Damaris’s guidebook
Food scene
A casual place that feels cool, great to grab a bite with friends and sip some wine/beer.
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Pizza Barbone
390 Main StA casual place that feels cool, great to grab a bite with friends and sip some wine/beer.
Palio Pizzeria
435 Main StA little more casual, family-friendly. It’s pizza, baby!
Delicious burgers, casual wear, grab a burger for lunch or dinner
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KKatie's Burger Bar
334 Main StDelicious burgers, casual wear, grab a burger for lunch or dinner
They recently re-opened on Main Street Hyannis. Delicious authentic Mexican cuisine, I love their street tacos. Definitely worth checking out if you like traditional street tacos.
Mi Pueblo
577 Main StThey recently re-opened on Main Street Hyannis. Delicious authentic Mexican cuisine, I love their street tacos. Definitely worth checking out if you like traditional street tacos.
Great for a quick bite to eat. Think comfort food. They also serve salads and poutine. Yum.
Grilled Cheese Gallery
569 Main StreetGreat for a quick bite to eat. Think comfort food. They also serve salads and poutine. Yum.
Local favorite for Japanese cuisine, on historic 6A, not too far from our location.
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Inaho Japanese Restaurant
157 MA-6ALocal favorite for Japanese cuisine, on historic 6A, not too far from our location.
A personal favorite for American cuisine. They’re always changing up seasonal items every year. A casual yet elegant dining experience.
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Scargo Cafe
799 Main StA personal favorite for American cuisine. They’re always changing up seasonal items every year. A casual yet elegant dining experience.
Breakfast/Lunch spot in Barnstable Village, family-friendly. Good coffee, yummy breakfast.
The Buttercup Cafe
3226 Main StreetBreakfast/Lunch spot in Barnstable Village, family-friendly. Good coffee, yummy breakfast.
A local favorite! You gotta get there early! If you get there REALLY early, they have specials!!! Family-friendly.
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The Daily Paper Restaurant
644 W Main StA local favorite! You gotta get there early! If you get there REALLY early, they have specials!!! Family-friendly.
Breakfast/lunch spot that is very popular and worth the wait. Try to get there early for breakfast. Traditional Irish breakfast. Family-friendly.
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Keltic Kitchen
415 MA-28Breakfast/lunch spot that is very popular and worth the wait. Try to get there early for breakfast. Traditional Irish breakfast. Family-friendly.
We absolutely love this place! Casual, but cool dining experience with wine and beer, as well as some locally sourced beers/drinks. It’s situated in Osterville’s Main Street, and a 1-2 minute drive to Dowse’s beach.
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Crisp
791 Main StreetWe absolutely love this place! Casual, but cool dining experience with wine and beer, as well as some locally sourced beers/drinks. It’s situated in Osterville’s Main Street, and a 1-2 minute drive to Dowse’s beach.
This is one of Alex’s favorite spots. Definitely family-friendly. They have a little bit of everything for everyone. They are also open late. You can sit at a table or sit at the bar. If you stop by here, you have to try their Original Fried Ice Cream. If you like desserts, if you like ice cream, if you like things with a hint of cinnamon- just do it.
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Sam Diego's Mexican Cookery and Bar
950 Iyannough RdThis is one of Alex’s favorite spots. Definitely family-friendly. They have a little bit of everything for everyone. They are also open late. You can sit at a table or sit at the bar. If you stop by here, you have to try their Original Fried Ice Cream. If you like desserts, if you like ice cream, if you like things with a hint of cinnamon- just do it.
This little hole-in-the-wall restaurant is a great find. It is not ideal for dine-in for groups larger than 4 or 5 people, but you could always order take out.
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Bangkok Kitchen
339 Barnstable RdThis little hole-in-the-wall restaurant is a great find. It is not ideal for dine-in for groups larger than 4 or 5 people, but you could always order take out.
A sports-type bar with delicious apps and entrees. Plenty of seating here, definitely a good place to check out.
Gannon's Tavern
A sports-type bar with delicious apps and entrees. Plenty of seating here, definitely a good place to check out.
It’s got the pub look and feel, with plenty of TVs so you can watch “the game” with your entire crew. Yummy pub food. They also have a location at the Mashpee Commons that has outdoor seating.
Bobby Byrne's
It’s got the pub look and feel, with plenty of TVs so you can watch “the game” with your entire crew. Yummy pub food. They also have a location at the Mashpee Commons that has outdoor seating.
This one is a local favorite for Italian pastas, pizzas, and pastries. They have some outdoor seating.
