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Five Great Drives for Cape-Crusaders

Cape-Crusaders Wanted… for fun and adventure up & down the Eastern Coast!

1. Cape Cod, MA
Right in Boston's backyard, Cape Cod is known for more than its long, sandy beaches. It is rich in history, with Provincetown the spot where the Mayflower Pilgrims landed in 1620. It is flush with celebrity, with the Kennedys among its most famous residents. And it is a haven for artists, foodies and outdoor enthusiasts.

2. Cape May, NJ
Located at the southeastern most tip of the state, Cape May is one of the oldest seashore resorts on the Atlantic Coast. During the first half of the 19th century it rivaled Newport as a favored summer retreat for Philadelphia and New York socialites. Presidents Buchanan, Grant, Harrison and Pierce were among the luminaries who vacationed at the resort. An earlier, less extolled visitor was pirate Captain Kidd, who filled his water casks near Lily Pond.

3. Cape Elizabeth, Maine
Accessible through two state parks and one town-owned park, this diverse coastal landscape includes sandy beaches, craggy cliffs and saltwater marshes. Two Lights State Park is 3 miles south on SR 77 and features walking areas, scenic views from a rocky headland and picnic facilities. The park is next to Two Lights Lighthouse, which marks the entrance to Casco Bay. Crescent Beach State Park is 1 mile south on SR 77 and offers swimming and picnic facilities as well as views of Richmond Island.

4. Cape Hatteras, NC
Covering approximately 45 square miles on North Carolina's Outer Banks, Cape Hatteras National Seashore is the most extensive stretch of undeveloped seashore on the Atlantic Coast. Except for a few villages on the islands, the national recreation area includes Ocracoke and Hatteras islands and part of Bodie (Body) Island. Travel from island-to-island via a free bridge or free ferry.

5. Cape Breton Highlands, Nova Scotia
The Cabot Trail, a circle tour of the eastern and western shores of Cape Breton Island and the picturesque Margaree Valley, winds along the edge of the park's rugged, forested slopes, providing a scenic, 186-mile drive. The park, a wildlife sanctuary, protects a variety of animals, including black bears, foxes and snowshoe hares. Motorists are advised to drive with care, since moose are often seen along the highways. The bald eagle and red-tailed hawk are among the 200 species of birds that inhabit this area. Whale-watching is popular both from land and by boat tours offered in nearby communities.

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