Old Kings Highway
Old Kings Highway
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The Old King's Highway, Cape Cod Route 6A, is on the northern, or bay side, of Cape Cod and winds its way through some of the oldest villages in America: Bourne, Sandwich, Barnstable, Yarmouth, Dennis, Brewster and Orleans. Many of the homes and churches along this tree-shaded road are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Cindy H
Alameda, CA1,553 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2019
We had a National Geographic Scenic Highways & Byways guide and this route was in the book to take. So happy we did and it poured rain the entire day. It was fun to jump out and snap photos along the way and it gives you a more meaningful look because you aren't on the main highway. We took the drive all the way to the end of Cape Cod. I highly recommend seeing Cape Cod this way.
Written 17 November 2019
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stgnts
Bridgewater, MA117 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2017 • Couples
Ol Cape Cod... as the song goes, and when you travel down route 6A, you will see just that. The road is quaint, slower, nice homes, and shops here and there (not too many). Begin in Sandwich and enjoy a 30 - 40 MPH curving road stepping back into a slower, leisurely ride all the way to Orleans where Route 6A now becomes part of the State Highway Rt 6 all the way to Providence. Enjoy this road!
Written 4 January 2018
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Michael C
Derby, UK2,011 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2017 • Couples
This road is a slower and more gentle means of going along the Cape from Sandwich to Orleans, than the hectic Route 6. Whenever possible, we took the little detours to the beaches and harbors. The whole trip took nearly a day and we had a thoroughly enjoyable and relaxing time.
Written 29 October 2017
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Wendy J
Lowell, MA18 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2017
I thought I was going to love driving down this road but turned out I was not that impressed. We started in Sandwich and I loved it there. We went to glass museum and grist mill and had lunch. All wonder full. There were lots of antique shops along the drive and if you like stopping every mile or so and antiquing then you would love this. We did not take detours to beaches and maybe that made a difference? The road was pretty and more interesting than driving a busy highway but I would not recommend driving the whole thing. We stayed elsewhere on cape so got off halfway to go to our hotel. We did drive back to area see a few sites and that was perfect for us.
Written 15 October 2017
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Tom B
Lancaster, PA1,150 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2016 • Couples
This road is the perfect way to enjoy Cape Cod. Nice easy drining with safe speed limit to enjoy the sites. Slow down and enjoy.
Written 30 October 2016
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bwco
New Jersey1,738 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2013 • Couples
We took the convertible on a drive here. Even though it was a cloudy day, we still had fun. The speed limit averages 40 mph, but I would not have wanted to go faster anyway. This is a great drive.
Written 1 July 2013
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Boatguy
South Yarmouth, MA279 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Actually a well paved state highway but speed limit is averages 40 mph. Old homes, theaters , beaches close to road. Original road on Cape Cod before rte 6. Great ride in a sports car in summer, smooth slow curves.
Written 28 November 2012
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