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Colombo's Cafe & Pastries
544 Main StThis one is a local favorite for Italian pastas, pizzas, and pastries. They have some outdoor seating.
This place here is a Cape Cod staple. The line is usually out the door, but it is a great spot for ice cream by the scoop! Pay this Cape Cod classic a visit during your stay!
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Four Seas Ice Cream
360 S Main StThis place here is a Cape Cod staple. The line is usually out the door, but it is a great spot for ice cream by the scoop! Pay this Cape Cod classic a visit during your stay!
We personally LOVE Katie’s, and it is not too far from this listing. The line is usually out the door, but it is worth the wait!
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Katie's Homemade Ice Cream
568 Main StWe personally LOVE Katie’s, and it is not too far from this listing. The line is usually out the door, but it is worth the wait!
A cafe with apps and entrees, with coffee drinks and adult beverages. They usually have some nightly entertainment, whether it’s trivia night or music bingo!
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Cape Cod Coffee
Massachusetts 130A cafe with apps and entrees, with coffee drinks and adult beverages. They usually have some nightly entertainment, whether it’s trivia night or music bingo!
So the food is delicious. But at night, this place becomes the spot for local musicians. Check out their calendar online during your stay, see if this is something you and your group would enjoy! There is a quaint theater nearby and several shops as well as the Chatham Lighthouse, so you could make a day out of it!
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Chatham Squire
487 Main StSo the food is delicious. But at night, this place becomes the spot for local musicians. Check out their calendar online during your stay, see if this is something you and your group would enjoy! There is a quaint theater nearby and several shops as well as the Chatham Lighthouse, so you could make a day out of it!
Entertainment
Several performances, including well-known artists, comedians, and cover bands! May be worthwhile to look at the line-up and see who’ll be there during your stay!
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Melody Tent
41 W Main StSeveral performances, including well-known artists, comedians, and cover bands! May be worthwhile to look at the line-up and see who’ll be there during your stay!
House Of Hatchets
489 Bearses WayAxe throwing is here! Something fun and different for the whole gang.
Food, bowling, an arcade, laser tag, virtual reality, and escape room! Definitely family-friendly.
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Ryan's Ten Pin Eatery & Arcade
769 Iyannough RdFood, bowling, an arcade, laser tag, virtual reality, and escape room! Definitely family-friendly.
This small museum tells the tale of a real Cape Cod pirate who was ship wrecked off the shores of Wellfleet. They found this ship and researchers have worked to recover lost artifacts. This museum is the result of their endeavor. You will find recovered artifacts from this ship, including the only real pirate treasure ever found! Efforts to recover more artifacts from the wreck are ongoing.
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Whydah Pirate Museum
674 MA-28This small museum tells the tale of a real Cape Cod pirate who was ship wrecked off the shores of Wellfleet. They found this ship and researchers have worked to recover lost artifacts. This museum is the result of their endeavor. You will find recovered artifacts from this ship, including the only real pirate treasure ever found! Efforts to recover more artifacts from the wreck are ongoing.
Folks, nothing beats whale watching. These creatures are so beautiful. If you’ve never been, please consider it!
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Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises
269 MillwayFolks, nothing beats whale watching. These creatures are so beautiful. If you’ve never been, please consider it!
If you enjoy history and politics, this may be a good spot for you. Located right in the center of Main Street Hyannis, just a few minutes from our listing.
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John F Kennedy Hyannis Museum
397 Main StIf you enjoy history and politics, this may be a good spot for you. Located right in the center of Main Street Hyannis, just a few minutes from our listing.
If you’re looking for something different and you enjoy live shows and plays, consider the Cotuit Center for the Arts. Plan ahead because tickets go fast!
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Cotuit Center for the Arts
4404 Falmouth RdIf you’re looking for something different and you enjoy live shows and plays, consider the Cotuit Center for the Arts. Plan ahead because tickets go fast!
Did you know you could sky dive here on the Cape? We have never done it, but I figured this would be something interesting for you to know in case there were any adrenaline junkies in your group! Look them up to get more booking info.
Skydive the Mills
1000 Race LnDid you know you could sky dive here on the Cape? We have never done it, but I figured this would be something interesting for you to know in case there were any adrenaline junkies in your group! Look them up to get more booking info.
Cape Cod Winery
4 Oxbow RdTruro Vineyard is a fun spot to sit indoor or outdoor while sipping on different wines, or spirits, and enjoying a food truck. They have different events and tastings/pairings in the summer time. The outdoor seating is good with firepits around. First come first serve seating. It’s also close to P-town and the National Seashore. So if you and your group were hoping make a trip to the outer Cape, this would be a great stop!
