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Cape Cod Day Trips: Where to Eat and What to Do

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Edible Cape Cod contributors share their recommendations for the must eat restaurants, drink establishments, and things to do in the Cape Cod towns of Barnstable, Brewster, Falmouth, Hyannis, Orleans, Provincetown, Sandwich and Woods Hole, with more to come soon. Whether you are a local or visitor, in for the day or settling in for a weekend, we’ve got your itinerary — sun up to sun down.

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Barnstable is rich in history with an evolving culinary tradition. Salt air makes you hungry, and as you explore our
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Brewster straddles a narrow expanse of land midway along the length of the Cape, and is dotted with eight landings
The tuna appetizer at Del Mar.
Everywhere you go in Chatham could be the front of a postcard or a cover of a magazine. From Shore
Clam roll on the Chatham Fish Pier
If you’re lucky enough to be on the peninsula of Cape Cod, push your luck a little further and make
The south side of Dennis has several special restaurants serving local seafood expertly prepared.
An overcast day on the beach may be a disappointment for fellow sun worshippers like myself, but no need to
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Falmouth is made up of several villages, each with its own special charms, hide-away beaches, and hole-in-the-wall eateries. Most visitors
Harwich has three distinct harbors: Allen’s, Wychmere, and Saquatucket.
Located smack in the middle of Olde Cape Cod on the “warm” side of Nantucket Sound, Harwich boasts more freshwater
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The beautiful, white picket-fenced homes of Hyannisport with its postcard perfect scenes of pristine beaches, bobbing boats and the Kennedy
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Not every town on the Cape has a beachfront view of both sunrise and sunset like Orleans, so roll out
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Sandwich is the oldest town on the Cape, with plenty of history and working museums, including the Hoxie House, the
Onset is one of the most underrated picturesque villages in the Cape area.
Wareham is considered the gateway to Cape Cod, and Onset is one of the most underrated picturesque villages in the
Home to world-renowned marine research labs and no shortage of colorful characters, Woods Hole is a magnet for scientists and

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