Tripadvisor Names Cape Spot One Of Their ‘Best Of The Best’ Travel Destinations
It’s that time of year. The weather gets colder, and more of us are stuck inside. What to do, what to do? Fire up the iPads, that’s what we do. The search is on, we are making our vacation plans. Dreaming of summer and planning our getaways, that’s what makes us feel all warm and fuzzy inside. So, consider this; Tripadvisor named a Cape spot one of their “Best of the Best’ travel destinations in the U.S!
This popular Cape Cod spot is already hot, and about to get hotter this season. As reported in Tripadvisor there are 3 New England places that ranked high on this list. And chances are you’ve been to one of these Tripadvisor best travel destinations.
I’m a Cape girl. I’ve been going my whole life. We have a family place at Nauset Light Beach and it’s my heaven on earth. The Cape spot that ranked highest of all New England on the Tripadvisor list is a favorite of my to visit too. There’s never a dull moment when day tripping or weekending in Provincetown. The food, charm, shopping, art, entertainment, culture and people watching are top notch. I love that there are so many restaurants offering water views for dining. Check out Pepe’s Wharf Restaurant if you go!
Three New England Spots Clinched Top 15
Congratulations to Provincetown for earning high marks from Trip Advisor users. The beautiful little town earned the #5 spot on their “Traveler’s Choice Best of the Best Destinations” Did you know that nearly 3/4 of P-Town is “preserved in it’s wilderness state as part of the Cape Cod National Seashore Park?” That is, according the the Provincetown Chamber of Commerce. They also stated that “the Park provides visitors access to magnificent ocean beaches, nature bike and walking trails and exhibits.”
The “trending” report is based on places that have seen the most growth in interest, from year to year, as stated in the travel website. 2 other New England spots made the Top 15. They are Newport, Rhode Island coming in at #13, and Portland, Maine with a #14th place ranking. Napa, California earned the #1 spot. Mentioned in the article is the fact that 94% of us plan to travel as much, if not more than last year. So, happy trails, wherever you go!
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Wellfleet, Cape Cod
Cape Cod is an obvious location. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekend, there is perhaps no place that is more popular in Massachusetts. To me, it’s about finding that specific corner of Cape Cod that is right for you. You can camp or find cottages along Cahoon Hallow Road that will enable amazing trips to the beach. Trekking those sand dunes, hitting the three-foot waves (yes, sometimes there are shark warnings), and then getting food at the Beachcomber while listening to the great live music, is my perfect day.
North Conway, New Hampshire
There is never a bad time to visit this charming town. You can ski Cranmore in the winter. Hike, hit the waterfalls, or visit Storyland in the summer. Either way, you will be graced with some amazing local restaurants. In fact, North Conway flies under the radar as one of the best pizza towns in New England. The hotels like Eastern Slope in accommodate any season, and are right in the middle of town where all the bars, restaurants and stores are. This weekend getaway is probably the least “quiet” but has the most amount of options at your fingertips.
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Woodstock, Vermont
The river that runs through Woodstock has a way of speaking to you. It’s serene but can also provide a thrill of pushing you down stream. It’s calming to provide that fresh water cleanse to rid yourself of all that comes with the lights on the city. Lastly, the various rope swings scattered around the town provide a liberating rush. From the climb up the rocks to the swing, to the plunge, you focus on nothing but the joy of that ride. Ramunto’s Brick Oven and Brews is also an essential stop upon each visit.
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Sebago Lake, Maine
Lake life just hits differently. Depending upon where you go around Lake Sebago you get the feeling that nowhere else on the planet exists while you there. Frye Island has the magic of no public cars, local watering holes, and the ability to bike incredible dirt roads. There’s a history there to learn about and local taps to enjoy. It’s common to see jet skiing or pontoon boating anywhere you look within the glistening waters. Furthermore, certain towns offer that one and only general store that has everything you can imagine, from household cleaning supplies to steaks to grill for dinner.
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