"Local Favor"? Wrong category. Regardless, super neat spot in the heart of Dennis. Gorgeous,…read moreexpansive views of Scargo Lake with Cape Cod Bay in the distance. It's a trek up the stairs and down again - multiple older and disabled individuals attempting to traverse the spiral staircase did have difficulty, however, it's worth it to make it to the top!

You don't have to drive out-of-your-way for this spot but if you're in the area, this is worth a…read morebrief stop. You get a nice view of Scargo Lake and further down, Cape Cod Bay. The day I went, it was a little overcast, so seeing beyond the lake was a little harder but I got to see the bay. The stairway and the facilities seem to be in good order and the structure seemed pretty safe.

Nice garden to sit in and have my morning coffee. Tranquil and beautiful. Birds singing. I saw…read moreinside they had a yoga class the other day. Looks like a great place but check out the sweet garden next to it.

Cool doors weddings…read moreand strange art The Wellfleet Preservation Hall is a recently restored one hundred year old very cool building located right in the heart of Wellfleet. Air conditioned with a large main hall and several additional rooms, the building is available for weddings, birthdays. parties or any special occasion. The main hall is named the Simone Reagor Hall and has beautiful woodwork, stained glass windows and gorgeous chandeliers. The entrance the main hall is through two elaborate and medieval looking doors that are just stunning and worth a long and careful look. Throughout the building strange and very bizarre artwork of a religious theme hangs off the walls and ceilings. The back of the hall has a lovely garden and yard for outdoor activities. The Preservation Hall was once the Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Church. Now it is a very cool, unique and pleasantly strange place that also offers convenience and modern amenities. A special place for a special occasion.

AN ABSOLUTELY MUST DO! A FREE EVENT & FREE PARKING! Yarmouth Sand Sculpting Trail is a series of 32…read moreBeautiful & Artistic Sand Sculptures scattered all over Yarmouth in Cape Cod MA. Go see a couple or go on a quest to visit all 32 of them. The Sand Sculpting Trail is celebrating its 11th year in 2022. The Trail will be open from Memorial Day until Mid October. This is both a Summer & Fall Fun Event on the Cape. They also have a Photo Contest here too. This is a great way to see some great Outdoor Artwork & get to see & try some of the local businesses too. There's big & small Mom & Pop businesses from Ice cream & Candy Shops to Golf Courses, Restaurants Regional Banks & even Dunkin Donuts all have Sand Sculptures in front of their businesses. You can get a hard copy of where each place is located at the Visitors Bureau or just download a map on their website. Who are the Artists? Fitzy Snowman Sculpting is a nationally recognized business that is Massachusetts based & provides unique art experiences. They are best known for creating: The Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival & The Yarmouth Sand Sculpting Trail & others. Here!s the list of all 32 Sand Sculpture Sites. 1. Cape Sands Inn 2. The Cove at Yarmouth 3. Bellew Tile and Marble 4.Instant Karma 5. Route 28 Visitor Center 6. The Music Room 7. Cape Cod Irish Village 8. Seaside Cottages 9. Blue Water Resort 10. Caffé Gelato Bertini 11. Candy Co. 12. The Pancake Man 13. Dunkin' Donuts Route 28 14. Seafood Sams 15. Yarmouth Town Hall 16. John G. Sears and Son Inc. 17. Cultural Center of Cape Cod 18. Cape Cod Creamery 19. Hearth 'n Kettle Restaurant 20. Bass River Golf Course 21. Y-D Red Sox (Wilson Field) 22. Ocean Tailors 23. Rockland Trust 24. Dunkin', Station Avenue 25. Cape Cod Five 26. Today Real Estate 27. Bayberry Hills Golf Course 28. Kinlin Grover Compass 29. Strawberry Lane (Route 6A) 30. The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod 31. Just Picked Gifts 32. Route 6 Visitor Center Happy Sandy Trails to You! It used to be, you had to have Mega Bucks & be really Rich to have the Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like a King on a Limited Budget!

We had fun driving around seeing what the sculptures were. We were doing it on a rainy day so at…read moresome points couldnt get out of car to get pictures. Took 6 weeks for a couple to come and do these. Some sculptures were 3 ton of sand , some were 5 and one was 15ton! It was special and brought in from New Hampshire. Cuffy's on RT 28 had three inside their place of business so you could really see them up close. Each business designed and paid for them. Dunkin doughnuts ofcourse was a cup of coffee with his hand around a doughnut! After the sculpture is finished they take elmers glue and water and spray the entire surface to keep the sculptures intact.

We love Smith Heights! Have been going there for 23 years. So peaceful and quiet. Totally relax…read morewith the serenity of the beautiful nature surrounding you. The kayaks going by, quiet boats...the view of the Town Cove and the Atlantic right from your porch. Love to walk to Fort Hill for our hike. Duane, Joyce and Amanda wonderful hosts. Have been there in June, July, Sept and October....all fabulous. You won't be disappointed. We look forward to this every year!

We have been staying at Smith Heights Cottages for almost 40 years. We love the quaint charm of…read morethese turn of the century cottages. Our favorite spot is sitting in the caned rocking chairs on the screened in porch and looking out over Town Cove and out to Coast Guard Beach. Another favorite is an early morning walk or jog to Fort Hill. And, if you are awake at 5:30 am the sunrises are breathtaking.

