Cape June Cottage Guide Book
Local Attractions (5 minutes away)
Looking for something to do? Check out a few of our favorite activities.
Just a short 5 minute walk from the cottage is Long Pond, where you'll find a small beach with a swimmable pond. There is a playground and basketball court as well.
Wings Grove Beach
117-125 Indian Memorial DriveJust a short 5 minute walk from the cottage is Long Pond, where you'll find a small beach with a swimmable pond. There is a playground and basketball court as well.
Try the 25 miles of old train line converted to a paved path for bikes and pedestrians. The route passes through Yarmouth, Dennis, Harwich, Brewster, Orleans, Eastham and Wellfleet and there are many places to stop along the way for drinks, snacks, shopping, etc.
Pro Tip: You can rent a bike at Bike Zone or Pedego Electric Bikes in Yarmouth close to the Rail Trail entrance. Call ahead for rental availability.
Parking: There are many parking lots along the trial. The closest parking to the house is on 460 Station Ave, South Yarmouth.
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Cape Cod Rail Trail | Station Ave Trailhead
460 Station AveTry the 25 miles of old train line converted to a paved path for bikes and pedestrians. The route passes through Yarmouth, Dennis, Harwich, Brewster, Orleans, Eastham and Wellfleet and there are many places to stop along the way for drinks, snacks, shopping, etc.
Pro Tip: You can rent a bike at Bike Zone or Pedego Electric Bikes in Yarmouth close to the Rail Trail entrance. Call ahead for rental availability.
Parking: There are many parking lots along the trial. The closest parking to the house is on 460 Station Ave, South Yarmouth.
Family friendly mini-golf, go-karts, batting cages, arcade, and other family-focused activities. This is a short 5 minute drive from our cottage along Route 28 where you'll find many other mini-golf and restaurant options. Check website for hours (typically open from April to Sept).
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Skull Island Miniature Golf
934 MA-28Family friendly mini-golf, go-karts, batting cages, arcade, and other family-focused activities. This is a short 5 minute drive from our cottage along Route 28 where you'll find many other mini-golf and restaurant options. Check website for hours (typically open from April to Sept).
A short 5 minute drive from our cottage is the popular mini-golf destination with two different golf courses (go early, lines can be long!). Check website for hours. Typically open April thru early Oct.
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Pirate's Cove Aventura Golf
728 Main StA short 5 minute drive from our cottage is the popular mini-golf destination with two different golf courses (go early, lines can be long!). Check website for hours. Typically open April thru early Oct.
Arghhhh! Tons of pirate artifacts recovered from a nearby shipwreck. Great option for rainy days (adults & kids). A short 5 minute drive from our cottage. Stop at Captain Parker's Pub for a bite to eat after the museum!
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Whydah Pirate Museum
674 MA-28Arghhhh! Tons of pirate artifacts recovered from a nearby shipwreck. Great option for rainy days (adults & kids). A short 5 minute drive from our cottage. Stop at Captain Parker's Pub for a bite to eat after the museum!
Bounce over to the largest outdoor inflatable park in the U.S. with an adjoining water park. Kids absolutely love this place. There is also a small arcade indoors with lunch options inside. Check website for hours. Typically open July through early Sept.
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Parque Inflable de Cape Cod
518 Main StBounce over to the largest outdoor inflatable park in the U.S. with an adjoining water park. Kids absolutely love this place. There is also a small arcade indoors with lunch options inside. Check website for hours. Typically open July through early Sept.
Just 3 minutes from our cottage is Bass River where you can rent Kayaks and Paddleboards. Check out capecodkayaking.com for kayak and paddle board rentals.
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Bass River Kayaks and Paddle Boards
118 Main StJust 3 minutes from our cottage is Bass River where you can rent Kayaks and Paddleboards. Check out capecodkayaking.com for kayak and paddle board rentals.
Play a round of golf at Bass River Golf Course just down the road.
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Bass River Golf Course
62 Highbank RdPlay a round of golf at Bass River Golf Course just down the road.
Best Beaches
Our personal favorite, this popular Dennis beach is perfect for little ones due to its gentle waves and wading pools during low tide. About 15 minutes away.
