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Route 151 • East Falmouth, MA 02536
Tel: (508) 563-3200

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The Barnstable County Fair has been an annual summer tradition on Cape Cod for 164 years. The Fair is a place where families can spend the day together and share experiences they can only experience at the Barnstable County Fair.  There are animal shows, 4-H demonstrations, petting zoos, horticulture displays, rides, games, live music, arts & crafts, food and commercial vendors with various arts and crafts for sale. The Fair features the best in wholesome family fun and entertainment. More than 85,000 people attend with an anticipated 90,000 this year. The Barnstable County Fair is a great place to get ... <more>



1225 Iyannough Road • Hyannis, MA 02601
Tel: 888-297-2200 Ext. 741 or 508-771-3000

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A special place where your every need will be met, your body invigorated, your mind rested, and your spirit restored. Beach Plum Spa at the Cape Codder Resort is a full service spa providing an extensive menu of services for women, men and children. Indulge in a Beach Plum Salt Scrub or Black Mud Wrap Body Treatment, relax with a Couples Massage or Aroma Hot Stone Massage, pamper your skin with a “C” Spa Facial or Collagen Facial and glam up with a soothing hand and foot ritual. Come for a treatment, a whole day or one of our rejuvenating ... <more>



40 Kent Place • Chatham, MA 02633
Tel: (508) 945-1909

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Chatham Signs are created in a full range of traditional sizes, styles and shapes – from small oval street number signs or name signs with customized graphics all the way up to those famous Cape Cod Quarterboards. All signs are handmade in the downtown Chatham shop. Request a free brochure or shop the online store: chathamsignshop.com. Worldwide shipping. Open year round.    <more>



11 Shore Road • North Truro, MA 02652
Tel: (508) 487-6200

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We invite you to stop by and experience our fine wines, stroll through our vineyards and picnic on our beautiful grounds. Browse through our gift shop and discover an interesting assortment of wine accessories and gift ideas. We are open each season from April through December. Our hours are the following: APRIL Open Fridays and Saturdays from 11am-5pm Open Sundays from 12pm -5pm MAY through Thanksgiving Weekend Open Monday thru Saturday from 11am-5pm Open Sundays from 12pm-5pm DECEMBER Open Fridays and Saturdays from 11am-5pm Open Sundays from 12pm-5pm <more>



19 I/2 Washington Square North • Salem, MA 01970
Tel: (800) 544-1692 or (978) 744-1692

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Visit the Salem Witch Museum for a dramatic look at the history of the Salem witch trials of 1692.  Our main presentation uses narration, lighting and figures to tell the story of the accusers and accused, the court proceedings and the executions of innocent victims.   Our exhibit, Witches: Evolving Perceptions, examines the changing interpretations of the word “witch” over time.  Images and figures portray the stereotypical witch and modern day Wiccans.  A formula for a witch hunt and examples complete the exhibit.  The museum is open year round and admission is charged. Available in English, French, German, Japanese, Italian, Spanish ... <more>



397 Main Street • Hyannis, MA 02601
Tel: (508) 775-7982

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There is always something to do on Main Street, Hyannis, Cape Cod's Downtown. Take a stroll on theWalkway to the Sea and the beautiful streetscape. Enjoy a variety of entertainment choices and special events.  Browse and shop in unique shops and boutiques, and dine at one of our award winning restaurants.  Main Street offers more than 40 restaurants and eateries; the most diverse dining experiences on Cape Cod.  From fish and chips to Brazilian dishes, Thai to Indian, prime steaks to New York pizza, bistros, cafes, homemade ice cream – it’s all here on Main Street.Before and after dining, enjoy browsing ... <more>



Breed Hill Road • Hyannis, MA 02601
Tel: (508) 771-3999

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  For over 25 years, Cape Cod Potato Chips has brought you all-natural goodness and fresh flavors with our hand-stirred kettle-cooked chips. The legendary crunch of our chips has made them a classic on the Cape and around the world. Cape Cod Potato Chip Factory: See how a potato becomes a chip at one of the area’s top tourist destinations. Annually, more than 250,000 visitors are let in on the secret of how Cape Cod Potato Chips are made. If you can’t make it to the Cape, you can take an online tour at www.capecodchips.com. Open for tours Monday through Friday, ... <more>



