Ellen Albanese

Free admission to Cape Cod museums on Sept. 25

Several Cape Cod Museums will offer free admission on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010, as part of Smithsonian Magazine's sixth annual Museum Day. Participating Cape Cod museums include:Cape Cod Museum of Art, DennisCaptain Bangs Hallet House Museum, Yarmouth...

CLASH festival offers free or low-cost tours of Cape Cod farms, bogs, wineries

The 2010 Cape Land and Sea Harvest (CLASH), which will be held Sept. 24-26, will offer residents and visitors a record number of no- and low-cost opportunities to learn about the local foods of Cape Cod. Farms...

Fall specials on Nantucket: free ferry parking, restaurant week, cranberry festival

The Steamship Authority is offering free parking for Nantucket day-trippers through Oct. 13 at all Hyannis parking lots including the Hyannis Terminal, and off-site at the Lewis Bay Lot and Yarmouth Road Lot. Fall bargains on the upscale...

Free event brings Cape Cod home owners and home decor artisans together

Part of the joy of owning a home on Cape Cod, whether it's a summer cottage or year-round residence, is decorating it with authentic design elements created by Cape Cod artists and craftsmen. On Thursday, September 2...

CraftFest, Cape Cod's premier craft fair, offers free admission and parking

More than 100 artists, artisans, and craftsmen will offer their wares at CraftFest Aug. 21 and 22 on the Cotuit village green on Cape Cod. With free parking and free admission, this premier event is a frugal way to enjoy...

Free Cape Cod travel guide app for iPhone

The Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce has launched the Cape Cod Travel Guide as an application for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. The Chamber's new mobile visitor guide covers Cape Cod, along with the islands of Martha'...

Spice up your savings at wholesale spice outlet on Cape Cod

Atlantic Spice Company, a wholesale spice outlet on Cape Cod, offers deeply discounted prices on spices, coffee, tea, grains, and gourmet foods. Its vast inventory includes everyday seasonings as well as exotic and fun products, more than 250 herbs, spices...

New Hyannis hostel offers budget lodging to travelers visiting Cape Cod

Hostels are known around the world for offering simple, inexpensive overnight accommodations, and a brand new hostel in Cape Cod hot spot Hyannis carries on the budget travel tradition. (Hostelling International's FAQs provide a good overview for those...

Cape Cod bicycle trails offer residents and tourists a free ride

When you've had enough beach time and you're yearning to get some low-key exercise, bicycling Cape Cod's bike trails is the answer. Cycling gets you up close and personal with the various topographies...

Take a hike: Free walking trails on Cape Cod

If beaches are Cape Cod's primary draw, its vast acreage of nature preserves and walking trails is a close second. Hiking or walking is an excellent and virtually cost-free way to see the geographic splendor and diversity...

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