Pro Tip: Go during low tide for the widest expansion of the beach and stay for the sunset (check the tide schedule - https://tides.willyweather.com/ma/barnstable-county/mayflower-beach.html)
- Get there early morning or late afternoon as parking fills up fast
- If parking is full, try Corporation Beach or Chapin Memorial Beach next door
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Mayflower Beach
Horsefoot PathOur personal favorite, this popular Dennis beach is perfect for little ones due to its gentle waves and wading pools during low tide. About 15 minutes away.
Pro Tip: Go during low tide for the widest expansion of the beach and stay for the sunset (check the tide schedule - https://tides.willyweather.com/ma/barnstable-county/mayflower-beach.html)
- Get there early morning or late afternoon as parking fills up fast
- If parking is full, try Corporation Beach or Chapin Memorial Beach next door
Popular beach in Orleans located on the Atlantic Ocean side. Miles of white sand with waves for surfing. About 30 minutes from the cottage.
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Nauset Beach
250 Beach RdPopular beach in Orleans located on the Atlantic Ocean side. Miles of white sand with waves for surfing. About 30 minutes from the cottage.
Popular beach located on Nantucket sound with gentle rolling waves, about 20 minutes from the cottage.
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Craigville Beach
Craigville Beach RdPopular beach located on Nantucket sound with gentle rolling waves, about 20 minutes from the cottage.
About an hour away from the cottage, Race Point Beach is a must visit destination in Provincetown. Spend a day at this iconic Provincetown beach and enjoy the scenic drive with sand dunes with water views on both sides.
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Race Point Beach
About an hour away from the cottage, Race Point Beach is a must visit destination in Provincetown. Spend a day at this iconic Provincetown beach and enjoy the scenic drive with sand dunes with water views on both sides.
Sightseeing
Take the ferry from Hyannis or Woods Hole and visit Martha's Vineyard for the day. Check out the historic Flying Horses Carousel and enjoy delicious ice cream at Mad Martha's while your'e there.
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Flying Horses Carousel
15 Oak Bluffs AveTake the ferry from Hyannis or Woods Hole and visit Martha's Vineyard for the day. Check out the historic Flying Horses Carousel and enjoy delicious ice cream at Mad Martha's while your'e there.
Grab lunch on Commercial Street (Provincetown) followed by a whale watch tour or a visit Race point Beach
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Commercial Street
Commercial StreetGrab lunch on Commercial Street (Provincetown) followed by a whale watch tour or a visit Race point Beach
Sip on some wine at Truro Wine Vineyards (North Truro)
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Truro Vineyards
11 Shore RdSip on some wine at Truro Wine Vineyards (North Truro)
Relax and enjoy boutique shopping on Main Street in Chatham, one of the most scenic and quintessential towns on the Cape. Only a 20 minute drive from the cottage.
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Main Street
Main StreetRelax and enjoy boutique shopping on Main Street in Chatham, one of the most scenic and quintessential towns on the Cape. Only a 20 minute drive from the cottage.
Do a little shopping on main street in Falmouth and stop at Maison Villate for some delicious French pastries.
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Maison Villatte
267 Main StDo a little shopping on main street in Falmouth and stop at Maison Villate for some delicious French pastries.
½ mile long trail and boardwalk that crosses tide pools, marsh and dunes filled with birds and other wildlife. The sunsets here are spectacular!
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Grays Beach
Center St½ mile long trail and boardwalk that crosses tide pools, marsh and dunes filled with birds and other wildlife. The sunsets here are spectacular!
Considered the iconic landmark of the town, the Chatham Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Chatham, Massachusetts, near the "elbow" of Cape Cod. Visit this historic landmark and relax on lighthouse beach across the street.
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Chatham Lighthouse
37 Main StConsidered the iconic landmark of the town, the Chatham Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Chatham, Massachusetts, near the "elbow" of Cape Cod. Visit this historic landmark and relax on lighthouse beach across the street.
Take a day trip to Nantucket via Hy-Line cruises or Steamship Authority for roundtrip service to the island. The high-speed ferry takes about 1 hour.
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Nantucket
Take a day trip to Nantucket via Hy-Line cruises or Steamship Authority for roundtrip service to the island. The high-speed ferry takes about 1 hour.
Restaurants (Upscale)
Fine dining with an Ocean View. Reservations are highly recommended.