227 Clinton Ave • Falmouth, MA 02540
Tel: (508) 548-2626

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Cape Cod fishing is among the best anywhere especially on the calm waters of Vineyard Sound. Our experienced captain and crew will see that you have a great time catching Scup (Porgy), Tautog, Sea Bass, and Flounder. There is plenty of inside and outside seating and a snack bar. BYOB. Two half-day trips daily - 8am-12pm, 1pm-5pm SPORT FISHING Charter or Open Boat aboard the Minuteman or the TG leaving from the corner of Clinton & Scranton Avenues Monday through Sunday FARES: $80 per person open boat - Call for charter rates FREE: Bait - Tackle - Parking - Instructions ... <more>



3 Depot Road • Truro, MA 02666
Tel: (508) 349-2303

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Jobi™ Pottery is a Cape Cod cottage industry that began in 1953 in a small summer shack located near the Cape Cod Highland Lighthouse in Truro.     The unique “retro” forms and designs were created by the original owners, Joe Colliano and Bill Hastings (“Jo-bi”). All pieces were hand crafted and painted free hand, without templates or drawings.   Today Jobi Pottery is a thriving “cottage industry” still located in Truro, owned and operated by Susan Kurtzman, who bought the business in 2004. The original molds and designs created by the Jobis in the 1950s are still used to create ... <more>



449 Bragg Lane • Barnstable, MA 02630
Tel: (508) 432-6909

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From Cochrane and Traynor to Munson and Fisk, from Garciaparra and Erstad to Varitek and Helton, the Cape League has proven a breeding ground for top Major League talent since the turn of the century. Suffice it to say, the CCBL will once again prove it is the place where "tomorrow's stars shine tonight." Each year the most talented collegiate baseball players in the country are selected to play on one of 10 Cape Cod League teams. And fans, families and everyone in between are invited to share in the making of history. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. ... <more>



PO Box 2453 • Hyannis, MA 02601
Tel: (508) 790-2111

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Come join us on Cape Cod’s only land and sea tour!Ride Cape Cod Duckmobiles'TM authentic military amphibious vehicles. Come ride the streets of downtown Hyannis and see where the Kennedy’s went to church, where J.F.K gave his acceptance speech. See the J.F.K memorial and the J.F.K museum. Learn about the early settlers and were they worked and played. See a Cape Cod light house, some of Cape Cod’s best beaches, and waterfront properties. Cape Cod DuckmobilesTM are the only land and sea tours to use both the original amphibious DUKW from world war two and the amphibious Larc from the Vietnam War. Our ... <more>



530 Route 28 (Main Street) • West Dennis, MA 02670
Tel: (508) 394-8964

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Discover the difference of wearable art jewelry! You will be awed by one of the largest selections of Australian Opal jewelry, Etta's specialty, encompassing a complete array of colors from fiery red, deep cobolt blue and vivid green flashes of the Boulder Opals to Lightning Ridge Black Opals and Crystal Opals, all elegantly set. Combining creative excellence with the mastery of karat gold, sterling silver and natural gemstones, has been a lifelong passion for Etta.  Etta designes and produces an extraordinary range of one of a kind works of art using amazing gemstones from Alexandrite to Zebra Agate. Australian Champagne ... <more>



121 Country Club Rd. • Sandwich, MA 02563
Tel: (508) 428-5577

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Challenging, Friendly and Fun You’ll love Holly Ridge, a classic New England, Par 54 golf course, designed by Geoffrey Cornish, nestled among the hollies and pines of Sandwich. Holly Ridge Golf Club is a Golf Digest “Best Places to Play” golf course and a “Top 100 in America” Practice Facility and Learning Center. The course is appealing to golfers of all levels. It challenges the more advanced player and relaxes the new golfer. With eighteen unique holes over 3000 yards, you’ll play more golf in less time. In addition to our golf course and practice facility, we offer award-winning golf ... <more>



1000 Freeman's Way • Brewster, MA 02631
Tel: (508) 896-1716

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An 18-hole Bent grass courses with water in play. Built in 1985 / 1999. Due to the Seasonal Resort climate of the Cape Cod area, greens fees will vary depending on the time of day, week and year. Call the facility for the most current fees and restrictions. This course features tree-lined fairways and slightly-sloped greens that are well bunkered. Each hole is named after a sea captain. In 1986, the original single course was rated as the "Best New Public Course" in the U.S. by "Golf Digest." In addition, "Golf Digest" rated this course as the 3rd among the ... <more>



