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Laundry services
Star Laundromat Dennisport, MA
Dennisport Automatic Coin Laundry
13 Hall StChatham Laundromat
758 Main StThis liquor convenience store sells a little bit of everything including meats for grilling!
This store is super convenient as it is only 1.1 miles from the house and offers many necessities at non convenience prices! It has come in handy on many occasions!!
South Chatham Liquors
2447 Main StThis store is super convenient as it is only 1.1 miles from the house and offers many necessities at non convenience prices! It has come in handy on many occasions!!
Beaches
Red River is the closest and largest beach in the general area but there are many more to choose from!
This beach is only 1.3 miles away and takes under 3 minutes by car, 7 minutes by bike and 20 minutes on foot! Its warm water, snack shack, expansive sand area and beautiful sunsets makes it a perfect retreat for everyone.
41 locals recommend
Red River Beach
Red River Beach Parking LotThis beach is only 1.3 miles away and takes under 3 minutes by car, 7 minutes by bike and 20 minutes on foot! Its warm water, snack shack, expansive sand area and beautiful sunsets makes it a perfect retreat for everyone.
Harding Beach
Beautiful beach close by in Chatham
This beach is located on Pleasant Bay where Harwich and North Chatham meet. It is known as a "hidden gem" in the area as it is picturesque, quite and there is no fee to park!
Jacknife Beach
This beach is located on Pleasant Bay where Harwich and North Chatham meet. It is known as a "hidden gem" in the area as it is picturesque, quite and there is no fee to park!
Activities
Super fun activity for the kids as well as the adults! We have been coming here for the go-Karts well before we bought our Harwich house and the kids although older now, still ask to go there. Now there is a brand new mini golf facility on the property as well!
27 locals recommend
Bud's Go-Karts
9 Sisson RdSuper fun activity for the kids as well as the adults! We have been coming here for the go-Karts well before we bought our Harwich house and the kids although older now, still ask to go there. Now there is a brand new mini golf facility on the property as well!
Fun, peaceful, experience for all, especially lavender lovers!
20 locals recommend
Cape Cod Lavender Farm shop
Weston Woods RoadFun, peaceful, experience for all, especially lavender lovers!
The trail can be accessed off of Route 28 on Depot St. a short distance from the house. There are many options for places to go. For example, if you head towards Chatham you can visit Lighthouse Beach, The Fish Pier, Chatham Center and if you are in the mood for a cold treat, Short and Sweet Ice cream is also on the trail!
33 locals recommend
Bike Trails Cape Cod National Seashore
Province Lands RoadThe trail can be accessed off of Route 28 on Depot St. a short distance from the house. There are many options for places to go. For example, if you head towards Chatham you can visit Lighthouse Beach, The Fish Pier, Chatham Center and if you are in the mood for a cold treat, Short and Sweet Ice cream is also on the trail!
Truro Vineyards
11 Shore RdYou can pick up the bike trail right there and they are knowledgeable and friendly.
21 locals recommend
Dennis Cycle Center
249 Great Western RdYou can pick up the bike trail right there and they are knowledgeable and friendly.
Chatham Hood Bikes
400 Main StThe Chatham Fish pier Market is right there also so you can order and eat your delicious, authentic Cape Cod food and watch the seals at the same time. We actually bike here from the bike path on Depot Rd., which you can pick up right down the street from the house. Of course you can drive there too!
16 locals recommend
Wharfinger Chatham Fish Pier
54 Barcliff AveThe Chatham Fish pier Market is right there also so you can order and eat your delicious, authentic Cape Cod food and watch the seals at the same time. We actually bike here from the bike path on Depot Rd., which you can pick up right down the street from the house. Of course you can drive there too!
Brooks Park
1 Oak StFamily friendly park offering many activities including PICKLEBALL.
Exercise
Classes begin June 19 and continue until September 12. Reasonably priced and beautiful scenery. A great way to start the day!
105 locals recommend
Chatham Lighthouse
37 Main StClasses begin June 19 and continue until September 12. Reasonably priced and beautiful scenery. A great way to start the day!
Food scene
Del Mar Bar & Bistro
907 Main StChatham-Great food and atmosphere. Reservations a must!
Impudent Oyster
15 Chatham Bars AveChatham- Nice atmosphere consistently great food.
Pate's Restaurant
1260 Main StChatham- Nice menu, great food and atmosphere
Orleans-Good Italian food with indoor/outdoor dining.
12 locals recommend
La Bella Vita Kitchen and Bar
2 Academy PlOrleans-Good Italian food with indoor/outdoor dining.
Pelham House Resort
14 Sea StDennis Port- Beach location with many dining options.
Dennis-Chapin's Bayside
Dennis Port-Chapin's Fish & Chips.
Both locations offer great food and are
good for families.
36 locals recommend
Chapin's Bayside
85 Taunton AveDennis-Chapin's Bayside
Dennis Port-Chapin's Fish & Chips.
Both locations offer great food and are
good for families.
Harwich-The Wequassett Resort on Pleasant Bay
whether fine dining at Twenty-Eight Atlantic (Thoreau's)
or more casual dining at the Outer Bar & Grill and LiBAYtion,
this place is wonderful and offers great food and atmosphere.
8 locals recommend
Outer Bar & Grille
2173 MA-28Harwich-The Wequassett Resort on Pleasant Bay
whether fine dining at Twenty-Eight Atlantic (Thoreau's)
or more casual dining at the Outer Bar & Grill and LiBAYtion,
this place is wonderful and offers great food and atmosphere.
Nice Cape Cod vibe with extensive menu and entertainment most evenings.
140 locals recommend
Chatham Squire
487 Main StNice Cape Cod vibe with extensive menu and entertainment most evenings.
Traveler advice
Ways to save
Buy beach passes at the chamber of commerce or in advance
https://www.harwich-ma.gov/treasurertown-collector/pages/beach-stickers-transfer-station-access
Book before you go
Book ahead!
It is important to make advance dinner reservations especially during the high season and other popular times.
May-October