Fall Colors Trip: Cape Cod

Since we moved to the US we keep this tradition (Oh boy, I really don't like this word) of traveling every fall to see the foliage colors. It's just another excuse to plan a trip. 

Coast Guard Beach

This year we went to Cape Cod. 

We flew from DC to Providence, RI. And from there we drove all the way to Cape Cod.

Coast Guard Beach

The trip didn't start exactly how we planned. 

For the first (and last) time we booked a car with Payless Car rental and it was a disaster. They didn't have cars available and there were many customers in the same situation. We waited for 2h in the counter to get a car (no lunch, no compensation and no apology). Customer service is awful. They tell you that if they don't have cars, it's the customer's fault and they can't do anything about it...  You pay less but you'll get in trouble. Check their #paylesscar on Twitter and reviews on Yelp before you decide to rent a car with them.

To compensate this tragedy we needed a treat. Our first stop was at Matunuck Oyster Bar to have lunch.
Food was delicious. Very fresh and cooked to perfection.
In the US I'm always afraid of overcooked or seasoned seafood. But these guys know how to prepare it, simple.
Thankfully this time we didn't skip dessert, we had a delicious goat cheesecake with honey.

Lobster roll with no mayo

Fresh and delicious oysters

One of the highlights of our trip was whale watching in Provincetown. Our friends ElFero went there before and they highly recommended it.
I'm not a fan of boats, beside that was very cold and the sea was choppy... I barely could move from my seat from almost all the trip. For the first 40 minutes I was planning to unfriend ElFero but when I saw the whales I had a change of heart. It was worth it.

Whaling Watch 

We did a short trek around the Salt Pond Visitor Center in the early morning. The views are beautiful. And it's a good spot to check the fall colors.

The ranger at the Salt Pond Visitor Center recommended us the Coast Guard Beach. It's a gorgeous place where you can take a walk or just take a break. You can also visit the Nauset Light and the Cable Station House.

Coast Guard Beach

Providence, Rhode Island doesn't have anything to see. We went to Brown University campus and we checked downtown. It took us less than 1h.
Instead, you should consider New Bedford. The Whaling Museum is very interesting.

View from the Museum over New Bedford's port

Cape Cod is gorgeous but I still prefer Maine. It's even more natural, not so developed. And it's not so touristy and crowded during the low season.