573 Main St • West Yarmouth, MA 02673
Tel: 800-445-450 or 508-771-7887

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The Mariner is the closest motor lodge to Sea Gull Beach and Bayberry Hills Golf Course, and easy walk to excellent restaurants, shopping and amusements. A short drive to Hyannis and Barnstable Harbors which offer whale watching tours, fishing excursions, and boat trips to the islands of Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard.   The Mariner is the only motel on Cape Cod that offers its own free 9 hole adventure miniature golf course. Half of our rooms overlook a landscaped courtyard featuring a large heated outdoor pool with an expansive sun deck surrounded by lawn. For the times you want to cook on your ... <more>



452 Main St. • West Yarmouth, MA 02673
Tel: 1-800-992-2340 or (508) 771-0212

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  "Service Comes First" at the Town 'N Country Motor Lodge, a 150 room Cape Cod hotel, close to the sandy shores of Sea Gull Beach and the green fairways of Bayberry Hills Golf Course. Please join us for your next Cape Cod vacation and let our staff help you discover all the Cape has to offer. The Town 'N Country is easily accessible from Route 6, close to a variety of restaurants, gift and antique shops, art galleries, factory outlets, and family attractions. We are only minutes away from Hyannis and Barnstable Harbors which offer whale watching tours, fishing ... <more>



Ocean Street Dock • Hyannis, MA 02601
Tel: (800) 492-8082 or 508-778-2600

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Hy-Line Cruises is a Cape Cod family-owned and operated ferry company with more than 40 years in the cruise business. We strive to instill in our employees our philosophy: CUSTOMER SERVICE IS OUR #1 PRIORITY. We are excited to announce a wonderful enhancement to our Hyannis terminal: HY-LINE LANDING. Prominently located at our ferry terminal on Ocean Street, Hy-Line Landing offers new food and beverage options which include: The Raw Bar and the Coffee Table Cafe, both expansions of the well-known spots in the Popponesset Marketplace, New Seabury; and the Ships Belle ice cream shop.  Catch the excitement! BOTTOM FISHING
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630 Carriage Shop Road • East Falmouth, MA 02536
Tel: (508) 548-3211

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A challenging 27-hole year-round public course not far from beaches, cranberries and all that is Cape Cod. Walk or ride the championship 18 hole, par 72 course, or enjoy the 9 hole, par 37 "Talon" course. Flat terrain, lush fairways and our immaculate greens will bring out the best in your game. Sprays of beach grass garnish the bunkers at the 12th hole while a majestic pair of ospreys patrol the water from their nest on the 10th hole. Falmouth Country Club is open year round. Bent grass course with water in play. Built in 1960. Due to the Seasonal ... <more>



Exit 3 off of Rte 6 • East Sandwich, MA 02537
Tel: (508) 888-3384

Sandwich Hollows Golf Club has been owned and operated by the Town of Sandwich since 1999.   Since then several tremendous course improvements have occurred along with a renewed commitment to course conditioning.  The original lay-out was carved out of the hills of Sandwich in the mid-70's.Featuring majestic views of the Cape Cod Bay to the north from several holes,  the golf course is bordered by hundreds of acres of conservation area to the east, west and south.  Each hole is unique, isolated from other holes.  Playing Sandwich Hollows evokes images of the quiet solitude of great golf in Vermont or ... <more>



PO Box 234 • Woods Hole, MA 02543
Tel: (508) 548-8500

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Woods Hole is a salty, sea spray village that brings the Nobel Laureate and the local fisherman together in harmony. It is a village of the past, with many seafaring tales, and it is a village of the future. In the summer, Woods Hole bustles with visitors, shoppers, scientists, residents, and passengers waiting for the next ferry to the island of Martha's Vineyard. It is a strolling village, easily reached in the summer aboard the "WHOOSH" trolley or by the "Shining Sea Bikepath." As you amble about the village, you'll discover many great eating places, unique shops, galleries, museums, educational ... <more>



Off Route 6 • Wellfleet, MA 02663
Tel: (508) 349-2510

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Fall in love with Wellfleet... and Enjoy Cape Cod at its Best! Wellfleet on Cape Cod offers something for everyone. Located some thirty miles out into the Atlantic Ocean, Wellfleet offers an abundance of quaint seaside character and charm. Our miles of beautiful sandy beaches are perfect for swimming, surfing, flying a kite or just relaxing. If you're willing to walk a short distance, you can enjoy complete solitude on your own private beach. The calmer waters of Cape Cod Bay and our harbor are a haven for boating, windsurfing, kayaking, swimming, and fishing. Don't miss taking a refreshing dip ... <more>



