How to spend a summer day on Cape Cod: CapeFLYER edition
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.
The Lobster Trap in Bourne serves a raw bar menu + surf and turf burger.
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
Up-Cycling Workshop: Make Your Own Scrunchie | Thursday, June 15 | 6-7 p.m. | Vico Style, 125 Charles St., Boston | $30 | Head to Beacon Hill to learn how to sew a scrunchie from vintage garments.
Friday, June 16
“T: An MBTA Musical” | Friday, June 16 | 9:30 p.m. | The Rockwell, 255 Elm St., Somerville | $25-$36 | Take a seat at this musical performance all about the city’s favorite public transit organization — here’s a preview of the plot.
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 — andthen you feel the dreaded rumble. Your stomach doesn’t feel good, and you have to get to a bathroom, pronto.
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.
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.
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