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Foliage Season
In New England, specifically, here on Cape Cod, October means something very special. It means the peak of autumn and with that, peak foliage season. I live here and I work here (my wife and I run a bed a breakfast in West Barnstable on the Cape), so I may be just a bit biased, but there is nothing like the graceful and oh, so colorful change from summer to autumn. This year, the colors seem more brilliant than usual. The reds are glowing and the yellows and oranges give citrus a challenge for purity of color. It is truly breathtaking.
If you think of Cape Cod as only a summer destination, consider a leaf-peeping visit to the area. The weather is warm enough to be outdoors and explore the natural attractions of the Cape, and cool enough to come back to the Inn (our Inn) and enjoy some time in front of the fireplace in the great room. The best of both worlds, in my opinion.
Our B&B is the perfect choice for your home base on Cape Cod. Your day will start with coffee, tea or juice, and a four-course breakfast which, this time of year, includes locally grown seasonal fruits and vegetables fresh and in baked goods. Pumpkin, pear, apple, and plum all add a special seasonal something on a crisp autumn morning.
A road trip down historic Route 6A looks a lot different in October than in the summer. In addition to the color, those trees that have started losing leaves help modify the summer views. More can be seen as the leaves fall away from the trees. The ocean is more turbid and a little wilder. The beaches are less visited and the wildlife can be seen busily preparing for the next season.
Cape Cod’s historic venues, and there are many of them, are still open for business. You could easily combine an indoor visit to a of historically relevant buildings, such Eastham Windmill – the oldest windmill on Cape Cod – and Nauset Light with a visit to First Encounter beach, for example.
With the month culminating in Halloween, you can bet there will be plenty of family entertainment. Haunted houses, ghosts and not-so-spooky kids’ gatherings are part and parcel of October on the Cape. Right here in Barnstable, for the brave at heart, is a haunted overnight (not recommended for smaller children) at the Old Jail. The event starts at 9 p.m. and runs through 3 a.m. A spooky time can be had by all… Also here in Barnstable is a walk of the historic and haunted “Old King’s Highway” which culminates in a stop in front of Cape Cod’s most haunted building …the House of Eleven Ghosts. Brrrrr.
On a lighter note, across the peninsula from us in Falmouth, the Harvest of Horrors, a live action stage show where the audience becomes part of the story, is a perennial favorite…for 30 years! And for daytime distractions, take part in the Halloween Kids Fest. Pumpkin picking, tractor rides, and a “light’s on” tour of the Harvest of Horrors Haunted House make for a perfect October day family activity.
A day trip to Provincetown would be a fun way to spend a day, too. Visit the Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum to touch the history of the first settlers of the area. Visit a gallery or two to see the gathered works of local artists. You might even visit an artist in his or her studio to get up close and personal with the process.
We invite you not to discard October as a time to visit Cape Cod. Come stay with us here at Honeysuckle Hill Bed and Breakfast. Visit us on-line at http://honeysucklehill.com/. Take a look at our rooms. Check out our Fall for Cape Cod guest package. Consider our convenient location and vast amenities. We look forward to seeing you!