149 Main Street • Sandwich, MA 02563
Tel: (800) 444-3566 or (508) 888-3622

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A special place where your every need will be met, your body invigorated, your mind rested, and your spirit restored. Beach Plum Spa at the Dan'l Webster Inn is a full service spa providing an extensive menu of services for women and men. Indulge in a Beach Plum Salt Scrub or Black Mud Wrap Body Treatment, relax with a Couples Massage or Aroma Hot Stone Massage, pamper your skin with a “C” Spa Facial or Collagen Facial and glam up with a soothing hand and foot ritual. Come for a treatment, a whole day or one of our rejuvenating Overnight ... <more>



131A Commercial St. • Provincetown, MA 02657
Tel: 1(800)-750-0898 or (508) 487-0898

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We have something for everyone; from a quiet kayak paddle to a full out blast around the harbor in a top of the line powerboat. You decide how you want to spend your day with the largest fleet of rental boats on Cape Cod. Mooring Rentals are also available with showers, washer and dryer, launch. dinghy and dock. Plus our Marine Services include a complete line of Evinrud/Johnson parts, on-site mechanic and emergency services including towing and battery boosts. <more>



PO Box 254 Barnstable Harbor • Barnstable, MA 02630
Tel: (508) 362-6088

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THE HWWC CRUISE EXPERIENCE Highlight your Cape Cod vacation with an unforgettable cruise aboard the Mid-Cape's only Whale Watch. Our high speed state-of-the-art vessel sails daily—May through October—from picturesque Barnstable Harbor. Since 1981, Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises of Cape Cod has been offering whale watch adventures as a platform for conservation and education to people of all ages from around the world. Throughout your whale watching adventure, our expert naturalists will share an intriguing look into the "wonderful world of whales". They will also provide commentary on the local ecology and history of this unique area. ABOUT THE WHALES. Every Hyannis ... <more>



183 Oak St • Harwich, MA 02645
Tel: (508) 430-7560

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Welcome back for another year of fine golf at Cranberry Valley Golf Course. I hope everyone had a good off-season and that you are ready to play golf! <more>



64 Kings Circuit • Yarmouth Port, MA 02675
Tel: (508) 362-5200

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379 Iyannough Road Unit 5 Rear • Hyannis, MA 02601
Tel: (508) 775-9100

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Copper weathervanes have long been a staple of historic homes and businesses throughout the United States. They have now left the realm of simple utility and have entered the arena of fine architectural detail. In the right craftsmen’s hands, weather vanes take on the look of sculpture. With each passing year, copper weathervanes reach new levels of patina. With a quality installation, foot traffic passing a home will stop and note the detail. Whether a Victorian, brick-faced town home, or a colonial from the 1700’s, we know, that a copper weather vanes is a small touch that will make a ... <more>



Rte 6A at the Cape Playhouse Center • Dennis, MA 02638
Tel: (508) 385-4477

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  The Cape Cod Museum of Art’s mission is to collect, conserve, study, interpret and exhibit works by outstanding artists associated with Cape Cod and the Islands. Through its programs, the museum seeks to preserve the artistic heritage of the area and to foster artistic and cultural growth within the individual and the community.   Visit CCMA to discover the Cape through historical and contemporary artists:   - See exhibitions in seven galleries - Stroll through the lovely sculpture garden - Visit the Museum Shop for unique gifts by artists and artisans - Explore your creativity in year-round art classes ... <more>



135 South Street • Hyannis, MA 02601
Tel: (508) 775-1723

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Dedicated to preserving and interpreting Cape Cod's maritime past, present, and future. Centrally located in Hyannis with frontage on the town marina and harbor, the Cape Cod Maritime Museum serves as a focal point for the Cape and Islands' maritime past, present, and future. Transformations: from Farmer to Seafarer. Cape Cod 1639-1739 Cape Cod Maritime Museum's second major exhibit  will open May 16th, 2008 This exhibit will chronicle and explore life on Cape Cod both from European and Native Peoples' perspectives.  Differences as well as commonalities between peoples will be presented with a special focus on the transition from farming-based communities ... <more>



1912 main St., Corner of Routes 6A & 124 • Brewster, MA 02631
Tel: 508-896-3000

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Town Ho Needleworks, the Cape’s premier needlework shop, has a unique collection of fine art needlepoint, crewel and counted cross-stitch. The shop carries canvas and cross-stitch fabric by the yard, as well as a fantastic collection of specialty threads, including such names as Caron, Gentle Art, Rainbow Gallery, Paternayan, Appleton, Gloriana and Vineyard Silk. Open Nov. 1 through May 31, Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; June 1 through Oct. 31, Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. <more>