some of our favorite places on the Cape...

We are still exploring the Cape, but in the time we've been here we have found some favorite places we repeatedly visit...

As you'll see on a map of the Cape, Sandwich is not too far over the bridges. We have 4 lanes of highway, which means traffic moves steadily. Around Harwich/Dennisport, the mid-cape highway goes into 2 lanes, which means traffic farther East can get a bit clogged in the busy seasons (or when there is construction). We like to travel 6A whenever we're not in a rush. It runs parallel to the mid-cape & is by far the prettier drive. It will take you past all sorts of little galleries & shops & restaurants.

favorite places along 6A...

bartlett farms (West Barnstable) - an organic farm carrying seasonal favorites + specialty groceries & some local gifts
the cook shop (Brewster) - this place reminds me of some of my most favorite shops in NYC - ones crammed to the gills with every perfectly curated dish, tool, or ingredient that is otherwise quite difficult to find...
cape abilities farm (Dennis) - a year round organic & local food shop & farm, & as if that is not fabulous enough, it is also " a nonprofit that provides jobs, homes, transportation, social & therapeutic services for people with disabilities across Cape Cod"
parnassus book service (Yarmouthport) - floor to ceiling used books... some of which you'll need a step stool to reach... it is across the street from...
the edward gorey house (Yarmouthport) - which is just simply fun
titcomb's bookshop (Sandwich) - there are a lot of fantastic independent bookshops here on Cape, but this one is our favorite (so far...)
sandy neck beach (Sandwich) - rocky/sandy beach, day pass info is on the link above there

*NOTE FOR MANY BEACHES ON CAPE - between Memorial Day & Labor Day passes are required (many day passes will give you access to one or more beaches) - outside of this time, often parking is free - check online at the desired beach for details...

if you're wondering what to do in Sandwich...

titcomb's bookshop & sandy neck beach of course, as mentioned above...
heritage museums & gardens - 100 acres of all sorts of things to see, a labyrinth to walk, paved & dirt path trails, exhibits, gardens... worth the visit, family friendly (no dogs allowed though...)
snowy owl - local coffee shop & roastery
sandwich glass museum
sandwich boardwalk
cape cod canal bikeway
nearby (Sandwich) accommodations
- Belfry Inn & Bistro: 6 Jarves St / Sandwich
- Dan'l Webster Inn & Spa: 149 Main Street / Sandwich
- Spring Garden Inn: 578 Route 6A, East Sandwich (508) 888-0710
- Honey Suckle Hill Bed & Breakfast: 591 Main Street / West Barnstable / (508) 262-8418
- Sandwich Inn & Suites: 14 Route 6A, Sandwich

other favorite places on Cape...

wellfleet is possibly our favorite town on Cape - some wonderful little shops plus the national seashore is nearby & a few of our favorite haunts are there: art galleries: jeff soderbergh || left bank gallery || frying pan gallery & the serene wellfleet bay wildlife sanctuary
falmouth has a vibrant main street with all sorts of local shops & restaurants, nearby a lovely park, library, & playground. Our favorite bakery is here: maison villatte.
woods hole is where you can catch the ferry to the islands, & while you're waiting we recommend quick's hole taqueria (fish tacos) || maison villatte (second location)
osterville has a lovely farmer's market & pizza place (Crisp), Orleans is lovely as well.
here is a link for all the farmers markets on cape (an excellent way to support small business & get the best of what the area has to offer!)
here is a link for many of the independent bookshops on cape & the islands

As you can see this is nowhere near an exhaustive list... it's just what we've come up with so far in the time we've had to explore... we invite you to visit the Cape & find your own favorites...