7 Perfect Days on The Cape

My name is Nick and I have been a concierge here at the Lenox Hotel for over two years. I grew up in Harwich, a town on Cape Cod, and I wanted to share some of my favorite things to do, should you find yourself ‘on the Cape’!

You can’t think of summer in New England without instantly thinking of Cape Cod and the Islands.  Cape Cod consists of 15 different towns, and I wanted to share some of our insider tips to having a great experience while you visit. The most popular activity on the Cape are the beaches. The Cape Cod National Seashore runs up the eastern coast of Cape Cod from Orleans up to Provincetown. However, if you are looking for some other stops along the way here is a seven day itinerary written by a true local.

7 days on Cape Cod as you make your way down:

Dennis

1. 1. Cape Cod Museum of Art
   2. Scargo Tower
   3. Devil’s Purse Brewery – (try the Handline Kolsch!)
   4. Corporation Beach
   5. Sesuit Harbor Café
   6. Pelham house resort to end the day

Harwich

1. 1. 1. Cranberry Bog Tours area  super fun activity to check out the Cape’s biggest agricultural export.
      2. Cranberry Valley Golf Course
      3. Stroll Shops of Main Street Harwich Port
      4. Freedom Ferry to Nantucket – starting May 27th, the ferry will bring you over and back from Nantucket Island. Or… stay a night on ACK and continue the fun on the Islands!
      5. Stay at the famous Chatham Bars Inn for the next two nights as Chatham is the neighboring town to Harwich! This hotel is also a Stash Rewards Hotel!

Chatham

1. 1. Chatham Lighthouse and Lighthouse Beach
   2. Chatham Shark Center
   3. Atwood Museum
   4. Main Street Chatham
   5. Chatham Railroad Museum
   6. Marconi Museum
   7. Chatham Fish Pier Market – great lobster rolls and views of fishing boats returning to port before returning back to the Inn

Brewster

1. 1. Natural History Museum of Cape Cod – great activity for kids.
   2. Nickerson State Park – great place to go hiking or rent a campsite.
   3. Captains Golf Course – 2 separate 18 – hole courses.
   4. Antique shops off of Route 6A
   5. Stay at the Candleberry Inn on Cape Cod! They offer wonderful activities ranging from horseback riding to windsurfing and so much more (not to mention they too are a Stash rewards hotel!)

Eastham, Wellfleet, and Truro

1. 1. Nauset Lighthouse
   2. Beachcomber Restaurant – Reopening May 25th with great views of Cahoon Hollow Beach and lively atmosphere.
   3. Wellfleet Drive-In Movie Theater – Always plays a double feature.
   4. Marconi Beach
   5. Mass Audubon Society Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
   6. Truro Vineyards. – Fantastic Wines. Great outdoor space and has a distillery as well.
   7. Payomet theater – A great place to see live music in the summer. All shows are ticketed.

Provincetown

1. 1. Commercial Street has some of the best art stores, window shopping, and drag shows in MA! We highly recommend
   2. Pilgrim Monument
   3. Race Point Beach
   4. Bike Trails through the Cape Cod National Seashore!
   5. Provincetown Art Association and Museum is always a hit and you might even be taking a couple pieces home with you.
   6. Staying several nights at White Porch Inn is a must. P-town has so much to offer this is a fantastic way to end your journey through Cape Cod. The Inn is easily accessible to town center and a short drive away from Wellfleet and Truro so you can easily revisit those spots! (Also, Cher once stayed here)