Things To Do
Hangar B Eatery (Breakfast)
Delicious, unique breakfast food at the Chatham Airport. It fills up quickly, so we would recommend getting there as early as possible if you want to avoid a long wait! Danielle's favorite order: Artichoke, Fingerling Potato + Cipollini Onion Hash with a side of Sourdough Bread and Strawberry Thyme Balsamic Jam Brian's favorite order: Huevos Rancheros with Chicken Apple Sausage and a Donut
Good Friends Cafe (Breakfast)
Delicious, classic breakfast with a specialty in homemade breads! It is cash only. Danielle's favorite order: Julian's Combo with a side of Pear Raspberry Grilled Bread Brian's favorite order: School Street Combo with Cinnamon Raisin Grilled Bread
Red Cottage Restaurant (Breakfast)
A classic, delicious breakfast with fun twists! It is cash only. Danielle's favorite order: Corned Beef Hash & Eggs Brian's favorite order: Chatham Combo
Perks Coffee Shop & Beer Garden (Brunch or Drinks)
A fun outdoor spot in downtown Harwichport for brunch or for drinks at the end of your night! They have outdoor games, a firepit, and lots of space for fun.
Three Fins Coffee Roasters
Delicious coffee and tea with many options! There are two locations of this coffee shop in Dennis and Chatham. Danielle's Favorite Order: London Fog with Almond Milk Brian's Favorite Order: Hot Matcha with Oat Milk
Tugboats at Hyannis Marina (Lunch/Dinner)
A delicious lunch or dinner spot with beautiful views over Hyannis port. We would highly recommend making a reservation or grabbing a drink in their bar while you wait for a table. Danielle's favorite order: Summer Arugula Salad with Lobster Meat added on top Brian's favorite order: Lobster Roll (warm)
Bandera's Market & Deli (Lunch)
A local sandwich shop, perfect to bring with you to be beach or for a casual lunch. It is cash only. Danielle's favorite order: Artie’s Famous Italian Sandwich Brian's favorite order: Hanover Street
Sesuit Harbor Cafe (Lunch)
Best lobster roll in town (huge and delicious!) with beautiful views of the harbor. It fills up quickly, so we would recommend getting there as close to noon as possible if you want to avoid a long wait! Lively, outdoor spot in the summertime! Danielle's favorite order: Lobster Roll! Brian's favorite order: 2 Lobster Rolls!
The Ocean House Restaurant (Drinks &/or Dinner)
Ocean House is a beautiful outdoor spot for a drink, appetizers, or dinner overlooking the ocean. They often have live music and always have a fun family-friendly energy by the beach!
Scargo (Dinner)
A cozy dinner spot with Cape classics. It fills up quickly, so we would recommend making a reservation or getting there as early as possible if you want to avoid a long wait! Danielle's favorite order: Crispy Fried Sea Scallops Brian's favorite order: Cup of Chowder and Short Ribs
Schoolhouse Ice Cream
Delicious, creamy ice cream in any flavor you can imagine! A rival to Sundae School (with a much shorter line!), this spot is sure to be a hit with the whole family! Brian has declared the best ice cream he's ever had was the Burlington Heath and Llama tracks (vanilla ice cream with peanut butter cups). It is cash only.
Sundae School Ice Cream
Delicious ice cream (fun flavors!) with two locations in the area. There is always a long line, but it moves quickly! It is cash only. Danielle's favorite order: Shark's Tooth (Raspberry with White Chocolate Chips) Brian's favorite order: Bass River Mud / Cookie Dough
Cape Cod Beer
A fun outdoor brewery in the area, with live music and food trucks some days! A great way to spend a casual afternoon having fun.
Provincetown (Day Trip)
At the top end of the Cape, Provincetown is an LGBTQIA+ friendly area with lots of cute shops, restaurants, entertainment, and art galleries. The energy is always lively and there are endless things to do on Commercial Street.
Chatham (Day Trip)
Chatham is an upscale, walkable town with lots of great shopping and restaurants. We highly recommend spending time on Main Street, if you have an extra few hours in your day! There is a parking lot on Main Street right after the rotary at Old Harbor Road (behind St. Christopher's Episcopal Church).
Harwich Port (Day Trip)
Harwichport is a smaller walkable town, but with lots of amazing offerings! There are great cafes, stores, and family-friendly stops along the way. This is one of our favorite places to spend an afternoon close-by. Some of our favorite spots are Sativa (cute knick knack shop), Murphy's General Store, Hot Stove Saloon, 3 Monkeys, and Cape Roots. There is a parking lot where Main Street meets Schoolhouse Road, but it can fill up later in the evening.
Hyannis (Day Trip)
The largest town on Cape Cod, Hyannis has plenty to do including larger restaurants, souvenir shops, and art galleries. The JFK Museum is also here, if you're interested in some history while in town! Plenty of parking is available on Main Street, or in the parking lots adjacent to it on North Street.
Nantucket Island (Day Trip by Ferry)
A beautiful small island off of Cape Cod, with plenty of boutique shopping, eating, beaches, and wandering! There are historic cobblestone streets leading you around the island. Some of our favorite stops include Cisco Brewery, Brant Point Lighthouse, and Lemon Press.
Martha's Vineyard (Day Trip by Ferry)
A larger island, Martha's Vineyard is home to Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, and other small towns. There is a great walkable downtown area where the boat drops you off, but travel around the island altogether is a bit more difficult. Some of our favorite stops include Edgartown Books + behind the Books Restaurant, Bad Martha's Brewery, Seafood Shanty, and Among the Flowers Cafe.
Cape Cod Rail Trail
If you're looking for an active way to explore Cape Cod, we recommend renting bikes and riding on the Rail Trail! You can travel between many different towns and lock your bike up somewhere to grab a quick bite to eat there.
Cape Cod Baseball League
A fun activity to get to watch young baseball players before many make it to the MLB! Grab a hot dog, support local towns, and cheer on a team!
The Brewster Store
A classic general store with everything from candy, to knickknacks, toiletries, and more!
Cuffy's
Visit Cuffy's for any Cape Cod souvenirs to bring home with you!