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Newport or Cape Cod?
Posted on 9/20/23 at 6:02 pm
Posted on 9/20/23 at 6:02 pm
Going to Boston in a couple of weeks and we were thinking of taking a day trip to either Newport RI to see the mansions or to Cape Cod to sight see (not really sure what's to do in Cape Cod, but know it's nice). Looking for recommendations on which one to do. Or is there a better day trip to take within 2 hours of Boston? Planning to rent a car for the day.
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Posted on 9/20/23 at 6:09 pm to jfw3535
If you want to see the mansions in Newport, the best way to do it is to walk the oceanfront trail that runs behind the mansions. That was a nice walk.
Posted on 9/20/23 at 6:22 pm to jfw3535
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Or is there a better day trip to take within 2 hours of Boston?
The Cape really isn’t a day trip unless you take the ferry to P-Town. Rental car wouldn’t be needed. The exception being if you’re beer people, in which case there’s the Treehouse in Sandwich. But I’d send you to the one in Charlton anyway.
What time of year? What are you looking to do?
Edit: sorry just saw in a couple weeks so ignore the when question. But the what is still relevant.
This post was edited on 9/20/23 at 6:32 pm
Posted on 9/20/23 at 8:21 pm to jfw3535
My rec is Newport. The Breakers is pretty cool; and the Cliff Walk is beautiful. Downtown offers a good selection of restaurants and bars.
Posted on 9/20/23 at 9:02 pm to jfw3535
Newport, definitely. You can just park once and then do everything on foot. As mentioned previously, do the Cliff Walk and then Thames St for shopping, food and drinks. Tennis Hall of Fame is also there if you are into tennis.
Posted on 9/21/23 at 8:38 am to jfw3535
Yeah, not sure the Cape is worth just a one day trip. With the ferry schedule into P-Town and how long the ride takes plus getting to/from the port in Boston you will end up spending more time in transit than actually on the Cape.
ETA, I didn't even think about the schedule change. Once Mid/late October hits the fast ferries into P-Town don't run as much so not even sure a day trip would be possible unless you went up on a weekend.
ETA, I didn't even think about the schedule change. Once Mid/late October hits the fast ferries into P-Town don't run as much so not even sure a day trip would be possible unless you went up on a weekend.
This post was edited on 9/21/23 at 8:41 am
Posted on 9/22/23 at 9:12 am to jfw3535
Newport for me, any time of the year for a day trip. I would also put Maine ahead of the Cape. Kennebunkport is about the same distance as Newport.
If you are leaving in a couple of weeks and are going to see the peak foliage, you may be better off going more North than South. I believe southeastern Maine will be in peak foliage season in early to mid October, whereas Boston/Newport is more mid to late October.
If Fall foliage is a significant reason for going, maybe you can make your decision when you get there. If Boston still hasn't peaked, go North into Maine. If Boston is in full color, go to Newport. Just my two cents.
Overall, I love Newport, because once you get there, it's all relatively close. Maine may require some driving around.
If you are leaving in a couple of weeks and are going to see the peak foliage, you may be better off going more North than South. I believe southeastern Maine will be in peak foliage season in early to mid October, whereas Boston/Newport is more mid to late October.
If Fall foliage is a significant reason for going, maybe you can make your decision when you get there. If Boston still hasn't peaked, go North into Maine. If Boston is in full color, go to Newport. Just my two cents.
Overall, I love Newport, because once you get there, it's all relatively close. Maine may require some driving around.
Posted on 9/22/23 at 12:38 pm to jfw3535
Cool whale watch out of Hyannis (Cape Cod) - great time of year. Toward the end of when they're hanging around...
Posted on 9/22/23 at 6:46 pm to jfw3535
My wife and I went a few years ago and went both directions from Boston. Spent a day in Newport and also a day in Portland, Maine. They were both great spots to us.
Posted on 9/23/23 at 8:07 pm to jfw3535
We took a day tour from Boston to Newport. It’s an all day deal but fun. We did 3 houses and walked the ocean walk. Had lunch down on the docks.
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