We’re expecting a beautiful weekend on Cape Cod. In the next few days we’ll get rid of this rain and see temperatures in the high 70s for Saturday and Sunday. So it’ll be the perfect late Spring weekend for walking on the beach and browsing shops and museums.

Because we haven’t reached the Memorial Day weekend, you can still get reduced rates. If you’d like to stay on the lower Cape Cod area, take a look at the Fort Hill Bed & Breakfast in Eastham. The Spring rates are in effect until late May. The Fort Hill Bed & Breakfast has 3 rooms - the Emma, the Lucille, and the Nantucket.

The Emma Room is currently billed at $240, the Summer rate will be $265. The Lucille Room Spring Rate is $225 while the Summer Rate is $235. The Nantucket Room is $300 during the Spring and Summer is $325.  Things do change so you can give them a call at 508-240-2870. Or check out the Fort Hill Website.

If you’re coming to Cape Cod to be close to nature the Fort Hill Bed and Breakfast is located near beaches, bike trails, and nature walks. The bed & breakfast sits on a hill overlooking a bay.

Cape Cod Scenic Tours is the Easy Way to See Cape Cod Attractions, Provincetow Dunes, and Historic Sites

If you only have a short time, it can be difficult to see a lot of things on Cape Cod because it’s so spread out. Our summer or weekend traffic can also be intimidating. Especially for some of our British tourists, who are used to driving on the other side of the road. I always take a tour when I get to a new city or region to get my bearings. I find it makes my vacation stay a lot more organized. Leo, my husband,  on the other hand prefers to wander. He gets his info and bearings by finding a locally-owned restaurant and coffee shop. Both seem to work. So it isn’t uncommon for us to split up for one day. It’s fun to compare notes and see what we’ve each learned about an ares.

There’s a company called Cape Cod Scenic Tours that can help. They arrange to meet you in one of several commuter lots on Cape Cod. These are safe places to leave your car, while you are on your scenic tour.

You can choose one of three pre-planned tours, or if you have six or more people, they’ll design a custom tour for you. The first two tour last approximately six hours. A picnic lunch at a scenic spot is also included. The last tour is 4 hours and you get snacks and beverages.

The Provincetown & Dunes Tour. You’ll see Historical Villages and Sandy Beaches along scenic Route 6A. Enjoy the wonderful view of Cape Cod Bay from Scargo Tower. View Windmills and Sea Captains Homes while riding to Provincetown and areas of The Cape Cod National Seashore. Once in Provincetown you will have 1 hour on your own. Here you will enjoy local attractions such as MacMillan Wharf, the Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum, Commercial Street shops & galleries, Portuguese Bakeries and Art’s Dune Tours. The tour is available on Sunday and Thursday and is $70 for Adults - $40 for Children Under 12. Art’s Dune Tours is $22 extra per person.

Seashore, Seal, and Lighthouse Tour. Travel the historic and quaint Route 6A on the north side of Cape Cod. View Cape Cod Bay from Scargo Tower in Dennis. Old Sea Captains homes with lovely gardens line the way to the outer cape. Visit The Cape Cod National Seashore stopping for pictures at Fort Hill, Salt Pond, Nauset Lighthouse and Marconi Station (our country’s first wireless station). Then travel over to Chatham, here you will see the famous Chatham Bars Inn, Chatham Light including north beach and the Chatham Cut. Visit the Chatham Fish Pier and see many Seals and fishing vessels. Finish with a visit to the Three Harbors in Harwich Port viewing Nantucket Sound. This tour is available Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. $70 for Adults -$40 for Children Under 12.

Mid-Cape Adventure Tour. Visit the JFK Memorial on Lewis Bay in Hyannis Harbor then over to Cape Cod Potato Chips factory. Travelling on the charming Route 6A on the north side of Cape Cod and see the historic homes and inns and bay side beaches. Scargo Tower in Dennis Village provides great views of Cape Cod Bay. Higgins Farm Windmill in Brewster, cranberry bogs in Harwich and quaint Harbors on Cape Cod’s south shore. Nantucket Sound, Bass River and the historic areas of Yarmouth will make you realize why you chose a Cape Cod vacation. A 4-hour tour with 9 AM start Tuesdays and Fridays.Ssnacks and beverages provided. $50.00 Adults, $40.00 children 12 and under.

On the down side, if fewer than 4 people sign up for the tour, they’ll cancel it the night before. Yes they refund the money, but it’ll leave a hole in your plans. Cape Cod Scenic Tours doesn’t have a packaged tour that includes Sandwich, Falmouth, Bourne, or Mashpee - otherwise known as the Upper Cape.  But it’s certainly worthing looking into if you’re the kind of person who enjoys guided tours. Here’s their phone number 1-508-394-2221 - and the  Cape Cod Scenic Tours website.