots of Thanksgiving with "America's Thanksgiving Dinner" held at Plimoth Plantation. The dinners which feature a choice of a three course sit down meal or a buffet, also allow visitors to intereact with role-playing residents of the 17th century village and learn about the original Thanksgiving. Great experience for kids. For more information, visit their website, http://www.plimoth.org/.

Plymouth, "America's Hometown" also has a parade on Thanksgiving morning. Plymouth is only 30 minutes from the Tidewater. Don't forget, we still have a few rooms left for $59.99 per night.

Antiques on Cape Cod

Route 6A on Cape Cod is one of the most scenic routes of the Cape and this route is an antique lover's paradise. The road itself—also called the Old King’s Highway—is a treasure, lined with historic houses, ancient cemeteries, stone walls, views of salt marshes—and antique shops. Almost all of these shops are open year-round, but particularly in the off-season, it’s wise to call ahead. There's a great article on Cape Cod Life that gives information on antique shops along 6A:
http://capecodlife.com/home-stories/2010/10/ramble-for-riches/


Shop for yourself or find unique gifts for the holidays. Stay on the Cape and take advantage of the Tidewater's special off season pricing  Visit our Tidewater's Manager's Special page for details: http://www.tidewatercapecod.com/html/manager.asp

Theatre on Ice On Cape

Who would have thought that we would have world class figure skating on Cape Cod. On April 6th through the 8th, hundreds of skaters from all over the world will compete in the US Figure Skating-sanctioned second Nations Cup which will take in Hyannis! This will be the very first time the international Theatre on Ice event is held on American soil and the Hyannis Youth & Community Center (HYCC) will be the main rink where teams from as far away as France, Spain, Russia, Switzerland, Ukraine and Australia will compete. After the Olympic-style closing ceremonies and medal presentations, the fourth Theatre on Ice National Competition will take place on April 9 and 10. Thirty to fifty teams from all over the United States will be competing. Tickets are $45 till April 1, when they'll increase to $60. (There are discounts for seniors and students.) Tickets go on sale December 1 at HYCC, or online at http://www.2011nationscup.com/.

If you love skating or have a children that skate, why not make plans to visit the

Cape in April. There might not be another opportunity to watch international skating skating at home. Call us at 508-775 or visit our website http://www.tidewatercapecod/ for reservations.