Since I was very young, I’ve been used to taking road trips with my family to Maine, a very popular destination for Quebecers. This year, I wanted to make a change and discover a region I’d never explored before. My choice was Cape Cod, a little corner of paradise in Massachusetts! I have to say that I was really charmed by the scenery, the relaxing atmosphere, the architecture of the houses and the smell of the sea that I love so much. Here’s a quick recap of my weekend!

Friday

Evening: After a 7-hour drive, my boyfriend and I finally arrived at our little motel in Dennis, where we dropped off our luggage. Then we went and got ourselves a bottle of rosé wine to go with the sunset. We made our way to the Gray’s Beach boardwalk and enjoyed golden hour with a drink and some Cape Cod chips(I had to…). I really recommend this place at the end of the day, the view was magnificent!

After our charming 5 à 7, we headed to the village of Hyannis for dinner.
I must confess that our supper was rather ordinary, so unfortunately I don’t have any restaurant recommendations for you at this location…

Saturday

Morning: Head to Woods Hole to catch the ferry to Martha’s Vineyard! Martha’s Vineyard is an island north of Cape Cod, accessible by ferry from Woods Hole or Hyannis Harbor. We chose to go to Woods Hole as the ferry fare was much cheaper. I advise you to park in one of the ferry parking lots on the way to Woods Hole and not in Woods Hole to avoid a much higher price for parking. The crossing takes about 30 to 40 minutes. Personally, I love being on the water so I found it super enjoyable. We arrived in Oak Bluffs, where we walked around and discovered the famous gingerbread houses! It’s a really cute town, especially when you get off the main streets to discover the little houses around.

Afternoon: We rented bikes in the town of Oak Bluffs and headed for the town of Edgartown, where we stopped for dinner and a walk around town. We ate at Rosewater Market, a cute little cafe. There were a few vegetarian and dairy-free options; I had a bowl of Asian noodles with tofu and peanuts. The café had a little store with all kinds of kitchen accessories, a little paradise for me! After dinner, we returned to my favorite activity, a.k.a. walking and looking at houses. Honestly, I could do this for hours and invent a life where I lived in one of them, right on the beach… Haha! After this little moment of daydreaming, we cycled back to Oak Bluffs to catch the ferry home.

Evening: We decided to have dinner at the Sand Bar, close to our hotel. The restaurant was packed, probably because they host live bands on Saturday nights! The atmosphere was great, the food a little less so. Dairy-free options were in short supply, so like the day before, I was able to enjoy a delicious grilled chicken salad with bagged dressing. On the other hand, I had a great time, so I’d still recommend this restaurant!

Sunday

Morning: It was raining that morning, so we decided to hit the road and drive to the tip of Cape Cod to visit the famous town of Provincetown! We stopped at Viv’s Kitchen & Juice Bar for lunch, where I was able to find plenty of dairy-free and vegan options! After about 1 hour’s drive, we finally arrived in the lovely town of Provincetown, probably the best-known on Cape Cod.

Afternoon: Upon arriving, we grabbed a nice coffee at Kohi Coffee and then strolled down Main Street, stopping at several stores to do some shopping. I found second-hand cocktail glasses, jewelry and vegan ice cream at Ben & Jerry’s!

Evening: For our last evening, we wanted to discover local flavors, so we opted for The Oyster Company, where I probably tasted the best oysters of my life! I really recommend this restaurant, the service was impeccable!

Monday

Morning: Unfortunately, it was already time to leave, but I can tell you that this won’t be my last time on Cape Cod, that’s for sure! On the way back, I had to stop at Trader Joe’s, a must-visit grocery store when I’m in the U.S.!
So there you have it, I hope my little trip has inspired you to discover this beautiful corner of the United States! I guarantee it’s worth the trip!