Tiber Cape House Guide book

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Tiber Cape House Guide book

Exploring Cape Cod

A haven for those of us drawn to the sea, Cape Cod brims with nautical charm like no other. Massachusetts hook-shaped peninsula is special in so many ways, thanks to its abundance of charming towns and sandy, pitch-pine-dotted landscapes. Below are a few Cape Cod destinations to visit.
Hyannis is one of seven villages of Barnstable, a town that encompasses 76 square miles between Nantucket Sound and Cape Cod Bay. The ferry port of Hyannis, on the south coast, is the busy hub of Cape Cod life. You can catch one of the island ferries to Nantucket & Martha's Vineyard, enjoy the wonderful beaches and stroll down Historic Main Street Hyannis where you will find charming shops, restaurants and bars.
20 locals recommend
Barnstable
20 locals recommend
Hyannis is one of seven villages of Barnstable, a town that encompasses 76 square miles between Nantucket Sound and Cape Cod Bay. The ferry port of Hyannis, on the south coast, is the busy hub of Cape Cod life. You can catch one of the island ferries to Nantucket & Martha's Vineyard, enjoy the wonderful beaches and stroll down Historic Main Street Hyannis where you will find charming shops, restaurants and bars.
The island of Nantucket is 15 miles long, 30 miles south of Cape Cod and you can get here by passenger ferry from Hyannis. A well-heeled summer population & is popular with tourists for its beaches and miles of cycling paths, as well as its sea captains' mansions and other historic attractions.
88 locals recommend
Nantucket
88 locals recommend
The island of Nantucket is 15 miles long, 30 miles south of Cape Cod and you can get here by passenger ferry from Hyannis. A well-heeled summer population & is popular with tourists for its beaches and miles of cycling paths, as well as its sea captains' mansions and other historic attractions.
One of Cape Cod's most appealing beach towns, Chatham has a gracious air, as well as a scenic white-sand beach, a lighthouse, superb beaches, summer band concerts, and even its own baseball team.
129 locals recommend
Chatham
129 locals recommend
One of Cape Cod's most appealing beach towns, Chatham has a gracious air, as well as a scenic white-sand beach, a lighthouse, superb beaches, summer band concerts, and even its own baseball team.
At the very tip of Cape Cod, Provincetown is known for its thriving art and music scene. In 1620, the Pilgrims landed here in the Mayflower, before moving on to found Plymouth. With plenty of beaches, miles of walking & cycling paths, kayaking, and boat excursions. Provincetown is a lively & popular resort.
328 locals recommend
Provincetown
328 locals recommend
At the very tip of Cape Cod, Provincetown is known for its thriving art and music scene. In 1620, the Pilgrims landed here in the Mayflower, before moving on to found Plymouth. With plenty of beaches, miles of walking & cycling paths, kayaking, and boat excursions. Provincetown is a lively & popular resort.
Popular as a beach resort and for water sports, Falmouth also has a lively music, art, and theater scene with its own opera company. Rent a kayak to explore Great Salt Marsh or a bicycle to ride along the shore on the 10-mile Shining Sea Bike Path.
49 locals recommend
Falmouth
49 locals recommend
Popular as a beach resort and for water sports, Falmouth also has a lively music, art, and theater scene with its own opera company. Rent a kayak to explore Great Salt Marsh or a bicycle to ride along the shore on the 10-mile Shining Sea Bike Path.
You'll find more than a dozen beaches off Route 6A and Lower County Road. The most popular is West Dennis Beach, on Davis Beach Road, more than a mile of beach & shoreline. The Cape Cod Rail Trail offers 22 miles of former railroad line between Dennis and Wellfleet.
15 locals recommend
Dennis
15 locals recommend
You'll find more than a dozen beaches off Route 6A and Lower County Road. The most popular is West Dennis Beach, on Davis Beach Road, more than a mile of beach & shoreline. The Cape Cod Rail Trail offers 22 miles of former railroad line between Dennis and Wellfleet.
With beaches facing both the Atlantic & Cape Cod Bay, Orleans offers something for everyone - warm or cold ocean beaches and perfect beach views of both the sunrise and sunset.
19 locals recommend
Orleans
19 locals recommend
With beaches facing both the Atlantic & Cape Cod Bay, Orleans offers something for everyone - warm or cold ocean beaches and perfect beach views of both the sunrise and sunset.
Edgartown is located on the island of Martha's Vineyard. You can get to the island of Martha's Vineyard by car & passenger ferries from Hyannis and Woods Hole. A bit more laid-back than Nantucket, "The Vineyard" has six small towns, each with its own distinct character and miles of beaches, some of which lie beneath high bluffs.
59 locals recommend
Edgartown
59 locals recommend
Edgartown is located on the island of Martha's Vineyard. You can get to the island of Martha's Vineyard by car & passenger ferries from Hyannis and Woods Hole. A bit more laid-back than Nantucket, "The Vineyard" has six small towns, each with its own distinct character and miles of beaches, some of which lie beneath high bluffs.

