Local Recommendation Guide
Food & drink scene
Coal-fired, thin crust pizza with fun outdoor bar with fire pit. Great for a big group! (open year round)
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Ember Coal Fire Pizza
600 MA-28Coal-fired, thin crust pizza with fun outdoor bar with fire pit. Great for a big group! (open year round)
Rustic seafood spot overlooking the beautiful Saquatucket Harbor. (open year round)
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Brax Landing Restaurant
705 MA-28Rustic seafood spot overlooking the beautiful Saquatucket Harbor. (open year round)
Breakfast sandwiches, avocado toast, coffee (open year round)
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The Seal Pub & Cafe
703 Main StreetBreakfast sandwiches, avocado toast, coffee (open year round)
American breakfast & lunch at a quaint, easygoing cafe. (open year round)
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Ruggie's Breakfast and Lunch
707 Main StAmerican breakfast & lunch at a quaint, easygoing cafe. (open year round)
Old cozy inn converted into a restaurant. Nice dinner. (open year round)
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Mooncussers Tavern
86 Sisson RdOld cozy inn converted into a restaurant. Nice dinner. (open year round)
Café, deli, and market with local products. (open year round)
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Cape Roots Market
557 Massachusetts 28Café, deli, and market with local products. (open year round)
Upscale dinner in an 1800's home serving American cuisine. (open year round)
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Cape Sea Grille
31 Sea StUpscale dinner in an 1800's home serving American cuisine. (open year round)
Coffee shop and beer garden. Really fun at night! (open seasonally)
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Perks Coffee Shop & Beer Garden
545 MA-28 Coffee shop and beer garden. Really fun at night! (open seasonally)
Fabulous restaurant with inventive seafood dishes. Dollar oysters from 3-5 PM. Buzzing outdoor bar, called "Nauti Bar", is a hot spot on summer nights. (open seasonally)
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The Port Restaurant
541 MA-28Fabulous restaurant with inventive seafood dishes. Dollar oysters from 3-5 PM. Buzzing outdoor bar, called "Nauti Bar", is a hot spot on summer nights. (open seasonally)
3 Monkeys
554 Massachusetts 28Asian fusion. Awesome sushi, ramen, noodles. (open seasonally)
Sundae School
606 MA-28Homemade ice cream made fresh daily. (open seasonally)
Schoolhouse Ice Cream
749 MA-28Homemade ice cream, cash only. (open seasonally)
Sweet Izzy
296 MA-28Cape Cod's only all dairy-free ice cream shop. (open seasonally)
Upscale restaurant in a hotel overlooking the water. Great for dinner or brunch. Book the rooftop if you can. (open year round)
The Rooftop at Pelham House Resort
14 Sea StreetUpscale restaurant in a hotel overlooking the water. Great for dinner or brunch. Book the rooftop if you can. (open year round)
Similar vibes to Pelham House. Great for an upscale dinner. (open seasonally)
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The Ocean House Restaurant
425 Old Wharf RdSimilar vibes to Pelham House. Great for an upscale dinner. (open seasonally)
20 minutes away, and usually has a very long line, but so worth it for the best lobster roll I've ever had in my life! BYOB. (open seasonally)
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Sesuit Harbor Cafe
357 Sesuit Neck Rd20 minutes away, and usually has a very long line, but so worth it for the best lobster roll I've ever had in my life! BYOB. (open seasonally)
Market with fresh seafood; great lobster rolls (open year round). There are locations in Wellfleet, Chatham and Eastham.
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Mac's Market & Kitchen
4680 State HwyMarket with fresh seafood; great lobster rolls (open year round). There are locations in Wellfleet, Chatham and Eastham.
Arnold’s Lobster & Clam Bar
3580 US-6Seafood shack & mini golf (open seasonally)
Cape Cod classic - bar/ restaurant on the dunes. Perfect ending to a beach day at Cahoon Hollow Beach. (open seasonally)
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The Beachcomber of Wellfleet
1120 Cahoon Hollow RdCape Cod classic - bar/ restaurant on the dunes. Perfect ending to a beach day at Cahoon Hollow Beach. (open seasonally)
Mac's On the Pier
265 Commercial St"Toes in the sand" seafood shack (open seasonally)
Since 1914, Chatham Bars Inn has been a cozy oceanfront retreat that beckons to Cape Cod visitors with its laid-back luxury. The delectable New England-inspired fare served at the on-location dining venues STARS, the Sacred Cod, the Beach House, the Veranda - earn rave reviews and serve up waterfront dining. This is a pricier dining option for special occasions. (open year round)
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Chatham Bars Inn
297 Shore RdSince 1914, Chatham Bars Inn has been a cozy oceanfront retreat that beckons to Cape Cod visitors with its laid-back luxury. The delectable New England-inspired fare served at the on-location dining venues STARS, the Sacred Cod, the Beach House, the Veranda - earn rave reviews and serve up waterfront dining. This is a pricier dining option for special occasions. (open year round)
Features local coastal cuisine served tapas style with a full raw bar, proprietary cocktails, local beers and natural wine. (open year round)
Drifters
Features local coastal cuisine served tapas style with a full raw bar, proprietary cocktails, local beers and natural wine. (open year round)
For our dog friends!
