Summer Wind’s Guide to Local Attractions

Chris&Dave
Chris&Dave
Summer Wind’s Guide to Local Attractions

Sightseeing

Enjoy the very best of The Cape & Islands. All things Summer are w/in short flip flop walking distance. For sightseeing, w/the exception of day tripping to the Vineyard, everything else listed avoids Summer’s tourist traffic.
On beautiful Cape Cod Bay. Large public beach with refreshment area, showers & bathrooms. Scenic views at Cape Cod Canal’s “east end.” Cool walking jetty. Family friendly. Paid parking, can fill up, 15 minute car ride.
40 locals recommend
Scusset Beach State Reservation
20 Scusset Beach Rd
40 locals recommend
On beautiful Cape Cod Bay. Large public beach with refreshment area, showers & bathrooms. Scenic views at Cape Cod Canal’s “east end.” Cool walking jetty. Family friendly. Paid parking, can fill up, 15 minute car ride.
Whale Watching in Cape Cod Bay just 20 minutes by car, avoids Cape traffic! Wonderful life experience. Call ahead 508-505-4508
54 locals recommend
Captain John Boats
10 Town Wharf
54 locals recommend
Whale Watching in Cape Cod Bay just 20 minutes by car, avoids Cape traffic! Wonderful life experience. Call ahead 508-505-4508
Great scenic spot and starting point for (paved) Cape Cod Canal Bike & Walking Path. Equally enjoyable for just sitting, picnicking and watching the boats and trains. Splash Pad & playground for kids. Buzzards Bay Bike for bike rentals, Mahoney’s for lunch and Betty Anne’s for ice cream all walking distance. 5 minute car ride. Parking @33 Canal Svc Rd, Bourne MA.
Bourne Recreation Area at the Cape Cod Canal
21 Bourne Bridge
Great scenic spot and starting point for (paved) Cape Cod Canal Bike & Walking Path. Equally enjoyable for just sitting, picnicking and watching the boats and trains. Splash Pad & playground for kids. Buzzards Bay Bike for bike rentals, Mahoney’s for lunch and Betty Anne’s for ice cream all walking distance. 5 minute car ride. Parking @33 Canal Svc Rd, Bourne MA.
To Martha’s Vineyard we go! A 20-30 minute car ride to ferry’s parking & shuttle bus located @286 Palmer Ave, Falmouth. Lots of parking, buses run constantly. 5 min shuttle ride to Woods Hole ferry ticket terminal & boat dock. Scenic 30-45 minute ferry ride across the beautiful Vineyard Sound.
15 locals recommend
Martha's vineyard ferry
1 Cowdry Rd
15 locals recommend
To Martha’s Vineyard we go! A 20-30 minute car ride to ferry’s parking & shuttle bus located @286 Palmer Ave, Falmouth. Lots of parking, buses run constantly. 5 min shuttle ride to Woods Hole ferry ticket terminal & boat dock. Scenic 30-45 minute ferry ride across the beautiful Vineyard Sound.
Martha’s Vineyard is an easy day trip, Edgartown is her center for food, shopping & Summer fun. Jump off the movie famous “Jaws Bridge” while your there!
59 locals recommend
Edgartown
59 locals recommend
Martha’s Vineyard is an easy day trip, Edgartown is her center for food, shopping & Summer fun. Jump off the movie famous “Jaws Bridge” while your there!
Fastest ferry to Martha’s Vineyard, Oaks Bluff. Fast ride across famous Vineyard Sound w/easy access (bonus) parking. Falmouth, the departing port, & Oaks Bluff, the arrival port, are both great fun classic New England sea front towns. Food, ice cream, arcades & shopping. Everything is walking distance. Island Queen Ferry, 75 Falmouth Heights Road Falmouth, Cape Cod, MA 02540. Call ahead! 508-548-4800.
18 locals recommend
Island Queen Ferry, Falmouth station
18 locals recommend
Fastest ferry to Martha’s Vineyard, Oaks Bluff. Fast ride across famous Vineyard Sound w/easy access (bonus) parking. Falmouth, the departing port, & Oaks Bluff, the arrival port, are both great fun classic New England sea front towns. Food, ice cream, arcades & shopping. Everything is walking distance. Island Queen Ferry, 75 Falmouth Heights Road Falmouth, Cape Cod, MA 02540. Call ahead! 508-548-4800.
America’s Hometown est 1620. Mayflower II, The Rock & Plymouth Plantation. Capt John’s whale watching excursions. Also, ferry boat terminal for to/from Provincetown. Call ahead. 15 mins by car. Lazy day, rainy day option.
51 locals recommend
Plymouth
51 locals recommend
America’s Hometown est 1620. Mayflower II, The Rock & Plymouth Plantation. Capt John’s whale watching excursions. Also, ferry boat terminal for to/from Provincetown. Call ahead. 15 mins by car. Lazy day, rainy day option.
Family fun amusement park. Historic family owned/operated, proudly maintained, nice variety for kids. Located “off Cape” so no traffic, plenty of parking, 20 minute car ride. Can buy tickets on-line.
29 locals recommend
Edaville Family Theme Park
5 Pine St
29 locals recommend
Family fun amusement park. Historic family owned/operated, proudly maintained, nice variety for kids. Located “off Cape” so no traffic, plenty of parking, 20 minute car ride. Can buy tickets on-line.
World famous tip of Cape Cod. Daily ferry service to/from Plymouth. Food, shopping sight seeing.
328 locals recommend
Provincetown
328 locals recommend
World famous tip of Cape Cod. Daily ferry service to/from Plymouth. Food, shopping sight seeing.
Enjoyable historic museum at New England’s original whaling industry epicenter. Backdrop for Melville’s “Moby Dick.” Lizzie Borden’s (yes that Lizzie) house tours as well. 30 minute car ride. Rainy day option.
108 locals recommend
New Bedford Whaling Museum
18 Johnny Cake Hill
108 locals recommend
Enjoyable historic museum at New England’s original whaling industry epicenter. Backdrop for Melville’s “Moby Dick.” Lizzie Borden’s (yes that Lizzie) house tours as well. 30 minute car ride. Rainy day option.
Executive par three built on classic Cape Cod “Cranberry Bog.” Great fun, great value for money. “Off Cape” no traffic, 20 mins by car.
6 locals recommend
Southers Marsh Golf Club
30 Southers Marsh Ln
6 locals recommend
Executive par three built on classic Cape Cod “Cranberry Bog.” Great fun, great value for money. “Off Cape” no traffic, 20 mins by car.
If you’ve had’m, no need to explain. Factory tour pilgrimage? Save room for lunch on Main St in famous Hyannis. Rainy day option.
37 locals recommend
Cape Cod Potato Chips
100 Breeds Hill Rd
37 locals recommend
If you’ve had’m, no need to explain. Factory tour pilgrimage? Save room for lunch on Main St in famous Hyannis. Rainy day option.
New Bedford's Inflatable Water Park, great fun for entire family. “Off Cape” very well maintained & staffed. 30-45 mins by car.
Altitude H2O
918 E Rodney French Blvd
New Bedford's Inflatable Water Park, great fun for entire family. “Off Cape” very well maintained & staffed. 30-45 mins by car.