Food scene

Añejo Mexican Bistro Hyannis has a downtown vibe and a one of a kind Beechtree Taqueria in the rear. It's a fun location, sophisticated atmosphere for cocktails, and take full advantage of fresh seafood and local produce to offer authentic Mexican food with a Cape Cod twist.
157 locals recommend
Anejo Mexican Bistro
188 Main St
157 locals recommend
Añejo Mexican Bistro Hyannis has a downtown vibe and a one of a kind Beechtree Taqueria in the rear. It's a fun location, sophisticated atmosphere for cocktails, and take full advantage of fresh seafood and local produce to offer authentic Mexican food with a Cape Cod twist.
Pizza Barbone offers one of the freshest wood fire pizza on the Cape. Their pizza is unique and delicious with a really good crust. The service is excellent and the environment is upbeat. Be sure to add this to your food lineup.
27 locals recommend
Pizza Barbone
390 Main St
27 locals recommend
Pizza Barbone offers one of the freshest wood fire pizza on the Cape. Their pizza is unique and delicious with a really good crust. The service is excellent and the environment is upbeat. Be sure to add this to your food lineup.
The Black Cat is not simply a seafood shack. The restaurant has a spacious bar and piano lounge - with live music offered four nights a week - a roomy, heated patio and unbeatable ferry access. The expansive menu offers a variety of the freshest seafood, signature burgers, steaks and chops, and chef-driven specialties. The menu also incorporates local ingredients extensively.
6 locals recommend
Black Cat Harbor Shack
159 Ocean St
6 locals recommend
The Black Cat is not simply a seafood shack. The restaurant has a spacious bar and piano lounge - with live music offered four nights a week - a roomy, heated patio and unbeatable ferry access. The expansive menu offers a variety of the freshest seafood, signature burgers, steaks and chops, and chef-driven specialties. The menu also incorporates local ingredients extensively.
The hip urban dining room/bar with exposed pipes, tall tables and an open kitchen that includes a wood burning oven. It is a fun, lively and fairly loud dining room.
20 locals recommend
Tap City Grille
586 Main St
20 locals recommend
The hip urban dining room/bar with exposed pipes, tall tables and an open kitchen that includes a wood burning oven. It is a fun, lively and fairly loud dining room.
The main attraction is the Churrasco a Rodizio, the traditional Brazilian barbecue, served table-side by Gauchos, who carve up skewers of beef, chicken, pork and lamb that have been grilled over wood fire, just as the legendary Gauchos would have done in the Rio Grande do Sul region of Brazil.
58 locals recommend
Brazilian Grill
680 Main St
58 locals recommend
The main attraction is the Churrasco a Rodizio, the traditional Brazilian barbecue, served table-side by Gauchos, who carve up skewers of beef, chicken, pork and lamb that have been grilled over wood fire, just as the legendary Gauchos would have done in the Rio Grande do Sul region of Brazil.
Delicious Roast Beef sandwiches and pizza. Definitely a must try!
Mike's Roast Beef & Pizzeria
459 MA-28
Delicious Roast Beef sandwiches and pizza. Definitely a must try!
A 9 time winner of the Best Seafood Restaurant award in the Mid-Cape area by the readers of Cape Cod Life magazine, visit Spanky’s and experience a little bit of “Old Cape Cod” the way you remember! Spanky’s is located directly on the water on Hyannis Harbor adjacent to the Hy-Line Harbor Cruise Ships and close to all the stores, shops and activities on Main Street Hyannis.
48 locals recommend
Spanky's Clam Shack and Seaside Saloon
138 Ocean St
48 locals recommend
A 9 time winner of the Best Seafood Restaurant award in the Mid-Cape area by the readers of Cape Cod Life magazine, visit Spanky’s and experience a little bit of “Old Cape Cod” the way you remember! Spanky’s is located directly on the water on Hyannis Harbor adjacent to the Hy-Line Harbor Cruise Ships and close to all the stores, shops and activities on Main Street Hyannis.
Located on historic downtown Main Street in Hyannis, this restaurant features oysters from its own oyster farm located on Barnstable Harbor.