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Truro Vineyards
11 Shore RdTruro Vineyard is a fun spot to sit indoor or outdoor while sipping on different wines, or spirits, and enjoying a food truck. They have different events and tastings/pairings in the summer time. The outdoor seating is good with firepits around. First come first serve seating. It’s also close to P-town and the National Seashore. So if you and your group were hoping make a trip to the outer Cape, this would be a great stop!
Sightseeing
If you’ve got the time, head down to Brewster to hike one of the many trails in Nickerson State Park. Other activities include fishing, swimming, camping, cook out, and bike trails.
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Nickerson State Park
3488 Main StreetIf you’ve got the time, head down to Brewster to hike one of the many trails in Nickerson State Park. Other activities include fishing, swimming, camping, cook out, and bike trails.
If you’re taking a trip down to Wellfleet, take some time to absorb Cape Cod’s natural beauty along the national seashore. You might see some seals! Maybe even a shark!
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Cape Cod National Seashore
99 Marconi Site RoadIf you’re taking a trip down to Wellfleet, take some time to absorb Cape Cod’s natural beauty along the national seashore. You might see some seals! Maybe even a shark!
Pay the canal a visit during your stay, especially if you and your group enjoy long scenic walks or bike rides with a view. The Cape Cod Canal has mile markers along its 7 mile path. You can watch boats coming through. You might even see a whale!
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Cape Cod Canal
Pay the canal a visit during your stay, especially if you and your group enjoy long scenic walks or bike rides with a view. The Cape Cod Canal has mile markers along its 7 mile path. You can watch boats coming through. You might even see a whale!
Hop onto Cape Cod’s extensive 25 mile bike trail that runs from Yarmouth to Wellfleet. You can read more about it on Massachusetts’ government website.
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Cape Cod Rail Trail | Station Ave Trailhead
460 Station AveHop onto Cape Cod’s extensive 25 mile bike trail that runs from Yarmouth to Wellfleet. You can read more about it on Massachusetts’ government website.
Beaches
Catch some waves and beach therapy, this is a large beach with a snack bar. One side is windier than the other, great for flying kites, or perhaps some wind surfing.
Kalmus Park beach
670 Ocean StreetCatch some waves and beach therapy, this is a large beach with a snack bar. One side is windier than the other, great for flying kites, or perhaps some wind surfing.
It’s a spot, it’s big, it can get crowded, but it’s a good time! Covell’s beach is right next to it. Common theme in this guidebook will be to get there early! There’s a little restaurant just across the street from it, but we like to grab a bite at Craigville Pizza and Mexican afterwards.
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Craigville Strand
Craigville Beach RdIt’s a spot, it’s big, it can get crowded, but it’s a good time! Covell’s beach is right next to it. Common theme in this guidebook will be to get there early! There’s a little restaurant just across the street from it, but we like to grab a bite at Craigville Pizza and Mexican afterwards.
This is a small beach, have to get there early because of limited parking. It’s great if you have small kids/toddlers. You can also catch a great sunset here!
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Millway Beach
399 MillwayThis is a small beach, have to get there early because of limited parking. It’s great if you have small kids/toddlers. You can also catch a great sunset here!
Mayflower beach is our favorite Dennis beach. Our beach pass DOES NOT include this beach, but take a ride to Dennis in the early evening when parking is free so you can catch the sunset. You might see us there!
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Mayflower Strand
Horsefoot PathMayflower beach is our favorite Dennis beach. Our beach pass DOES NOT include this beach, but take a ride to Dennis in the early evening when parking is free so you can catch the sunset. You might see us there!
This spot is a local favorite! Take advantage of the beach pass and visit this gem during your stay! Good spot for families.
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Dowses Beach
This spot is a local favorite! Take advantage of the beach pass and visit this gem during your stay! Good spot for families.
Great sunsets at this beach. It is a local favorite. Note this beach is rockier than others. Vehicles are allowed on the beach with a special off road vehicle permit and there is a designated area for those vehicles, so there are no safety issues. Campfires are usually allowed, more information can be found on Barnstable Town’s website under the Sandy Neck page.
Sandy Neck Beach
Great sunsets at this beach. It is a local favorite. Note this beach is rockier than others. Vehicles are allowed on the beach with a special off road vehicle permit and there is a designated area for those vehicles, so there are no safety issues. Campfires are usually allowed, more information can be found on Barnstable Town’s website under the Sandy Neck page.