News from a Hyannis Hotel

MARTHA'S VINEYARD
Settled in the early 17th century, this story book island is a paradise for artists and photographers alike and boasts such distinguished and exciting residents as news commentator Walter Cronkite, TV host Mike Wallace of 60 Minutes, and singer Carly Simon. You can tour through quaint towns with streets lined with sea captains' homes built when the only great industry was whaling by harpoon. You may visit Oak Bluffs, with its century old gingerbread cottages, the breathtaking view of Gay Head's clay colored cliffs and a view of Chappaquiddick. In Edgartown you will have time to explore the narrow winding streets

NANTUCKET ISLAND
It's about another time. When you visit Nantucket's cobblestone streets, quaint shops, windswept moors and endless beaches, you will be transported back to a more serene time and place. Washed by the Atlantic, with beaches and water incredibly clear and sparkling, Nantucket has a history of seafaring greatness. It's all around you on this picturesque island. Over 800 homes built between 1740 to 1840 by brave whaling men still stand lovingly preserved. For 100 years, this was the greatest whaling center in the world. You will discover the exciting shops and boutiques. Nantucket. A place out of time.

HYANNIS / WHALE WATCH CRUISE
Today you may wish to tour in Hyannis and its surrounding area with a view of the Kennedy Compound, the John F. Kennedy Memorial and St. Francis Xavier Church. You can then motor east along the Old King's Highway, which threads its way along the original Indian trail, through lovely countryside where quaint Cape Cod homes, churches and villages dot the way. This morning or afternoon (depending on the tides) you will board The Hyannis Whale Watcher, a state of the art jet powered boat. This vessel is the fastest and most whale friendly of her kind in the northeast. Your cruise takes you along the quaint cottage colony and light house on Sandy Neck, across Cape Cod Bay to view these magnificent creatures. Your ship is equipped with a crew of experienced spotters, sophisticated navigation equipment guaranteed to make your whale watching a success. You will be spellbound as you thrill to the sight of whales as they surface and sound near the ship for an experience you will never forget.

RAIL & SAIL
Discover the Hidden Beauty of Cape Cod by Rail!
Feel the thrill as the whistle blows and your fun-filled adventure begins. The rhythm of the train will whisk you away on an exhilarating two-hour journey by rail. You'll pass beautiful cranberry bogs, natural woodlands, lush marshes and more as you make your way between Hyannis and the Cape Cod Canal.
Explore the Historic Shore by Sail!
Ride abroad the old-time Maine coastal steamer, Patience and Prudence. Sail along while you experience the sparkling emerald waters, fresh salt air and soft sou'west breezes. There's so much to enjoy on this leisurely one-hour cruise... pristine shorelines, local landmarks, scenic "Islands" and the historic Kennedy Compound.