37 locals recommend
The Naked Oyster Bistro & Raw Bar
410 Main St
37 locals recommend
Located on historic downtown Main Street in Hyannis, this restaurant features oysters from its own oyster farm located on Barnstable Harbor.
Next door to the Black Cat Harbor Shack, Black Cat Tavern is a casual waterfront restaurant which is located right on the docks of Hyannis Harbor. Dine inside, where the look is classic seaside style, or outside on their heated patio while watching the boats sail by. The menu features everything from thick, juicy burgers and garden-fresh salads to fresh native seafood and prime beef. Serving lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch with entertainment four nights a week in the lounge.
60 locals recommend
Black Cat Tavern
165 Ocean St
60 locals recommend
Next door to the Black Cat Harbor Shack, Black Cat Tavern is a casual waterfront restaurant which is located right on the docks of Hyannis Harbor. Dine inside, where the look is classic seaside style, or outside on their heated patio while watching the boats sail by. The menu features everything from thick, juicy burgers and garden-fresh salads to fresh native seafood and prime beef. Serving lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch with entertainment four nights a week in the lounge.
Serving Northern Italian cuisine since 1984. Nice ambiance and excellent Italian food. They also offer outdoor seating during the warmer months.
29 locals recommend
Alberto's Ristorante
360 Main St
29 locals recommend
Serving Northern Italian cuisine since 1984. Nice ambiance and excellent Italian food. They also offer outdoor seating during the warmer months.
Miyaki’s is our favorite restaurant in Hyannis when we are in the mood for Japanese food. Their sushi is fresh and their entrees items are delicious. It is a small restaurant and they are typically only opened for dinner only.
16 locals recommend
Misaki Sushi
379 W Main St
16 locals recommend
Miyaki’s is our favorite restaurant in Hyannis when we are in the mood for Japanese food. Their sushi is fresh and their entrees items are delicious. It is a small restaurant and they are typically only opened for dinner only.
Burgers, lobster rolls, clam rolls, hot dogs, onion rings, shakes, ice cream…they offer Cape’s iconic food.
the knack hyannis
Burgers, lobster rolls, clam rolls, hot dogs, onion rings, shakes, ice cream…they offer Cape’s iconic food.
Smith Family Popcorn hand-make popcorn in small batches in different flavors. A portion of each sale is donated to local charities.
Smith Family Popcorn
545 Main St
Smith Family Popcorn hand-make popcorn in small batches in different flavors. A portion of each sale is donated to local charities.
In the mood for a sweet treat? Check out Kandy Korner for ice cream, candy, homemade fudge and more!
11 locals recommend
Kandy Korner
474 Main St
11 locals recommend
In the mood for a sweet treat? Check out Kandy Korner for ice cream, candy, homemade fudge and more!
Another delicious place to satisfy your sugar craving. Kilwin’s offers ice cream, homemade fudge, and more!
Kilwins
386 Main Street
Another delicious place to satisfy your sugar craving. Kilwin’s offers ice cream, homemade fudge, and more!
The food is delicious and freshly prepared, the staff is friendly, the ambience is relaxing and great decor.
KooKoos
The food is delicious and freshly prepared, the staff is friendly, the ambience is relaxing and great decor.
Waterfront dining, delicious food & drinks. It can get crowded during the summer months. Reservations are recommended.
25 locals recommend
Tugboats
11 Arlington St
25 locals recommend
Waterfront dining, delicious food & drinks. It can get crowded during the summer months. Reservations are recommended.
Looking for something quick? This place has delicious sandwiches. I sometimes will place an order and bring with us to the beach to picnic.
Ocean Street Cafe & Deli
10 Ocean St
Looking for something quick? This place has delicious sandwiches. I sometimes will place an order and bring with us to the beach to picnic.

