In My Footsteps

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Sunday, February 28, 2010

In My Footsteps: Trip 27: Hyannis, Mass.

In My Footsteps Christopher Setterlund Trip 27: Hyannis, Mass. February 28, 2010 Taking its name as a derivative of the Wampanoag sachem, or chief, Iyanough, Hyannis is the commercial center of Cape Cod. It is where most locals go to shop having several large shopping plazas, most notable the... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, February 26, 2010

In My Footsteps: Trip 26: Mashpee & New Seabury, Mass.

In My Footsteps Christopher Setterlund Trip 26: Mashpee & New Seabury, Mass. February 26, 2010 Once the largest reservation of the Wampanoag Indians, and still claimed as their land to this day, Mashpee is a small town big on history. It was here after King Philip’s War, between English colonists... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, February 20, 2010

In My Footsteps: Trip 25: Plymouth & Duxbury, Mass.

In My Footsteps Christopher Setterlund Trip 25: Plymouth & Duxbury, Mass. February 19, 2010 It is one thing to discover the amazing historical sites that nearly every town in New England has to offer, it is another thing all together to go to where the history of the country began. Sure Jamestown,... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, February 18, 2010

In My Footsteps: Trip 24: Cape Cod Rail Trail

In My Footsteps Christopher Setterlund Trip 24: Cape Cod Rail Trail February 18, 2010 The miles of beautiful beaches can fill your heart with happiness. The lighthouses that dot the coastline can fill your mind with history. However, the best way to really fill yourself up with the soul of Cape Cod... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, February 15, 2010

In My Footsteps: Trip 23: Wareham & Onset, Mass.

In My Footsteps Christopher Setterlund Trip 23: Wareham & Onset, Mass. February 15, 2010 Though neither is technically considered a part of Cape Cod, both Wareham and Onset share many of the same qualities of a classic Cape village. Wareham is considered the ‘Gateway to Cape Cod’ as the first town... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, February 11, 2010

In My Footsteps: Trip 22: Chatham, Mass.

In My Footsteps Christopher Setterlund Trip 22: Chatham, Mass. February 4, 2010 Chatham packs a large amount of beauty and history into a relatively small area. Still a very vibrant fishing village, Chatham’s loyalty to its heritage is a big part of its charm. Its Main Street is filled with quaint... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

In My Footsteps: Trip 21: Provincetown, Mass.

In My Footsteps Christopher Setterlund Trip 21: Provincetown, Mass. February 9, 2010 It’s the end of the line as far as Cape Cod goes. The farthest north you can go before reaching the ocean; Provincetown may be the last stop on Route 6 but it should be one of the first on your visit to the Cape. It... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

In My Footsteps: Trip 20: Yarmouth, Mass.

In My Footsteps Christopher Setterlund Trip 20: Yarmouth, Mass. February 8, 2010 Originally known as Mattacheese by the Native Americans, the town of Yarmouth is rich in history and heritage. When incorporated by the settlers in 1639 the inhabitants of the town’s borders included the Wampanoag,... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, February 8, 2010

In My Footsteps: Trip 19: Harwich, Mass.

In My Footsteps Christopher Setterlund Trip 19: Harwich, Mass. February 6, 2010 Cape Cod is known for many things, beaches, historic villages, and quaint shops among them. However, just as much as those, Cape Cod is known for its cranberry bogs, some of which supply Ocean Spray with their fruit. In... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, February 5, 2010

Trip 18: Scituate, Cohasset, Hull, Mass.

In My Footsteps Christopher Setterlund Trip 18: Scituate, Mass.; Cohasset, Mass.; Hull, Mass. February 3, 2010 The coastal towns from the Cape Cod Canal up to Boston make up what is called the ‘South Shore.’ Of all of these towns Plymouth is the most well known being that it is the original landing... Sign in to see full entry.

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