My family and I stopped by Kilwins for a sweet treat after dinner. We all got ice cream - I can't…read moreremember what flavors everyone had. I opted for a waffle cone and had one scoop of Toasted Coconut and one scoop of Lemon Meringue Pie. The flavors were AMAZING, but the prices were steep! Would I try them again? Sure. They were good, but not better than my favorite ice cream shop in my hometown.

The best fudge, chocolate, and ice cream on Cape Cod!…read more Kilwin's is my favorite place to indulge in sweets on Cape Cod. The fudge is absolutely addictively delicious. I cannot stay away from the fudge. Love that they had a special, buy 2 get the 3rd free. Definitely the sweetest place in town...

great service and great chocolate. everyone is always so kind and it's delicious. highly recommend!read more

I know it sounds like I'm a payed critic, but honestly, it is amazing!! go here every year when I…read morego to cape cod. The service is so fast even when it's packed! I cant have coffee, but love the ice cream sodas. it could use more chairs, but literally my favorite part of coming to cape cod. ambiance is nice, also amazing that it is right next to the bike path if you need a refresh (which I did.) if you have time, take a visit! Would recommend.

AN ABSOLUTELY MUST DO! CHATHAM HAS EVERYTHING YOU THINK ABOUT WHEN YOU CONJUR UP IMAGES OF OLD CAPE…read moreCOD. It is a quaint beautiful little town on the water that inspires people with its artistic natural beauty. This is A Painter's Paradise. You'll soak up the Cape Cod Lifestyle From shopping in unique shops, boutiques & restaurants or just meandering Main Street with an ice cream or some home made chocolates from The Candy Manor. In the summer You'll see people singing and playing their instruments on the street. You Can check out their Gazebo that houses The Chatham Band. There's Free Parking here in many lots. After your stroll, you have to see the old CHATHAM LIGHTHOUSE & THE BEAUTIFUL SANDY BEACHES! WOW!!!! Chatham has its own little airport & a great restaurant called Hanger B. You can go for a Bi-Plane Ride & see Cape Cod like you've never seen it before. The weekend before Father's Day they have an open house nicknamed Planes, Trains & Automobiles with a great collection of cars & planes. Even the Military shows up to display their vehicles. Don't Forget about their Free Summer Concerts here. This is an annual tradition here in Chatham since 1932- Yup 86 Years. They start the season on June 29th at 8 PM and play every Friday night until August 31st at Kate Gould Park. Thousands & Thousands of people have seen the concerts over the years. The Travel Channel has featured Chatham in it's segment called "10 Great Small Towns for Big Vacations". Chatham is Naturally Beautiful Laid Back & you can Chill-Ax to Old School Cape Cod. It used to be, you had to have mega bucks & be really rich to have the Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like a King on a Limited Budget!

Great spot all that Cape Cod was in my mind you can experience in Chatham. People…read morewere friendly and helpful with suggestions to see while here.

Great place to pick up tasty souvenirs of Cape Cod. The ice cream is delicious even though the…read moreserving sizes are skimpy. The "penny" candy isn't close to a penny but it is nice to have a candy shop back in Harwich Port. I miss the old penny candy store that used to be next to the movie theater!

Beach Way Sweet Shop is a fantastic little find in Harwichport. Not only was I able find the…read moreperfect sweet treats to take home as gifts, but Beach Way makes the BEST ever ice cream cakes... If you're in the neighborhood, you should definitely check it out!

While taking a walk along Stage Harbor Rd,, I noticed that the Shellfish Upwelling Facility was…read moreopen so I peered in (I didn't enter the building because I wasn't sure if I would be trespassing.) The woman working inside was quite friendly and invited me to come into the building and look around. She gave me a brief explanation of how the seedling shellfish are raised there and answered all of my questions in a friendly manner, all the while continuing to do her work. My walk ended up being more fun and educational than I had planned!

It's Cape Cod. It's the Atlantic. There were seals close to shore.read more

pleasant like a lazy sunday yet…read morea rivulet of water glassy surface branching into briny bay. underneath a whole other world unfolds flat stones, pebbles, rocks of all glistening hues painted by seaweed and horseshoe crab carcass human artifacts, pottery shards and rusty bottle caps coexist with silvery minnows. in the distance children shriek delighted like gulls wantonly destroying siblings architectural prowess. hands of all ages dig into the sands of the ages. sometimes a bucket full of clams can be brought home to feast upon uproariously. II. the boats bobbing in the water not merely eye candied apples await the climbing aboard the adventurers, the seekers of heading toward little sipson for replenishment of tasty bivalves and speckled stones, then onto the break where the ocean melds with bay, where the seals play hide and seek. so many seals, "curiouser and curiouser" thoughts of selkies, misty irish shores where every rock has a story or a whole evolving history. gray seals snort like horses and the terns do a fly over, paying homage to flights of fancy. III. the return is swift, an image pervades of glorious sun swept water lapping gently evil spirits, morose ghosts have been exorcised. mostly.