Guidebook for Harwich
Parks & Nature
Provides history of the creation of the national seashore as well as details of the local ecology. There is a nature trail as well as a bike trail to the beach with links to the Cape Cod Rail Trail. Shuttle bus runs from visitor center down to the beach.
12 locals recommend
Salt Pond Visitor Center, Eastham station
Provides history of the creation of the national seashore as well as details of the local ecology. There is a nature trail as well as a bike trail to the beach with links to the Cape Cod Rail Trail. Shuttle bus runs from visitor center down to the beach.
Lots of trails that give you a real feel for Cape Cod.
Also in Wellfleet is the Atlantic White Cedar Swamp Trail. http://www.hikingcapecod.com/whitecedar.htm
70 locals recommend
Mass Audubon's Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
291 US-6Lots of trails that give you a real feel for Cape Cod.
Also in Wellfleet is the Atlantic White Cedar Swamp Trail. http://www.hikingcapecod.com/whitecedar.htm
The Cape Cod Rail Trail runs from Dennis, MA to Provincetown with a spur line from Harwich to Chatham. Trail passes cranberry bogs, general stores, and vistas of Cape Cod Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. There are numerous bike rental shops along the trail.
9 locals recommend
Cape Cod Rail Trail
Cape Cod Rail TrailThe Cape Cod Rail Trail runs from Dennis, MA to Provincetown with a spur line from Harwich to Chatham. Trail passes cranberry bogs, general stores, and vistas of Cape Cod Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. There are numerous bike rental shops along the trail.
Shopping
Our favorite stop in Chatham. If you like chocolates and fudge, you'll love this place. They offer free samples of their different types of fudge. Yummy!!
31 locals recommend
Chatham Candy Manor
484 Main StOur favorite stop in Chatham. If you like chocolates and fudge, you'll love this place. They offer free samples of their different types of fudge. Yummy!!
Lots of small shops along Main Street with clothing, knick knacks, books, food. Something for everyone.
129 locals recommend
Chatham
Lots of small shops along Main Street with clothing, knick knacks, books, food. Something for everyone.
Essentials
Full service grocery with bakery, fresh meats, fish, fruits and vegetables. They also have a pharmacy.
61 locals recommend
Stop & Shop
111 Brewster-Chatham RdFull service grocery with bakery, fresh meats, fish, fruits and vegetables. They also have a pharmacy.
Getting Around
If you'd rather not drive, the Cape Transit service buses run between Hyannis and Harwich and Provincetown and all the towns in-between. Buses are equipped with bike racks.
Closest stop is at the Stop and Shop 1/8th of a mile away.
Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority Operations & Maintenace
40 American WayIf you'd rather not drive, the Cape Transit service buses run between Hyannis and Harwich and Provincetown and all the towns in-between. Buses are equipped with bike racks.
Closest stop is at the Stop and Shop 1/8th of a mile away.
Sightseeing
If you like trains, try out the Cape Cod Central. They have excursion trains as well as lunch and dinner trains throughout the summer. Route takes you from Hyannis to the Cape Cod canal train bridge in Bourne and back.
26 locals recommend
Cape Cod Central Railroad Depot
252 Main StIf you like trains, try out the Cape Cod Central. They have excursion trains as well as lunch and dinner trains throughout the summer. Route takes you from Hyannis to the Cape Cod canal train bridge in Bourne and back.
Everything Else
Provincetown
Beaches, shops, monuments, dining - Provincetown has them all.
Food Scene
The Brewster Fish House
2208 Main StHidden gem. Great food in a quaint setting.
Hole In One Breakfast & Lunch
98 MA-6AGood food in a bustling, neighborly setting.