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Cape Cod itinerary: Public transit edition

How to spend a summer day on Cape Cod: CapeFLYER edition

Cape Cod canal at sunset
The Cape Cod Canal is calling our names. | Photo by @johnchowardjr
Itching to plan a day trip? The CapeFLYER train is offering $10 round-trip tickets throughout the month of June, with service on Friday evenings, Saturdays + Sundays.

Hop on at South Station — no reservations required — and spend a summer day around one of these four Cape Cod stops.

Wareham Village

Referred to as “The Gateway to Cape Cod,” the first train stop brings you to the town of Wareham — fuel up for the day with a coffee from The Blue Foot Cafe, a quick walk from the station. Nearby beaches like Onset Beach are accessible by the Link1 bus if the weather calls for a dip in the water.

Buzzards Bay

Get off the train at Buzzards Bay (part of the town of Bourne) for easy access to the Cape Cod Canal Bikeway, a pair of paths that run ~seven miles on either side of the canal. Pro tip: You can rent a bike for $13 per hour from Buzzards Bay Bikes.

Zoomed in photo of a lobster roll on wooden table at Cape Cod restaurant

The Lobster Trap in Bourne serves a raw bar menu + surf and turf burger.

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Photo by @charlize.eats

Bourne

Spend time at the train’s third stop exploring the Museums at Aptucxet or The National Marine Center’s Discovery Center, and be sure to grab a classic lobstah roll from The Lobster Trap. Plus, sports fans can plan ahead to see a Bourne Braves baseball game at Doran Field.

Hyannis

The last stop on the route is perfect for an afternoon of shopping along Hyannis’ Main Street, including local businesses like 606 Thrift Ave + Seaporium. You can also pay a visit to the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum to learn about the Kennedy family’s history on Cape Cod (the perfect supplement to checking out Boston’s JFK Library).

Bonus: If June is looking too busy for a Cape visit, don’t fret — the CapeFLYER service runs through Labor Day.
 
Events
Monday, June 12
  • 48 Hour Film Project Best Of & Awards Show | Monday, June 12 | 7 p.m. | Somerville Theatre, 55 Davis Sq., Somerville | $15 | See encore screenings of the 2023 audience award-winning films, all created in 48 hours, at the Davis Square theater.
Tuesday, June 13
  • Guided History Tour | Tuesday, June 13 | 5-6 p.m. | Esplanade Playground, Charles River Esplanade, Boston | Free | From its creation as a sea wall to the modern-day park, learn about the history of the Esplanade during an hour-long tour.
  • “Jagged Little Pill” | Tuesday, June 13-Sunday, June 25 | Times vary | Citizens Bank Opera House, 539 Washington St., Boston | $45-$175 | We’re here to remind you — the touring musical based on Alanis Morissette’s album has arrived in Boston.
Wednesday, June 14
  • CX Fit: Bootcamp | Wednesday, June 14 | 6-7 p.m. | The Common at CX, 320 Morgan Ave., Cambridge | Free | Join Tim Khanoyan for a free total-body workout.
Thursday, June 15
Friday, June 16
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Travel

✈️ How to protect your gut health while traveling

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It’s very common for travel to wreak havoc on our digestive system, due to a number of factors from eating new foods to time changes (yes, “gut-lag” is a thing). | Photo by Pendulum
We’ve all been there: a sunny beach, a gorgeous new city, a cute little cabin — and then you feel the dreaded rumble. Your stomach doesn’t feel good, and you have to get to a bathroom, pronto.

Don’t let that happen to you. Before your next summer trip, brush up on five tips to keep your gut happy on the go:

1. Stay hydrated. Stick to (safe) tap or bottled water.
2. Pack probiotics. Pro tip: Sprint to checkout (instead of the bathroom) for 20% off Metabolic Daily with code 6AMCITY.
3 more gut-friendly travel tips
News Notes
Open
  • Somerville’s Green Line Extension Community Path is now open. The path runs parallel to the MBTA’s Medford Branch with access to Magoun Square, Gilman Square, East Somerville, and Lechmere stations. Learn more about the new route for local cyclists and pedestrians.
Transit
  • The Blue Line + MBTA ferry will be free to ride while the Sumner Tunnel is closed from Wednesday, July 5-Thursday, Aug. 31. Plus, parking at MBTA lots and garages on the Blue Line will be reduced to $2 per day. (Boston Globe)
Edu
  • The City of Cambridge is offering free preschool to all 4-year-olds in the city beginning in Fall 2024, thanks to the expansion of the Cambridge Preschool Program. Children who turn four before Aug. 31, 2024 are eligible for the program — applications will open this winter. (WBUR)
Arts
  • The traveling “Body Worlds: Anatomy of Happiness” exhibit is making its North American debut in Boston on Friday, July 7. The Back Bay Hub at 343 Newbury St. will host the art experience, which uses preserved bodies to highlight the impact of happiness on the body and mind. (Boston.com)
Drink
  • Looking to try a new local brew? Sam Adams recently released the Stony Brook Session IPA. As part of the 02130 Series, the beer pays homage to the history of the Jamaica Plain neighborhood + the former Haffenreffer Brewery space.
Feel Good
  • Meet the cutest new Boston hockey fan — Bruins right winger David Pastrňák and his girlfriend Rebecca Rohlsson shared photos of their newborn baby girl, named Freya Ivy. Allow us to officially join the Boston Bruins in congratulating the couple.
Trending
  • How to make skincare more fun: the Marshmallow Whip Maker, which turns any cleanser into a fluffy, marshmallow-like foam that’s rich and creamy on the skin.*
Finance
  • Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*
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4 iconic New England moments from Noah Kahan

Noah Kahan performing on the Green Stage at Boston Calling
The 26-year-old singer and songwriter drew an energetic crowd at this year’s Boston Calling. | Photo by BOStoday team
Has anyone else had Noah Kahan’s deluxe “Stick Season” album on repeat all weekend?

To celebrate the release of more songs about life in New England, here are a few local connections to the rising star, aka “Folk Malone.”
  • One of his newly released songs is called “Paul Revere.” Pay homage to this very Boston song with a little Paul Revere trivia — then, take a peek at the answers.
  • While he’s from Vermont, he shows love to other New England states, including Maine in the EP “Cape Elizabeth.” Now that he lives in Watertown, it’s only a matter of time until he drops music titled “Massachusetts,” right?
  • Bostonians have been known to be a little standoffish, but thankfully Noah validated our “Northern Attitude.”
  • City Editor Sara saw Noah perform at MGM Music Hall in the fall, and City Editor Jess was able to catch his Boston Calling performance last month. How lucky are we?
The Wrap
 
Sara Frazier in front of a brick wall

Today’s edition by:
Sara

From the editor
Over the weekend, I grabbed a “Burrr-iah Carey” from The Quiet Few, saw a New England Revolution soccer match (they won), and ate my way through the East Somerville neighborhood during Carnaval.

Normally I’d say that’s tough to beat, but this upcoming weekend is the Donna Summer Disco Party, the Juneteenth Block Party in Roxbury + Suffolk Downs’ opening concert series. June’s shaping up to be a pretty stellar month.
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