Jonathan Young Windmill Tours

This windmill was built in the early 1700's in South Orleans. By 1839 it was moved to overlook the Town Cove on the present hillside site of The Governor Prence Motor Inn on Rt 6A. During the recent restoration it was relocated to the small park on the shore of Town Cove where it stands today.
This windmill was built in the early 1700's in South Orleans. By 1839 it was moved to overlook the Town Cove on the present hillside site of The Governor Prence Motor Inn on Rt 6A. During the recent restoration it was relocated to the small park on the shore of Town Cove where it stands today.
Wind power has been around since man first held up a sail. Jonathan Young Windmill is a fantastic example of how this natural source of energy has been effectively harnessed.

You'll find this wind-driven milling structure in Orleans. Once you've explored everything you want to at Jonathan Young Windmill, head to nearby Nauset Lighthouse, Cape Cod National Seashore, and Nauset Beach.

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Boston Lodge and Suites

Boston Lodge and Suites

4 out of 5
Dorchester
Price was $940, price is now $422 per person
$422
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Mar 29 - Apr 1
found 16 hours ago
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Atlanta (ATL) to Boston (BOS)
8.4/10 Very Good! (188 reviews)
Apartment was clean and short walk from train. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Not too far from downtown Boston. Check in/check out process was very easy and convenient. If I ever find myself back in Boston, I’ll definitely see if this one is available.

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025

The Cove At Yarmouth

The Cove At Yarmouth

3 out of 5
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Price was $863, price is now $543 per person
$543
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May 6 - May 11
found 21 hours ago
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Denver (DEN) to Boston (BOS)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (243 reviews)
Room was not easy to get to and it was 0 degrees out …1st they put me out in a building where the property was a sheet of ice so I asked to be moved to the main building since I was by myself. Fortunately, they moved me, but the room was confusing to get to. :-( The pool was closed for maintenance, and I was planning to swim. :-( The room was great, clean and a comfortable bed, so I would stay again, but I would request staying closer to the lobby next time.

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026

The Colonnade Hotel Back Bay

The Colonnade Hotel Back Bay

4 out of 5
Back Bay
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$498
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Mar 29 - Apr 1
found 1 day ago
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Atlanta (ATL) to Boston (BOS)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,268 reviews)
We stay at the Colonnade fairly regularly because of its convenient location and easy parking. This time we were stuck there because of a blizzard, so we spent more time actually hanging around the hotel. The lobby is really comfortable and cozy with a gas fire and a front wall of glass. The room was also very comfortable, including beds, pillows, bathrobes. We ate breakfast twice at the hotel restaurant and the staff were warm and friendly.

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

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