What Makes a Great Cape Cod Stay?

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A truly memorable vacation is about more than stunning scenery and fun things to do. Or even great dining options or luxurious accommodations. An enjoyable vacation, one that sets the bar by which future holidays are measured, is about all of these things coming together to create a balanced harmony between the excitement of discovering …

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Day-tripping to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket

It might be something of a hard sell to journey too far afield when vacationing at the Ship’s Knees Inn. After all, you’re in Orleans, one of Cape Cod’s most eclectic towns. Spectacular beaches. Wonderful theatre. Fine dining. Art galleries. Amateur baseball at its finest. It’s all right at your doorstep. And not far away …

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Setting Sail on Cape Cod

Explore wildlife in its natural habitat, or perhaps just sip some bubbly while watching the sun go down. “Sailing takes me away to where I’ve always heard it could be Just a dream and the wind to carry me And soon I will be free.” —    Christopher Cross   On Cape Cod, Christopher Cross’s words …

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An Ode to Oysters: A Cape Cod Tradition

“He was a bold man that first ate an oyster.” As the quote from Irish satirist Jonathan Swift indicates, raw oysters on the half shell aren’t especially pretty. Opting to eat a gray, gelatinous blob plucked from the sea – without cooking it – just doesn’t sound very appetizing. But, oh; the taste. Savored without …

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Recipe for Summer Breakfast -“Overnight Oats”

You might think, oatmeal served at room temperature….how good can this be? We began serving this recipe at the Inn breakfast about 2 years ago, but it has become surprisingly popular and one of our most requested recipes. Being a hot oatmeal lover, I was a little reluctant but became a big fan after my …

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