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The Ocean House Restaurant
425 Old Wharf RdFine dining with an Ocean View. Reservations are highly recommended.
Intimate Japanese restaurants with the freshest and most authentic sushi on the Cape
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Inaho Japanese Restaurant
157 MA-6AIntimate Japanese restaurants with the freshest and most authentic sushi on the Cape
Try Stars Restaurant inside the iconic Chatham Bars Inn for fine dining. Reservations highly recommended!
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Chatham Bars Inn
297 Shore RdTry Stars Restaurant inside the iconic Chatham Bars Inn for fine dining. Reservations highly recommended!
Twenty-Eight Atlantic is a fine dining restaurant with amazing views located inside the beautiful Wequassett Resort in Harwich.
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Wequassett Resort and Golf Club
2173 MA-28Twenty-Eight Atlantic is a fine dining restaurant with amazing views located inside the beautiful Wequassett Resort in Harwich.
Restaurants (Casual)
Scargo Cafe
799 Main StDelicious American fare with fun outdoor seating options
Charming restaurant with a big menu (lobster bisque is our fav!)
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Old Yarmouth Inn
223 MA-6ACharming restaurant with a big menu (lobster bisque is our fav!)
Unique American dishes focused on sustainable food sourced from local farmers and fishermen. Bonus: there is a wine shop inside. Check website for hours of operation during the off-season.
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The Pheasant
905 Main StUnique American dishes focused on sustainable food sourced from local farmers and fishermen. Bonus: there is a wine shop inside. Check website for hours of operation during the off-season.
The Marshside
28 Bridge StCasual restaurant with great views - good for groups!
Classic seafood options on Rt 28, less than 5 minutes from the cottage. Great for families and groups.
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Captain Parker's Pub
668 MA-28Classic seafood options on Rt 28, less than 5 minutes from the cottage. Great for families and groups.
Popular seafood restaurant by Parker River Beach. Check website for hours of operation during the off-season.
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Skipper Restaurant and Chowder House
152 S Shore DrPopular seafood restaurant by Parker River Beach. Check website for hours of operation during the off-season.
Seafood restaurant with outdoor seating on the pier, less than 5 minutes from the cottage! There is a huge pirate ship bar inside that is popular with families.
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Skippy's Pier I
17 Neptune LnSeafood restaurant with outdoor seating on the pier, less than 5 minutes from the cottage! There is a huge pirate ship bar inside that is popular with families.
Delicious Mexican fare in the heart of Hyannis (usually a wait, so go early!)
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Anejo Mexican Bistro
188 Main StDelicious Mexican fare in the heart of Hyannis (usually a wait, so go early!)
Classic Cape Cod clam shack offering outdoor dining overlooking Northside Marina and Cape Cod Bay. Lobster rolls are amazing here! Check website for hours of operation during the off-season.
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Sesuit Harbor Cafe
357 Sesuit Neck RdClassic Cape Cod clam shack offering outdoor dining overlooking Northside Marina and Cape Cod Bay. Lobster rolls are amazing here! Check website for hours of operation during the off-season.
Restaurants (Breakfast/Lunch)
Great breakfast place along Rt 28 (go early, lines get long!)
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Keltic Kitchen
415 MA-28Great breakfast place along Rt 28 (go early, lines get long!)
Unique brunch place located at the Chatham airport! This is a really popular place with locals and tourists, so go early or be prepared for a wait. The cafe inside is quite small, so best for smaller groups.
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Hangar B Eatery
240 George Ryder RdUnique brunch place located at the Chatham airport! This is a really popular place with locals and tourists, so go early or be prepared for a wait. The cafe inside is quite small, so best for smaller groups.
Delicious homemade grilled breads, homemade corned beef hash, eggs benedict, omelettes, and more!
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Good Friends Cafe
83 School StDelicious homemade grilled breads, homemade corned beef hash, eggs benedict, omelettes, and more!
Restaurants (Cafes)
Cute donut shop with homemade custom donuts in dozens of flavors! Also has breakfast and coffee options.
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Captain Baker Donut Shop
485 Main StCute donut shop with homemade custom donuts in dozens of flavors! Also has breakfast and coffee options.
Great place to get classic American sandwiches, just down the road from the cottage.
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Piccadilly Cafe & Deli
1105 MA-28Great place to get classic American sandwiches, just down the road from the cottage.