Travel this Spring

Winter isn’t going anywhere for a while, but that doesn’t mean you can’t think Spring while you wait. There’s plenty to do in anticipation of Spring, and this month, we’ve listed a few activities that should keep you busy until the weather warms and you book your stay with us at Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club. 

Enjoy the last of our damp winter by preparing for a lovely spring; add some color to your wardrobe, spring clean, take yourself for a scenic drive, play a round of [mini] golf, and take-off to gain perspective on the hopeful season ahead.

Spice Up Your Wardrobe at Cuffy’s

When you’re packing for your trip, consider leaving a bit of space in your bag for some items you’ll buy here. Whether you need it or not, shoulder season is the best time to hit the winter sales and grab the next season’s best merch. For all the gray days you’re about to put behind you, reintroduce color to your wardrobe with a stop at Cuffy’s, a Cape Cod brand established since 1980. You’ll find a wide array of clothing from T-shirts to sweatshirts and socks to joggers, as well as caps and the latest style in shorts. Winter items will likely be on sale as owners make way for Spring inventory. But more than clothes, the store offers much more, such as novelty boxes of taffy, penny candy, and a collection of more than 40 mug designs. Cuffy’s has a new location on the Boardwalk in West Dennis.

Shop for Spring Decor
While you’re in the shopping spirit, clean out your closets of old home decorations, too, so you can make room from something new. If you like to decorate your home with new items every season, stop at Christmas Tree Shops. Don’t let the name foold you! The store sells decor for every season, and you can also buy home goods, snacks, and inexpensive souvenirs. Although several locations of this store are now found around the country, the store first opened on Cape Cod. So give it a whirl and be inspired; when you’re on vacation, Christmas Tree Shops is an amazing place to stock up on spring essentials for you to take back home. Find locations all over the Cape, including Sagamore (near Sandwich), Falmouth, Hyannis, West Dennis, and Orleans.

Go On a Scenic Drive
And when the decisions to buy, or not to buy, overwhelm you, hit the road for a dose of nature. Massage your senses with all things beauty by following one of several scenic routes on Cape Cod, each affording incredible vistas of the peninsula. The best one, though, is Route 6A, which crosses from one side of the Cape to the other along Cape Cod Bay. Another benefit is that it has less traffic than Route 6, otherwise known as the Mid-Cape Highway. Along the drive, you’ll pass historic homes and buildings, antique shops and general stores, and drive through some of the oldest villages in the country. Because of that, the road has been designated a National Scenic Byway, and National Geographic has called it one of the most scenic drives in the world. More details on the drive next month!

Take a Scenic Flight
As soon as the flowers and trees start to bloom in March, get a bird’s eye view of the peninsula from above. It’s stunning, and it’s also easy to do by booking a scenic flightseeing tour with Stick’n Rudder Aero Tours at Chatham Airport. Ride high in either a 2-passenger Waco YMF5 Bi-Plane or a 3-passenger Cessna C172 Skyhawk. While you’re in the air, expect to see the Cape’s gorgeous beaches, harbors, seals, the SS James Longstreet shipwreck and Provincetown Monument, as well as many other points of interest. Your pilot will point out these sites as you flyover and provide some historical information about Cape Cod, too. Fly for as short at 15 minutes or as long as an hour.

Play a Round of Golf or Mini Golf
We’re partial; we think Ocean Edge Resort’s own golf course is the best on the island. After all, it’s the only course in the region designed by professional golfer Jack Nicklaus. But maybe you’d like to play the field abit, and see what else is out there. Cotuit Highground Golf Club is in Cotuit (near Mashpee), Cranberry Valley Golf Course is in Harwich, and Chatham Seaside Links is in Chatham. They’re all welcoming, and they’re all beautiful, but if you have to pick a second best to Ocean Edge, opt for mini golf instead. Whether you’re golfing with a young family or are on a date, consider playing a round of mini golf at Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf in South Yarmouth. The course features bridges, caverns, waterfalls, and plenty of shots at a hole in one. After a game, you can play in the arcade and enjoy some ice cream. Quite different in style from Pirate’s Cove, Susan’s Garden Mini Golf in Dennis Port is a classic 1950s course that has been restored to present-day standards. While you play, you’ll be surrounded by beautiful perennial gardens.

Get a Taste of Cape Cod Beer
Finish your Spring preview with a taste of what’s been brewing since last season and pours like liquid gold from the taps. If you’re in Hyannis while you’re exploring the Cape, stop by Cape Cod Beer to get a taste of locally favored brews. The brewery, established in 2004, makes a variety of pale ales, porters, double IPAs, and more. Opt for a growler to share with your group as a great way to relax after biking, fishing, sightseeing, or doing any other activities on the Cape. Choose a flight to try a little bit of everything. While you’re there, you can take a tour of the brew facility and watch a presentation about how the brewery makes the beer. Hungry for a quick bite? On-site food trucks and pop-up kitchens offer awesome fare to pair with the brews.

Ready to get ready for Spring? Book your stay at Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club today.