Beaches

175 Ocean Ave., Hyannis. Only a 5 minute walk or a 1 minute drive. Family friendly and one of Barnstable many beaches along the Hyannis Harbor. There are picnic tables and BBQ grills. Restrooms, and showers are located on the small hill overlooking the beach. It is staffed with lifeguards during the summer months.
23 locals recommend
Keyes Memorial Beach
108 Ocean Ave
23 locals recommend
175 Ocean Ave., Hyannis. Only a 5 minute walk or a 1 minute drive. Family friendly and one of Barnstable many beaches along the Hyannis Harbor. There are picnic tables and BBQ grills. Restrooms, and showers are located on the small hill overlooking the beach. It is staffed with lifeguards during the summer months.
670 Ocean St., Hyannis. Only a 15 minute walk or a 5 minute drive. A long shell filled sand beach and divided between swimming & windsurfing. A beach house at the end of the lot provides restrooms, snack bar, and showers. It is staffed with life guards during the summer months.
29 locals recommend
Kalmus Beach Snack Bar
670 Ocean St
29 locals recommend
670 Ocean St., Hyannis. Only a 15 minute walk or a 5 minute drive. A long shell filled sand beach and divided between swimming & windsurfing. A beach house at the end of the lot provides restrooms, snack bar, and showers. It is staffed with life guards during the summer months.
480 Ocean St., Hyannis. A 17 minute walk or a 6 minute drive. A great place to watch the boats. With delightful views of Lewis Bay, this small beach has a snack bar, picnic area, BBQ grills, restrooms and a playground next to the beach. It is staffed with life guards during the summer months.
25 locals recommend
Veterans Park Beach
Ocean St
25 locals recommend
480 Ocean St., Hyannis. A 17 minute walk or a 6 minute drive. A great place to watch the boats. With delightful views of Lewis Bay, this small beach has a snack bar, picnic area, BBQ grills, restrooms and a playground next to the beach. It is staffed with life guards during the summer months.
997 Craigville Beach Rd., Hyannis. A 10 minute drive. Located on the Nantucket Sound, probably the most popular beach in Barnstable. Long, wide beautiful sand beach. Can be crowded during the summer months. Umbrella & chair rentals and restaurants are across the street. It is staffed with life guards and equipped with bathrooms and showers.
110 locals recommend
Craigville Beach
Craigville Beach Rd
110 locals recommend
997 Craigville Beach Rd., Hyannis. A 10 minute drive. Located on the Nantucket Sound, probably the most popular beach in Barnstable. Long, wide beautiful sand beach. Can be crowded during the summer months. Umbrella & chair rentals and restaurants are across the street. It is staffed with life guards and equipped with bathrooms and showers.
Covell's Beach is next to Craigville Beach. It is a resident only beach, but the landlord beach pass will provide you access to this beach. It's quiet, family friendly, and clean.
10 locals recommend
Covell's Beach
859 Craigville Beach Rd
10 locals recommend
Covell's Beach is next to Craigville Beach. It is a resident only beach, but the landlord beach pass will provide you access to this beach. It's quiet, family friendly, and clean.

