Spring break on the Cape
With the clocks just “sprung forward,” there’s no better moment to plan a quick spring escape to the Cape. As the days grow longer, the region has begun to wake from its chilly winter slumber, gardens and trees budding back to life, and miles of pristine beaches perfect for peaceful walks. Most of our favorite local restaurants are open, welcoming visitors and locals alike. Best of all, early spring on the Cape offers a handful of truly unique experiences you won’t find any other time of year—here are some of our favorites.
Our beaches
Whatever the season especially for a spring break, it’s hard not to think of our amazingbeaches. Less than five minutes from the Inn, take a stroll along Nauset Beach and enjoy the Atlantic surf and watch the surfers surfing “inside the barrel”. Alternatively head two miles west to the bayside and Skaket Beach, you can walk for miles when the tide is out, check out the oyster beds and you have to experience a glorious sunset.
Fort Hill
Our hiking trails
Whether you’re a serious walker, or just the occasional hiker, come spring, Cape Cod offers a rich variety of stunning hiking trails to enjoy. Wrap up well, experience the views, winters crispness, springs bursting colors, or perhaps witness the herring run in April/May.
Click here for a list of our favorite walks
The perfect spring break, the annual Herring Run
The perfect spring break on the Cape. This annual “pilgrimage” takes place from mid-April for about a month and indirectly announces the beginning of warmer weather. Herrings are anadromous, meaning that although they spend most of their lives in the ocean, they return to the same freshwater ponds or lakes where they were born to spawn. They navigate their way up small streams and gather in larger pools before leaping up waterfalls and ladders (like salmon), to reach their final destination. They face obstacles along the way including flocks of hungry seagulls. It’s an incredible sight, click for more details .
Whalewatching
Take a stroll along Nauset Beach in the Spring and you’ll often catch sight of these magnificent mammals on their migratory path from the Caribbean to the feeding grounds off the Cape. It’s a magical moment when on your whale watching trip you see your first whale. Their elegance and size are a sight to behold and an unforgettable experience. The season begins April 18 when the Cape becomes home to right whales, Humpback, Finback, Minke whales and several dolphin species. This means the waters around Cape Cod and the Stellwagen Bank are consistently ranked as one of the world’s top 10 whale watching destinations.It’s a magical moment when on your whale watching trip you see your first whale. Their elegance and size are a sight to behold and an unforgettable experience.
Spring break at the Heritage Museums and Gardens
Looking for something a little different for a spring break, then plan a day at the Heritage Musuem and Gardens. Opening April 25, stroll the 100 acres of gardens, spring emerges with crocuses, daffodils, hyacinths and magnolia trees. The gardens also feature important collections of rhododendrons providing unbelievable colors for early summer visitors. And for those who enjoy something extra, the Heritage Car Museum’s collection of cars dating from the late 1800’s to early 1960’s, takes you through their evolution from the initial horseless carriage to the 60’s symbol of freedom. Pick a crisp bright day, and take a wander, you wont be disappointed. Click here for more details
A spring break at The Parsonage
Excited about spring’s arrival, join us at the Parsonage, enjoy any of the activities above and unwind and relax at the Parsonage.
- During the shoulder seasons, January-June, and September–November, book one of our three guest bedrooms, and enjoy the Cape’s off-season delights.
Located in East Orleans, and just minutes from both the ocean (Nauset Beach) and bayside beaches (Skaket and Rock Harbor), the Parsonage is opposite one of the best Farm shops on the Cape and walking distance to local gift shops and restaurants. We look forward to welcoming you to East Orleans Cape Cod soon.
Reserve your room today, we look forward to welcoming you.
Love the blog! Whale watching in the area is an absolute highlight for me! Can’t wait to get back to the cape this summer