Thompson's Field
Chatham RoadLess than a mile from the house. Popular dog-walking spot.
Beaches
My favorite local Harwich beach; less than 5 minutes' drive from the house.
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Bank Street Beach
Bank StMy favorite local Harwich beach; less than 5 minutes' drive from the house.
Another great local Harwich beach; less than 10 minutes drive from the house.
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Red River Beach
Red River Beach Parking LotAnother great local Harwich beach; less than 10 minutes drive from the house.
National Seashore beach; 30 minutes drive but well worth it for the breathtaking views. It is not uncommon to see seals here!
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Marconi Beach
Marconi Beach RdNational Seashore beach; 30 minutes drive but well worth it for the breathtaking views. It is not uncommon to see seals here!
Other Activities
The Cape Cod Rail Trail is a 22-mile paved rail trail that passes through Yarmouth, Dennis, Harwich, Brewster, Orleans, Eastham, and Wellfleet. The closest entrance to the house is less than a mile away, behind Harwich Town Hall.
Cape Cod Rail Trail
Cape Cod Rail TrailThe Cape Cod Rail Trail is a 22-mile paved rail trail that passes through Yarmouth, Dennis, Harwich, Brewster, Orleans, Eastham, and Wellfleet. The closest entrance to the house is less than a mile away, behind Harwich Town Hall.
A day trip to P-Town is a must! The seaside town is at the northern tip of Cape Cod, on the site of the Mayflower’s landing in 1620, commemorated by the towering Pilgrim Monument and neighboring Provincetown Museum. P-town is known for its vibrant community. Numerous galleries plus restaurants and shops are clustered on and around lively Commercial Street. Race Point Beach is a stunning National Seashore beach in the area.
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Provincetown
A day trip to P-Town is a must! The seaside town is at the northern tip of Cape Cod, on the site of the Mayflower’s landing in 1620, commemorated by the towering Pilgrim Monument and neighboring Provincetown Museum. P-town is known for its vibrant community. Numerous galleries plus restaurants and shops are clustered on and around lively Commercial Street. Race Point Beach is a stunning National Seashore beach in the area.
Quaint downtown with great shops and restaurants.
Summer visitors - don't miss Port Summer Nights! Harwich Chamber of Commerce hosts free musical summer strolls in Harwich Port every Wednesday 5-8pm in July & August. Stroll throughout Harwich Port (Route 28) and stop by the local shops. Here is the 2022 lineup:
July 6, 2022
Pitchfork
Just Like That
North Country
Sarah Swain and the Oh Boys
July 13, 2022
Joe Marino
Clayton Resitano
Mike Dumas and the Satelite Band
Digney Fignus
Drumma Queens
July 20, 2022
Earth Junior
Catie Flynn
Technicolor Motorhome
Brian Sances
All Worn out Jug Band
July 27, 2022
Super Soulshine
VB & the Buzz
Bruce, Liam and Ron
Monica Rizzio
Ukeladies
August 3, 2022
Amy & The Soulstealers
Mark’s Music Program
Jo & Co
Placeholders
August 10,2022
Elmore & The Counter fits
Saddle Up
All Worn Out Jug band
Fred Clayton Trio
August 17,2022
Steve Morgan & The Kingfish
Out Late with Diana Di Gioia
Rip It Ups
Mojo Kings
August 24,2022
The Johns
Brian Sances
Northern Lights
Chandler Travis Three-O
August 31, 2022
SummerTown
HeyDay
Juke & Jay
Chandler & the CatBirds
Jody Moore Band
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Harwich Port
Quaint downtown with great shops and restaurants.
Summer visitors - don't miss Port Summer Nights! Harwich Chamber of Commerce hosts free musical summer strolls in Harwich Port every Wednesday 5-8pm in July & August. Stroll throughout Harwich Port (Route 28) and stop by the local shops. Here is the 2022 lineup:
July 6, 2022
Pitchfork
Just Like That
North Country
Sarah Swain and the Oh Boys
July 13, 2022
Joe Marino
Clayton Resitano
Mike Dumas and the Satelite Band
Digney Fignus
Drumma Queens
July 20, 2022
Earth Junior
Catie Flynn
Technicolor Motorhome
Brian Sances
All Worn out Jug Band
July 27, 2022
Super Soulshine
VB & the Buzz
Bruce, Liam and Ron
Monica Rizzio
Ukeladies
August 3, 2022
Amy & The Soulstealers
Mark’s Music Program
Jo & Co
Placeholders
August 10,2022
Elmore & The Counter fits
Saddle Up
All Worn Out Jug band
Fred Clayton Trio
August 17,2022
Steve Morgan & The Kingfish
Out Late with Diana Di Gioia
Rip It Ups
Mojo Kings
August 24,2022
The Johns
Brian Sances
Northern Lights
Chandler Travis Three-O
August 31, 2022
SummerTown
HeyDay
Juke & Jay
Chandler & the CatBirds
Jody Moore Band