20% off (Sale price $64.76, Reg. Price $80.95) :: Hotel at a Glance: The Ambassador Inn SuitesThe Ambassador Inn Suites is less than a quarter of a mile from the shore of the Bass River, where boats bob in their moors at marinas, and tall grasses wave from the beach. Its also about 2 miles from an iconic Cape Cod sight: the Atlantic Ocean. The hotels rooms nod to the nearby lapping waves with shades of ocean blue and peaceful nature paintings hung above each bed. Greet the day with a free continental breakfast. Play pinball or racing games in the onsite game room. In-room amenities include free WiFi access and a mini fridge. Hear live music at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod, which is a five-minute walk away. Eat fresh seafood at Riverway Lobster House, which is just two doors down from the hotel.Cape Cod, Massachusetts: Quaint Villages, Protected Beaches, and Miles of ShorelineIn the late 19th century, Cape Cod began to blossom into a summer vacation destination as visitors swapped crowded coastal cities for the sandy shores of eastern Massachusetts. Today, the arm-shaped peninsula encompasses a string of idyllic fishing villages, rolling dunes, and 300 miles of sandy shoreline—and it’s still the place where many East Coasters choose to spend their leisurely summer days. Popular attractions include fresh-seafood restaurants, quaint stores, and bicycle trails, such as the 11-mile Shining Sea Bikeway that wends from North Falmouth to Woods Hole.But there’s also plenty to do in winter, when the crowds are a lot smaller. On the uppermost tip of the Cape, the free-spirited art colony of Provincetown attracts visitors year-round. This is one of the best places to head for a vibrant nightlife scene—there are cabarets, bars, and lounges aplenty. Pop into the Provincetown Art Association and Museum to check out local artwork, both historical and contemporary. Farther south, the Woods Hole Science Aquarium houses 140 marine animals native to the Northeast and mid-Atlantic region. You might even see marine biologists feeding the seals in the aquarium’s outdoor enc
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