For the Kiddos

Home to the world's only pirate treasure, this interactive museum displays recovered artifacts from the infamous Whydah. Address: 674 MA-28, West Yarmouth (508) 5340-9571. www.discoverpirates.com
111 locals recommend
Whydah Pirate Museum
674 MA-28
111 locals recommend
Home to the world's only pirate treasure, this interactive museum displays recovered artifacts from the infamous Whydah. Address: 674 MA-28, West Yarmouth (508) 5340-9571. www.discoverpirates.com
Cape Cod Inflatable Park is a haven of fun for visitors of all ages, offering games and features suitable for everyone. Address: 518 Main St., West Yarmouth (508) 771-6060. www.capecodinflatablepark.com
112 locals recommend
Cape Cod Inflatable Park
518 Main St
112 locals recommend
Cape Cod Inflatable Park is a haven of fun for visitors of all ages, offering games and features suitable for everyone. Address: 518 Main St., West Yarmouth (508) 771-6060. www.capecodinflatablepark.com
All ages can "meet the challenge" on their two 18-hole mini golf courses. Test your luck, mates, on the imaginative Captain's Course or the bold Blackbeard's Course. Discover the fun!
130 locals recommend
Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
728 Main St
130 locals recommend
All ages can "meet the challenge" on their two 18-hole mini golf courses. Test your luck, mates, on the imaginative Captain's Course or the bold Blackbeard's Course. Discover the fun!

Sightseeing

With its gorgeous scenery and well-paved pathway, Cape Cod Trail is, no doubt, one of the most relaxing and captivating family activities in Cape Cod. Address: 460 Station Ave., South Yarmouth (508) 896-3491.
36 locals recommend
Cape Cod Rail Trail
Cape Cod Rail Trail
36 locals recommend
With its gorgeous scenery and well-paved pathway, Cape Cod Trail is, no doubt, one of the most relaxing and captivating family activities in Cape Cod. Address: 460 Station Ave., South Yarmouth (508) 896-3491.
Be wowed by the stunning natural beauty of Cape Cod National Seashore. Even better, the national park offers education programs for the whole tribe. Address: 99 Marconi Site Rd., Wellfleet (508) 225-3421.
124 locals recommend
Cape Cod National Seashore
99 Marconi Site Road
124 locals recommend
Be wowed by the stunning natural beauty of Cape Cod National Seashore. Even better, the national park offers education programs for the whole tribe. Address: 99 Marconi Site Rd., Wellfleet (508) 225-3421.

Grocery Stores

425 Attucks Ln. Hyannis, MA 02601 (508) 771-0709 stopandshop.com
265 locals recommend
Stop & Shop
474 Station Ave
265 locals recommend
425 Attucks Ln. Hyannis, MA 02601 (508) 771-0709 stopandshop.com
90 Iyannough Rd. Hyannis, MA 02601 (508) 418-5900 wholefoodsmarket.com
63 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
990 Iyannough Rd
63 locals recommend
90 Iyannough Rd. Hyannis, MA 02601 (508) 418-5900 wholefoodsmarket.com
1070 Iyannough Rd. Hyannis, MA 02601 (508) 775-7611 shaws.com
13 locals recommend
Shaw's
1070 Iyannough Rd
13 locals recommend
1070 Iyannough Rd. Hyannis, MA 02601 (508) 775-7611 shaws.com
655 Iyannough Rd., Rte 132 Unit 4-A Hyannis, MA 02601 (508) 790-3008 traderjoes.com
72 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
655 132
72 locals recommend
655 Iyannough Rd., Rte 132 Unit 4-A Hyannis, MA 02601 (508) 790-3008 traderjoes.com

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176 North St Hyannis, MA 02601 United States
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CVS
176 North St
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769 Iyannough Rd Hyannis, MA 02601 United States
467 Iyannough Rd Hyannis, MA 02601 United States
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Walgreens
1041 MA-28
9 locals recommend
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769 Iyannough Rd Hyannis, MA 02601 United States
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Cape Cod Mall
769 Iyannough Rd
94 locals recommend
769 Iyannough Rd Hyannis, MA 02601 United States