Food scene

Local favorite walking and short drive dining listings
Waterfront eat in or buy off the boat lobster, clams, & daily local catch. Outdoor, indoor casual. Owners & staff nice folks. 5 minutes by car. Chris&Dave’s fav. 2 Main St, Buzzards Bay MA
20 locals recommend
East Wind Lobster and Grille
2 Main St
20 locals recommend
Waterfront eat in or buy off the boat lobster, clams, & daily local catch. Outdoor, indoor casual. Owners & staff nice folks. 5 minutes by car. Chris&Dave’s fav. 2 Main St, Buzzards Bay MA
Waterfront outdoor, indoor casual seafood, burgers and beverages. 5 minutes by car. 3236 Cranberry Hwy, Buzzards Bay MA
31 locals recommend
Captain Al's Tiki Bar
3236 Cranberry Hwy
31 locals recommend
Waterfront outdoor, indoor casual seafood, burgers and beverages. 5 minutes by car. 3236 Cranberry Hwy, Buzzards Bay MA
Pizza, burgers, seafood. 3 minute walk, casual. Cash only!
39 locals recommend
Marc Anthony's La Pizzeria
190 Onset Avenue
39 locals recommend
Pizza, burgers, seafood. 3 minute walk, casual. Cash only!
Great spot on Cape Cod Canal. 5 minute ride, plenty of parking.
8 locals recommend
Mic's Main Scoop
100 Main St
8 locals recommend
Great spot on Cape Cod Canal. 5 minute ride, plenty of parking.
In door, out door casual New England seafood with lots of seating if other places fill up. Good quality and value for eat in or take out. 5 mins by car. 3155 Cranberry Hwy, East Wareham MA
18 locals recommend
LOBSTER POT
3155 Cranberry Hwy
18 locals recommend
In door, out door casual New England seafood with lots of seating if other places fill up. Good quality and value for eat in or take out. 5 mins by car. 3155 Cranberry Hwy, East Wareham MA
Nice casual pub indoor/outdoor directly across from Cape Cod Canal park. Lots of parking.
12 locals recommend
Mahoneysonmain
57 Main Street
12 locals recommend
Nice casual pub indoor/outdoor directly across from Cape Cod Canal park. Lots of parking.
Upscale indoor dining. Semi casual. 1 minute walk.
6 locals recommend
Glen Cove Hotel
167 Onset Ave
6 locals recommend
Upscale indoor dining. Semi casual. 1 minute walk.
Upscale coffee & pastries. 5 minutes by car.
17 locals recommend
Cup2Cafe
3175 Cranberry Hwy
17 locals recommend
Upscale coffee & pastries. 5 minutes by car.
Seafood, burgers, dogs and ice cream. Outdoor seating w/view overlooking Cape Cod Canal. 10 minutes by car. Chris&Dave’s fav. 803 Scenic Hwy, Buzzards Bay MA
The Seafood Shanty
Seafood, burgers, dogs and ice cream. Outdoor seating w/view overlooking Cape Cod Canal. 10 minutes by car. Chris&Dave’s fav. 803 Scenic Hwy, Buzzards Bay MA
Waterfront casual, authentic New England eats. Plenty of non-seafood options (pizza, burgers, salads) as well. Great value for money and the views are first-rate. Family favorite.
Onset Beach Patio & Grille
Waterfront casual, authentic New England eats. Plenty of non-seafood options (pizza, burgers, salads) as well. Great value for money and the views are first-rate. Family favorite.