Chatham , Massachusetts
Less-than-ideal forecasts should never cast doubt on a weekend jaunt to the Cape . BY KAITLYN MURRAY
A getaway to the cape is nearly synonymous with whiling away warm weather in the rolling sands and waves . Chatham , a beautiful oasis at the elbow of the flexed arm that makes up the beach-forward Massachusetts region , is especially prime for such activities . But what happens when those sun-soaked dreams are doused by showers ? Keep reading for definitive proof that , rain or shine , there are plenty of ways you can have a perfectly lovely Cape escape .
THURSDAY AFTERNOON : Even at a meandering , languid pace , the drive from Providence to Chatham takes less than two hours . We pull up to the newly renovated Greyfinch Chatham Inn ( greyfinch chatham . com ) around 4 p . m . and are greeted with nautically inspired and spacious digs complete with an open concept kitchen , dining area and living area , as well as a master bedroom with an en suite bathroom . Forget a weekend ; we could easily make ourselves at
home for a week or two .
With a couple of hours to kill before dinner , we venture to the outdoor bistro area . We enjoy the giant Jenga and cornhole sets before soaking up the last of the evening ’ s rays on cozy lounge chairs by the pool .
THURSDAY EVENING : While the inn ’ s complimentary vintage bicycles are available and calling our names on the way out , our chic outfits dictate a quick car ride to dinner instead . We follow Main Street into the charming downtown , making note of which shops we want to visit tomorrow . We enter the Wild Goose Tavern ( wildgoosetavern . com ) at 6 p . m . sharp and are greeted warmly by the manager and host on our way into the classy dining room and out to the front porch for our picturesque al fresco experience . While the tavern is more refined than the name might suggest , its flavors are wildly delicious . Some Instagram stalking on the drive over reveals we
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