What to expect
Little island full of charming towns, historic sites, and miles of open beach
When to go
Mid-October for foliage and a cherished New England tradition--the Cranberry Harvest Festival
What to do
Beach hop 110 miles of coastline, enjoy free summer concerts at Children's Beach
Local colour
Bicycle riding on scenic paths to beaches, old-fashioned soda fountains, and the lighthouse
Don't miss
43-foot fin-back whale skeleton and local history at the Whaling Museum
Don't forget
Bring cash--ATMs are few and far between