Allison's Guidebook
Ice cream
Hot fudge sundae was featured on Food Networks show “Best Thing I Ever Ate”
28 locals recommend
Ice Cream Smuggler
1555 MA-6AHot fudge sundae was featured on Food Networks show “Best Thing I Ever Ate”
Sightseeing
Great place to catch the sunset. Pro tip: it can get buggy at dusk so bring your bug spray.
54 locals recommend
Grays Beach
Center StGreat place to catch the sunset. Pro tip: it can get buggy at dusk so bring your bug spray.
One of the best beaches on the Cape. Perfect place to catch the sunset. Pro tip you can get pizza delivered to the beach :)
145 locals recommend
Mayflower Beach
Horsefoot PathOne of the best beaches on the Cape. Perfect place to catch the sunset. Pro tip you can get pizza delivered to the beach :)
Easy access beach. Can park and the beach is just steps from your car.
83 locals recommend
West Dennis Beach
45 Light House RoadEasy access beach. Can park and the beach is just steps from your car.
Free activity! Fun to climb the tower and see the views of Scargo Pond.
38 locals recommend
Scargo Tower
Scargo Hill RoadFree activity! Fun to climb the tower and see the views of Scargo Pond.
The Lobster Roll cruise will leave from Sesuit Harbor and take you out on a cruise and serve you lunch/dinner. There's also a cash bar on the top deck. It's a fun activity and great meal!
24 locals recommend
Lobster Roll Cruises
357 Sesuit Neck RdThe Lobster Roll cruise will leave from Sesuit Harbor and take you out on a cruise and serve you lunch/dinner. There's also a cash bar on the top deck. It's a fun activity and great meal!
Parker River Beach
Food scene
Yarmouth Pizza By Evan
559 Massachusetts 6AGreat pizza and they deliver!
Famous for their lobster rolls. Byob so pack your cooler. Recommend ordering from the raw bar while you wait.
167 locals recommend
Sesuit Harbor Cafe
357 Sesuit Neck RdFamous for their lobster rolls. Byob so pack your cooler. Recommend ordering from the raw bar while you wait.
Kream 'n Kone
961 Main StCasual seafood. Order at counter.
Captain Frosty's
219 Main StCasual spot perfect for lunch or dinner.
Encore Bistro and Bar
36 Hope LnUpscale dining with a cute patio, and they do brunch!
The Ocean House Restaurant
425 Old Wharf RdUpscale dining. Great cocktails.
Skipper Restaurant and Chowder House
152 S Shore Dr
Skippy's Pier I
17 Neptune Ln
Chapin's Fish & Chips and Beach Bar
228 Lower County Rd
Chapin's Bayside
85 Taunton Ave
The Mercantile
778 Main St
Lighthouse Keepers Pantry
173 Main St
Inaho Japanese Restaurant
157 MA-6AReservation recommended.
Very close to the house! We order from here all the time. Pizza, calzones, salads and sandwiches are all great.
36 locals recommend
Sweet Tomatoes Pizza
95 MA-6AVery close to the house! We order from here all the time. Pizza, calzones, salads and sandwiches are all great.
Ember Coal Fire Pizza
600 MA-28Casual ocean front dining with a boardwalk over Bass River that connects to The Shanty
20 locals recommend
Sundancer's Cape Cod
116 Main StCasual ocean front dining with a boardwalk over Bass River that connects to The Shanty
Get a bite at the Squire and walk Chatham down town! Filled with cute little shops and ice cream. At night, the Squire gets lively!
140 locals recommend
Chatham Squire
487 Main StGet a bite at the Squire and walk Chatham down town! Filled with cute little shops and ice cream. At night, the Squire gets lively!
Entertainment
Cape Cinema
35 Hope Ln
The Cape Playhouse
820 Main StPerfect place to take the kids. Be sure to book a cabana in advance if you want to spend the day and have some shade. There’s also a bar for the parents 😉
111 locals recommend
Cape Cod Inflatable Park
518 Main StPerfect place to take the kids. Be sure to book a cabana in advance if you want to spend the day and have some shade. There’s also a bar for the parents 😉
The bike path is just feet from the house. Brings your bikes or roller blades to enjoy.
21 locals recommend
Cape Cod Rail Trail | Station Ave Trailhead
460 Station AveThe bike path is just feet from the house. Brings your bikes or roller blades to enjoy.
Grocery
Great deli to pick up steaks or skewers to grill up back at the house. We love calling in sandwiches for the beach to pick up on our way down. Beer and wine.
38 locals recommend
Dennis Public Market
653 Main StGreat deli to pick up steaks or skewers to grill up back at the house. We love calling in sandwiches for the beach to pick up on our way down. Beer and wine.
Shopping
Scargo Pottery
54 Studio WayHandmaiden pottery shop.
Cuffy's
723 Main StTo get that classic “cape cod” sweatshirt.
Cape Shark
1223 Main Street
ARTichoke
4550 US-6
T. Jazelle Boutique
416 Main Street
Sativa
517 MA-28Cute little shop located in downtown Harwich Port. Very walkable area.
Traveler advice
Ways to save
Bring Cash
The Cape has many local spots many of which only take cash. To avoid unwanted trips to the ATM plan ahead!