Portuguese Festival in Provincetown

The Cape is home to many of Portuguese descent who originally came to the Cape to work in the fishing industry or in the cranberry bogs. This coming week, beginning on Thursday, June 23th they celebrate their heritage with the Provincetown Portuguese Festival. It's a four day event that takes place throughout town and features food, music, dance and more. It begins on Thursday with Compartilhe Na Nossa Mesa or "share our table", an event showcasing food from Provincetown's restaurants. Be sure to make reservations. There will be a parade on Saturday and the festival will finish with the Blessing of the Fleet on Sunday.

Check out their website, http://www.provincetownportuguesefestival.com/ for a schedule of events. This event was voted one of the top 100 events in the U.S. Sounds like a fun way to explore a new culture. Provincetown is also a beautiful and fun city to visit.

Architectural Walking Tour of Yarmouthport

On June 1st at 1pm an Architectural Tour of Yarmouthport sponsored by Historical Society of Old Yarmouth will take place along Route 6A. Perfect time to get a glimpse of historic homes along the Captains' Mile. Architect Sara Porter leads visitors on a tour along Route 6A to discuss the history and architecture of several homes, starting at the Captain Bangs Hallet House. For more information call 508-362-3021 for visit http://www.hsoy.org/. Great opportunity to get a feel for old Cape Cod and its history.

Maritime Month on Cape Cod

May is Maritme month on Cape Cod.  Lots of fun events during the month...fishing derby and lots of maritime events. Check out the website for the Cape Cod Maritime Museum, http://www.capecodmaritimemuseum.org/ for more information.



 On Sunday, May 15th from 10am to 3pm, Race Point Lighthouse will recognize this important event with FREE tours of the Keeper's House, Lighthouse and Whistle House. The Keeper's House was restored to its' original 1950's-era beauty in 1997, and now welcomes visitors from around the world for overnight stays. Views from the top of the restored lighthouse are spectacular, and shouldn't be missed! Maritime Weekend visitors should meet at the lower level of the Race Point Beach parking lot in Provincetown. There, our Suburbans will provide complimentary roundtrip transportation over a stunning two miles of sand to the lighthouse. Light refreshments will also be provided at the Keeper's House. Donations will be graciously accepted. The Race Point Lighthouse Gift Shop will also be open, offering a unique selection of Race Point Lighthouse memorabilia for sale. Visit them online at http://www.racepointlighthouse.net/

The purpose of these free tours is in recognition of Mariner's Weekend and to give the community access to a historical maritime site, including the renovated Race Point Keeper's House and the Race Point Lighthouse, at the Cape Cod National Seashore's Race Point Beach in Provincetown, MA.
Contact info for Race Point Lighthouse: Nikki Nunes, Race Point Lighthouse, (508) 487-9930 or http://www.racepointlighthouse.net/

The Tidewater will have a Manager's Special for the month of $69.99 Sunday-Thursday and $79.99 Friday and Saturday. Call us at 508-775-6322 for more information.

It's a Golf Weekend on Cape Cod!

April must be Golf month on Cape Cod. We had two golf groups from Maine 2 weeks ago and this weekend we have 4 golf groups on our property. They have almost the entire building in the back which overlooks the picnic area (40 rooms)! Golfers on the Cape can play almost year round and it seems that our northern friends are golf deprived and are anxious to hit the golf greens. It's easy to plan a golf getaway at the Tidewater: just give us your dates, number of people, golf course preferences (or we can choose) and we do all the work for you. Your group just comes down and enjoys a day of golf, relaxing around the pool, grilling in our picnic area, or dinner out at one of the wonderful restaurants on the Cape.

Give us a call at 508-775-6322 and let us plan your golf getaway for you.

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.

Voula