Things To Do
Breakfast/Coffee Recommendations
Lighthouse Keeper's Pantry: 173 Main St, Yarmouth Port. One of our regular stops at the Cape for their fresh baked pastries and breads and coffees. There's a lot of seating and some great premade breakfast sandwiches too! Wee Packet: 79 Depot St, Dennis Port. A popular breakfast spot within a mile of Pelham House, great choice for classic breakfast food with Irish options (and lobster, of course). Nirvana Cafe: 3206 Main St, Barnstable. Another one of our favorite spots for coffee and pastries. They have a great selection of specialty coffee drinks, desserts, and pre-made breakfast and lunch sandwiches, as well as room to sit inside. Grumpy's Cafe: 1408 Main St, East Dennis. A little further out but if you're in the mood for a classic diner breakfast it's worth it. Some popular options closer to the venue include the Breakfast Room, the Red Cottage Restaurant (cash only), and Ann and Fran's.
Lunch Recommendations
Outer Bar at the Wequassett Resort & Golf Club: 2173 MA-28, Harwich, MA. Open air views of the water with fresh seafood and a great lounge area to relax or grab a drink, definitely a top recommendation. Sesuit Harbor Cafe: 357 Sesuit Neck Rd, Dennis, MA. One of the best spots for seafood around, especially shellfish. Top tier lobster rolls and chowder. All thrills, no frills. Impudent Oyster: 15 Chatham Bars Ave, Chatham. Popular lunch spot with seafood classics with a modern twist. Don't pass on the chowder, scallop sandwich, or the Moules Na Cataplana. The Skipper Restaurant and Chowder House: If you only go to one chowder house this year, make it Skipper's. Seaside views and top tier chow' speak for themselves. Also check out: Scargo, Oliver and Planck's Tavern, Pizza Barbone.
Dinner Recommendations
Note: Cape Cod during the summer is very busy, we recommend looking into reservations for any dinners you plan to have outside of the wedding events! Old Yarmouth Inn: 223 Massachusetts 6A, Yarmouth, MA. This spot on historic route 6A has been operating since 1696 and a great sit down spot for a classic Cape dinner. The Ocean House: 425 Old Wharf Rd, Dennis Port, MA. Amazing food (Nick loves the calamari), in a higher end spot right on the water. You'll probably need a reservation at this time of year. The Pheasant: 905 Main St, Dennis. Delicious and unique "farm to table" meals and cocktails in a quaint little "farm to table" cottage. Highly recommend if you are able to get a spot! Inaho Sushi: 157 MA-6A, Yarmouth Port. Great sushi restaurant and one of Nick and Ping's regular spots during their trips to the Cape. If the scallop sashimi is on the menu, you must get it (served in a lime, so good, just trust us).
Dessert Recommendations
Ice Cream Smuggler: 1555 MA-6A, East Dennis. Our favorite ice cream shop on the Cape, a must-try in the summer. Our recommendation? Grape Nuts ice cream. We won't be accepting follow up questions, just try it. Sundae School: 381 Lower County Rd, Dennis Port. Right down the road from the venue, this is another favorite spot for locals with homemade ice cream and fresh fruit. Pain D'Avignon: 15 Hinckley Rd, Hyannis. This bakery makes most of the bread for the Cape and has coffee and a lot of fresh baked pastries to choose from.
Towns and Attractions
Chatham: A town on the tip of the Cape and a must-see spot for your visit. It's Main Street is full of restaurants (try Wild Goose Tavern and Impudent Oyster), shops (including Candy Manor), cafes, and more. Highlights include seeing the fresh catches at Chatham Fish Pier Market (to purchase or seen thrown to some nearby seals), getting a bite or a drink at the iconic Chatham Bars Inn, or seeing the Chatham Lighthouse. Yarmouth Port: A small town on route 6A, the older and more historic of the Cape's two highways. It's lined with old sea captain's houses, restaurants, and shops. Highlights include the Old Yarmouth Inn, the Chapter House, Parnassus Books, and Lighthouse Keeper's Pantry. Sandwich: A town that's home to the beautiful Heritage Museum and Gardens and its antique car museum, the sprawling Sandwich Boardwalk, and Treehouse Brewery. Hyannis: The commercial center of the Cape with most major shops and restaurants. Falmouth: Very walkable with a lot of interesting shops.
Outdoor Activities
Biking: The Cape Cod Rail Trail is a must-bike. It's a path that follows an old railroad that spans more than half of the Cape. It starts in Dennis (right by the venue) and you can take one branch all the way to Chatham or another up to Wellfleet. There are parking lots and bike rentals along the trail. There are many towns (and even a small winery) to stop at along the way, so you can make the trip as long or short as you want. You can even get in some intense biking at Nickerson State Park (just off the trail). The Canal Trail, Shining Sea Trail, and National Seashore Trails are all great trails also worth checking out! Kayaking and Paddle Boarding: There are multiple sites for great canal, creek, and open water kayaking (many also offer paddle boarding). Hot spots include Bass River, Nickerson State Park, Nauset March, and Scorton Creek in Sandwich. Hiking: Check out the National Seashore and the hike in Falmouth to the Knob, a scenic overlook point. Beaches: Obviously.
Treks and Day Trips
Martha's Vineyard is a great choice for a day trip while on the Cape. Ping and Nick have great memories of taking the ferry and renting a moped to travel around the island, despite never seeing a single vineyard (or that liar Martha). A highlight of Martha's Vineyard is the multi-colored cliffs of the Aquinnah Overlook. You can take the ferry to MV directly from Hyannis (most likely the town you traveled to/through on your way to the venue) or from the town of Wood's Hole. Provincetown is at the very tip (the hand?) of the Cape as a cultural hot spot known for its rich history and art scene, P-town is worth the trip. Check out the iconic Lobster Pot restaurant, its colorful Commercial Street, the many great beaches, and the vibrant nightlife. If you make the trek, we recommend stopping at the Beach Comber in Wellfleet on the way! Nature tours are popular on the Cape, including whale watching and wildlife preserves!